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Break-ing bad

By Connor Kidd on April 23, 2026

Reef grief

By Bethany Tabi on April 23, 2026

Bitter pill for sweet treats

By Camila Egusquiza Santa Cruz on April 2, 2026

Pour form makes unhappy hour

By Adam Morolla on April 2, 2026

Holiday plans tanked

By Renee Hilton-Jones on April 2, 2026

Dead quiet

By Olivia Fuderer on March 26, 2026

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Curbing WA’s DV disaster

By Emillio Masarani on September 29, 2020

The State Government’s new plan to curb domestic violence in WA will fund four more Kimberley workers.

City slickers flock up north

By Joshua Kempton on September 29, 2020
Millstream National Park.

With interstate and international borders closed, people from WA are choosing to holiday in their own state.

10 years of smoking reform

By Vainqueur Iradukunda on September 29, 2020
youth sitting down and smoking

It’s 10 years since harsh laws were passed about smoking in restaurants and around children. How well have they worked?

Spinning dysmorphic stigma

By Tom Shanahan on September 29, 2020
pink ballerina jumping

Body dysmorphia remains embedded in traditional performing arts as it struggles to gain media traction amid the 2020 crises.

$90m to spin our wheels

By Tom McCracken on September 29, 2020
Preliminary designs for the new Swan river bridge

The WA Government has committed $90 million to cycling infrastructure as the number of cyclists in the state soars.

‘Dog Amendment Bill’ or dog’s breakfast?

By Grace Hendry on September 29, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )
A healthy dog from a legitimate breeder enjoys life in WA

Puppy farming in Western Australia needs to stop, but is this the way to do it? Proposed legislation has some breeders worried.

Reconciling care and trauma

By Talya Hammond on September 29, 2020
Two young Indigenous girls protest at Black Live Matters in Perth.

Aboriginal elders across Australia want the government to make changes to current out-of-home care policies.

R oUr kids OK online?

By Zoe Ostler on September 29, 2020
A teenage boy surrounded by technology.

Internet access is increasing for young people and so are mental health issues.

Cultural cook-ups help Pilbara women mingle

By Harriet Flinn on September 25, 2020
Ariel shot of Port Hedland

Food, fun and financial counselling come together at inclusive events in Port Hedland.

Match made in radio heaven

By Tarryn Kluge on September 25, 2020
Gary Roberts wearing a recreated version of the original 96FM Stereo t-shirts.

The original leader of Perth’s first commercial FM radio station has returned to celebrate its 40th birthday.

Liptember colours up for mental health

By Andrew Du on September 25, 2020
A model posing with the featured blue lipstick for Liptember

Women are puckering up and painting lips to raise funds and awareness for women’s mental health this Liptember.

Ocean Reef’s new theatre

By Daniel Yong on September 25, 2020
Empty hall of the new performing arts theatre.

Ocean Reef Senior High School’s new Performing Arts Theatre is already bringing joy.

Fremantle stoked to host WAFL Grand Final

By Erin Harwood on September 25, 2020
A photo of the Fremantle Oval entrance gate, which also says "Welcome to the home of the Bulldogs".

A sneak peak at what the City of Fremantle has planned for the 2020 WAFL Grand Final.

Brawl over mall

By Mikayla Fanto on September 25, 2020

Melville residents are raging over a $100 million redevelopment.

High rise plan for Karrinyup

By Jessica Moroney on September 25, 2020
Alt Text: Construction will commence on the west residential development in the next four years.

Karrinyup residents are waiting to hear whether Stirling council will back or oppose a high rise development plan.

Golf, pool, gym: South Perth recreation

By Armando Viscarra Rossel on September 25, 2020
RAF sign in front of Collier Park

A recreation and aquatic facility planned for South Perth could offer a range of new wellness and education opportunities.

Grants to boost sports club action

By Kate Geldart on September 25, 2020
Final game of the late starting winter season, due to the effects of Covid-19, for the division 3 teams of men’s open basketball at Willetton Stadium.

Grants are being offered to sporting clubs and organisations to encourage participation in sport.

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