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By Caris Harper on May 7, 2026

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New program for autistic students

By Renata Grandao on September 14, 2016

Nine schools will get the program next year.

Gay marriage plebiscite Bill to be introduced today

By Alexander Ferrier on September 14, 2016

Malcolm Turnbull will introduce the legislation on the one-year anniversary of his rise to power

Meat consumption linked to obesity rates

By Alexandra Faulkner on September 11, 2016

Especially when it’s served with other carbohydrates.

Industry says Victorian fracking ban is ‘wrong’

By Shannon Bochenek on September 11, 2016

But fracking opponents want an inquiry held in WA.

Quiet before the storm

By Rebecca Robinson on September 6, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Kwinana fisherman braves bad weather.

Treetop acrobatics

By Eleanor Edwards on September 6, 2016

A young woman performs for onlookers in Hyde Park.

Sunday in Toodyay

By jasmine cookson on September 6, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Gold fields against beautiful blue skies for the beginning of spring.

Northbridge neon racers

By Esther O'Loughlin on September 6, 2016

University students spend time in a Northbridge arcade.

Recycling rendezvous

By Alicia Vilches on September 6, 2016

Two ladies recycle in Fremantle.

Opposition slams ‘meagre’ water savings

By Adam Poulsen on September 5, 2016

WA Labor says government efforts to reduce water waste “really nothing to crow about”.

Rio’s Pilbara expansion gets the OK

By Pete Milne on September 5, 2016

The project could employ up to 500 people

Pilbara art on display in Perth

By Jason Titheradge on September 5, 2016

The stories and colours of our Indigenous communities go on display to the public

Lathlain residents rally to rehome Cockatoos

By Luke Worthington on September 5, 2016

Victoria Park residents say the birds have left the area after trees were cut down at Lathlain Park

Peaceful protest in support of Elijah

By Emily Cousins on September 5, 2016

The Northbridge protest is expected to be followed by others around the country

Ricciardo, eat your heart out

By Ruby Dong on August 23, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Homage to Perth’s Formula One ace on Targa West victory podium.

Flying high

By Eleanor Edwards on August 23, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

A Fremantle skater in mid air.

Inside the Falcons’ nest

By Carly Laden on August 23, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

West Perth celebrates a recent victory.

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