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Be(ing) 4 real

By Emily Vajs on October 22, 2026

Uni-mergency

By Kyle Halcyon on October 22, 2026

Baldivis drivers battle risky road

By Bethany Forbes on October 22, 2026

Learning about living with death

By Hannah Davies on October 18, 2026

Farming from above

By Gemma Seymour on October 16, 2026

Writing a different journey

By Hannah Davies on October 11, 2026

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Goalball WA faces tough fight for funding

By Paul Clarke on December 18, 2018

The blind sports organisation can’t finance its players’ ambitions on the world stage.

Gambling, just casually

By matthew comito on December 14, 2018

When does a little become too much?

When the help gets you down

By Jackson Worthington on December 14, 2018

It’s not uncommon for anti-depressants to have side effects, but what is the impact on young lives when that side effect is sexual dysfunction?

Street sports making connections

By Megan West on December 6, 2018

Known for being a great social outlet, street sport is also being used to engage disconnected young people.

Life after a knee reconstruction

By Tayla Wilson on December 5, 2018

Young people discover mental health issues can be an unexpected side effect of ACL injuries.

No ifs or butts

By Tiffany Kirkwood on November 29, 2018

Smokers who litter cigarette butts are being urged to consider the harm they cause to oceans and marine animals.

Understanding curiosity

By Mitchell Bennett on November 22, 2018

And how it drives people trying to solve some of the greatest mysteries of our time.

For the love of dance

By Emily Garbett on November 22, 2018

Like increasing numbers of their generation, young professional dancers are choosing a career based on passion.

Perth women battle ‘invisible’ disease

By Charlotte Saxon on November 21, 2018

Endometriosis affects one in 10 women in Australia, so why don’t enough people know about the disease and why is there little help out there?

Turning over a new leaf

By Sarah Makse on November 21, 2018

This 2018 Shanghai study tour story describes how innovative locals are cultivating green space in one of most world’s most densely populated cities.

17 years in Afghanistan and no end in sight

By Alexandra Faulkner on November 21, 2018

Experts say the public either doesn’t know enough or doesn’t care enough about Australia’s ongoing war.

How to be a 20-something

By matthew comito on November 21, 2018

Struggling to find your way in your twenties? You’re not alone.

Waste-full China seeks innovative solutions

By LachieByrne on November 21, 2018

The 2018 Shanghai Study Tour series continues with a look at how technology is changing the way the country manages waste.

Keeping fit for two

By Siti Nurul Elin Anuar on November 21, 2018

Many women underestimate the significance of exercise during pregnancy, health experts have warned.

Earthquakes biggest worry for tourists in Bali

By IsabelPutri on November 20, 2018

Earthquakes, volcanoes, terrorism – should you reconsider your summer travel plans to Indonesia?

The Bickley Valley: Perth’s hidden tourism gem

By Shannon Pearce on November 20, 2018

The tourism hotspot that you didn’t know about, just a 35-minute drive from the Perth CBD.

No need for ACL surgery

By Dan Const on November 20, 2018

Experts say there might be a better way than going under the knife.

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