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Perth’s underground smackdown

By Lachlan Denney 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 June 26, 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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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.

Improving mental health at work

By Teri Campbell on September 22, 2017

The State Government and UWA have joined forces to introduce a mental illness prevention program for WA workplaces.

Storms sweep through WA

By Breanna Inferrera on September 22, 2017

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a new warning about damaging winds.

A win for boat owners

By Layla Smith on September 22, 2017

Bunbury council has bowed to pressure to raise the height of a new footbridge at Koombana Bay.

Funds for future Olympians

By Samuel Jones on September 19, 2017

Skateboarders say the sport needs more government support to prepare for the 2020 Olympics and beyond.

Giving clowns a bad name

By Shevennia Chandrasekar on September 18, 2017

A Perth-based performer says the creepy clown phenomenon is affecting her livelihood.

High Court rules on landfill case

By Charlie Darlington on September 18, 2017

Developers are concerned the decision may lead to higher costs.

Poor record on waste

By Madeleine Stephens on September 18, 2017

The state government is stepping up efforts to increase recycling and reuse across WA.

Promoting health by design

By Emily Garbett on September 18, 2017

The Heart Foundation is working with local councils to make healthy food more accessible.

No free show

By matthew comito on September 18, 2017

Increased security measures will be in place to prevent fence-jumpers at the upcoming Listen Out music festival.

Bulking up in Shanghai

By Rhiannon Holmes on September 16, 2017

China’s changing concept of body image is explored in another story from the 2017 study tour series.

Calls for compulsory training about consent

By Daryna Zadvirna on September 15, 2017

Universities and guilds across WA are responding to a recent report about sexual harrassment and abuse among students.

Paper ballot ‘unacceptable’

By Tiffany Verga on September 15, 2017

As millions of Australians receive their same-sex marriage vote letters, questions are being asked about the environmental cost.

Shredding up Shanghai

By Rebecca Robinson on September 15, 2017

Can there be an underground skating scene in China? Part of the 2017 study tour series.

China doll

By Cassidy Mosconi on September 15, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

The 2017 Shanghai study tour series continues with an examination of how many young Chinese are choosing plastic surgery.

Regions welcome fracking ban

By Alicia Vilches on September 14, 2017

An inquiry will consider whether the controversial practice will be allowed in the future.

Problem-solving with STEM

By Emily Farquhar on September 14, 2017

New school programs focus on preparing students for an automated future.

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