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Learning about living with death

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By Gemma Seymour on October 16, 2026

Writing a different journey

By Hannah Davies on October 11, 2026

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Arts Wars

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Opinions divided on Perth’s statues and sculptures.

Helmet call for skaters

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Safety concerns prompt campaign.

Got Skills?

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40 per cent of hospitality jobs go begging.

Learning as they go

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Young mothers resume their education.

Beating the odds

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Trainer on track to even the field.

Oils aint oils

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Some foods with GM content exempt from labelling laws.

A Yiddish shpiel

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English adopts words of dying language.

Year 1s get iPads

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Hi-tech learning for Generation Next.

Film that makes sense

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Producers arrange event for hearing-impaired people.

Connected since 1975

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Oldest gay nightclub in the nation readies for a revamp.

Two wheels to four legs

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Horses used to treat people with disabilities.

Facebook 'likes' donors

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Share your organ donation preference on social media.

The art of sexiness

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Glitz and glamour returns in the form of Burlesque.

Canada calling

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Aussies answer call of the north.

Debate over US base

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Expansion plans at Garden Island.

Seagrass rivals forests

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WA scientists contribute to carbon sink finding.

Seabirds off course

By WI Reporters on May 18, 2012 • ( Leave a comment )

Petrels stranded a long way from home.

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