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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

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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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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.

Opinion: Perth cycle paths under scrutiny

By WI Reporters on June 11, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

As a keen bicyclist, JOANA PARTYKA gives an insider’s perspective on the debate over whether facilities are adequate.

WA welcomes direct flights to China

By WI Reporters on June 11, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

The State agreement with Asia’s biggest airline is expected to persuade more Chinese tourists to include the West in their Australian itineraries, as ROBERT DOUGHERTY reports.

A kiss goodbye to MS

By WI Reporters on June 11, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

SCOTT CUNNINGHAM speaks to Madeline Clark about her determination to overcome her struggle.

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