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Perth’s own Dolly

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Flying Doctor celebrates 90 years of saving lives

By Karina Vakil on May 17, 2018

Australian heroes the Flying Doctors celebrate a milestone birthday.

Close call with Transperth

By Tayla Wilson on May 17, 2018

New report says there have been eight fatal incidents involving buses in WA since 2015.

The evolution of dating

By William Marsh on May 17, 2018

Quit talking, even quit swiping. Leave it up to genetics.

Meet NDIS, the “bureaucratic beast”

By Caelie Jones on May 17, 2018

The reform will change the way disability services are delivered in WA.

Anti-homophobic day brings awareness

By Rouchelle Gilmore on May 17, 2018

People gather to bring awareness to International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia.

Whiting out history

By Nicole Salmeri on May 17, 2018

A row has erupted over the removal of the word Aboriginal from birth, death and marriage certificates.

Malaysia’s house of cards: what next?

By Samuel Jones on May 17, 2018

Corruption scandals cost Barasan National 61 year reign.

Mixed bag for Curnows after AFL appeal

By Rory Coleman-Heard on May 17, 2018

The AFL Tribunal received scathing criticism for its decision to fine instead of suspend the Carlton pair.

Royal wedding fever: where excitement meets indifference

By Kathleen McAdam on May 17, 2018

As the Royal wedding approaches, many Perth businesses are jumping on the hype and celebrating the big day.

New sport funding aims to get people involved

By Michael Heaton on May 17, 2018

Will your sporting club benefit from new funding?

HPV – the ‘common cold’ of the vagina

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The new steps the government is taking to protect against cervical cancer resulting from HPV.

Bombs or sharks? Pro surfers can take their pick

By Rory Coleman-Heard on May 17, 2018

The Margaret River Pro – abandoned to keep athletes safe from sharks – will resume in terror-stricken Indonesia next month.

Laurel in one ear, Yanny out the other

By Rachael Clifford on May 17, 2018

Social media sound recording triggers global debate.

Why we need sustainable swimwear

By Emily Garbett on May 11, 2018

Your bathers may be posing an invisible threat to the ocean.

State MPs examine end-of-life choices

By David Blayney on May 11, 2018
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The decision by Perth scientist David Goodall to travel to Switzerland this week to end his life has highlighted the need for the inquiry.

Social media ads get boozy

By Sarah Makse on May 11, 2018

What is the effect on young users when social media promotion of alcohol is unregulated and growing?

Plan for more Mt Lawley paid parking causes stink

By Amy Brown on May 11, 2018

Local business owners have spoken out against the City of Stirling’s paid parking strategy.

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