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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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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.

Glitter and global politics

By Holly Prentice on May 12, 2022

Is Eurovision in 2022 more about talent or the war in Ukraine?

An appeal to Canberra: listen to us

By Lauren Cherry on May 12, 2022

If you could say anything to the politicians in Canberra, what would it be?

Gambling with COVID: the other epidemic

By Rachel Green on May 12, 2022

Australians are set to lose $1.2 billion dollars on gambling this coming year.

“It still looks like a bomb’s gone off”

By Amy Figueiredo on May 7, 2022

Residents are fighting for basic needs one year after Cyclone Seroja destroyed Kalbarri.

Cheap eats for açai bowl aficionados

By Jarrah Smith-Taylor on May 6, 2022

Trying to accentuate the hidden Instagrammer we all are deep down? We scoured Perth to find the best açai bowls in town.

Interest rate rise: winners and losers

By Nathan Johnston on May 5, 2022

As the Reserve Bank raises the cash rate for the first time in 12 years, economists say some people will be hurt and others will benefit.

Scooter safety scare

By William Hagan on May 5, 2022
E-scooter hire on Scarborough Beach

Two major e-scooter accidents and the second death this year raise questions over road safety.

Vote with confidence

By Liam Murphy on May 5, 2022

The AEC is encouraging young voters to familiarise themselves with the voting process.

Optus opens access for all abilities

By Angela Ho on May 5, 2022

Optus Stadium’s rooftop experience will become an adventure accessible for all abilities.

Mask off, condoms on

By Jessica Rowe on May 5, 2022

As COVID restrictions ease, health professionals urge the public to protect themselves against other infections.

Uninsurable and afraid

By Tylah Tully on May 5, 2022

A Climate Council report on the impact climate change will have on home insurance has left many residents concerned.

Empathy the message of awareness week

By Mya Kordic on May 5, 2022

Tourette Syndrome Awareness Week is encouraging thoughtful discussion about the condition in Australia.

Don’t bite the hand that delivers the mail

By Stephanie Jacob on May 5, 2022

As pandemic cases rise and more people turn to online shopping, the number of dogs attacks on posties has increased.

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