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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

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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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Pent up travel bugs cross the ditch

By Greg McFerran on May 30, 2022
Queenstown, New Zealadn

Queenstown is bracing for a rush of travel-hungry Australians to land in New Zealand’s adventure capital.

Smile, it’s free

By Jarrah Smith-Taylor on May 26, 2022

A group of female specialists in Perth are providing free dental and oral care to victims of domestic violence.

Pinpointing podcast popularity

By Josh Taylor on May 25, 2022

Australian listeners flocked to podcasts during the pandemic and experts say momentum will only grow.

The healing power of truth-telling

By Angela Ho on May 20, 2022

New state government funding for the Carrolup project recognises the importance of sharing Indigenous truths.

Phoning it in

By Jessica Gatenby on May 20, 2022

More people will be eligible to vote by phone this federal election, due to high numbers isolating with COVID.

Sausage with a side of democracy

By Mya Kordic on May 19, 2022

As Federal Election day nears, the tradition of the Democracy Sausage is attracting more voters.

‘Stepping up and speaking out’

By Layla Smith on May 19, 2022
saynotoscarboroughgas

Climate change activists are calling for an end to Woodside’s controversial Scarborough gas project.

Look at the lights, not at your phone

By Jessica Rowe on May 19, 2022

As WA lights up yellow for National Road Safety Week, Perth drivers are being criticised for reckless behaviour.

Women escaping violence face more barriers

By Nathan Johnston on May 19, 2022

Experts say specialised support is needed as domestic violence has increased during the pandemic.

Unfazed and unmasked

By Katya Minns on May 19, 2022

New ABS data shows fewer Australians are taking precautions to stop the spread of COVID-19.

When reproductive rights become political

By Stephanie Jacob on May 19, 2022

What will the potential overturn of the Roe versus Wade abortion legislation mean for Australian women?

Super, not so super

By Holly Prentice on May 19, 2022

A plan for young people to use their superannuation to help buy their first home has come under fire.

Reconciliation round divides opinion

By Matthew Robson on May 19, 2022

Is the AFL’s Indigenous Round doing enough to raise awareness and promote change?

WA records six COVID deaths

By William Hagan on May 19, 2022

Cases continue to rise, with more than 17,000 reported across the state yesterday.

Funding lifeline for Freo Prison

By Katya Minns on May 12, 2022

Fremantle Prison needs ongoing maintenance to preserve its iconic status.

Money on your mind – how about 5.7 billion?

By Alex Foot on May 12, 2022

A record surplus and a new power rebate are the main talking points of the state budget.

“Older voters tend to die off”

By Ruby Devlin on May 12, 2022

We investigate how TikTok and WeChat are the newest social media platforms being used by politicians.

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