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In the picture

By Kira Carlin on September 9, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

A glimpse into Shanghai’s obsession with selfies.

School carpark construction angers Bassendean locals

By Raphael Canicosa on September 8, 2015

Parents and Bassendean residents are concerned greenspace is being taken away from their kids.

New $500,000 surf life saving club rooms for busy Yanchep beach

By Carly Laden on September 8, 2015

New building will replace the old shed the club has been using.

Fans line up all night as footy finals fever hits Perth

By Callum Gordon on September 7, 2015

Eagles tickets on sale tomorrow.

New plans to target domestic violence offenders revealed

By on September 7, 2015

WA has the second highest rate of sexual or physical violence in Australia.

Life after the fires

By on September 2, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

The small Southwest town that refused to lie down.

Speed camera van visibility trial

By Greta Andrews-Taylor on September 2, 2015

Success or failure to be determined by the public’s reaction.

Kings Park in full bloom

By Madison Goodhue on September 2, 2015

Organisers promise to showcase the best of WA wildflowers.

Police claim sweeping success

By Nicholas S. Phillips on September 1, 2015

Man arrested after trying to flee from police.

New breast cancer treatment to receive Federal Government funding

By Nicola McNamee on August 31, 2015

Six-week radiotherapy program can be cut down to a single treatment.

Qantas flight forced to land in Perth after technical problems

By Alice Leggett on August 31, 2015

Sydney-bound passengers stuck at Perth Airport.

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.

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