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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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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.

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.

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