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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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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.

Is the male pill the future of contraception?

By Breanna Inferrera on March 15, 2018

The hormone-free pill would not have long-term side effects on fertility, birth defects in future offspring or libido.

Dockers give Hird a chance

By Ruby Wheeler on March 15, 2018

Fremantle football club has confirmed the former Essendon coach has been offered a job.

Minister says eat a rocky, support a cocky

By Charlotte Saxon on March 15, 2018

West Australians are being urged to buy and enjoy rockmelon.

McGovern says no decision until season’s end

By Teri Campbell on March 15, 2018

Amid reports of million dollar contract offers, star Eagles defender Jeremy McGovern says club will have to wait.

Wind and cold threatens Port to Pub swim

By Emily Garbett on March 15, 2018

Fears of cool temperatures and high winds have swimmers worried ahead of Saturday’s event.

Platypus milk could save us

By Pete Mazanec on March 15, 2018

The monotreme may hold the key in the fight against antibiotic resistance, new research says.

Petition to axe the tampon tax

By Breanna Inferrera on March 15, 2018

“Money and periods should not belong in the same sentence.”

Guinness good to go

By Sarah Mozley on March 15, 2018

Perth’s Irish pubs stock up for the biggest day on their calendar.

McGowan wants clearer terrorism kill laws for police

By Pete Mazanec on March 15, 2018

Lethal force laws for WA police introduced to State Parliament today.

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