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By Olivia Fuderer on April 27, 2026

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By Connor Kidd on April 23, 2026

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By Bethany Tabi on April 23, 2026

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By Camila Egusquiza Santa Cruz on April 2, 2026

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By Adam Morolla on April 2, 2026

Holiday plans tanked

By Renee Hilton-Jones on April 2, 2026

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Under the pump

By Nathan Johnston on March 18, 2022

Record petrol prices in WA are seeing lower income households and small businesses struggle.

Adopt, not shop

By Stephanie Jacob on March 18, 2022

The pandemic saw a rise in furry friends being adopted, but many more are still seeking homes.

Beware Bali drink dangers

By Layla Smith on March 17, 2022
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With Indonesian borders reopening, Aussie tourists are being reminded about the grim reality of methanol poisoning.

Renters feeling more heat

By Liam Murphy on March 17, 2022
A rental 'For lease' sign in front a a road and construction sign.

A recent report has revealed pressure on rental prices isn’t the only heat tenants are experiencing.

Funding flows for Swan River bridge

By William Hagan on March 17, 2022
Artist rendition of the proposed Swan River Bridge seen from E. Vic Park

Cyclists and pedestrians have welcomed an alternative to the Causeway bridge.

Gosnells council gives back to its seniors

By Matthew Robson on March 17, 2022

The council places strong value on keeping older residents engaged, and they couldn’t be more grateful.

Online comments highlight sexist attitudes

By Holly Prentice on March 17, 2022
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Online responses to a viral video posted on Tuesday are part of an ongoing backlash to feminism, experts say.

All aboard at Applecross

By Tylah Tully on March 17, 2022

Plans for a new ferry stop in Applecross on Canning Bridge have resurfaced ahead of the federal election.

Luck of the Irish

By Mya Kordic on March 17, 2022

St Patrick’s Day festivities in Perth are in full swing, despite COVID-19 capacity restrictions.

Closing the gap

By Dhanya Vimalan on March 17, 2022
Indigenous flags hanging in Curtin university’s Centre of Aboriginal Studies

Indigenous Australians welcome a $140 million funding boost, but say a genuine commitment to change is vital.

Putting your best foot forward on placement

By Russell Bishop on March 12, 2022

How can journalism students impress while on placement? Seven West Media’s intern supervisor Laura Newell has some invaluable advice.

Class contact

By Ruby Devlin on March 11, 2022

With COVID affecting more than 18,000 students and teachers in WA, are the rules for managing the virus in schools well designed?

Restrictions lead to “scaled down” ANZAC day

By Lauren Cherry on March 10, 2022

Pandemic restrictions likely to interfere with iconic celebration.

Truly blue kangaroo paws hit Perth shelves

By Elliahn Blenkinsop on March 10, 2022

Roses are red, now kangaroo paws are blue.

“The Putin issue”

By Ike Adesanya on March 10, 2022

As Ukrainian Australians call for peace, world attention is now turning to the state of the damaged Chernobyl nuclear facility.

Prices crisis

By Charlie Mills on March 10, 2022
A petrol station sign showing high prices

Petrol prices in Perth have hit record highs for a second day in a row.

Fire causes school closure

By Alex Foot on March 10, 2022

Arson investigators suspect the blaze at Yale Primary School in Thornlie was lit deliberately.

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