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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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Chat not cheat

By Sarmara D'Monte on April 11, 2024
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Now the dust has settled, how are universities – and students – engaging with artificial intelligence technology like ChatGPT?

Up in smoke

By Layne Sargeant on April 11, 2024

With growing awareness of the physical harm caused by vaping, a new initiative in Perth aims to shed light on its environmental impact.

Pride in the jumper

By Smiley Mettam on April 11, 2024

Debate over homophobia in the AFL has reignited. Is enough being done at local level to ensure inclusion for all?

A progressive period

By Ella Loneragan on April 11, 2024

Period advocacy groups are backing a move for Perth’s public toilets to provide period products.

Pet peeves

By Artemisia Blythe on April 11, 2024

It’s National Pet Day, and animal lovers want to highlight the difficulties of caring and adopting during a cost-of-living crisis.

Calls to close inflation gap

By Ava Rawlings on April 11, 2024

A Perth economist is calling on the Federal Government to do more, as reports find lower income earners are suffering more than higher earners.

Climate conundrum

By Cindy Cartojano on April 11, 2024

Affordability of renewable energy poses a challenge for green goals, according to a CSIRO report.

A sea of debris

By Aimee Glossop on April 11, 2024

A garbage truck’s worth of plastic enters the ocean every minute, new research finds.

Concerned out of ten

By Jacki Elezovich on March 21, 2024

WA has been ranked worst on the national environmental scorecard. Experts say action is needed now.

Tough grind

By Ronan Fitzgerald on March 21, 2024

Rising prices are leaving customers concerned but maybe it’s cafe owners who are really getting ripped off in Perth?

No pride in the system

By Aimee Glossop on March 21, 2024

New research has found half of LGBTIQA+ Western Australians have experienced some form of abuse from a partner.

Throwing shade

By Smiley Mettam on March 21, 2024

A number of issues are threatening to destroy Perth’s already meagre tree canopy.

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.

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