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Pride flagged for removal

By Rachel Jennings on May 19, 2026

Fighting fire with fire

By Nima Monazami on May 14, 2026

Daddy cool

By Sarah Abed on May 14, 2026

Kraken the code

By Julia Petersen on May 8, 2026

The compassion tax

By Caris Harper on May 7, 2026

Paw manners

By Domenic Rossi on May 7, 2026

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Generation vape

By Josh Miller on October 27, 2022
A collection of some of the various coloured cartridge vapes

Experts say vaping can harm brain development but one in five 18 to 24-year-olds have inhaled from a vape device.

Pandemic lockdown, wounded hearts

By Piper Duffy on October 26, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic might be coming to an end, but experts are worried about a ‘shadow’ pandemic of partner abuse.

Struggle of an Indian sibling

By Marika Sequeira on October 26, 2022

How do too many expectations affect elder siblings from Indian families now studying in Australia?

Crypto catfish warning

By Aimee Glossop on October 26, 2022
Sara Pedras and her daughter

A Perth woman warns others of a cruel cryptocurrency scam that is circulating on dating apps.

Why aren’t we talking about this?

By Naomi D'Roza on October 24, 2022

By discriminating against those who live differently, we risk creating a world where people feel excluded. Let’s change that.

Not going the distance

By Olivia Ford on October 20, 2022
Two children walking in the bush

Rural families have been disappointed by the State Government’s decision to reject funding to help compensate them for the costs of home education.

Food relief is struggling

By Josh Smith on October 18, 2022

Food relief use has increased in Western Australia as the rise in the cost of living has seen more people turn to these services.

Elizabeth Quay, reflecting Perth

By Callum Van Waardenburg on October 14, 2022
Elizabeth Quay Train Station Signage

The naming of Elizabeth Quay intitally sparked controversy within the community, how have our attitudes changed since?

Money for marks

By Elliahn Blenkinsop on October 10, 2022

Is contract cheating worth the potential future risks of blackmail or losing your degree?

Navigating COVID with OCD

By Seamus Harrison on October 6, 2022
Samantha shows her hands. The skin is dry and cracked at the surface. Her left hand has a cut from over-washing her hands.

A recent study found many people living with obsessive-compulsive disorder had intensified symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bandyup butting out

By Ben Chapman on October 1, 2022
The flame from a cigarette lighter

Changes are being rolled out at a WA prison ahead of going smoke-free later this year.

Retail therapy

By Piper Duffy on September 22, 2022
Aussies choose to spend their disposable income on take away food and drink.

Recent data shows people are spending more on recreational items despite money pressures. Experts explain why.

Kerbside by the wayside

By Chloe Maher on September 22, 2022
Picture of sorted recyclable materials.

Despite concerns from a local business owner, there are no plans on the horizon for kerbside recycling bins in Geraldton.

Ageism obstructs older workers

By Macey Turner on September 16, 2022
An image of a “Staff Wanted” sign example in a window.

With unemployment at an all-time low and a new pension threshold, what’s stopping older Australians from solving the worker shortage?

Mother-figure Marj

By Brittany Lee on September 16, 2022

After a lifetime of caring for others, Marjorie Flint is determined to keep giving back.

The kids are alright

By Ash Ramos on September 15, 2022

A new survey shows young people’s mental health and wellbeing has actually improved in Australia.

Royal rumble

By Naomi D'Roza on September 15, 2022

The Queen’s passing has dominated the news and multicultural groups say they’ve been left unheard.

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