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By Caris Harper on May 7, 2026

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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.

First generation clubbing

By Hugh Forward on September 11, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

Shanghai’s small but growing underground music scene is explored, as part of our 2017 study tour series.

China’s ‘experiment’ fuels growth

By Jonathon Daly on September 11, 2017

The first story in our 2017 Shanghai study tour series delves into the complex case of special economic zones.

‘Beeliar wetlands were our church’

By WI Reporters on July 4, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

Noongar people rue destruction from the defeated Roe 8 freeway after questionable heritage assessments.

Noongar vernacular

By WI Reporters on July 4, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

Groundswell of architecture designed in partnership with Perth’s first people.

Smartphone video essays

By Glynn Greensmith on July 3, 2017

Intro to Broadcast students explore the future of journalism using only their smartphones.

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