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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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Plight of the penguins

By Kasey Gratton on November 8, 2021

Penguin Island’s famous residents are in peril and it seems rising sea temperatures are to blame.

Producing perfection

By Rachel Simmonds on November 8, 2021
WA stone fruit grower

Despite sustainability pledges, supermarkets continue to demand flawless fresh produce, with a huge toll on fruit growers.

Syphilis surge highlights health inequity

By Isabella Corbett on November 8, 2021

The old-fashioned STI is disproportionately affecting Aboriginal communities in WA.

STIgmatised

By Guanhao Cheng on November 8, 2021

STIs are on the rise in the younger demographic, and they’re not being talked about enough.

Decolonisation through women’s art

By Yiying Li on November 7, 2021

Female artists are fighting for their confidence and empowerment through arts.

Looking to rent

By Stephanie Jacob on November 7, 2021
Person handing over keys over a housing contract

The government-stimulated building boom might not be enough to ease rental pressures in Perth any time soon.

Bushfire season: WA prepares

By Alex Govan on November 7, 2021
Smoke and fire in bushland

DFES, DBCA and volunteer bushfire brigades are preparing for this year’s bushfire season

Leaded veg? No thanks

By Jessie Reed on November 6, 2021
Raised veggie bed

Getting your patch tested for lead can ease concerns about toxicity.

Grassroots support key to sporting success

By Erin Harwood on November 5, 2021

If grassroots sporting programs for Aboriginal children lack funding, what happens to the number of Indigenous Olympians in the future?

Death by a thousand tweets

By Jack Stirling on November 4, 2021

Cancel culture may seem like an abstract online phenomenon but the repercussions are very real for those who are cancelled.

Blessing or poisoned Chalice?

By Daniel Yong on November 2, 2021

The lives of locals in the Toodyay region may change dramatically, after a “world-class discovery” of precious minerals was made.

Mean green upcycling…

By Jessica Moroney on November 2, 2021

What is the ‘new’ cool today? Re-purposing old material is something our economy is screaming for, but is anything being done in Perth?

World Cup kicks goals for Australia

By Lachlan Allen on November 2, 2021

When the FIFA Women’s World Cup comes to town in 2023, the impact on the next generation of players will be huge.

The reality of reality TV

By Mikayla Fanto on November 2, 2021

Former reality TV stars tell their stories about their struggle with mental health, as Married at First Sight is under investigation.

Butchers’ livelihoods at steak

By Charlotte Italiano on November 1, 2021
Secret harbour butchers, beef prices increase

Booming beef prices are good for graziers, but they’re putting butchers in a tight spot when it comes to staying in business.

Uni entry shake-up highlights ATAR issues

By Tom Norman on November 1, 2021
University of Western Australia

As WA students prepare to sit their ATAR exams, the pressure is off for those who have already received university offers.

Metals in the air

By Liam Murphy on November 1, 2021
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Fireworks are always a crowd-pleaser, but is the smoke they emit toxic?

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