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By Keane Bourke on November 18, 2019

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    From Curtin, to Curtin, for Curtin

    By Siti Nurul Elin Anuar on October 24, 2019

    The Alumni Annual Appeal returns, creating more opportunities for underprivileged students.

    Dyslexia in the classroom

    By Daniel Patterson on October 24, 2019

    Should it be compulsory for undergraduates to study a module on dyslexia?

    All aboard the fathership

    By Catherine Massey on October 24, 2019

    Is there any place better to get to know your dad than on a boat?

    Beating measles: Do we need stronger laws?

    By Samuel Maclean on October 24, 2019

    Australia is on track to record its worst year for the highly contagious disease since it was declared measles-free in 2014.

    Water week it was

    By Tiffany Verga on October 24, 2019

    Perth set to become a leading waterwise city by 2030 as it welcomes new water action plan.

    The defiance of indie bookshops

    By Simone Grogan on October 24, 2019

    A new chapter for an old industry.

    The great escape mystery

    By Anthony Matteo on October 24, 2019

    What’s in store for one of the most coveted beach side spaces in Perth?

    Why men’s muscles don’t matter

    By Isabella Clarke on October 24, 2019

    More discussion is needed on male body image, and potentially harmful ideals.

    Pressure builds on Murdoch over academic freedom

    By Amy Johnston on October 24, 2019

    Students rally in the hope the university will drop a lawsuit.

    Ding dong the doorbell’s gone

    By Deanna Corrieri on October 24, 2019

    Millennials are allegedly killing the doorbell industry by instead texting the word ‘here’.

    Rotary against polio

    By Tom Robinson on October 24, 2019

    Rotary raises awareness about the deadly disease on World Polio Day.

    Election blues

    By Kristen Ricciardi on October 24, 2019

    The local government elections have come and gone, and voting is not in the forefront for most WA residents.

    Can gaming improve social skills?

    By Tilli Andrew on October 21, 2019

    Perth scholars design breakthrough computer game to benefit children with autism.

    Global fight for democracy

    By Jessica Westbrook on October 11, 2019

    As the ripple of the Hong Kong protests travel internationally, how is the Perth Hong Kong community reacting?

    Water poisons remote residents

    By Louise Miolin on October 11, 2019

    Remote Australians are contracting kidney disease from contaminated water, and a researcher says the government isn’t helping.

    WMF Mini World Cup reaches thrilling final

    By Nigel Jones on October 10, 2019

    Organisers say they’ve been pleased by the interest in their competition.

    What can Kelly do for the Eagles in 2020 and beyond?

    By Joshua Clarke on October 10, 2019

    Despite the 2019 AFL season only just ending, anticipation is building among supporters as they prepare to welcome Tim Kelly as an Eagle.

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