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Perth’s underground smackdown

By lachlan.denney@postgrad.curtin.edu.au on July 17, 2026

Love at first swipe?

By Oda Bekkestad on July 17, 2026

No room to sing

By Kyle Halcyon on July 17, 2026

Rebuilding Te Whare Tapa Wha

By Renee Hilton-Jones on July 7, 2026

Pride flagged for removal

By Rachel Jennings on May 19, 2026

Fighting fire with fire

By Nima Monazami on May 14, 2026

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Health insurance reforms target the young

By WI Reporters on October 13, 2017

The incentives may not be enough to attract more members, according to a public health expert.

Truckies fight for safer roads

By WI Reporters on October 13, 2017

Aldi’s super cheap groceries may be costing lives, a major transport union claims.

Morley-Ellenbrook line may finally be on the way

By WI Reporters on October 13, 2017

City of Swan residents skeptical after Labor pledges $700 million to building new railway.

Overseas students’ English test now compulsory

By WI Reporters on October 13, 2017

But student representatives say the announcement would not mean an extra test or that coming to Australia would be more difficult.

Perth rent at nine-year low

By Hugh Forward on October 12, 2017

Hobart no longer has the honour of cheapest city to rent a house in Australia.

Girls’ lack of confidence ‘disturbing’

By WI Reporters on October 11, 2017

Most girls aged 10-14 believe they have every opportunity to be a leader going forward, but that belief wanes as they get older.

Students seek help as penalty rate cuts hurt

By WI Reporters on October 11, 2017

Many students rely on weekend work to make ends meet. With major cuts to penalty rates here to stay, where does this leave them?

Shanghai’s hidden homeless

By Connie Maturana on October 9, 2017

The latest story from the 2017 study tour series looks at homelessness in China, and new techniques to reunite displaced people with their families.

Uber stops to smell the rosé

By Mitchell Bennett on October 7, 2017

A new Uber service will take small groups from Perth to the Swan Valley wine region.

Wave power for Albany

By Madeleine Stephens on October 6, 2017

The southern city is set to become a hub for renewable energy.

Airbnb on the rise in WA

By Tiffany Verga on October 6, 2017

But the Australian Hotels Association says it still represents a very small part of the market.

‘Tap’ a dog to donate

By Cassidy Mosconi on October 6, 2017

RSPCA WA has recognised the need to move to ‘cashless’ fundraising.

The mountain is calling

By Kohdee Hall on October 6, 2017

Qualifying for the 59th annual Bathurst 1000 happens today.

Bushfire risk for south west

By Emily Farquhar on October 3, 2017

Recent wet weather has not been enough to combat the effects of a very dry autumn.

Free vaccine to prevent further deaths

By Daryna Zadvirna on September 22, 2017

Teenagers, who are particularly at risk of meningococcal, can now receive the vaccine from their local doctor.

Arts centre mixes old and new

By Emily Garbett on September 22, 2017

Visitors can use ipads to ‘tour’ artwork at the Speaking Volumes exhibition.

Fears for waterlogged show

By Breanna Inferrera on September 22, 2017

Severe wet weather over coming days could affect crowd numbers at this year’s Perth Royal Show.

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