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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 July 7, 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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Beach, please

By Kailee Young on March 6, 2025

People with multiple sclerosis say a coastal wheelchair accessibility grant will only help one beach in the whole of WA.

Prevention the cure

By George Spence on March 6, 2025

The state government is expanding a domestic violence prevention program aimed at school children and educators.

Breaking the menstrual cycle

By Imogen Bell on March 6, 2025

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is under-diagnosed and advocates say education is the key to better treatment.

Light bulb moment

By Leah Al Hallak on March 6, 2025

A Curtin academic hopes a new form of ‘quantum dot’ LED lighting will help sustainability.

Labour pains

By Kimberley Putland on February 28, 2025
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As the Labour Day public holiday approaches, union membership continues to decline, especially among young people.

The lost girls

By Rachel Jennings on February 6, 2025

The women of Australia’s child migration schemes describe the human cost of the post-war policies.

Perth hosting young hoopers

By Seth Carter on January 7, 2025

Perth is set to host the 2025 U14 National Club Championships. It’s the first time the event is heading west.

Owls on deathwatch

By Kayt Davies on December 22, 2024

Australia’s owl populations are under threat from rodenticides on sale here, but banned in other countries.

Rallying cry

By Yousuf Shameel on December 20, 2024

From calls for action on the Gaza crisis, to Indigenous rights and climate action, Western Australians raise their voices in protest. What motivates them?

The almost athletes

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In an Olympic year, the feel-good stories of elite athletes are everywhere. But what about those who work just as hard, but never make it?

Death bed

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It’s normal to worry about dying, but is it normal to be thinking about it while lying awake night after night, at the age of 20?

History built in

By Cindy Cartojano on December 2, 2024

Enthusiasts say Perth has more heritage buildings than people realise, and they’re hoping they may get a new lease on life.

Perfect pitch

By Smiley Mettam on November 20, 2024

The impact of a Perth Dad who has made it his mission to stop disability being a barrier for kids who want to play sport.

Death on demand

By Aimee Glossop on November 19, 2024

Vets and rescue workers describe the emotional toll of ‘convenience euthanasia’.

The game blame

By Ella Loneragan on November 18, 2024

Addiction to devices continues to rise among young people, and the impacts are not just being felt in the home.

Toxic Tate and red flag dates

By Artemisia Blythe on November 15, 2024

Ask any young woman in the Perth dating scene about the impact of extreme male influencers, and you may hear some horrifying stories.

AI accountability in business

By Jasmin Black Sepulveda on November 15, 2024

Research has shown a significant gap in the implementation of responsible AI practices in Australian businesses

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