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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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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.

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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.

Manus Island detention centre set to close

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Bikie link in Banksia Grove shooting murder

By Caleb Gorton on April 27, 2016

Police were called to a house on Cassia Link about 10.30pm.

Injured man found in Kelmscott well

By Trisha Tsuei on April 27, 2016

Detectives want to speak to man in photo.

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