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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 June 26, 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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Month by month

A hub to find a home

By Chloe Maher on May 3, 2023

A local housing organisation says it expects demand to surge as hundreds search for homes they can afford.

Intergalactic show sparks interest

By Carolyn Tan on May 3, 2023

Hundreds of meteors are expected to streak their way across Perth’s skies this week.

Stolen bike leaves Como man heartbroken

By Ben Chapman on May 3, 2023

The Perth man is pleading for help to find his stolen bike, and his uncle’s ashes.

Teens ‘tik’ over the limit

By Eleanor Forte on May 3, 2023

TikTok has introduced screen limits for users under the age of 17. Will this help teens to turn off?

Vapes up in smoke

By Gera Kazakov on May 3, 2023

Vape shop owners say new regulations about vaping leave their futures uncertain.

Artificial advice

By Eleanor Forte on May 3, 2023

While many people are turning to artificial intelligence for help, Snapchat’s new AI chatbot has some up in arms.

New radio docks in Fremantle

By Katrina Tap on May 3, 2023

Community in the port city are embracing the station, which will showcase diverse voices.

Teaching plan under spotlight

By Cailin Lucken on May 3, 2023

Some Australian schools are trialing a new model to prepare teaching students for the classroom. Should WA follow suit?

Evidence in deep trouble?

By Seamus Harrison on May 3, 2023

Is Western Australia’s justice system ready to prevent voice cloning technology from impacting trial outcomes?

Surviving on a shoestring

By Rebeka Petroska on April 27, 2023

Some unpaid work placements are causing duress and financial pain for struggling uni students.

Why the waste?

By Orla Latawski on April 26, 2023

Councils embrace the verge valet as a way of reducing waste in the community.

The uphill battle

By Olivia Ford on April 26, 2023

Could a decision in May by Mundaring Council herald the end of a planning saga brewing since 2018?

A halting hemp industry

By Greg McFerran on April 26, 2023

Homegrown hemp building products struggle to find a footing in Australia’s construction sector.

Finally: protection for Aboriginal cultural sites

By Chloe Henville on April 26, 2023

New state legislation and funding aim to protect our Aboriginal heritage sites.

Voting on the Voice in WA

By Jessica Evensen on April 26, 2023

Why are so many West Australians not convinced about the Voice to parliament?

Too old to rule?

By Xander Sapsworth-Collis on April 26, 2023

How old is too old to be an Australian political leader and is ability more important than age?

Stay well WA

By Bronte Holmes on April 26, 2023

This winter there’s a new threat to our health – the flu and COVID together. The advice: be prepared.

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