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Cutting it fine

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By Connor Kidd on April 23, 2026

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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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R U OK WA?

By Jack Maddern on September 12, 2024

Advocates warn the mental health of many young West Australians is getting worse.

From Peru with flavours

By Camila Egusquiza Santa Cruz on September 11, 2024

Meet Miguel Bellido, the owner of one of Perth’s rare Peruvian restaurants.

Exit stage West

By Kimberley Putland on September 11, 2024
Ms Wilde West shows a portrait of her younger self

Maggie Wilde West is an advocate for the arts and diversity in theatre. She’s retired but still making plans.

Soldier, grandmother, elder

By Madigan Landry on September 11, 2024
Woman sits at dining room table smiling.

Di Ryder is a Noongar elder who says she wasted her education in the convent school she attended, but she got a second chance in the Australian Army.

SmartRider upgrade delays

By Domenic Rossi on September 10, 2024
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Students say Perth’s public transport technology is inconvenient, as they wait for a promised upgrade to ticketing systems.

Flight-ing for change

By George Spence on September 10, 2024

Fly-in fly-out work is still overly stressful and fatiguing for many workers, according to support service providers.

Hoop hoop hooray

By James Palumbo on September 10, 2024

A blockbuster weekend of basketball is set to hit WA this month. 

Fighter for rights

By Yousuf Shameel on September 8, 2024

Human rights advocate Suresh Rajan opens up about his life fighting for the rights of others.

The world can wait

By Luke Rechichi on September 8, 2024
A billboard featuring ‘The world can wait’ campaign is visible to patrons walking around Perth CBD

A road safety campaign created by local TAFE student Jessie Smith is on display on screens across Perth.

Postage price worries

By Hayley Dodds on September 8, 2024

Is the cost of postage taking a toll on families and friendships?

Access all areas

By Tahnee Graham on September 6, 2024

Accessibility issues continue to be overlooked across Perth venues leaving musicians with disabilities unable to perform on stage.

Pause … it’s a scam

By Jack Maddern on August 29, 2024

Data from Scamwatch says high numbers of young people are still falling for dodgy ads and employment cons.

Outcry over caps plan

By Yousuf Shameel on August 29, 2024

Cutting the number of visas for international students coming to Australia could have major consequences.

An owl-ful situation

By Ava Berryman on August 29, 2024

Perth’s owl population is in peril due to harmful rodenticide poisoning.

Jury out on Freo makeover

By Ezra Kaye on August 29, 2024

Public opinion is divided on a proposal to extend Norfolk Street to the harbour and create a new multi-storey precinct.

A community concerned

By Jack Maddern on August 16, 2024

Opponents of the redevelopment of Floreat Forum believe the current plans haven’t been properly thought out.

Sending out a signal

By Beth Mackiewicz on August 15, 2024

Radiothon is a chance to give back to Perth community station RTRFM.

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