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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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“The girls are missing out”

By Jarrah Smith-Taylor on November 1, 2021

A local sporting association is calling for funding to build change rooms for young female players.

Swapping office for home

By Anneke de Boer on November 1, 2021
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Three surprising impacts of the work from home shift.

Fitzroy sawfish under threat

By Jarrah Smith-Taylor on November 1, 2021
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Climate change and human interference could kill off the Freshwater Sawfish population in WA’s Fitzroy River.

Caring for grandparent carers

By Cain Andrews on October 29, 2021

Grandparents are the fastest growing out-of-home care solution for grandchildren.

Are the dog days over?

By Kate Geldart on October 28, 2021

Laws are being put in place in WA to end puppy farming, but animal welfare advocates believe more needs to be done.

Reimaging the (gay) club

By Isabel Mountain on October 28, 2021

As Perth’s gay clubs increasingly become mainstream, many young LGBT people are migrating elsewhere in a search for safe spaces.

Smoke and compact mirrors

By Tilli Andrew on October 28, 2021

Some cosmetic companies are deceiving consumers with misleading cruelty-free claims.

Who will care?

By Paige Busher on October 28, 2021

As Australia’s population ages unpaid carers are having to step up. These are their stories.

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
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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 )
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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
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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.

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