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Perth’s underground smackdown

By Lachlan Denney on July 17, 2026

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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 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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Boomtime for Perth’s invasive ants

By Nicholas S. Phillips on April 28, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

As the climate warms and urban infill increases expect to find more of these little pests scurrying inside your home, more often.

The truth behind mobile phones and driving

By Georgia Williss on April 28, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

What the law says about using electronic devices while behind the wheel.

Tourism chief backs Perth cable car plan

By Ella Longland on April 28, 2016

Almost 650,000 passengers could be transported between Kings Park and Elizabeth Quay.

Interest rates may hit record low

By Telissa Ryder on April 28, 2016

Experts predict the RBA will reduce the official cash rate to 1.75 per cent.

Port Arthur’s legacy examined after 20 years

By Rachel Wong on April 28, 2016

Leaders gather in Tasmania for the anniversary.

Setting the record straight

By Sheridan New on April 28, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Fremantle shop owner keeps vinyl spinning into the future.

Out In Perth magazine bites the dust

By Hayu Kresna on April 28, 2016

The gay and lesbian magazine has published its last edition.

Olympic dream is over for Hockeyroos star

By Rachel Wong on April 28, 2016

Ashleigh Nelson has torn her ACL and will not represent her country at the Rio Olympics.

Pat Dodson elected as Labor Senator

By Sarah Linnegar on April 28, 2016

The Indigenous leader will replace retiring Senator Joe Bullock.

PM says Manus Island asylum seekers will not come to Australia

By Madison Goodhue on April 28, 2016

Such a move would be “unacceptable”.

Baby dies after suspected spider bite

By Madison Goodhue on April 28, 2016

His aunt is hoping to raise money to cover the costs of the funeral.

Man arrested after firing shots at dogs

By Madison Goodhue on April 28, 2016

The 43-year-old will appear in court next month.

Police seek public help over Kelmscott assault

By Trisha Tsuei on April 27, 2016

Man woke up at the bottom of a well suffering from serious injuries, but has no memory of being attacked.

McGowan wants more defence jobs for WA

By Eliza Wynn on April 27, 2016

Labor would create a new agency, called Defence West.

New noise rules for Northbridge

By Aashna Grewal on April 27, 2016

Noise complaints have increased by 30 per cent over the past five years.

Bikie link in Banksia Grove shooting murder

By Elyse Simich on April 27, 2016

Forensics officers are combing the scene.

Woman speaks out after daylight street robbery

By Jaimee Calder on April 27, 2016

Lorraine had her purse taken at knife-point in Dawesville.

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