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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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Car cruise for a cause

By Olivia Declerck on April 24, 2021

The car cruise and campaign sparking conversations about mental health and self-injury.

Film falls 35mm short

By Grace Burmas on April 24, 2021
Spacey Jane's guitarist playing on stage in WA's north.

Film photography is rolling faster than ever, but production companies can’t keep up.

Lest we gather

By Lachlan Allen on April 22, 2021

ANZAC Day COVID restrictions are raising questions over unequal rules around public gatherings.

For the fallen

By Kenith Png on April 22, 2021
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The announcement of a royal commission into veteran and ADF member suicides is being welcomed by local support groups.

It ain’t easy being wheezy

By Matthew Ellul on April 22, 2021

Favourable weather has provided good conditions for prescribed burns, but what systems are in place to warn of lingering smoke?

Trouble at court

By Olivia Declerck on April 22, 2021

London Court is for sale for the first time in over 80 years and store owners are fearful.

Ain’t no mountain near enough

By Breanna Redhead on April 22, 2021

Perth’s mountain bike community is delighted at plans for the first mountain bike trail in the metro area.

Mi$$ west coast

By Tilli Andrew on April 22, 2021

Despite ongoing evidence around negative body image, beauty pageants continue to attract thousands of competitors.

Nurture through nature

By Kate Geldart on April 22, 2021

The Perth Kids’ Bridge is about to open, and experts say the connection to nature will benefit sick children.

Working like a dog

By Grace Burmas on April 22, 2021

The use of workplace therapy dogs is on the rise in Perth, and staff say they’re worth every cent.

Rental paws

By Jessica Moroney on April 22, 2021

Weeks after the end of the rent moratorium, many animals remain desperate for a home.

Milkshake mistake

By Firdha Pristiyanti on April 22, 2021
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After the federal government was forced to remove an attempt at a consent education video, experts are calling for a better approach.

Woven together

By Cason Ho on April 22, 2021

Weaving classes and English lessons: an Ellenbrook woman’s project to help one of Perth’s fastest growing migrant populations.

Make someone’s bay

By Gabrielle Clark on April 20, 2021
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An NDS campaign is raising awareness of ACROD bay misuse.

FOGO or no-go?

By Paige Busher on April 15, 2021

The City of Bayswater has introduced a new recycling system that turns household organics into compost.

ANZAC Day agenda 2021

By Charlotte Spraggs on April 15, 2021

ANZAC Day will be looking very different to last year with in-person Dawn Services running again.

Bla(c)k lives matter

By Sean Van Der Wielen on April 15, 2021

Hundreds gathered in Forrest Place today to protest against Aboriginal incarceration and deaths in custody.

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