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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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Abroad at home

By Eliza McEwen on September 30, 2020
Image of woman studying online from home. online at home

Students are being offered opportunities to study abroad from home as travel bans continue.

Republicans still hopeful

By Edward Rowsthorn on September 30, 2020

Renewed calls for an Australian republic reignite the decades-old debate.

Cash for cans comes back

By Sean Van Der Wielen on September 30, 2020

Western Australians will be able to claim their refunds at nearly 200 locations across the state.

When fire seasons collide

By Olivia Di Iorio on September 30, 2020
smoke from Australian bushfires

Climate change is driving the northern and southern bushfire seasons in WA to collide, which could put pressure on the state’s resources.

Standing bi each other

By Hojeswinee Kanagarajah on September 30, 2020
Bi+ Community Perth during Pride 2018

Bisexual+ community groups celebrated Bi Visibility Day with a virtual conference.

Redefining masculinity in schools

By Duncan Bailey on September 30, 2020

MAN UP is changing the way we think about being a modern man.

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.

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