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Perth’s underground smackdown

By Lachlan Denney on July 17, 2026

Love at first swipe?

By Oda Bekkestad on July 17, 2026

No room to sing

By Kyle Halcyon on July 17, 2026

Rebuilding Te Whare Tapa Wha

By Renee Hilton-Jones on July 7, 2026

Pride flagged for removal

By Rachel Jennings on May 19, 2026

Fighting fire with fire

By Nima Monazami on May 14, 2026

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Fantasy AFLW: scoring big IRL

By Frederick Knickel on October 27, 2023

Fantasy sports are big business worldwide, how is fantasy helping women sporting codes like the AFLW grow viewership?

Two of a kind

By Piper Duffy on October 27, 2023
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Twins often grow up entwined in each other’s lives, but experts warn this closeness can lead to extreme loneliness.

An ADHD paradigm shift

By Ashlyn Forbes on October 26, 2023

We are heading for a paradigm shift in the way we approach and diagnose ADHD, according to Professor Sven Bölte.

Poison: the discreet massacres

By Ella Loneragan on October 26, 2023

Coutts Crossing is just one of many places in Australia linked to the little-known massacres of Indigenous Australians by poison.

Do you feel safe?

By Tharani Andrea Samikanu on October 26, 2023
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It has been two years since the National Student Safety Survey was released. What measures has Curtin taken since then to keep students safe?

Bee-ware of the varroa

By Layne Sargeant on October 26, 2023

The varroa mite has been threatening European honey bees in NSW since 2022, so what will happen if it makes its way to WA?

The geography of thinking

By Noah O'Reilly on October 25, 2023

Geography is “undoubtedly” impacting the way we think, according to behaviour experts.

Fight or flight

By Amy Figueiredo on October 25, 2023

Local artists are defying odds and breaking through to the national music scene. However, it doesn’t come without challenges.

Grief is a phoenix

By Imogen Wilson on October 25, 2023

Psychologists say people often avoid talking – and embracing – grief, despite evidence it is the healthiest option.

What is Australian Horror?

By Henry Vines on October 24, 2023

2023 has seen enormous crossover success for Australian horror, but what separates our nation’s horror films from everyone else’s?

Trending beauty

By Chloe Maher on October 24, 2023

Ever-changing beauty standards have been supercharged by online trends. Does this promote diversity or perpetuate problematic ideals?

Bin York’s rubbish plan

By Tylah Tully on October 24, 2023

We live in a throw away society. Yet with waste increasing and landfills brimming, it’s becoming clear there is no ‘away.’ Where should the state’s waste go?

Power of the pen: endangered

By Artemisia Blythe on October 23, 2023
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Journalists provide breaking news and protect democracy, but who protects them?

Controversy or Commemoration?

By Tegan Shirdon on October 20, 2023

Many places in WA are named after James Stirling. Is his legacy too controversial to celebrate?

Hold your breath

By Ezra Kaye on October 20, 2023

New research from UWA has linked air pollution in Perth with cancer

Returning the care

By Hannah Beaney on October 20, 2023
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This carers week aims to recognise and support family and friend carers who devote their time to helping others.

Childless by choice

By Jessica Evensen on October 19, 2023

Many young people are hesitant to have children in the face of climate change. But is population control really the solution?

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