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Be(ing) 4 real

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Baldivis drivers battle risky road

By Bethany Forbes on October 22, 2026

Learning about living with death

By Hannah Davies on October 18, 2026

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By Gemma Seymour on October 16, 2026

Writing a different journey

By Hannah Davies on October 11, 2026

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Bridge a promise government should keep

By Kasey Gratton on March 25, 2021

Mandurah residents want work to begin soon on an Estuary Bridge duplication promised at the state election.

Talking trash

By Mikayla Fanto on March 25, 2021

Recycling in WA is about to be supercharged by a multimillion dollar government funding injection.

Women strike back

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With women’s safety at work in question, Perth self-defence business Shield Krav Maga lends a hand.

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By Sean Van Der Wielen on March 25, 2021

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By Talia Pieri on March 25, 2021

The proposed Online Safety Act restricts offensive material on social platforms, leaving the sex work industry at risk.

Homelessness in Perth tipped to soar

By Jennifer Gautier on March 25, 2021

As JobKeeper and rental assistance come to an end, homelessness is emerging as a major concern.

Sad end to search

By Paige Busher on March 25, 2021

Investigations continue into why the fisherman fell from his dinghy.

Search for fisherman resumes

By Charlotte Spraggs on March 25, 2021

Mystery surrounds the disappearance of fisherman off Perth’s northern coast.

You booze you lose

By Firdha Pristiyanti on March 18, 2021

There’s been a sharp rise in alcoholic liver disease in women since COVID-19.

Contending with consent

By Jack Stirling on March 18, 2021

A NSW police proposal for a ‘consent app’ has sparked a debate about sexual assault across the country.

The sweet spot

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Iconic hospital service Radio Lollipop continues to attract donations and volunteers to help spread love and laughter to sick children.

Charitable strokes for different folks

By Kate Geldart on March 18, 2021

A wheelchair accessible car and carbon offsetting are just some of the reasons Perth swimmers will be going Port to Pub this Saturday.

Holiday dreams heading south

By Grace Burmas on March 18, 2021

Did you wander out yonder? Tourism operators reflect on the highs and lows of locals holidaying in WA, one year after COVID-19 first hit Australia.

Forgotten flora

By Breanna Redhead on March 18, 2021

Studies show we should pay as much attention to Australia’s endangered plants as endangered animals.

These roos are made for walking

By Tilli Andrew on March 18, 2021

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Cannabis: a costly cure

By Charlotte Spraggs on March 15, 2021

Skyla is one of many Australians relying on a highly expensive drug remedy with no government support.

Fundraising med students a cut above

By Zoe Ostler on March 12, 2021
World's Greatest Shave participants sitting in chairs getting their head shaved.

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