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Perth’s underground smackdown

By Lachlan Denney on July 17, 2026

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No room to sing

By Kyle Halcyon on July 17, 2026

Rebuilding Te Whare Tapa Wha

By Renee Hilton-Jones on June 26, 2026

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By Rachel Jennings on May 19, 2026

Fighting fire with fire

By Nima Monazami on May 14, 2026

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Hanson takes aim at Muslims

By Jaimee Calder on September 14, 2016

The One Nation Leader’s maiden speech included an attack on mosques, burqas and Sharia law.

Frost could ruin record crops

By Joe Wilson on September 14, 2016

The next few weeks will be crucial for farmers.

Joondalup Primary School hit by vandal attack

By Jaimee Calder on September 14, 2016

$4000 play forts were damaged during the incident.

Body-in-the-suitcase investigation continues

By Jaimee Calder on September 14, 2016

Water Police divers are searching in the Swan River.

Federal Government announces gun amnesty

By Sabrina Zambotto on September 14, 2016

And gun smugglers will be subject to mandatory sentencing.

Australian netballers get landmark pay deal

By Alexander Ferrier on September 14, 2016

The minimum wage for netballers will be more than the AFL pays to its marquee female players.

Senator pleads for tighter gopher laws

By Jonathon Daly on September 14, 2016

His wife was run down by a gopher and now needs a hip replacement.

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”.

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