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Demountable classroom destroyed in fire in Duncraig

By hayley williams on October 12, 2015

Davallia Primary School fire deemed to be arson.

Wear blue to help men feeling blue

By Daniel Morris on October 7, 2015

Community encouraged to wear support men’s mental health for Blue Shirt Wednesday.

‘Brave’ teen saves brother from house fire

By rowlandgwynne on October 7, 2015

Family of six escape burning home, as teenage girl smashes window to free her younger brother.

WA Police use ‘bait cars’ to catch car thieves

By jasmine cookson on October 5, 2015

WA Police mimic tactic used in Canada and the United States to trap car thieves.

Odd socks to help mental health

By casslaw on October 1, 2015

Mental health advocates urge WA community to break the stigma.

Prescribed burns blanket Perth in smoke

By Shelley Stallard on October 1, 2015

Prescribed burns cause smoke on the Kwinana Freeway.

New rare plant guide app to shape conservation in Pilbara

By Joanna Delalande on September 30, 2015

New smartphone app identifying rare plants in the Pilbara announced today.

ACT legalises ride-sharing, as WA tests water for reform

By Joshua O'Connor on September 30, 2015

Uber Australia welcomes the ACT Government’s decision to regulate ride-sharing services and calls on West Australians to “tweet” Premier Colin Barnett to lobby for similar law changes.

Ultralight plane deaths ‘extremely rare’: flight instructor

By Aleisha Archer on September 28, 2015

The accidental death of a 62-year-old man is rare and recreational planes are still safe, says flight instructor Paul Coffey.

Perth talent goes begging

By Aleisha Archer on September 26, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Mixed reviews for children’s theatre as employment option for Perth actors.

Bent not broken

By Joanna Delalande on September 26, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Living with scoliosis, which has a long waiting list for surgery.

Call for better safety for cyclists as another rider injured

By WI Reporters on September 23, 2015

Man charged after a 56-year-old male cyclist hit in Kwinana Beach this morning.

Bushfire grants to help prepare communities

By lizzie ayers on September 23, 2015

Local communities can now apply for grants of up to $50,000 to help counter fire threats.

Perth-Melbourne airfare prices soar for AFL Grand Final

By WI Reporters on September 23, 2015

WA football fans left seething as Qantas and Virgin raise flight prices for grand final weekend.

56 candidates for Canning

By Gareth Thomas on September 22, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Elections for city’s first democratically elected council in three years to be hotly contested.

Workplace bullying victim sacked for complaining

By WI Reporters on September 22, 2015

A young Perth TAFE student has lost his apprenticeship after complaining about violent workplace bullying attacks.

WA synchronised swimmers splashed with success

By WI Reporters on September 22, 2015

A record five WA girls are going to Rio after winning spots on the Australian Olympic Synchronised Swimming team.

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