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Pride flagged for removal

By Rachel Jennings on May 19, 2026

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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.

The gift of thrift

By Ava Berryman on August 13, 2024

The Curtin Guild is hosting a thrift market all week to try slow down fast fashion.

Breast week ever

By Beth Mackiewicz on August 2, 2024

For World Breastfeeding Week Perth mums share how important it is to support breastfeeding women.

Bidding backfire?

By Ezra Kaye on August 1, 2024

The new rent bidding ban in WA may actually lead to higher rent prices, according to a property expert.

No bets on pets

By Yousuf Shameel on August 1, 2024

Nearly 10,000 West Australians have signed a petition demanding an end to greyhound racing.

Film revival

By Ava Berryman on August 1, 2024

A new direction for one of Perth’s most loved heritage cinemas.

A curly conundrum

By Ella Loneragan on July 5, 2024

It might sound surprising, but the burden of curly hair can be both financial and emotional.

An outback outlaw

By Aimee Glossop on July 5, 2024

Moondyne Joe is notorious, infamous, but also quite well loved. This audio piece explores his legacy.

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