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Break-ing bad

By Connor Kidd on April 23, 2026

Reef grief

By Bethany Tabi on April 23, 2026

Bitter pill for sweet treats

By Camila Egusquiza Santa Cruz on April 2, 2026

Pour form makes unhappy hour

By Adam Morolla on April 2, 2026

Holiday plans tanked

By Renee Hilton-Jones on April 2, 2026

Dead quiet

By Olivia Fuderer on March 26, 2026

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WA to get its first all-ages play space

By Holly Thompson on June 3, 2016

The money has come from community fundraising.

Gridiron grapples with growing pains

By Peter Dewar on June 2, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

American Football has potential in WA, but remains in the background of sport.

Family-witnessed CPR: yes or no?

By Joanne Fernandez on June 2, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Doctor and former paramedic explain the pros and cons.

Dancing in the dark

By Tarquin Bateman on June 2, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

No Lights No Lycra creates spaces where people can be their authentic selves.

Mixed response to Cockburn outer harbour plan

By Jonathon Daly on June 2, 2016

Will job creation come at the expense of the environment?

Mass bleaching found at Kimberley reefs

By Jaimee Calder on June 1, 2016

The Kimberley has recorded its first mass bleaching of inshore coral reefs.

Barbershop sextet

By Eleri Teesalu on May 31, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

PHOTO ESSAY: Western Independent visits six of the hippest places in Perth to get a haircut.

‘HOPE’ for those at risk of heart disease

By Olivia Senior on May 31, 2016

A combination of inexpensive medications has proven effective against heart disease.

WA’s only tissue bank changes lives

By Courtney Thornton on May 31, 2016

An increase in funding for Perth’s bone and tissue bank will benefit people from around Australia.

Cockburn beach shacks in outer harbour line of fire

By WI Reporters on May 28, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Labor’s alternative to Perth Freight Link would see small holiday community obliterated.

Police car gutted by fire

By WI Reporters on May 28, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Response vehicle bursts into flames on a road in Yanchep.

The Freo cousin of Asia’s tuk-tuk

By WI Reporters on May 27, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

‘The Bongo’ set to hit the streets of Perth’s port city.

Cleaning up Lake Yangebup

By WI Reporters on May 27, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Solar power enlisted to strip nutrients from landmark water body.

The cost of working with children

By WI Reporters on May 27, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Price of security check raises questions over who should pay.

Sex Roulette not a good bet

By WI Reporters on May 26, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Social media craze is risky business.

Doggy-bag dilemma

By WI Reporters on May 26, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Leftovers refusal at Jamie’s Italian raises questions about the take-away policies of Perth restaurants.

Photo comps put Perth in the picture

By WI Reporters on May 26, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Ample opportunity for amateur snappers.

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