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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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Arsonist sentenced in Supreme Court

By 182840k on March 29, 2018

A Perth man has been sent to Graylands after setting a couch on fire.

Students dispute HECS threshold reductions

By Kaelen Ruland on March 29, 2018

More than 100 students unite to march against cuts to higher education support and HECS threshold reductions

What to do over Easter if you aren’t religious

By Mitchell Bennett on March 29, 2018

To many Australians, Easter is nothing but a break from work. Here are the best ways to spend your time around Perth.

Greens hope to deflate balloon industry

By Briana Walker on March 29, 2018

But the industry says the plan goes too far.

Fremantle makes four changes for Essendon clash

By Pete Mazanec on March 29, 2018

Cameron Sutcliffe, Shane Kersten, Darcy Tucker and Danyle Pearce have been omitted.

Cameron Bancroft apologises

By Ben Lombardo on March 29, 2018

Cameron Bancroft has apologised for taking part in the ball tampering scandal.

Sellers out of pocket as auctioneer closes

By Mitchell Bennett on March 29, 2018

Up to 40 sellers say they haven’t been paid for items already sold.

What happens to your digital accounts when you die?

By Xavier Hazard on March 29, 2018

A Perth internet expert says we need laws to protect our Facebook, Twitter and email accounts.

Holidaymakers urged to take care on roads, beaches

By Sarah Mozley on March 29, 2018

If the traffic wasn’t bad enough, heavy winds are are expected in the South-West.

Kununurra man jailed over partner’s death

By 182840k on March 29, 2018

Lee Bidwee killed Papita Fabian with a butcher’s knife.

One third of teens want power to stop new mosques

By Briana Walker on March 29, 2018

But most want freedom of religion in Australia.

Top events for the whole family this Easter weekend

By Ruby Wheeler on March 29, 2018

There’s no Easter Eggs involved in these.

Disgraced players return home after cricket scandal

By Sarah Mozley on March 29, 2018

Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft are on their way home.

Free meals for people in need

By Briana Walker on March 29, 2018

Generous customers are helping Sisters Supa IGA feed the hungry.

Strong wind warning issued for Good Friday

By Pete Mazanec on March 29, 2018

Saturday and Sunday are expected to be cloudy, with a few showers.

Robbery accused in court today

By Alexandra Faulkner on March 29, 2018

The three men charged over an armed robbery in Tuart Hill were arrested yesterday.

RSPCA urges pet safety over Easter break

By Isabella Sullivan on March 29, 2018

From pet friendly treats to finding a pet sitter, the RSPCA has plenty of ways to keep your pets safe over the Easter break.

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