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Puck around and find out

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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

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Smart park a tip to nature

By Elizabeth Tan on September 17, 2020

It was a storm-drain full of rubbish, now it aims to encourage sustainability.

Cash harvest

By Luke McPherson on September 17, 2020

Incentives are being offered to young West Aussies to encourage them to head to the regions, but are they promoting unrealistic expectations?

Connecting with other journalists … virtually

By Steven Thomas on August 31, 2020

Curtin journalism graduate Steven Thomas describes his experiences at the 2020 Global News Conference.

Bone appétit

By Marika Sequeira on August 27, 2020

Curtin students celebrate international dog day by donating food for the pets of homeless people.

Regional aged care addition

By Elizabeth Tan on August 27, 2020

Advocates have welcomed a new National Disability Insurance Scheme Training Centre in Bunbury.

Every dog has its day

By Tom Shanahan on August 27, 2020

It was international dog day this week, but despite a boom in purebred purchases, plenty of homeless dogs are still waiting for a family.

Celebrating speech

By Vasundhara Suresh on August 27, 2020

More than 1 million Australians have a communication disability, according to figures released for Speech Pathology Week.

Bridge over troubled water

By Cain Andrews on August 27, 2020

A Noongar elder walked on Parliament today to protest a new bridge development over Heirisson Island.

‘Fear city’ tag challenged

By Maxwell Goldie on August 27, 2020

Northbridge nightlife is back in the news, but experts say the truth about crime in the area is complicated.

Re-igniting the climate fight

By Sasha Borthwick on August 27, 2020

Perth students are battling climate change one protest at a time.

Extravaganza of flora

By Muneeza Khan on August 27, 2020

Have you seen the fabulous flowers at the Kings Park Festival this year?

No laughing matter

By Shenaye Northam on August 27, 2020

Experts disagree over culling proposals for the laughing kookaburra.

Women’s footy soaring

By Luke McPherson on August 27, 2020

Despite funding concerns at the elite level, amateur women’s football participation has doubled in Perth.

Sizzle to salad

By Andrew Chounding on August 27, 2020

The State Government is providing grants to assist grassroots sport clubs provide healthier food options.

Plastic-free pandemic

By Chloe Clare on August 27, 2020

Local councils are determined to continue pursuing greener policies despite the pressures of COVID.

Bridging the great wall

By Edward Rowsthorn on August 14, 2020

China-Australia relations seem to be getting more complicated, but the country is more reliant than ever on the Asian powerhouse.

Litter blitz time

By Muneeza Khan on August 13, 2020

Social distancing is no barrier for beach clean up warriors.

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