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Perth’s underground smackdown

By lachlan.denney@postgrad.curtin.edu.au on July 17, 2026

Love at first swipe?

By Oda Bekkestad on July 17, 2026

No room to sing

By Kyle Halcyon on July 17, 2026

Rebuilding Te Whare Tapa Wha

By Renee Hilton-Jones on July 7, 2026

Pride flagged for removal

By Rachel Jennings on May 19, 2026

Fighting fire with fire

By Nima Monazami on May 14, 2026

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Greens leader campaigns in Perth

By Lauren Quinn on May 11, 2016

He expects the party to have a big impact in the upcoming election.

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By Kaylee Meerton on May 11, 2016

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By Madeline Dwyer on May 11, 2016

It’s not just bacteria in the river water that’s causing problems.

Schools need more money to stop assaults – union

By Jessica Arthur on May 11, 2016

63 assaults were reported by schools during the first four weeks of the school year.

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By Greta Andrews-Taylor on May 11, 2016

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New life for threatened wallaby population

By Rhiannon Arnold on May 11, 2016

23 rare black-flanked rock wallabies have been re-located to Kalbarri, to boost the local population.

English helmet would not have saved Hughes – report

By Scott Alger on May 11, 2016

But Cricket Australia wants all cricketers to wear neck guards.

Noongars recognised as owners of South-West

By Kaylee Meerton on May 11, 2016

The South West Aboriginal Land and Sea Council CEO says it’s long overdue.

Hillarys horse beach faces closure

By Jonathan Cunningham on May 11, 2016

The area could be used to extend the dog beach.

Family business up in flames

By Madeline Dwyer on May 11, 2016

$800,000 of damage has been done.

Men arrested on their way to join ISIS

By Kerryn Musson on May 11, 2016

The group was planning to use a seven-metre boat to start their journey to Syria.

Hoon driver charged

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Huge fall in cannabis use among young people

By RACHAEL TAN on May 10, 2016

It’s all based on research conducted over the course of 15 years.

NAPLAN tests to move online from next year

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It’s a beast, but be prepared to pay a big price if you want to buy it.

Police want help to solve Welshpool assault case

By Joanna Delalande on May 10, 2016

A father-of-three is still recovering from severe head and leg injuries.

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