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Perth’s underground smackdown

By lachlan.denney@postgrad.curtin.edu.au 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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Battle of the bees

By Rachel Jennings on March 19, 2026

Researchers say native bees are being outbuzzed by invasive species, putting WA’s biodiversity at risk.

Girls kicking goals

By Camila Egusquiza Santa Cruz on March 19, 2026

The Women’s Asian Cup is encouraging Perth’s young female footballers to dream big.

Tight-knit tribute

By Emily Vajs on March 13, 2026

Local volunteers are prepping for ANZAC Day by holding weekly poppy-knitting and crocheting sessions.

Sleep sold separately

By Daniel Holmes on March 13, 2026

WA students are increasingly sacrificing proper rest as work and study pressures collide.

This ability

By Caris Harper on March 13, 2026

The All Abilities Expo seeks to foster connection for people with disabilities, and prepare for upcoming NDIS reforms.

The road to cool

By Zahra Anwary on March 12, 2026
Construction workers taking a break in the shade near Crawley Avenue

A Perth trial is testing new road surfaces to see if lighter materials can make city streets more comfortable in summer.

Bumpy Rhodes

By Arianna Buonocore on March 12, 2026

Hailey Bieber’s viral skin care has been causing breakouts on some people’s skin, prompting experts to question trusting TikTok trends.

Porn access rubbed out

By Caris Harper on March 12, 2026

Experts say PornHub’s ban on Australian webgoers may have unintended consequences for sex workers and LGBTQIA+ teens.

Canavan’s womb boom

By Domenic Rossi on March 12, 2026

The newly-elected Nationals leader wants us to make “more Australian babies”. Advocates say it’s racist and sexist.

No limit to need

By Esma Serin on March 12, 2026

As the cost of living continues to rise, Perth charity No Limits is fighting to keep up with demand.

Pressures inflated for regional students

By James Gardiner on March 12, 2026

The NAB’s prediction of higher inflation rates is set to hit country and international students the hardest.

Endometriosis diagnosis boost

By Julia Petersen on March 12, 2026

A new test to fast-track endometriosis diagnosis may lead to faster and better treatment.

Owl be back

By Harriet Dash on March 12, 2026

WA wildlife advocates are delighted after the federal regulator recommended a ban on over-the-counter rat poison.

Marathon man

By Logeenth Rao on March 6, 2026

Chiyin Reynolds ran 450km over seven days on a treadmill, then he ran a marathon daily for 29 days. Why did he do it?

That sinking feeling

By Rachel Jennings on March 5, 2026

A model sailing club is homeless after toxic algae closed a lake in Perth’s north.

Listen hear

By Renee Hilton-Jones on March 5, 2026

Experts are calling for funding towards grassroots initiatives to tackle the dire rates of otitis media in First Nations communities.

Faith, fasting and FIFO

By Ami Mundele on March 5, 2026

The month of Ramadan poses unique challenges for FIFO workers, who are calling for more support on site.

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