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Cutting it fine

By Stuart Stirling on April 30, 2026

Puck around and find out

By Olivia Fuderer on April 27, 2026

Break-ing bad

By Connor Kidd on April 23, 2026

Reef grief

By Bethany Tabi on April 23, 2026

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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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.

Lord of the rings

By Isabella Corbett on September 17, 2021
Andrew Vlahov holding a basketball, leaning against a tree.

With the Boomers bringing home their first Olympic medal, NBL champion and Olympian Andrew Vlahov reflects on his playing days.

Lawyer builds on football father’s legacy

By Charlie Mills on September 17, 2021
Kim Farmer and Cole Baxter pose in front of WA's Parliament House

From the footy oval to the law court, Kim Farmer’s advocacy work echoes throughout the state.

A lavish life

By Katya Minns on September 17, 2021

Throwing parties for The Rolling Stones, dancing with Madonna, and having lunch with the Queen – Jeanette Radici has done it all.

Wonder walls

By Rachel Simmonds on September 17, 2021

Two new murals on Main Street in Osborne Park are designed to brighten the area, but locals hope they will also celebrate the suburb’s rich culture.

After the rain

By Duncan Bailey on September 16, 2021

Has winter actually finished? Heavy recent rain has been a blessing for WA farmers, but dry spells are predicted to worsen.

Don’t read the comments

By Michael Shaw on September 16, 2021

A High Court ruling on social media comment liability has significant ramifications for all publishers, not just media organisations.

Detrimental rentals

By Jesmine Cheong on September 16, 2021

Clothing rental services have experienced a boom in recent years, but there may be an unexpected environmental cost.

Perth-ect storm

By Joshua Kempton on September 16, 2021

Melbourne’s loss is Perth’s gain as thousands of WA Demons and Bulldogs fans snap up tickets for next week’s AFL Grand Final.

Common ground not found

By Chelsea Bowden on September 16, 2021

The state government has confirmed the location of Mandurah’s new social housing complex, and local residents are unhappy.

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