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Perth people donate to "Run for a Reason"

By WI Reporters on June 9, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

JASMINE BAMFORD goes behind the scenes and talks with a diverse range of athletic participants.

Limber up for active walks

By WI Reporters on June 9, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

KATE BROWN explores the “Just Start Walking” initiative.

Banner in the works

By WI Reporters on June 9, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

What does it take to be in an AFL banner team? LINCOLN BERTELLI reports.

What is the future of student parking?

By WI Reporters on June 9, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

While many people protest against the new fees, Curtin University resists State Government pressure for even more cost rises, as JAMES HELLIWELL reports.

WA sets fast pace in fun run

By WI Reporters on May 28, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

After raising more than $322,500, athletes and volunteers look forward to next year’s charity race, as Melissa Melbourne reports.

Queen Visits Dublin

By WI Reporters on May 19, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

The Queen’s trip to the Republic of Ireland today marks the first visit by a British monarch in one hundred years. JASMINE BAMFORD reports.

Concerns about Swan River’s condition

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

Environmentalists launch new program to save aquatic life from increased contaminants, as Cathrine Formoe and Kathrine Western report.

Australia fears a record-high price tag from natural disasters

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

The nation faces the largest financial toll ever, as Susanna Lindbäck reports.

Reckless teens risk lives on roads

By WI Reporters on May 12, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

More teenagers are driving illegally, as Ruhee Khan and Simen Lonning report.

Opinion: Refugee crisis

By WI Reporters on May 7, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

There has been an increased number of suicides and depression among the detainees arriving in Australia. Royad Ahmad investigates the latest refugee crisis.

Curtin Soccer Club president reflects on Perth Glory’s proposed move

By WI Reporters on May 6, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

Curtin will need to upgrade facilities further if Perth Glory’s proposed move to Curtin’s Hockey Stadium goes ahead.

National Youth Week and YMCA HQ: a perfect fit

By WI Reporters on May 6, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

YMCA HQ has once again joined in the festivities of National Youth Week 2011, one of the nation’s biggest celebrations of young people.

4G Internet in Perth

By WI Reporters on May 6, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

WITH the rapid expansion of Internet access amid Labor’s National Broadband Network scheme, we thought we’d take a look at Perth’s current options.

Fair Trade

By WI Reporters on May 5, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

MORE Australian consumers are choosing ethical Fair Trade Easter eggs this year.

Red Cross

By WI Reporters on May 5, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

THE Red Cross is appealing for West Australians to help police in their Easter road safety campaign.

Saltimbanco

By WI Reporters on May 5, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

Two Aussie boys who ran away to join the circus are returning home tonight to captivate Perth audiences. Tess Stillwell reports. (listen to audio) By Tess Stillwell – 21/4/2011

Anzac Day

By WI Reporters on May 5, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

The annual Messages to the Troops campaign has kicked off again, just in time for Anzac Day. Tori Castledine reports. (listen to audio) By Tori Castledine – 21/4/2011

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