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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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Unity through diversity

By Siti Nurul Elin Anuar on October 10, 2019

With the 2019 local government elections coming up, cultural diversity is often overlooked.

BEN signs to save lives

By Isabella Clarke on October 10, 2019

A new initiative to improve beach safety in the event of an emergency

Mental health before money

By Tom Robinson on October 10, 2019

Podcaster offers free information for FIFO workers on World Mental Health Day.

Beware: cyber-criminals byte

By Kristen Ricciardi on October 10, 2019

Thousands of everyday Australians have been victims of cyber-crimes this year.

Beautiful ‘Bella’ stolen from her beachside seat

By Connor Sheehan on October 10, 2019

Residents are puzzled why anyone would steal the voluptuous bronze figure.

New runway extension open in Jandakot

By WI Reporters on October 8, 2019

The extension would allow larger Royal Flying Doctor Service aircraft to use the airport in harsh weather conditions.

Recognition for Indigenous veterans

By Bella Kitchen on October 8, 2019

First veteran strategy to give helping hand to our Indigenous war heroes.

Rebels just want ‘tea and truth’

By WI Reporters on October 8, 2019

Police have arrested two climate protesters outside the offices of Seven West Media.

Replacements, refunds for dangerous washers

By WI Reporters on October 8, 2019

The company recalled about 6600 washing machines over product faults which may cause electrical fires.

Celebrations over agricultural success

By WI Reporters on October 8, 2019

A booming WA industry celebrates its hard work.

Major crash leads to main road closure

By WI Reporters on October 8, 2019

The closure was to make room for a 3D scene scan of an old major crash site.

Teachers should support skipping classes: union

By Sasha Borthwick on October 8, 2019

Is skipping classes to strike against climate injustice okay?

Perth hotels fight to survive

By Elena Morabito on October 8, 2019

“We’ve got lower occupancy, lower rates, but the cost of everything is still the same.”

Time for regional towns to have ‘the talk’

By Orla Latawski on September 30, 2019

With rising rates of domestic abuse in regional towns, a new sex education program aims to teach more than just the birds and the bees.

When one R U OK Day is not enough

By Guan Shen Png on September 21, 2019

To make a difference, we need to regularly check whether friends and family are coping.

Will Rottnest’s sea grass survive another summer?

By Connor Sheehan on September 21, 2019

Will the increase of tourists using boat moorings continue to ravage the vital sea grass this summer?

Are we just too reliant on cars and freeways?

By Nigel Jones on September 19, 2019

Major peak hour disruption restarts the discussion over more sustainable transport options in Perth.

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