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Perth’s underground smackdown

By Lachlan Denney on July 17, 2026

Love at first swipe?

By Oda Bekkestad on July 17, 2026

No room to sing

By Kyle Halcyon on July 17, 2026

Rebuilding Te Whare Tapa Wha

By Renee Hilton-Jones on June 26, 2026

Pride flagged for removal

By Rachel Jennings on May 19, 2026

Fighting fire with fire

By Nima Monazami on May 14, 2026

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Jumps racing: creating legend gallopers or mistreating horses?

By WI Reporters on June 16, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

MITCHELL REARDON investigates the growing debate about the sport.

Breakthrough in fight to protect Langley Park

By WI Reporters on June 16, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

Thousands of people campaigned to get the landmark added to the heritage list, WHITNEY SLATER reports.

Violent assaults escalate in Northbridge

By WI Reporters on June 16, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

MICHAEL McCAREN examines Perth’s nightlight district that has become the city’s most dangerous suburb.

The truth revealed: why arts students are so cool

By WI Reporters on June 16, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

MIKE EXELL delves into the Perth indie scene and discovers a few surprises.

Yes, we love this country

By WI Reporters on June 16, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

SIMEN LONNING discovers why many Norwegians choose to study at Perth universities.

More kudos to Curtin film students

By WI Reporters on June 16, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

KATHRINE WESTERN interviews Kjetil Astrup and Markus Bakkegaard Hermansen about showcasing their work in four continents.

Peter's positive outlook inspires WA Youth Award judges

By WI Reporters on June 15, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )
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The 18-year-old man has worked tirelessly to raise awareness of people with cerebral palsy dysplasia, JASMIN STUART reports.

Review: Australia Boombox Tour

By WI Reporters on June 15, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

SHU DUAN ONG focuses on the YouTube celebrities’ performances.

Norwegian right of passage

By WI Reporters on June 15, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

TRINE URSTAD investigates the meaning of controversial high school student celebrations in the Scandanavian country.

Visual images bridge a gulf between our oceans and us

By WI Reporters on June 15, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

A community project is improving people’s understanding of the sea, as RUHEE KHAN reports.

Perth Colts star to play in national AFL championships

By WI Reporters on June 14, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

JESS COLQUHOUN talks with Frasier McInnes on the key to his success as a young player.

Will Claremont Quarter be a saviour for Bayview stores?

By WI Reporters on June 13, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

While the new shopping centre is a magnet for visitors, other local businesses urge the council to help them develop, EMMA KAUFFMAN reports.

Street fashions replace glitzy glam

By WI Reporters on June 13, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

ANNIE SHREEVE focuses on the latest trends displayed at PR in Fashion, a public relations student show that has become a key event for the WA profession.

Wild West Comedy Fest in full swing

By WI Reporters on June 13, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

International and local acts entertained fans of funny at Perth’s best live venues, TOM JOCKEL reports.

Opinion: parking in streets off campus

By WI Reporters on June 13, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

Intrepid online reporter, AMISH DESAI, investigates the ways that students are avoiding crowded university car parks and related fees.

Theatre review: "The Flu Season"

By WI Reporters on June 13, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

BREEANA HUMPHREYS takes us on and off the stage of the Curtin University production.

Out with the new and in with the old

By WI Reporters on June 13, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

Will Perth evolve into a more fashionably diverse metropolis? VANESSA COSTANZO reports on young entrepreneurs who have opened vintage businesses that express stylish individuality.

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