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Be(ing) 4 real

By Emily Vajs on October 22, 2026

Uni-mergency

By Kyle Halcyon on October 22, 2026

Baldivis drivers battle risky road

By Bethany Forbes on October 22, 2026

Learning about living with death

By Hannah Davies on October 18, 2026

Farming from above

By Gemma Seymour on October 16, 2026

Writing a different journey

By Hannah Davies on October 11, 2026

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Police recover $150,000 of stolen property

By Kaylee Meerton on May 11, 2016

It’s all part of a six-week operation, code-named Jet Star.

Elizabeth Quay also has dodgy plumbing

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.

Woman dies in house blaze

By Greta Andrews-Taylor on May 11, 2016

Her identity is yet to be confirmed.

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

By Kerryn Musson on May 11, 2016

He crashed his car in the Northbridge tunnel while allegedly travelling at speeds up to 180km/h

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

By Madeleine Cross on May 10, 2016

Some experts say it will make things even more difficult for some students.

Taxi protest stops traffic in Perth CBD

By Rachel Tassicker on May 10, 2016

Drivers are protesting against the State Government’s refusal to crack down on ride-sharing services, like uber.

Police auction off rare Holden Monaro

By Pete Milne on May 10, 2016

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.

Perth teen charged with murder

By Eleri Teesalu on May 10, 2016

Three adults are also facing court today over the murder of Alan Taylor.

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