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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

Holiday plans tanked

By Renee Hilton-Jones on April 2, 2026

Dead quiet

By Olivia Fuderer on March 26, 2026

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Fear the phone

By Amy Johnston on August 19, 2019

Most young people prefer communicating online instead of face-to-face or the phone, but there may be a price to be paid when it comes to a career.

A child’s identity crisis

By Amy Delcaro on August 19, 2019

This 2019 India Study Tour story looks into the process of birth registration and the impacts a lack of registration can have on a child.

Dealing with plastic: lessons from India

By Indiana Lysaght on August 16, 2019

India shows Australia and the West how to beat plastic pollution.

Dying with dignity

By Matthew Craig on August 15, 2019

After years of campaigning, volunteers have a euthanasia bill now before parliament.

‘Soup’er event highlights local ideas

By Caolan McGovern-Daly on August 15, 2019

This Victoria Park group is feeding the community while nourishing community ideas.

Last home game for AFL’s tallest ruckman

By Joshua Clarke on August 15, 2019

Freo fans have one last chance to see their much loved big man play at home.

New contract cheating laws cast a wide net

By Amy Johnston on August 15, 2019

Draft federal laws could mean your part-time tutoring job leaves you liable to prosecution.

Northbridge businesses brew for beer festival

By Siti Nurul Elin Anuar on August 15, 2019

Perth Craft Beer Festival returns, attracting more crowds to Northbridge.

Why you should consider cycling to work

By Daniel Patterson on August 15, 2019

Cycling is key in reducing congestion on Perth roads.

Island party for an aussie icon

By Isabella Clarke on August 15, 2019

A special two day celebration has been announced to honour our world famous quokkas.

Collaborating for the homeless

By Tom Robinson on August 15, 2019

State government and community leaders join forces to fight provide housing for the vulnerable.

Going green for the environment

By Jordan Cook on August 15, 2019

Can eating a plant-based diet help secure the future?

Extinction Rebellion protesters demand action

By Tiffany Verga on August 15, 2019

Climate change activists say activism is the only way to get attention.

$700,000 push for STEM

By Keane Bourke on August 15, 2019

Eight community organisations have received funding for education programs over the next two years.

A spot of hope for Exmouth Gulf

By Deanna Corrieri on August 15, 2019

Exmouth Gulf has been recognised globally as a unique bio hot-spot in a stand against industrialisation.

Perth commercial property market slumps

By Anthony Matteo on August 15, 2019

Lower consumer confidence contributed to a decrease in property leases and sales during the second quarter of 2019.

The shame doctor

By Catherine Massey on August 15, 2019

You’re really not going to share EVERYTHING with just one doctor are you?

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