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By Anne Jagtenberg on October 1, 2026

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More than a riding centre

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Perth’s own Dolly

By Bethany Stopher on September 28, 2026

Making waves

By Maddison Lord on September 24, 2026

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Police officer punched and bitten

By Jonathan Cunningham on September 20, 2016

A male officer was taken to hospital with injuries to the face, arm, leg and hand.

Future bleak for Australian Gum Tree

By Jonathan Cunningham on September 20, 2016

Climate change is expected to push them out of the Australian interior.

Humans kill a quarter of Perth’s Little Penguins

By Nicholas S. Phillips on September 20, 2016

They’re being hit by boats, jestkis, windsurfers and other recreational craft.

Barnett says leadership debate ‘therapeutic’

By Jaimee Calder on September 20, 2016

He was retained as Premier this morning.

Eagles start building at Lathlain

By Luke Worthington on September 20, 2016

But negotiations between the club and the new Perth Stadium have not been as easy.

Colin Barnett remains as Premier

By Jaimee Calder on September 20, 2016

The leadership spill motion was defeated this morning.

Tightrope walking

By Ruby Dong on September 20, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Masked balancing act on display at Perth Zoo.

Station-ary

By Stefanie Muller on September 20, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Subterranean commuters await the next train in the Western Australian capital.

Police search Calista home of missing man

By Jaimee Calder on September 20, 2016

A man has been arrested and police are searching a Calista home.

Liberal leadership spill this morning

By Sarah Linnegar on September 20, 2016

We could have a new Premier by lunch time.

Perth hospitals to offer 24-hour stroke management

By Luke Worthington on September 19, 2016

Up to 60 per cent of patients could go on to live normal lives.

Nine opens new studio in the city

By Katie Lambert on September 19, 2016

And their journalists are pretty excited about it.

Foreign home-owners ordered to sell up

By David Blayney on September 19, 2016

Another 16 homes will be sold under the latest crackdown, including two in Perth.

Cinnamon is a cool spice, study finds

By Jason Titheradge on September 19, 2016

The spice could be the key to better health.

Bolton coy on Sandover chances

By Shannon Bochenek on September 19, 2016

But footy experts predict he’ll battle it out with Perth’s Clint Jones for the medal.

Ex-minister dumps on Premier’s office

By Pete Milne on September 19, 2016

Barnett’s office threatens, bullies and intimidates, Helen Morton claims.

New treatment brings hope for Crohn’s sufferers

By Ashlen Wood on September 19, 2016

Scientists believe they may be able to stop the development of fibrosis.

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