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Be(ing) 4 real

By Emily Vajs on October 22, 2026

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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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Superfins defy winter

By WI Reporters on June 15, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Inspirational club draws members from across Perth.

Mindarie marina gridlock

By WI Reporters on June 13, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Closure at Two Rocks caused congestion to the south.

Training elite athletes

By WI Reporters on June 12, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

WAIS coach wakes at 4am every day.

Bunbury beach revamp

By WI Reporters on June 12, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

A beachfront development will aim to lure tourists to Bunbury.

No room in Albany

By WI Reporters on June 12, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Albany lacks accommodation for a special Anzac event.

Working for wheels

By WI Reporters on June 10, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Wangara charity builds wheelchairs for kids abroad.

Smokers not fined

By WI Reporters on June 2, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

No penalty for lighting up despite lord mayoral warning.

Lighting costs

By WI Reporters on June 2, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Environmental consequences of illumination plan.

Daycare asbestos scare

By WI Reporters on June 2, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Suspected carcinogen found beside Curtin creche.

Why we love WA

By WI Reporters on June 2, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Sandgropers come together to celebrate their state.

Makuru is here

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Perth rugs up as Noongar rainy season commences.

Driver for hire

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

New way of tackling drink driving problem.

Desert derby

By Tyne Logan on May 31, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Teams from northern WA to open Eagles match.

Rallying for a cause

By lukeillich on May 31, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

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Winter arrives, we depart

By Sebastian Neuweiler on May 31, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Exodus planned despite predicted warmer winter.

Perth diesel shortage

By WI Reporters on May 31, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

More motorists meeting these signs at Perth fuel pumps.

Olympic comeback

By WI Reporters on May 31, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Athlete looks to Rio after injury-plagued buildup to London.

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