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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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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.

A branchless Australia

By Sarmara D'Monte on March 7, 2024

Financial experts say the decision to close bank branches in WA is indicative of businesses’ gradual move towards digital services.

Pushy parents

By Ronan Fitzgerald on March 7, 2024

A colourful exhibition at Mullaloo is trying to change the way we see prams and parents.

Investing in WA women

By Jacki Elezovich on March 7, 2024

What will more money mean for women in business in WA?

Pups on planes

By Georgia Nicolau on March 7, 2024

It’s a new mode of travel for small pooches – but how big is small?

Slam the scam – boomers aren’t the only victims

By Artemisia Blythe on March 7, 2024

Gen Z may not be as safe as they think when it comes to scammers.

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