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Learning about living with death

By Hannah Davies on October 18, 2026

Farming from above

By Gemma Seymour on October 16, 2026

Writing a different journey

By Hannah Davies on October 11, 2026

Bellissimi libri

By Zoe Targa Nardin on October 11, 2026

Inside the arms expo

By Nima Monazami on October 8, 2026

Mary Hutton: willing and able

By Grace Bell on October 7, 2026

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Puck around and find out

By Olivia Fuderer on April 27, 2026

Heated Rivalry, the queer sports romance, is drawing large crowds of fans together in Perth for watch parties and quiz nights.

The “antibiotic apocalypse”

By Caris Harper on April 24, 2026

Experts in antimicrobial resistance want people to be more alert of the risks, or else we could “go back to the dark ages”.

Fight for renters rights

By Emily Vajs on April 23, 2026

A coalition of community groups went to Parliament House today, demanding an end to no-fault evictions.

Thrift or grift

By Sarah Abed on April 23, 2026

Thrift shopping was once associated with affordability. Now, prices are rising as demand grows.

Love hinges on this

By Zoe Targa Nardin on April 23, 2026

Research shows Gen Z is dating less. There’s disagreement over whether apps are the answer.

Mind games

By Arianna Buonocore on April 23, 2026

After a high profile in-game mental health episode in the AFL, there are calls for a ‘mental health round’ to be introduced.

Renters gearing up for relief

By Stella McGann on April 23, 2026

Will slashing the Capital Gains Tax discount and removing negative gearing have a positive impact on Perth’s disastrous rental market?

Slash in the plan

By Zahra Anwary on April 23, 2026

Advocates say proposed NDIS changes risk cutting off essential funding and services for young people with disabilities.

Lost and hound

By Matthew McKenzie on April 23, 2026

Perth had its own ‘Valerie’ moment when an owner was reunited with his lost Dachshund after 80 days.

Break-ing bad

By Connor Kidd on April 23, 2026

Multiple fast food chains are in the spotlight over workers’ rights, including access to proper breaks.

Reef grief

By Bethany Tabi on April 23, 2026

Woodside’s annual general meeting has been disrupted by protestors condemning the Browse Basin gas project.

Lost for words

By Esma Serin on April 23, 2026

Families of children who access speech therapy on the NDIS are bracing for expected funding cuts.

Finding family

By Harriet Dash on April 23, 2026

International students often face increased levels of isolation and loneliness. Student groups are trying to provide connection.

Diagnosis without doctors

By Domenic Rossi on April 23, 2026

There’s support for a WA scheme which allows pharmacists to do more diagnosis.

That ’70s glow

By James Gardiner on April 23, 2026

A new poll says a majority of Australians would much rather be living in the 1970’s.

Stroke survivors stronger together

By Owen Sodano on April 6, 2026

Experts say WA needs more community-based support for young stroke survivors.

Church-life balance

By Ami Mundele on April 2, 2026

Serving in the church is a source of joy for many, but some young leaders are reporting feeling burnt out and unsupported.

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