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Dog baiting takes a sinister turn in Mullaloo

By Rachael Clifford on May 31, 2018

RSPCA warns dog owners to watch out for cakes laced with poison.

Apex in Perth at the crossroads of survival

By Adrianne van Munster on May 31, 2018

Once 3500 members strong in the 1980s, the service organisation is now concerned it’s facing extinction.

Voges named Scorchers’ Coach

By Lawrence Drown on May 31, 2018

Voges captained the Scorchers to two BBL Championships and says he’s ready to develop cricket WA’s already strong foundations.

Smart socks lead the way

By Isabella Clarke on May 29, 2018

These are just one example of wearable technology, an area with huge potential for health benefits.

Downward dog with a side of lager

By Keane Bourke on May 28, 2018

Fremantle’s first beer yoga session might have its supporters, but for others it’s a bit of a stretch.

Nothing beats a meal of termites

By Eliza Lyon on May 28, 2018

Termites are essential for the diet of endangered numbats, but there’s not enough around.

Curtin’s socialist club faces de-registration

By Ben Lombardo on May 24, 2018

But the club says the motion passed at this week’s guild meeting was ‘undemocratic’.

HBF Run for a Reason 2018

By Tiffany Kirkwood on May 24, 2018

What’s your reason for running?

WA sides go into the weekend as favourites

By 182840k on May 24, 2018

This weekend will be a big one for both the Eagles and Dockers.

Why it’s important for kids to swim in winter

By Emily Garbett on May 24, 2018

As winter approaches, attendance at swimming lessons is already falling away.

Children’s Hospital unveils new accommodation

By Mitchell Bennett on May 24, 2018

The rooms are the first in-hospital accomodation in WA

Why Australia needs more nurses

By Breanna Inferrera on May 24, 2018

25,000 preventable deaths occur in hospitals around Australia each year.

Etihad gets a marvellous new name

By Mitchell Bennett on May 24, 2018

It’s all because of a new partnership with The Walt Disney Company.

Health expert says hospitals should ban junk food

By Chariema Madih on May 24, 2018

It’s an ‘achievable’ step in the fight against obesity.

Chinese media calls Australia ‘arrogant’

By Rhiannon Holmes on May 24, 2018

The Global Times suggested China ‘cool off’ Sino-Australian relations.

Star Wars movie ‘exceeds expectations’, Hans down

By Caelie Jones on May 24, 2018

Solo: A Star Wars Story has surprised fans who caught midnight showings last night.

New research foundation to combat youth suicide

By Charlotte Saxon on May 24, 2018

It will attempt to identify trigger points in young people.

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