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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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‘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.

Smartphone photos not just for selfies

By WI Reporters on May 30, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Could this Perth-based photography tour mean SLR cameras are cactus?

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