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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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Repair Cafe to open in Mt Hawthorn

By Christine Min Thein on April 19, 2018

The Repair Cafe helps people to repair, not replace, their broken household objects.

Youth Week WA hits town

By Teri Campbell on April 19, 2018

It’s all aimed at helping young people pursue their interests and have a voice in their community.

New waste concept a clear loser

By Kohdee Hall on April 19, 2018

Residents hit back at controversial “Face Your Waste” clear bin campaign.

Flying Scotsman takes on student night

By Amy Brown on April 19, 2018

A local DJ wants to ‘bring life back’ to the old Mount Lawley pub.

Planning starts on Ellenbrook rail

By Chariema Madih on April 19, 2018

The METRONET team and Arup consultancy group will start work planning the new line.

Aboriginal rangers to be employed in WA’s South-West

By Emily Garbett on April 19, 2018

A new government program will provide training and job opportunities in conservation work on Noongar land.

Burswood jetty berths on offer

By Breanna Inferrera on April 19, 2018

Cruise operators and charter services are being encouraged to express an interest.

Meteor shower visible this weekend

By Emily Garbett on April 19, 2018

The Lyrid meteor shower will put on its once-a-year light show for Perth.

Bush fires in the Pilbara region

By Amy Brown on April 19, 2018

DFES has issued bush fire safety notices for two fires in the Pilbara.

Get a taste of history this school holidays

By Isabella Sullivan on April 19, 2018

The Australian Heritage Festival has kicked off and there are events across Perth this weekend.

It’s going to be a wet weekend

By Mitchell Bennett on April 19, 2018

Here’s a rundown on how the weather could affect your plans.

Database tackles diversity in arts

By Pamela Boland on April 19, 2018

A local group has released a database to encourage booking agents and bands to use more diverse groups of artists.

Mandurah man faces historical sex abuse charges

By Amy Brown on April 19, 2018

He is due in court this afternoon.

Health of Aussie mums and babies is improving

By Chariema Madih on April 19, 2018

But those living in regional areas aren’t doing so well.

Supercars head to Phillip Island

By Kohdee Hall on April 19, 2018

Tim Slade is confident of moving up the leaderboard this weekend.

Voting opens in Melville’s Friendly Neighbour Award

By Charlotte Saxon on April 19, 2018

The online poll closes on May 2.

Calm sheep ‘more likely to reproduce’

By Breanna Inferrera on April 19, 2018

A UWA study has found calm ewes are more likely to have lambs.

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