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Be(ing) 4 real

By Emily Vajs on October 22, 2026

Uni-mergency

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

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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Fashion show review

By WI Reporters on June 10, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

MADALYN PLUMMER talks with up-and-coming fashion designers about their future prospects in Australia and beyond.

Northbridge church redevelopment stalled

By WI Reporters on June 10, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

TOM KITSON investigates the search for tenants to move into a new building that would replace the historic hall.

Food review: Sunbreakers Restaurant Mandurah

By WI Reporters on June 10, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

MEGAN KELLY and her guests assess the dining ambience.

Hip, hip, hurray, it’s Norway’s day!

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

Parades, costumes, marching orchestras, flag hoisting, singing and ice creams. It must have been 17 May, Norway’s biggest flag-flying day, as SUSANNA LINDBÄCK writes.

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.

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