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Kraken the code

By Julia Petersen on May 8, 2026

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By Caris Harper on May 7, 2026

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By Domenic Rossi on May 7, 2026

Cutting it fine

By Stuart Stirling on April 30, 2026

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By Olivia Fuderer on April 27, 2026

Break-ing bad

By Connor Kidd on April 23, 2026

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Reef grief

By Bethany Tabi on April 23, 2026

Woodside’s annual general meeting has been disrupted by protestors condemning the Browse Basin gas project.

Lost for words

By Esma Serin on April 23, 2026

Families of children who access speech therapy on the NDIS are bracing for expected funding cuts.

Finding family

By Harriet Dash on April 23, 2026

International students often face increased levels of isolation and loneliness. Student groups are trying to provide connection.

Diagnosis without doctors

By Domenic Rossi on April 23, 2026

There’s support for a WA scheme which allows pharmacists to do more diagnosis.

That ’70s glow

By James Gardiner on April 23, 2026

A new poll says a majority of Australians would much rather be living in the 1970’s.

Stroke survivors stronger together

By Owen Sodano on April 6, 2026

Experts say WA needs more community-based support for young stroke survivors.

Church-life balance

By Ami Mundele on April 2, 2026

Serving in the church is a source of joy for many, but some young leaders are reporting feeling burnt out and unsupported.

Redevelopment putts locals on edge

By Connor Kidd on April 2, 2026

Locals and advocacy groups in South Perth are worried about the environmental impact of a golf course redevelopment.

A community of grief

By Caris Harper on April 2, 2026

Perth mothers who have lost children are building a network to spread awareness about Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood.

Prickle praise party

By Stuart Stirling on April 2, 2026

Why are people planning a ‘worshipping’ event at Perth’s most famous cactus?

A Stirling effort

By Nima Monazami on April 2, 2026

The City of Fremantle has already made changes to colonial names in the suburb, and is now targeting Stirling Street.

Fee fighter

By Logeenth Rao on April 2, 2026

The City of Perth’s youngest councillor is fighting for cheaper visas for international graduate students.

Fishy business  

By Anthonia Iweama on April 2, 2026

Hospitality venues across Australia will be mandated to label their seafood from July 1. Are WA businesses prepared?

Head knocks rock kids sport

By Max Ferrari on April 2, 2026

Parents are more concerned than ever about concussion, and junior sporting clubs are racing to implement better protocols.

Perth ducks botched by Narelle

By Anna Van Gent on April 2, 2026

Bird rescuers are calling for the public to be more educated on avian botulism amidst an outbreak in Perth, following Cyclone Narelle.

Bitter pill for sweet treats

By Camila Egusquiza Santa Cruz on April 2, 2026

New research is proposing radical measures to reduce diet-related diseases, but not everyone is convinced.

Pour form makes unhappy hour

By Adam Morolla on April 2, 2026

Some religious groups are disappointed about new rules allowing drinking without meals in pubs on Good Friday.

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