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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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By Piper Duffy on April 13, 2023

AI is a hot topic of conversation and there is a staffing crisis is aged care. Could artificial intelligence enhance the sector?

Young polly syndrome

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Young politicians across Australia worry about trolling and abuse discouraging others from running in elections.

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By Lachlan Byrne on April 5, 2023

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Despite more than a decade of campaigns the rates of syphilis continue to skyrocket in WA.

Working women demand better deal

By Rebeka Petroska on April 5, 2023

Will new regulations about reporting gender pay gaps make any real difference?

Pleas to make Cockburn Sound nuke free

By Jessica Evensen on April 5, 2023

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Perth councils face budget strain

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Large-scale projects are at risk as local governments in Perth struggle under increasing economic pressure.

Pop culture for loan

By Katrina Tap on March 29, 2023

A suburban library in Perth is putting library services on the map at this year’s Oz Comic Con.

Small fly, big problems

By Gera Kazakov on March 29, 2023

Grape growers in the Swan Valley say they’re set to lose thousands of dollars because of an invasive pest.

Riding the path to cycling equality

By Anneke de Boer on March 29, 2023

New government funding could help pave the way for more women to get on bikes.

Prime drink sparks frenzy

By Carolyn Tan on March 29, 2023

An influencer-endorsed energy drink sold out within minutes in Perth. Find out what’s behind the hype.

Councils stop trees from the chop

By Dylan Storer on March 29, 2023

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Spotlight on Star Swamp blaze

By Oliver Lane on March 29, 2023

Locals are reeling from a fire that swept through acres of bushland at the popular reserve in Perth.

Art problems on display

By Xander Sapsworth-Collis on March 29, 2023

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About bloody time

By Chloe Henville on March 29, 2023

Advocates against period poverty have celebrated a decision allowing free period products to be rolled out to high schools across WA.

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