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By Camila Egusquiza Santa Cruz on April 2, 2026

Pour form makes unhappy hour

By Adam Morolla on April 2, 2026

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Penniless (not) by choice

By Cindy Cartojano on March 21, 2024

Young people are challenging themselves with Penniless March but, for some, living on next to nothing is their daily reality.

What’s in a date?

By Ella Loneragan on March 21, 2024

Harmony Day and Closing The Gap Day are caught in a stand off with a rare same-day clash.

The fast and the curious

By Artemisia Blythe on March 21, 2024

Each year, more than one billion people experience Ramadan, including students who are also navigating its impact on their studies.

Hearts racing

By Tegan Shirdon on March 21, 2024

Young people are putting away their dating apps and turning to Perth’s running clubs in hopes of finding romance. But why is this the case?

Funding boost for youth mental health

By Georgy Sides on March 21, 2024

Government funding for youth mental health support has increased to supply more acute care teams across WA.

Debt certificate

By Georgia Nicolau on March 21, 2024

With many tertiary students drowning in debt, a federal MP says the HECS system needs to be fixed.

Funding scratches the surface

By Olivia Colvin on March 21, 2024

Experts say new funding to manage feral cats will help protect the state’s biodiversity.

Parking pains

By Ashlyn Forbes on March 21, 2024

Parking at Curtin University is under extreme pressure as demand for bays surge.

WA’s costly cancer

By Sofia Fimognari on March 21, 2024

New research has found young people are twice as likely to get sunburnt, compared to a decade ago.

An Insa!n way to support youth

By William Hagan on March 20, 2024
Sain Dzemail in 2019

Sain Dzemail spent his early years disengaged and struggling to find a place. Now, he uses a new approach to help other young people find purpose.

The rivers’ health: a birds eye view

By William Hagan on March 20, 2024
Ospreys perched in the Alfred Cove wetlands

Recent algal blooms have raised questions about the health of the Swan River and are posing threats to Perth’s osprey population.

Milestones, get on the waitlist

By Olivia Colvin on March 8, 2024

Some children in Perth are waiting almost a year to see a speech pathologist, which experts say can lead to developmental impacts.

Stopping the wave

By Ella Loneragan on March 7, 2024

Environmental advocates have made a last ditch attempt to save bushland being cleared to make way for surf park in Jandakot.

Giving back: WA style

By Layne Sargeant on March 7, 2024

Volunteer numbers in WA are starting to rebound, despite the high cost of living.

Not spoiled rotten

By Aimee Glossop on March 7, 2024

Foodbank WA is calling for higher quality and nutrition standards for food donations.

Dazed and con-cussed

By Smiley Mettam on March 7, 2024

How does the new 21 day lay-off period affect community football players and clubs in WA?

Closing the super gender pay gap

By Ava Rawlings on March 7, 2024

Including super in parental leave will help to make women more financially secure, experts say.

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