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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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Is social media part of the mental health solution?

By Olivia Senior on October 18, 2016

Or is it part of the problem?

A taste for gold

By Laura Thomas on October 18, 2016

As WA junior chefs prepare for an international competition, the local industry is struggling to recruit and keep apprentices.

Chasing the Olympic dream

By Telissa Ryder on October 16, 2016

Making it to the Olympic stage is never easy, but two local athletes are determined to beat the odds.

Perth hotshots

By WI Reporters on October 14, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )
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Photo journalism students capture Perth – in all its glory.

Yarran’s leap of faith

By Carly Laden on October 14, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Peel Thunder’s Shane Yarran launches off the ground to score a goal in the WAFL Grand Final.

Impressions of Curtin

By WI Reporters on October 11, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Photo journalists spotlight their favourite spots on campus.

Little dream chaser

By Ruby Dong on October 4, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

A young Western Australian follows her own path at Langley Park in East Perth.

Barnett after the spill

By Jarryd Marrell on October 4, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Western Independent was there to record the premier’s reaction.

Sunshine on a rainy day

By Stefanie Muller on October 4, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Turning her back on the gloom to ponder the blooms.

Mandogalup dust-up heats up

By Jonathon Daly on October 3, 2016

Competing interests battle over the size of a buffer zone between housing and industry.

Do it by the book lest the book be thrown at you

By Karina Vakil on October 1, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

The dos and don’ts of multanova tip-offs.

Community radio fights for funding

By Jacob O'Reilly on September 30, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

About $1.5 million is set to be cut from the sector.

Heritage listed house left to rot

By Emma McQuade on September 30, 2016

The council believes it may be beyond repair.

Ladies, would you pop the question?

By AMY FAIRHEAD on September 30, 2016

Because some sisters are doing it for themselves.

The power of art therapy

By Holly Thompson on September 30, 2016

It’s not just about painting, either.

Green jewel in the Kalamunda crown

By Rachel Neumann on September 30, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Former orchard and golf course has a little something for everyone.

How Instagram can fuel or fix an eating disorder

By Eliza Wynn on September 30, 2016

Some users provide support, but the whole thing can turn toxic.

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