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Pride flagged for removal

By Rachel Jennings on May 19, 2026

Fighting fire with fire

By Nima Monazami on May 14, 2026

Daddy cool

By Sarah Abed on May 14, 2026

Kraken the code

By Julia Petersen on May 8, 2026

The compassion tax

By Caris Harper on May 7, 2026

Paw manners

By Domenic Rossi on May 7, 2026

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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.

Road laws ignored

By Jack Maddern on September 26, 2024

In the face of alarming reports, the spotlight is on WA’s road safety.

Going off track

By Ezra Kaye on September 26, 2024

Some members of the Churchlands’ community are upset over a proposed road through beloved bushland.

Riled up renters

By Yousuf Shameel on September 26, 2024
On-campus student accommodation Kurrajong Village. Photo: Yousuf Shameel.

Some international students claim recent rent increases to campus accommodation are unfair.

Rescue dogs thrown a bone

By Ava Berryman on September 26, 2024

Earlier this year, Nambeelup’s K9 Rescue Group called for help via social media after realising they were heading toward closure.

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