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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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Choc, shrink and a jump

By Declan Grove-Thompson on April 17, 2025
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Easter eggs are the latest example of ‘shrinkflation’, meaning Aussies are paying more for less this long weekend.

Dropping like pies

By Amelia Crofts on April 17, 2025

WA wildlife rescuers say magpies are turning up paralysed in record numbers, and no one knows why.

The Correspondent: Movie Review

By Logeenth Rao on April 14, 2025

Kriv Stenders’ movie The Correspondent is a great window into the world of danger some journalists venture into.

Who cares for carers?

By Jayde Andrews on April 10, 2025

Wildlife rehabilitators say carers need more mental health support due to the emotional and financial toll it takes.

Romancing the tome

By Luca Daniel on April 10, 2025

A new Perth book store is focusing on independent authors, amid the booming popularity of ‘dark romance’ novels.

Singing in harmony

By Madigan Landry on April 10, 2025
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A LGBTQIA+ choir in Perth is using the science of singing to boost attendees’ wellbeing.

VR’s crowning glory

By Will Corbett on April 10, 2025

Perth researchers have developed a virtual reality experience to educate paramedics on assisting with out-of-hospital births.

Vax stats lax

By Kimberley Putland on April 10, 2025

WA has the lowest flu vaccination rates in Australia and experts are trying to work out why.

Better workplaces for autism

By Anthonia Iweama on April 8, 2025

Experts believe neuroplastic intervention can address the problems adults with autism face in the workforce.

City strives for water security

By Annjo Soh on April 8, 2025

Experts suggest adding groundwater storage to Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s Water Bank Project to future-proof the City’s water security.

More than words

By Olivia Fuderer on April 8, 2025

Developmental Language Disorder is more common that autism and ADHD but fewer than 20 per cent of Australians have heard of it.

A different kind of brilliance

By Logeenth Rao on April 8, 2025

Is a special school the best option for supporting children with autism in WA?

Fairway to biodiversity

By Andrew Hanlon on April 8, 2025
Aerial view of one of the fairways at Mount Lawley golf course, with the skyline of the City of Perth in the background.

As more bushland is bulldozed for redevelopment, local golf courses are becoming vital refuges for native animals.

Adoption rates reach record low 

By Renee Hilton-Jones on April 8, 2025

Child welfare experts and advocates respond to the latest data on adoption rates.

Turtles the Main problem

By Seamus Harrison on April 4, 2025

Wildlife advocates and locals are fighting to protect native snake-necked turtles from land clearing by Main Roads WA in Innaloo.

Dart attack

By Leah Al Hallak on April 4, 2025

From April 1 all indvidual cigarettes in Australia must include health warnings.

“The misogyny of iron deficiency”

By Jayde Andrews on April 3, 2025

Iron deficiency is the most common condition for female university students, and it’s impacting study.

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