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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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Less moratorium equals more rent

By Kasey Gratton on March 12, 2021

Perth landlords are anticipating an end to the State Government’s rent moratorium, but it could mean homelessness for many tenants.

Charlesworth a watch

By Sean Van Der Wielen on March 11, 2021
Perth Hockey Stadium is once again hosting the Ric Charlesworth Classic

The Ric Charlesworth Classic wraps up this weekend, featuring some of WA’s best emerging hockey talent.

Pandemic strife leaves music industry in crisis

By Talia Pieri on March 11, 2021

Observers say the Australian music industry is in very bad shape and may take years to recover.

Flying’s finally back, but at what cost?

By Jennifer Gautier on March 11, 2021

A federal incentive to boost the country’s tourism sector has polarised public opinion.

Young voters bypassed by party policies

By Mikayla Fanto on March 11, 2021

Western Australia’s young voters will be taking to the polls on Saturday but what’s in it for them?

Holding on to heritage

By Amelia Channer-Holmes on February 16, 2021

Instead of standing idle and forsaken, heritage buildings around Western Australia are being adapted and reused.

Greenery is not just scenery

By Jacinta Pizzata on February 16, 2021

Indoor plants now have much more than an aesthetic purpose – they are connected to our health and wellbeing.

The rental revolution

By Madeleine Ang on February 15, 2021

The clothing rental industry is booming, but at what cost to designers?

Recognising the pain of pregnancy loss

By Amber Lilley on December 11, 2020

Pregnancy loss statistics have remained unchanged for more than two decades, but support for affected families is increasing.

Keeping the momentum in kayaking

By Tyler Armenti on December 11, 2020

The future is bright for kayaking in WA with new programs attracting and retaining junior members.

Seaweed industry set to explode

By Damon Erceg on December 11, 2020

By 2040, Australia’s seaweed industry could be valued at $1.5 billion, create 9000 jobs, and lower our carbon footprint by 10 percent.

“Why don’t you look like your parents?”

By Yiying Li on December 3, 2020

Intercountry adoptees are welcomed into their Australian families but they don’t always feel like they belong here.

Jayden gets his wings

By WI Reporters on December 1, 2020

No matter the obstacles, Jayden proves you can’t keep a good man down.

Here comes the sun

By WI Reporters on December 1, 2020

During the pandemic, artists like Holly Ogden are bringing sunshine into people’s lives.

Great Southern misses out on vital funding

By Breanna Redhead on November 30, 2020

An increase in drug overdoses in the Great Southern has prompted calls for more health funding for the region.

Mental health is not a game

By Matthew Ellul on November 30, 2020

Some of Australia’s best athletes are speaking out to break the stigma around mental health.

The sci-fi solution to climate change

By Morgan de Smidt on November 25, 2020

Climate engineering could be our last option before the earth becomes a hot mess.

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