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Perth’s own Dolly

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Making waves

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Month by month

Where there’s no will

By Lawrence Drown on March 22, 2018

Almost 60 per cent of adults don’t have a will, so we asked millennials what theirs might look like.

The great placenta on a plate debate

By Fraser Palamara on March 22, 2018

Might eating your own placenta make you sick?

Bush Rangers turn 20

By Jessica Powell on March 22, 2018

Celebrations for 20 years of WA’s most popular cadet program.

BHP wage increases are a “fantasy”

By Chariema Madih on March 22, 2018

Unions say corporate promises to invest tax cuts in wages are a sham.

Canning ushers in World Water Day

By Samuel Jones on March 22, 2018

Facelift for Ferndale Park drainage to improve the ecosystem.

Harmony the focus for Bentley Festival

By Michael Heaton on March 22, 2018

Bentley celebrates Act-Belong-Commit with annual cultural festival.

Proposed parcel tax for goods from overseas

By Nikisha O'Dea on March 22, 2018

We could be paying an extra $7 for packages coming from overseas.

Subi backs road construction

By Lawrence Drown on March 22, 2018

Council supports redevelopment, despite concerns from Mainroads WA.

Perth internet expert slams Facebook

By Nicole Salmeri on March 22, 2018

“I think the fact that Zuckerburg has come out… is him admitting they’re in a really bad space.”

Cyclone Marcus to bring record swell

By Samuel Jones on March 22, 2018

WA surfers are planning for a bumper weekend.

Australian tradies feel the heat

By William Marsh on March 22, 2018

Research indicates Australian tradies are at the highest risk of getting skin cancer in their lifetime. An industry survey by jobfinding agency ServiceSeeking found more than half Australia’s tradies put comfort before […]

In good Nic – star Eagle returns

By Rory Coleman-Heard on March 22, 2018

It’s been 581 days, but the All-Australian ruckman set to feature against Sydney on Sunday.

Mitchell Freeway police chase ends in crash

By Fraser Palamara on March 22, 2018

Commuters delayed after freeway police chase.

Cycle in to Bike Week

By Tiffany Kirkwood on March 16, 2018

Annual cycling celebration aims to encourage more bike riders.

UWA builds new housing for Indigenous students

By Amy Ewers on March 15, 2018

Creating new accommodation opportunities for Aboriginal students.

Minor premiership to be decided in AFLW

By Kohdee Hall on March 15, 2018

The minor premiership will be decided this weekend in the final round of the 2018 AFLW season.

Alleged child stalker charged

By Christine Min Thein on March 15, 2018

Police are now looking through the 37-year-old man’s electronic storage devices.

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