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Students staying put

By Bella Kitchen on March 19, 2020

Some exchange students packed their bags for home and left straight away while others have chosen to stay.

Gigs gagged by COVID-19

By Amber Lilley on March 19, 2020

Thousands of arts workers left unemployed and uncertain following COVID-19 mass gathering bans.

Why a passion for news matters

By Russell Bishop on March 13, 2020

With 10,000 followers on Twitter, Lisa Barnes is a journalist with clout and she knows what she’s looking for in new reporters.

New funds for Indigenous rangers a good start

By Damon Erceg on March 12, 2020

Government issues $700m to aid employment of Indigenous rangers.

Students say no to research centre

By Amelia Channer-Holmes on March 12, 2020

Students marched to the sounds of ‘Beds are Burning’ to protest new energy research.

Not just a regular clean up, says Sea Shepherd

By Matthew Paddick on March 12, 2020

Plastic ‘nurdles’ will be collected as part of a worldwide study.

Curtin students to join rally over climate change

By Guan Shen Png on March 12, 2020

Despite coronavirus concerns, students are urged to attend a strike at Elizabeth Quay.

Do it in WA

By Samantha Cooke on March 12, 2020

Australian tourists who’ve had their travel plans disrupted urged to holiday at home.

Could this tiny house be your first home?

By Patrick Sullivan on March 12, 2020

With house prices rising and consumer confidence falling, could a tiny home be the solution to our housing woes?

A whole new layer to modern art

By Ben Loughran on March 12, 2020

Talented female artists share their personal stories in a new exhibition.

A safe haven for the mentally ill

By Layla Smith on March 12, 2020
Coffee in cafe

A cafe-style support alternative to hospital emergency departments.

Unprepared learners

By Jacinta Pizzata on March 12, 2020

Learner drivers are feeling more unprepared than ever with only half of young drivers feeling ready for their PDA.

Welfare recipients get $750 for COVID fallout

By David Blayney on March 12, 2020

The government is coughing up $8.7 billion in economic stimulus, but will it cure our economic ill-health?

A foreign correspondent’s perspective on success

By Russell Bishop on March 10, 2020

Curtin Journalism graduate Kathryn Diss offers invaluable advice to students on what it takes to succeed.

Learner or performer – which one are you?

By Russell Bishop on March 5, 2020

The ABC’s Andrew O’Connor explains what it takes to make the grade at the national broadcaster.

Getting ready for the real world

By Russell Bishop on February 19, 2020

Seven News reporter Cassidy Mosconi offers practical advice for graduating journalism students.

Killer ratings

By Bella Kitchen on February 5, 2020

Despite the gruesome murders and confronting details, experts believe true crime listeners are using podcasts to save themselves.

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