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Be(ing) 4 real

By Emily Vajs on October 22, 2026

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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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Australia on top

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

Australia is once again the number one test cricket nation.

Taste the best

By Heather Miller on April 30, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Foodies are expected to love this weekend’s festival.

Collie crash concerns

By WI Reporters on April 30, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

A serious car crash near Collie has locals worried.

Abuse claims ignored

By WI Reporters on April 30, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Royal Commission witnesses tell of horrific abuse.

Rents too high

By WI Reporters on April 30, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

A new report shows renting in Perth is not an option for many.

Fire chemical scare

By WI Reporters on April 28, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Factory fire causes estimated $2 million damage.

Perth hearings begin

By WI Reporters on April 28, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )
Victims of abuse and family members rallied outside the Royal Commission building in Perth

Abuse victims and supporters have rallied outside the court.

Jobless in Perth

By WI Reporters on April 23, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Tougher economy increases competition for employment.

Schammertime

By WI Reporters on April 22, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Former Docker talks about life after AFL.

He’s electric

By WI Reporters on April 18, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Decade competing at national motorised wheelchair comp’.

It’s on

By WI Reporters on April 18, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

One-time victim of bullying steps into the ring for charity.

Women lead the way

By WI Reporters on April 17, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

WA-founded media group takes off over east.

Albany shark sightings

By WI Reporters on April 17, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

A 5m shark has been detected several times near Albany.

Arson suspected

By WI Reporters on April 17, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Public artwork in Fremantle has been destroyed by fire.

Defining normal

By WI Reporters on April 17, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Researchers find there’s no such thing as an average face.

MS cell transplant trial

By WI Reporters on April 17, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Medical researchers test if new treatment might help.

Street rules

By WI Reporters on April 16, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Community-based roller hockey sweeping the city.

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