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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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Kwinana community gathers for NAIDOC Week

By Telissa Ryder on June 20, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Industrial city prepares for annual celebration of the Indigenous community.

More young people drink until they need an ambulance

By Telissa Ryder on June 14, 2016

But the State Government claims less teenagers are drinking than ever before.

The people and passion of the letterpress

By Rachel Wong on June 13, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

PHOTO ESSAY: Perth studios keep traditional craft alive.

Australians support cat legislation

By Jacob B Pears on June 10, 2016

A new study shows we are more accepting of the need for legislation than people in the UK, USA or China.

Group fights for more input into skate park designs

By Adam Poulsen on June 10, 2016

They say councils shouldn’t give as much credence to community groups who have no expertise in the area.

New app to help teenagers with autism

By Elyse Simich on June 8, 2016

It aims to help high school students prepare for their transition into university and work.

Children’s vision at risk if they don’t go outside

By Caelie Jones on June 7, 2016

Sunlight could help stop short-sightedness in children

The end of the boom: crisis or opportunity?

By Pete Milne on June 7, 2016

Many former mining industry workers are looking to re-train in other areas.

WA dairy farmers ‘not affected’ by wholesale price reduction

By Georgia Holman on June 4, 2016

But the reduction in price by Murray Goulburn and Fonterra may flow eventually flow through to WA.

Fighting fit

By Alasdair Beer on June 3, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Perth boxer Ty Narkle keeps his eyes on Olympic prize.

Experts call for sugar tax to help reduce obesity

By Sabrina Zambotto on June 3, 2016

Calls for Australia to follow the UK lead.

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.

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