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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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Tanned and trending

By Ashlyn Forbes on July 1, 2024

Tanning culture has long been part of Australian culture, but experts are warning about the dangers of seeking out a golden glow.

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

By Chloe Henville on June 15, 2024

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

I do believe

By Andrew Hanlon on June 12, 2024

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

By Kimberley Putland on June 12, 2024

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

By Jess Antoniou on June 11, 2024 • ( Leave a comment )

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?

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