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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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Under the bridge

By WI Reporters on October 1, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Skyline’s verticality framed by a horizontal landmark.

Helping African agriculture

By WI Reporters on October 1, 2014

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation handed over $14.5 million to the CSIRO.

Man accused of dragging dog behind car faces charges

By WI Reporters on October 1, 2014

Dog dragged for 5km has burns to 20 per cent of its body

Blaze destroys family home

By WI Reporters on September 30, 2014

Arson squad called in to investigate.

Stats Bureau could get private info about domestic violence victims

By Brody Whiteman on September 30, 2014

Pirate Party says judicial oversight needed.

Focus on Aboriginal affairs

By WI Reporters on September 29, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Curtin photojournalism student documents important Women in Media symposium.

Spotlight on regional mental health

By Clare Kenyon on September 27, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Mental health bodies hope 10-year plan will improve the system.

Lanes, trains and automobiles

By WI Reporters on September 26, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Stock shot captures slice of bimodal transport action.

Use shark nets – Surf Life Saving WA

By WI Reporters on September 26, 2014

Drum lines banned, so SLSWA and Greens want shark nets.

Day care scare

By WI Reporters on September 24, 2014

Woman crashes through wall at Seville Grove day care centre.

UWA students unhappy about fee spike

By WI Reporters on September 24, 2014

A UWA degree will cost $48,000 from 2016.

Family scammers abuse elders

By JK on September 22, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Perpetrators likely to be someone victims know.

Australind kids to get health checks at school

By WI Reporters on September 22, 2014

But critics say in-home checks would be better.

Butler picks up bad vibrations from train line

By vetare on September 22, 2014

Those in nearby houses unable to sleep because of the noise.

Free concerts at State Theatre Courtyard

By WI Reporters on September 22, 2014

Abbe May, Hideous Sun Demon and Claire Hodgson among the performers.

GM law controversy

By matthew jones on September 21, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Farmers divided over the issue of contamination.

Cyclist deaths on the rise

By Leigh Williams on September 21, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

State Opposition says an evidence-based analysis of ‘why?’ needed.

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