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Pride flagged for removal

By Rachel Jennings on May 19, 2026

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Kraken the code

By Julia Petersen on May 8, 2026

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By Caris Harper on May 7, 2026

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A step in the right direction

By Tylah Tully on March 31, 2022

As endometriosis awareness month comes to an end, the Federal Budget allocates $58 million to supporting women with the debilitating condition.

Time for a pay rise?

By Liam Murphy on March 31, 2022
Below the waste shot of a barista working.

With costs of living rising, the ACTU says Australians need a 5 per cent wage increase to keep their “heads above water”.

Electric dreams

By Angela Ho on March 31, 2022

Australians are ready, but experts say lagging government action is stalling the electric vehicle vision.

Alopecia doesn’t have to be a slap in the face

By Holly Prentice on March 31, 2022

People living with alopecia in Western Australia are embracing the publicity the condition is receiving after this year’s Oscars.

Fertiliser costs affect global grain production

By Rachel Green on March 31, 2022

The increased price of fertiliser is causing strife for Australian farmers.

WA records three more COVID-19 deaths

By Mya Kordic on March 31, 2022

The Perth metro area continues to record the highest number of new cases, followed by the South-West.

Price cap for regional airfares

By Stephanie Jacob on March 31, 2022

Regional residents in WA will have access to capped flight prices from early July.

A career in trade publications is not what you think

By Russell Bishop on March 31, 2022

Curtin Journalism grad Josh Lewis recalls how he fancied a career in broadcast news but spent 12 years covering oil and gas.

News internships with a difference

By Russell Bishop on March 26, 2022

Journalism students Angela Ho and Daniel Yong share their summer internship experiences.

Plastic is out, paper is in

By Abbey Cullen on March 24, 2022

Woolworths is banning the use of handled plastic bags as part of sustainability efforts.

Why volunteer?

By Ruby Devlin on March 24, 2022

The new YVolunteer program aims to make it easier for young people to volunteer in their community.

Earlier start to AFLW prompts injury worries

By Rachel Green on March 24, 2022

Bringing the start of the season forward to August could sideline many players.

Health kick for WA schools

By Katya Minns on March 24, 2022

The grants are about promoting healthy behaviours in a range of areas.

Plenty more fish in the sea

By Ike Adesanya on March 24, 2022

Sustainable fishing in WA supports an ecosystem that will continue to give back to us.

Public trust in media plummets

By Alex Foot on March 24, 2022

The 2022 Edelman Trust Barometer shows a sharp decline in media trust from 2021.

Six too many

By Amy Figueiredo on March 24, 2022

Studies show a quarter of Australians drink too much alcohol.

City West’s dome gets a makeover

By Elliahn Blenkinsop on March 24, 2022

West Perth’s iconic dome comes down for a facelift.

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