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Be(ing) 4 real

By Emily Vajs on October 22, 2026

Uni-mergency

By Kyle Halcyon on October 22, 2026

Baldivis drivers battle risky road

By Bethany Forbes on October 22, 2026

Learning about living with death

By Hannah Davies on October 18, 2026

Farming from above

By Gemma Seymour on October 16, 2026

Writing a different journey

By Hannah Davies on October 11, 2026

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

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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

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

Blowing the whistle: umpire abuse

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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
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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

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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?

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