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By Kyle Halcyon on July 17, 2026

Rebuilding Te Whare Tapa Wha

By Renee Hilton-Jones on June 26, 2026

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By Rachel Jennings on May 19, 2026

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By Nima Monazami on May 14, 2026

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Kanyana Wildlife Centre gets a new lease on life

By WI Reporters on February 2, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

A Perth wildlife rehab centre has received a new lease on life through a Lotterywest grant.

Depression – a substance abuse warning

By WI Reporters on February 2, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

People suffering from depression will always be at risk of falling into substance abuse according to a mental health expert.

Scientists fight to save Southwest cave

By WI Reporters on February 2, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

Scientists are successfully pumping water into a West Australian cave to maintain water levels in an attempt to preserve it.

Operation Rainbow – creating smiles

By WI Reporters on February 2, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

In September this year a team of Western Australian surgeons, nurses and anaesthetists transformed the lives of 30 Filipino children with severe facial deformities.

A fight for acceptance

By WI Reporters on February 2, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

Alan’s mother and full-time carer, Anne Clayton says every day is a challenge: “Once the epilepsy came in it’s just gone downhill,” she says.

Making a difference – fighting global poverty

By WI Reporters on February 2, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

Paul Mason says the Global Poverty Project is a catalyst for the global movement to end extreme poverty. It’s about making poverty personal for the general public.

Fighting childhood stress

By WI Reporters on February 2, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

A unique WA program may prove to be a key to combating the high levels of child stress discovered in a recently published report into children’s wellbeing.

Social media important for journos

By WI Reporters on February 2, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

A practical understanding of social media platforms is becoming increasingly necessary for journalists and according to industry professionals… it’s the future of journalism.

Skateboarding cements youth culture links

By WI Reporters on February 2, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

Skateboarding has always had its feet firmly placed in youth culture and the people that stick with it are the people that have a real passion for the sport.

PTA dismisses study claims

By WI Reporters on February 2, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

The Perth Transport Authority has dismissed claims there are major deficiencies in its training and management practices, after a study by Edith Cowan University.

It's a long road to rehab

By WI Reporters on February 1, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

Ice is a purified form of methamphetamine that appears as a rock-like crystal. It is an illegal and highly addictive drug.

Young photographer gets exposure

By WI Reporters on February 1, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

Fashion photographer and Curtin University graduate Penny Lane has been selected as one of three finalists in the Qantas Spirit of Youth Awards photography category.

Women strive for top jobs

By WI Reporters on February 1, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

Changes towards gender equity are creating opportunities for women in top jobs.

WA to dominate draft

By WI Reporters on February 1, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

Perth footballers will dominate this year’s AFL national draft with new club Gold Coast Suns holding an advantage with many of the early picks.

Tuition fee scam

By WI Reporters on February 1, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

More than 30 WA students from two universities have fallen for a scam that has defrauded them of half a million dollars worth of tuition fees.

Teens shun depression health help

By WI Reporters on February 1, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

Teenagers with depression and anxiety are not seeking help because they do not want anyone to know they have a mental illness, a study has revealed.

Tanning drug health warning

By WI Reporters on February 1, 2011 • ( Leave a comment )

Health professionals are concerned that Australians using an illegal tanning drug are exposed to risks of cancer.

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