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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

Holiday plans tanked

By Renee Hilton-Jones on April 2, 2026

Dead quiet

By Olivia Fuderer on March 26, 2026

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By Domenic Rossi on March 26, 2026

Calcium concerns bone deep

By Renee Hilton-Jones on March 20, 2026

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You can’t stop the music

By Reilly Leeson on June 28, 2024

‘Big days out’ are turning into quiet days at home, as large-scale music festivals continue to be cancelled.

The end zone

By Beth Mackiewicz on June 20, 2024

Ultimate frisbee has grown exponentially since it was created in the 60s, but will it ever make it to the Olympics?

Golden horizons for WA sailors

By Ezra Kaye on June 20, 2024

Western Australia boasts an impressive four sailors who will be competing at the Olympic Games in Paris later this year.

Distance and disease

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Increased access to medical services is on the way for regional families.

I do believe

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Groups dedicated to UFO hunting are rapidly growing in popularity in Perth.

Co-parenting pets with your ex

By Madigan Landry on June 12, 2024

In pet-loving Australia, ex-partners are navigating the complexities of co-parenting pets, despite its impact on future relationships.

Seniors left offline

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More essential services are becoming online-only, leaving many elderly behind.

Culture clash

By Yousuf Shameel on June 12, 2024

Navigating culture shock can be a challenging process for many international students, who can experience new freedoms and fears.

Blowing the whistle: umpire abuse

By Gabi Jason on June 12, 2024

Sticks and stones may break your bones but harsh words are hurting umpires.

Man or bear

By Camila Egusquiza Santa Cruz on June 11, 2024
Women's rights rally

If you were alone in the woods, would you rather be with a man or a bear?

Too chic to be cheap

By Chloe Maher on June 11, 2024

Premium sections are becoming more prevalent amid the op shopping boom. Do they improve the second-hand shopping experience or detract from the original purpose of op shops?

Cheap eats for pastry lovers

By Chloe Maher on June 11, 2024

We visited some local bakeries to bring you a silver platter of the best pastries in town.

Parenting tech-nique

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What are parents really giving their children when they hand over a smart device?

Click to view memory

By Katrina Tap on June 11, 2024

What does it mean to self-document in a world that is dominated by social media?

Sending a message for Palestine

By Chloe Woods on June 11, 2024

It’s been eight months since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war and Australia’s pro-Palestine activists are getting creative in their fight.

The luscious world of #PlantTok

By Ava Berryman on June 5, 2024

Houseplants are taking over our homes and social media. Are they improving our lives and inspiring good?

Movie review: The Sweet East

By Beth Mackiewicz on May 28, 2024

This twisted and funny directorial debut follows an aloof teen as she slips away from a class excursion into a feverish road trip around America.

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