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Break-ing bad

By Connor Kidd on April 23, 2026

Reef grief

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Bitter pill for sweet treats

By Camila Egusquiza Santa Cruz on April 2, 2026

Pour form makes unhappy hour

By Adam Morolla on April 2, 2026

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By Renee Hilton-Jones on April 2, 2026

Dead quiet

By Olivia Fuderer on March 26, 2026

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Flooding questions

By Liam Murphy on October 26, 2021
Stormwater drain covered in leaves.

Perth’s stormwater drainage system’s failure to cope with the effects of climate change is causing concern.

No, I won’t drink to that

By Layla Smith on October 26, 2021
sobergirlsociety

While some Australian women are embracing the ‘sober curious’ movement, others are increasing their alcohol intake.

Pollywood’s rising stars

By Jennifer Schon on October 26, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )
A woman holding a script standing behind a camera.

Young West Australians from diverse backgrounds are the up-and-coming talent the state’s flourishing film industry is calling for.

It’s more than a game

By Matthew Paddick on October 26, 2021
Various wheelchair players and officials pose for a photo

Wheelchair AFL allows people with disabilities to play the game. But it’s their able-bodied teammates who help make the league a success.

Generation transformation

By Eliza McEwen on October 26, 2021

This podcast explores the big changes – and unexpected benefits – the pandemic is bringing to different generations of Australians.

Split on the atom

By Gabrielle Becerra Mellet on October 25, 2021

Hydrogen is touted as being the energy of the future, but experts are divided on its effectiveness.

Pandemic boating boom

By Mya Kordic on October 24, 2021
Showcases a Perth marine setting.

A new report reveals Australia’s boat industry is experiencing a boom despite recent lockdowns and border closures.

Aussie mozzies v microbats

By Anneke de Boer on October 24, 2021

Perth councils are jumping on board the bat box bandwagon

Everyday I’m hustlin’

By Fierra Surrao on October 18, 2021

New research has found an increase in young Australians starting businesses and side gigs.

The road to 80 per cent

By Charlie Mills on October 15, 2021
A woman receives a vaccination

Many people have left their usual jobs in health to deliver COVID-19 vaccines, but some argue the role demands more specialised training.

Sexpectations online

By Stephanie Jacob on October 13, 2021
OnlyFans loading homescreen

OnlyFans’ policy fluctuations and other issues haven’t deterred some local sex workers.

Information about misinformation

By Anna Koval on October 4, 2021
Dr Mengbin Ye at his desk

A Curtin mathematician has received $1 million to research misinformation.

Swamp 1: Developers 0

By Alex Govan on October 1, 2021

Grass continues to grow on the swampy land earmarked for the high-rise Waterbank development near Trinity College.

Disability swim programs drowning

By Charlotte Italiano on September 29, 2021
A green frog water slide aids in disabled swimmers.

WA Swim schools may be forced to close their disability programs due to a lack of government funding. This may include the Angelfish program.

The thrifting generation

By Darcie Schlink on September 26, 2021
A cluster of clothing racks with second-hand pieces.

Second Life Markets is combining the forces of sustainability and vintage fashion to bring old garments to a new generation.

Old computers, new life

By Grace Bushby on September 26, 2021
Showing the computers being picked up, visualises part of the story

Computers from Perth high schools are being re-imaged and sent abroad to help students in schools with fewer resources.

Winter highs and lows for airport link

By Gera Kazakov on September 23, 2021
Construction for the project is set to be completed mid-2022 but it has seen its fair share of issues.

Metronet’s Airport Link project has gone through various challenges over the five years since construction began.

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