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Pride flagged for removal

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Month by month

Business as usual, with a slight COVID twist.

By Nell Van on May 27, 2020

First came COVID-19, then came Mangga, but neither will stop WA’s south-west from having a successful WA Day long weekend.

Recruitment of overseas students under a cloud

By Guan Shen Png on May 21, 2020

International students’ dreams of studying abroad may be dashed by coronavirus.

Painting a bright future for small business

By Matthew Paddick on May 21, 2020

A Perth artist is using his talent to give businesses a boost as restrictions ease.

Reflections and challenges during Ramadan

By David Blayney on May 21, 2020
Curtin University's Musalla.

COVID-19 restrictions have had a surprising effect during the holy month.

WOW Day shines orange light on SES

By Damon Erceg on May 21, 2020

SES bosses were delighted at efforts to pay tribute to its volunteers, despite lockdown restrictions.

Live streaming lifeline for musicians

By Madeleine Ang on May 21, 2020

Live streaming is keeping the music industry afloat until restrictions ease.

Survival fund for WA tourism

By Jacinta Pizzata on May 21, 2020

New financial assistance is available to help tourism operators get back on track, but will all businesses receive the grants?

Students face post-COVID job uncertainty

By Jade Bradford on May 21, 2020

A challenging job market is impacting students but there is still hope.

New guidelines for swimmers as restrictions ease

By Patrick Sullivan on May 21, 2020

As phase 2 restrictions are relaxed, what safety measures need to be kept as we begin the return to normality?

Come one come all

By Tim Maslin-Davies on May 21, 2020

With travel restrictions loosened, businesses in the south-west are ready for tourists coming in from Perth.

The backbone of society #NVW2020

By Ben Loughran on May 21, 2020

As National Volunteer Week continues, it’s time to spare a thought for those who work for free to improve our lives.

Seniors to receive a jab-n-drive style flu vaccine

By Georgia Hargreaves on May 14, 2020

A new drive-through service to be introduced for seniors to receive their flu shots .

Historic kilns decision has Belmont abuzz

By Tyler Armenti on May 14, 2020

The last beehive kilns in Australia have received permanent heritage listing.

A charitable pandemic

By Nicole Lyttle on May 14, 2020

Amidst a global pandemic, how have the charitable services trying to help us managed?

State of complacency

By Amelia Searson on May 14, 2020

WA’s easing of restrictions could lead to complacency, frontline workers and experts warn.

Time to dust off your library cards

By Daniel Hocking on May 14, 2020

With libraries reopening next Monday, should people be concerned about going with COVID-19 still a risk?

Expectations vs the economy

By Isabel Vieira on May 14, 2020

Government support payments may be reshaping our expectations about the future of work and the economy.

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