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Be(ing) 4 real

By Emily Vajs on October 22, 2026

Uni-mergency

By Kyle Halcyon on October 22, 2026

Baldivis drivers battle risky road

By Bethany Forbes on October 22, 2026

Learning about living with death

By Hannah Davies on October 18, 2026

Farming from above

By Gemma Seymour on October 16, 2026

Writing a different journey

By Hannah Davies on October 11, 2026

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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.

Are bird strikes set to increase?

By Jordan Cook on September 19, 2019

Perth Airport says its efforts to decrease bird strikes are making a difference.

Mental health at the forefront for AFL

By Calvin Sims on September 19, 2019

Depression the downfall of an AFL legend.

Agricultural shift to plant-based protein

By Simone Grogan on September 19, 2019

CSIRO report finds a transition to sustainable farming could see our agricultural sector worth $25 billion by 2030.

Young Broome talent on the rise

By Deanna Corrieri on September 19, 2019

Coaches from ‘Athlete X’ training young Broome athletes for career in sport.

Bob builds a foundation for indigenous teaching

By Amy Johnston on September 19, 2019

The new Bob Hawke College in Subiaco will increase support for aspiring Aboriginal teachers.

Heritage theatres here to stay

By Daniel Patterson on September 19, 2019

With rumours of The Windsor’s demolition, Perth’s few heritage-listed theatres are in the limelight.

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