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Man, I feel like a woman

By Stella McGann on November 13, 2026

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Love at first fight

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By Imogen Bell on October 30, 2026

Be(ing) 4 real

By Emily Vajs on October 22, 2026

Uni-mergency

By Kyle Halcyon on October 22, 2026

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Cemetery deadlock

By Stella McGann on November 6, 2024
A Cemetery Renewal sign at Karrakatta Cemetery, assuring no remains will be disturbed.

The ‘Cemetery Renewal’ at Karrakatta Cemetery hopes to bring families together but not everyone agrees.

Daycare payrises

By Kailee Young on November 6, 2024
EA assisting children in the classroom

The Australian Government has announced a pay increase for early childcare workers. Who missed out?

Let’s give it back

By George Spence on November 5, 2024

The WA Government is offering grant money to help protect Aboriginal heritage sites, but is this enough?

Think strong, play mahjong

By Ben Josiah on November 5, 2024

Mahjong enhances memory, strategy, and emotional well-being, making it a valuable exercise for all ages.

Why waste?

By Domenic Rossi on November 5, 2024
City of Gosnells' current two-bin system.

The State Government is encouraging local councils to adopt a their new bin system, but some are opting for alternate ways to improve.

Breathing room

By Asia Ahmed on November 5, 2024

Victims of dust diseases no longer face an agonising choice about claiming compensation, with new WA laws offering relief.

The US Precedent

By Glynn Greensmith on November 4, 2024

A podcast from Curtin’s Journalism students looking at the results and ramifications of the US election.

Dynamic pricing, broken dreams

By Anna Van Gent on November 4, 2024

When tickets went on sale for Green Day’s 2025 tour they were dynamically priced leaving some fans $500 out of pocket. So what is dynamic ticket pricing?

What is the AFL draft?

By James Palumbo on November 4, 2024

It’s happening later this month and for some it’s a hot topic of conversation, but what is it all about?

Tech vs the purrfect predator

By Jez Murdock on November 4, 2024

The State Government is using new technologies to stop the growing feral cat population.

So you think you can’t write?

By Declan Grove-Thompson on November 1, 2024
A hand writing on a notebook next to two books

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
Wide shot of the MCG during an AFL game

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?

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