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Perth’s own Dolly

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Making waves

By Maddison Lord on September 24, 2026

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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.

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University students spend time in a Northbridge arcade.

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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

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

Flying high

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

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Inside the Falcons’ nest

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West Perth celebrates a recent victory.

A moment’s peace

By Esther O'Loughlin on August 23, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Woman escapes the hustle and bustle for a ciggie.

Parrots aplenty

By Elise Van Aken on August 23, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Flock of corellas redefines a quiet lakeside stroll.

Coopers and contemplation

By Isaac Groves on August 23, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

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Heritage listing gives West End clubs a fighting chance

By Jonathon Daly on August 3, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

The future of Fremantle’s historic social clubs hangs in the balance

A golden return

By Alasdair Beer on August 2, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Boxer Ty Narkle back from injury to claim Australasian belt.

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