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Cutting it fine

By Stuart Stirling on April 30, 2026

Puck around and find out

By Olivia Fuderer on April 27, 2026

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

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I bet you’re watching

By George Spence on October 28, 2025

With betting on the rise, former gambling addicts and experts believe young children are over exposed to betting advertisements.

Succeeding in succession

By Max Ferrari on October 28, 2025

Passing the torch onto the next generation is proving difficult for Australia’s family businesses.

The end of the lane

By Stella McGann on October 26, 2025
Laughter bounces off the storefronts of Haji Lane. Photo: Stella McGann

Haji Lane is one of the most popular streets in Singapore, but its shopkeepers worry profits are being prioritised over culture.

The drag race

By Kailee Young on October 17, 2025

In conservative Singapore non-conformity is still difficult, yet the drag scene shines out and performers hope change comes fast.

The art of activism

By Tahnee Graham on October 8, 2025

In Singapore a smiley face is enough to land you in court, so people have turned to creative acts of protest.

Kids’ sport costs climb

By Lillian Ninyett on October 7, 2025

Families are paying more for kids’ sport while clubs are facing higher expenses for coaches, facilities and equipment.

AI chatbot supports mental health

By Georgina Cook on October 2, 2025

As seeking mental health support from AI is on the rise, Curtin University will be offering students a new way to support their wellbeing.

Off the canvas

By Jake Walsh on October 2, 2025
Muhammad Ashiq in Juggernaut Fight Club. Photo: Jake Walsh

For many Singaporeans who practise martial arts, the battles in the ring help them fight the battles within themselves.

Flower power

By Rhiannon Mayers on October 2, 2025

Singapore is promoting mental health through ‘therapeutic gardens’, and a WA hospital is following suit.

Going off track

By Rebecca Ruthven on October 2, 2025

Singapore hosts an annual Formula 1 Grand Prix, but its local motorsport scene has hit a major speed bump.

Aussie music advocacy

By Domenic Rossi on October 1, 2025

Local, home-grown musicians are struggling to find audiences, while the industry is adjusting to the rise of streaming and social media.

Fighting to even the score

By Luke Rechichi on October 1, 2025

A Curtin student who represents Australia in goalball is making a case for more opportunities for people with vision impairment.

Speaking up to save lives

By George Spence on October 1, 2025

Bowel cancer was once considered an older person’s disease. Cancer survivor Tahlia Read wants younger people to listen to their gut, too.

Playing the odds

By Declan Grove-Thompson on September 29, 2025
Boy sitting in front of two monitors with sports betting sites opened

Young adults are betting more than $200 million each year on everything from AFL to horse racing. What’s driving them to gamble with their future?

Designing out depression

By Renee Hilton-Jones on September 26, 2025

With Perth’s suburban sprawl expanding, experts warn that loneliness and depression will feel right at home. Can we build for a better mood?

Whale of a time

By Pluto Sherriffs on September 25, 2025

As humpback whale watching season approaches, an expert calls for more monitoring of boats to protect these mammals.

What’s the tea?

By Anna Van Gent on September 25, 2025

A journey into a 100-year-old tea shop and its unique blend, served with Singapore’s iconic local delicacy of pork bone soup.

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