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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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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.

Formula One fever

By Kohdee Hall on May 24, 2018

Practice for the 76th Monaco Grand Prix starts today.

‘Stop and check: is this for real?’ – Scamwatch

By Alexandra Faulkner on May 24, 2018

Scams Awareness Week 2018 draws attention to the $340 million Australians lost to scammers in 2017.

Police seek information about arson attack

By Tiffany Kirkwood on May 24, 2018

The fire was lit in 2017.

Man to face court for child sex offences from 1994

By Pamela Boland on May 24, 2018

He will appear in Rockingham Magistrates Court today.

Fire demolishes Balcatta townhouse

By Ben Lombardo on May 24, 2018

The cause of the blaze is unknown.

Big thunderstorms headed for Perth and South-West

By Alexandra Faulkner on May 24, 2018

WA’s first cold front of 2018 is expected to hit hard and authorities are warning residents to prepare themselves and their homes.

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.

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