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Cutting it fine

By Stuart Stirling on April 30, 2026

Puck around and find out

By Olivia Fuderer on April 27, 2026

Break-ing bad

By Connor Kidd on April 23, 2026

Reef grief

By Bethany Tabi on April 23, 2026

Bitter pill for sweet treats

By Camila Egusquiza Santa Cruz on April 2, 2026

Pour form makes unhappy hour

By Adam Morolla on April 2, 2026

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So you think you can’t write?

By Declan Grove-Thompson on November 1, 2024
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Melville’s Write Club project is helping school kids develop literacy skills and become published authors.

The price of support

By Hayley Dodds on November 1, 2024
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Despite a cost-of-living crisis, AFL fans continued to pay to watch and support their teams in 2024. What is it that keeps fans in stadium seats?

Reconnecting with work

By Rose Patane on November 1, 2024
Flyer inviting employers to take part in the Bunbury Regional Prison Reconnect Expo

The Reconnect Expo at Bunbury’s Regional Prison will connect pre-release prisoners with possible employment prospects.

WA’s cost of pets crisis

By Jiaqi Zhang on November 1, 2024

RSPCA WA reports a 19 per cent rise in animal cruelty linked to the cost of living crisis.

Aged care oversight

By Luke Rechichi on November 1, 2024

Many nursing homes are understaffed and struggling financially, according to those in the sector.

Preserving Gingin’s night skies

By Audrey Singleton-Howe on November 1, 2024

Gingin is on track to becoming Western Australia’s first internationally recognised Dark Sky Place.

Big leg problem

By Tahnee Graham on October 30, 2024

This debilitating condition impacts millions of women worldwide. So why isn’t it recognised in Australia?

Buzzed about bugs?

By Asia Ahmed on October 30, 2024
Pauline Charman sat at a table with Bio Barcode equipment, a laptop, and DNA sampling tools in a conference room.

WA school children partnered with Murdoch researchers to sequence the DNA of their backyard bugs.

Royal snub rattles republicans

By Sebastian Salvo on October 30, 2024

Republicans piped up when King Charles’ recent visit itinerary was announced. But is change on the cards?

Fever pitch

By Declan Grove-Thompson on October 22, 2024

Sports participation in Singapore is at an all time-high, and more girls than ever have been embracing the chance to get out and play.

Serious monkey business

By Hannah Beaney on October 22, 2024

Passionate Singaporean ecologists continue to fight to maintain forest habitats for langurs and macaques, and connect the city to nature.

Fashion forward

By Kalani Bate-Henry on October 8, 2024

Conservative Singapore has a surprisingly progressive thread of inclusive fashion running through it.

The lah leh loh

By Beth Mackiewicz on October 2, 2024

‘Singlish’ is the street language that grew from Singapore’s melting pot of diverse cultures, but can it survive?

Is gaming the gateway?

By Kalani Bate-Henry on October 1, 2024
A young person with a slot maching game on a screen.

Studies suggest children who play video games may be at higher risk of developing gambling addictions.

For better or worse?

By Ashlyn Forbes on October 1, 2024
woman wearing white wedding gown holding hands with man while walking

Marriage rates in Singapore remain high, unlike in Australia, but attitudes may be shifting.

A small business doing OK

By Razanne Al-Abdeli on September 27, 2024

Feeling included at the buffet table? RUOK thinking is an everyday practice at Chris’ Kitchen.

Royal Show on for one more day

By Tess Pringle on September 27, 2024

Perth’s Royal Show is back with a bang with lots to offer for West Australian families this year.

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