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Pride flagged for removal

By Rachel Jennings on May 19, 2026

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By Nima Monazami on May 14, 2026

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By Sarah Abed on May 14, 2026

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By Julia Petersen on May 8, 2026

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By Caris Harper on May 7, 2026

Paw manners

By Domenic Rossi on May 7, 2026

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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.

Lending a helping home

By Dhanya Vimalan on May 5, 2022
'For Sale' sign in front of an empty plot of land.

Federal Labor has announced a new housing scheme ‘Help to Buy’ to encourage Australians to buy their first home.

Major cash injection to tackle domestic violence

By Jessica Gatenby on May 5, 2022

The WA government will invest $34.4 million next year to combat domestic violence and hold perpetrators accountable.

Trails WA launches interactive website

By Matthew Robson on May 5, 2022

Outdoor adventurers now have a new online resource covering all of Western Australia.

Carys in Paris: the headline I’ve longed to write

By Russell Bishop on May 5, 2022

If you’d like journalism to be your passport to travel, the post uni adventures of Carys Garland make fascinating reading.

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