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Perth’s underground smackdown

By Lachlan Denney on July 17, 2026

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No room to sing

By Kyle Halcyon on July 17, 2026

Rebuilding Te Whare Tapa Wha

By Renee Hilton-Jones on June 26, 2026

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By Rachel Jennings on May 19, 2026

Fighting fire with fire

By Nima Monazami on May 14, 2026

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More students than internships

By Kaelen Ruland on November 8, 2017

A lack of medical internships is said to be one reason behind a projected shortfall in doctors.

$20 million for rangers

By Rouchelle Gilmore on November 8, 2017

The expansion of the WA Aboriginal Ranger Program has been welcomed in the regions.

Pets poisoned by accident

By Kohdee Hall on November 7, 2017

Cases of deliberate baiting remain rare, according to vets.

The gift of good teeth

By Emily Garbett on November 7, 2017

A Fremantle dental service for homeless people is having a profound effect.

On the road to fight elder abuse

By Breanna Inferrera on November 6, 2017

A community arts project aims to raise awareness about this difficult subject.

Men have financial advantage

By Madeleine Stephens on November 6, 2017

Researchers argue the fact women are discouraged to learn about money is an ‘urgent’ issue to be addressed.

WA’s family food crisis

By Thomas Marlow on November 6, 2017

Health professionals are particularly worried about the impact of children skipping meals.

Expert support for pill testing

By William Marsh on November 3, 2017

It’s considered a ‘proven intervention’ at a time when ecstasy use in Australia is on the rise.

Gun laws under question

By Cassidy Mosconi on November 1, 2017

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is being urged to ensure all states adhere to the National Firearms Agreement.

Calls for combat sports ban as UFC hits Perth

By Cameron Harris on October 31, 2017

Doctors warn ‘it does damage the participants and it damages us to watch it’.

AMA demands health bosses act on survey

By WI Reporters on October 31, 2017

A new report describes the relationship between doctors and hospital management as in tatters.

Cameleer’s 100-year legacy

By matthew comito on October 30, 2017

Arthur Wilfred Gull, from the camel corps, is one of many heroes to be honoured a century after the Battle of Beersheba.

Our graduates recognised

By kathryn shine on October 30, 2017

Former Curtin journalism students took out a number of the prestigious WA Media Awards.

The gay voice

By Xavier Hazard on October 26, 2017

What is a gay voice? Are you born with it, or does it form?

Tackling WA’s high waste rates

By WI Reporters on October 20, 2017

State Environment Minister visits Foodbank to highlight WA’s growing waste concerns.

Safety campaign ‘nothing new’: motorcyclists

By WI Reporters on October 20, 2017

WA motorcyclists may not look twice at latest ‘ride to arrive’ ad.

Euthanasia debate set to ramp up in WA

By WI Reporters on October 20, 2017

Dying is inevitable – is euthanasia as well? It looks like Victoria could soon legalise euthanasia.

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