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More than a riding centre

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Perth’s own Dolly

By Bethany Stopher on September 28, 2026

Making waves

By Maddison Lord on September 24, 2026

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Food for thought

By Caitlyn Watts on November 14, 2019

How cooking can be a recipe for good mental health.

ASMR: not just an internet trend

By Shalinn Yeap on November 14, 2019

More academic research needs to be conducted on ASMR, as it could lead to a new form of therapy.

Sad songs really do (say so much)

By Nell Van on November 14, 2019

As music trends shift to reflect a more negative tone, how do they affect society and our emotions?

Digilantes overstep the line

By Eloise Parks on November 14, 2019

It’s now easier than ever for your community to frame you for a crime you didn’t commit.

What am I on?

By Luke McPherson on November 10, 2019

Hundreds of new psychoactive drugs are being introduced to Australia, with most of their users unknowingly taking them.

WeChat tackles the heart of the matter

By Tilli Andrew on November 10, 2019

Curtin University researchers develop innovative education program on WeChat to benefit heart patients in China.

Does your snake handler know what they are doing?

By Nigel Jones on October 28, 2019

New state law says snake catchers no longer need a licence.

Do you come from a land down under?

By Neelam Dajee on October 25, 2019

Young Perth immigrants and the fight to feel Australian.

From Curtin, to Curtin, for Curtin

By Siti Nurul Elin Anuar on October 24, 2019

The Alumni Annual Appeal returns, creating more opportunities for underprivileged students.

Dyslexia in the classroom

By Daniel Patterson on October 24, 2019

Should it be compulsory for undergraduates to study a module on dyslexia?

All aboard the fathership

By Catherine Massey on October 24, 2019

Is there any place better to get to know your dad than on a boat?

Beating measles: Do we need stronger laws?

By Samuel Maclean on October 24, 2019

Australia is on track to record its worst year for the highly contagious disease since it was declared measles-free in 2014.

Water week it was

By Tiffany Verga on October 24, 2019

Perth set to become a leading waterwise city by 2030 as it welcomes new water action plan.

The defiance of indie bookshops

By Simone Grogan on October 24, 2019

A new chapter for an old industry.

The great escape mystery

By Anthony Matteo on October 24, 2019

What’s in store for one of the most coveted beach side spaces in Perth?

Why men’s muscles don’t matter

By Isabella Clarke on October 24, 2019

More discussion is needed on male body image, and potentially harmful ideals.

Pressure builds on Murdoch over academic freedom

By Amy Johnston on October 24, 2019

Students rally in the hope the university will drop a lawsuit.

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