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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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Having a ball

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

Hay Street busker reveals a few tricks of the trade.

The lucky state

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A Perth couple has taken out a giant lotto win.

Train staff stop work

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A stop work meeting is affecting Perth train services.

Dog day afternoon

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Instant refreshment during a ferocious summer.

Art in exile

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Wildcat keen to stay

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Wildcats captain Damian Martin wants to keep winning in WA.

Student reporters shine

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National recognition in 40th year of Curtin Journalism.

Are you having a laugh?

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Health benefits of yoga craze revealed.

Non-stop Go-go

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1960s dance craze back in vogue.

BJDs all the rage

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Step aside, Barbie, there’s a new doll in town.

Coastal erosion threat

By WI Reporters on November 25, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )

Perth beaches vulnerable to affects of climate change.

Cop move splits traders

By WI Reporters on November 24, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )

Mixed reviews for relocation of Fremantle police station.

Animals get high

By WI Reporters on November 24, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )

Drug use is not exclusive to humans.

Student scavengers

By WI Reporters on November 20, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )

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The power of play

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Go on, unleash your inner child.

Bowling for gold

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Ho ho October

By WI Reporters on November 17, 2013 • ( Leave a comment )

Early Christmas decorations defended against humbug.

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