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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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Chalking up controversy

By Harriet Flinn on September 13, 2021

WA climate protesters who had their homes raided following ‘spray-chalk activism’ say they are confused and intimidated by the response.

There will be blood

By Olivia Di Iorio on September 10, 2021

Controversial vegan protest tactics are under the the microscope after activist Tash Peterson’s headline-grabbing exploits.

Fossils fuelling division

By Rachel Simmonds on September 10, 2021
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A controversial new WA gas project is igniting discussions on the state’s energy policies.

Go-get-it-girl Karis tackles Everest

By Fierra Surrao on September 5, 2021

Mars bar-selling villages, a nail-biting aeroplane flight and a whole lot of yak dung. One WA girl does the climb of a lifetime.

Daddy issues

By Duncan Bailey on September 5, 2021

Fathers Day is a special day for all dads, including those in non-traditional situations.

Willing workforce

By Jesmine Cheong on September 2, 2021

Down Syndrome WA says a surprising byproduct of the pandemic has been more job opportunities for their members.

Local star O Neill returns home

By Josh Taylor on September 2, 2021

Despite the challenges he has faced, Brandon O Neill has become one of the A League’s most decorated players.

Don’t silence the violence

By Gabrielle Becerra Mellet on September 2, 2021

Alison Gibson is fighting to raise awareness about the prevalence of family violence after her sister was murdered by her husband.

Home is where the art is

By Tom Norman on September 1, 2021

With the pandemic keeping him in Perth, director, playwright, teacher and artist Chris Edmund reflects on his endless quest to keep moving.

Flower power

By Cate Graham on September 1, 2021

The annual tulip festival is back and blooming in Armadale.

How proud?

By Paige Lundie on August 31, 2021

A recent anti-lockdown protest in King’s Park saw ‘The Proud Boys’ in attendance, sparking concerns about radicalisation in WA.

Age before duty

By Rachel Simmonds on August 27, 2021
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With local government elections looming, aspiring young politicians are working hard to prove youth is a benefit, not a barrier.

A giant leap

By Isabel Mountain on August 26, 2021

Launch countdown is on for the Curtin University-made Binar-1 satellite, in an Australian first.

Don’t fear, volunteer

By Ashley Parker on August 26, 2021

Vaccine awareness is a hot topic, but medical researchers say there’s a shortage of volunteers for vaccine trials for many other conditions.

Rockdown

By Jesmine Cheong on August 26, 2021

Perth music schools have had to adapt their teaching to survive the pandemic.

Perth’s Paralympic power

By Duncan Bailey on August 26, 2021

The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic games began this week, with many WA athletes taking part.

Senior security

By Joshua Kempton on August 26, 2021

The State Government has brought back a home security rebate for elderly people, with representative bodies giving a tick of approval.

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