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Barbershop quartet hits the right note

By Jenna Rose on October 28, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Perth group takes top national prize.

Census changes may show Australia losing its religion

By Gareth Thomas on October 28, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Successful campaign by secular advocacy groups may have big implications for allocation of government funding.

Friday night disco dancing

By Isabella Di Toro on October 27, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Groovers get down at Fremantle’s E-shed.

Mutton dressed as mutton

By lizzie ayers on October 27, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Stigma around old-fashioned meat makes way for a prized place on Perth menus.

AFL in sights of Sandover medalist

By Daniel Arangio on October 26, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Perth Demon Aidan Tropiano soars into national contention after stellar WAFL season.

North Balga breakfast club

By WI Reporters on October 23, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Kids start the day in a yummy way.

They say they want a Revolution

By Renata Grandao on October 23, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Fans can hardly conceal their delight on arriving at reality TV show pop-up restaurant.

Retro chic

By Renata Grandao on October 23, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Embracing the essence of Leederville.

Deep in thought

By Renata Grandao on October 23, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Watching the world pass by in Leederville.

Calls to reopen Balibo Five investigation

By Molly Schmidt on October 16, 2015

Commemorations held in Canberra to mark the 40th anniversary of the deaths of five young journalists, dubbed the Balibo Five.

Fire damages abandoned hotel in Naval Base

By Rhiannon Arnold on October 16, 2015

Former hotel worker says abandoned hotel site is a haven for squatters.

Hobbies are healthy

By roxy wykes on October 15, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Recreational pursuits increase happiness and relieve stress, psychologists say.

Fire guts Como shops, arson squad investigates

By Jessica Arthur on October 14, 2015

Police probe the cause of an overnight fire that destroyed a barber shop and forced the closure of a neighbouring deli.

Year 7s in transition

By jasmine cookson on October 13, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

2015 proves to be a challenge for teachers and students.

payWave trap

By VERITY GORMAN on October 13, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Consumer advocate says don’t take ‘no receipt’ as an answer.

Car stolen with baby boy asleep inside

By RACHAEL TAN on October 12, 2015

Neighbour recounts dramatic carjacking incident as idling car is stolen with an 11-month-old baby asleep in his car seat.

Demountable classroom destroyed in fire in Duncraig

By hayley williams on October 12, 2015

Davallia Primary School fire deemed to be arson.

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