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Teen cops to crime spree

By WI Reporters on August 19, 2015

A Perth teen has come clean over a drunken crime spree in March this year, after being arrested.

‘Distraction epidemic’

By Aimee Hughes on July 8, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

IT academic says society’s obsession with smartphones gives cause for concern.

Just add water

By chloe siviour on June 15, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

V8 jetsprints make a splash in Perth’s southern suburbs.

Family granted access to Ms Dhu’s ‘tomb’

By Tyne Logan on June 12, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

With the first half of 2015 almost gone, the clock is ticking on Premier Barnett’s announced mid-year inquest.

Country town slowdown

By hayley williams on June 12, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Just 192 kms from bustling Perth, the main street of Narrogin has seen better trading days.

Blueprint to lower Aboriginal jail rate

By Tyne Logan on June 10, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Noongar community leaders reflect on aspects of Chief Justice’s plan.

Native title benefits a while off yet

By Tyne Logan on June 10, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Mountain of work to do until fruits of unanimous vote available to Noongar people.

Deadly Yorgas close the gap

By Alice Leggett on June 10, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Noongar women work to empower themselves and others in Kwinana.

Traditional food important in prisons

By Tyne Logan on June 10, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Kangaroo meat and fire pit required at Bandyup, inspector says.

What’s in a name?

By Alice Leggett on June 9, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )
Simon Forrest

Millennia-old Noongar place names give an insight into the story of Perth and the Southwest.

The Emperor emerges

By Kirra Holley on June 9, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Leader of Prevelly Penguins completes another chilly swim.

Australian vinyl rocks

By Michael Roberts on June 4, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Sneak peek inside Australia’s only record-pressing factory.

Inspirational foster carer

By georgiagunther on June 2, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Perth woman carries on the work of her mother caring for young people.

Lonely jobs

By Saxon Durrant on June 1, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Some jobs around Perth are more solitary than you’d expect.

Land heals ‘walking wounded’

By on June 1, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Former pro boxer offers fresh approach to WA’s Aboriginal incarceration crisis, in the state’s Great Southern.

TAB life

By WI Reporters on June 1, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )
TAB life

Photo-survey of seaside pubs in Perth shows some characters on the punt.

Full time

By WI Reporters on June 1, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Spotlight on Perth people who take on a gruelling work and study load.

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