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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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Ageism obstructs older workers

By Macey Turner on September 16, 2022
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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.

Electile dysfunction

By Hojeswinee Kanagarajah on September 15, 2022

Curtin Student Guild elections are underway, but only 2 per cent of students usually turn up to vote.

You’re the voice

By Rachelle Grosse on September 15, 2022

The WA government has unveiled its first ‘student council’, drawing teenage perspectives from across the state.

Jaws near shores

By Alex Govan on September 15, 2022
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A marine expert says a burst of shark alerts at Perth beaches is nothing to worry out.

Covirgins

By Paige Reid on September 15, 2022
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WA has the highest COVID-19 death toll in the country, but many people have yet to catch the disease, and scientists aren’t sure why.

Football for all

By Aleighsha Glew on September 15, 2022

A key soccer ground in Perth is set to open gender-neutral facilities ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

One step at a time

By Andrew Du on September 15, 2022

A Perth motorcycle accident survivor says a recent spate of tragic road deaths show more work still needs to be done in awareness and prevention.

From Hollywood to the quiet streets of Perth

By Xander Sapsworth-Collis on September 13, 2022

He’s worked with a slew of movie legends in LA, but Greg Dunn is now content to call Perth home.

Two-in-one fighter

By Greg McFerran on September 8, 2022

UFC fighter, husband and father, Jack Della Maddalena shares polarising sides of himself with the world.

‘Flagmantle’ fuels finals fever

By Josh Taylor on September 1, 2022

With the Fremantle Dockers’ first final just days away, local business in the town are hoping to thrive.

Free TAFE not ‘fix all’

By Huia Karaitiana on September 1, 2022

A Perth job expert warns the 180,000 new fee-free TAFE courses are not the answer to WA’s skilled worker shortage.

Frosty reception to new build

By Ash Ramos on September 1, 2022

An ‘eyesore’ building is causing unrest amongst residents in Perth’s southern suburbs.

Rollout nationwide pill testing

By Alex Govan on September 1, 2022

Success of a new pill testing facility in the eastern states has experts calling for similar model to be implemented across WA.

A place of healing

By Gabrielle Becerra Mellet on September 1, 2022

A bush block in Perth is being transformed into a place of healing for members of the Stolen Generation.

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