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Perth’s own Dolly

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When suicide becomes normal

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With Indigenous suicide rates steadily climbing, what is to be done?

International Day against Homophobia is today

By Nabila Morgan on May 17, 2016

It marks the 24th anniversary of homosexuality being removed from the WHO’s list of mental disorders.

Channel 9 employee in the hot seat

By Rhiannon Arnold on May 13, 2016

She labelled a game show contestant an “idiot” in an email and then accidentally copied the contestant in.

Big weekend for WA soccer teams

By Saxon Durrant on May 13, 2016

The quarter-finals of the Cool Ridge Cup will be played on Saturday and the last two teams left standing will win their way into the national FFA Cup.

Model Aircraft World Championship comes to an end

By Shannon Crosby on May 13, 2016

The week-long aviation event was held at Whiteman Park.

Bone and tissue bank receives funding

By Jade Colman-Vegar on May 13, 2016

It had been heading for possible closure.

Security under scrutiny at old power station

By Madison Goodhue on May 13, 2016

The move follows the death of a 24-year-old man at the site.

Lathlain Park set to become Eagles’ new home

By Anna Miller on May 13, 2016

The State Government will provide the money over the next four years.

Port Kennedy liquor store robbed

By Saxon Durrant on May 13, 2016

The robber wandered in and strolled out, brandishing a club.

Australia ‘needs a Bill of Rights’

By Caleb Gorton on May 13, 2016

Australian Human Rights Commission president Gillian Triggs says there is little protection for the rights of the most vulnerable.

Police seize massive haul of illicit drugs

By Laura Meachim on May 12, 2016

The drugs were found during raids in East Perth, Innaloo and Highgate.

Scaffidi will not resign

By Laura Meachim on May 12, 2016

Deputy mayor James Limnios has called for Lisa Scaffidi to stand aside.

Man charged over Banksia Grove shooting

By Nabila Morgan on May 12, 2016

23-year-old Mitchell Finnerty died in the attack.

Money in Budget to fight meth addiction

By Chloe Hobson on May 12, 2016

Almost $15 million set aside for treatment of addicts.

Labor unveils new Fremantle candidate

By Natalie Rogers on May 12, 2016

Chris Brown was disendorsed for allegedly failing to tell Labor about his minor criminal history.

WA Police Band celebrates 50 years

By Rachel Wong on May 12, 2016

The anniversary was celebrated with a grand march through the city.

Scaffidi says she still has council support

By Rachel Wong on May 12, 2016

She has challenged Deputy Mayor James Limnios to move a vote of no confidence at Tuesday’s council meeting.

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