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Be(ing) 4 real

By Emily Vajs on October 22, 2026

Uni-mergency

By Kyle Halcyon on October 22, 2026

Baldivis drivers battle risky road

By Bethany Forbes on October 22, 2026

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

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Heroes are healing from the heat

By Charlotte Spraggs on April 29, 2021
An up-close photo of the burnt landscape at Bells Rapids Park.

After the Wooroloo fires in February, the firefighters are recovering mentally two months on.

Class is now in session

By Charlie Mills on April 29, 2021
Sabine Winton and Mark McGowan stand with a group of schoolchildren

Teachers dominate the WA Legislative Assembly – 11 Members out of 59 have a background in education.

Cambodia’s COVID-19 crisis

By Kasey Gratton on April 29, 2021

The South-East Asian nation of Cambodia is suffering a major coronavirus outbreak which is affecting its poorest citizens most.

Deep state of concern

By Kenith Png on April 29, 2021
photo of capitol building

Experts say conspiracy theories pose a danger to society, but what can be done about them?

Craig Kelly in “Facebook jail”

By Charlotte Spraggs on April 29, 2021
Kelly behind bars on social media

Facebook banning Kelly for misinformation has left some people praising the action and others concerned about censorship.

Carparks for the homeless

By Paige Busher on April 29, 2021

The City of Perth is contemplating the use of empty carparks for homeless accommodation.

Crime spree unsettles southside suburb

By Mikayla Fanto on April 29, 2021

Winthrop has been a target for recent criminal activity leaving residents wondering about their safety.

Not so happy feet

By Jennifer Gautier on April 29, 2021

The number of little penguins has been declining quickly since 2007, but not much is being done to protect their colony.

Community groups help aid rental crisis

By Talia Pieri on April 29, 2021

A rental shortage in WA has middle-aged women seeking help in finding accomodation through community help groups.

Drag kids: the new generation

By Gabrielle Becerra Mellet on April 29, 2021
The cast of Propel’s All Ages Drag Show.

Rising drag king star Justin Sider is empowering teens to explore drag.

Are we over rape culture?

By Zoe Ostler on April 26, 2021
A woman gripping car keys between her fist for protection.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness month. But with rape culture rampant in our daily lives, how aware are we?

The struggle toward a regen-eration

By Rachel Simmonds on April 26, 2021
Farmer standing in paddock.

Industrial agriculture is bleeding our soils dry. Regenerative farming could help, but West Aussie farmers are hesitant to make the switch.

Will NFTs steal Bitcoin’s crown?

By Lachlan Allen on April 25, 2021

As Bitcoin soars, a new technology is shaking up the crypto world, and the music industry at the same time.

Waves of change

By Kate Geldart on April 25, 2021

Women taking up surfing are changing the surfing industry. However, there is still a long way to go to break down lingering stereotypes.

War on the mind

By Duncan Bailey on April 25, 2021
A helicopter prepares to land next to Australian soldiers for evactuaion.

Vietnam veterans witnessed the destructive forces of war, but many faced another lifelong battle when they came home.

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.

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