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Perth’s underground smackdown

By Lachlan Denney on July 17, 2026

Love at first swipe?

By Oda Bekkestad on July 17, 2026

No room to sing

By Kyle Halcyon on July 17, 2026

Rebuilding Te Whare Tapa Wha

By Renee Hilton-Jones on June 26, 2026

Pride flagged for removal

By Rachel Jennings on May 19, 2026

Fighting fire with fire

By Nima Monazami on May 14, 2026

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Reality check

By Sarah Makse on July 29, 2019

It feels like it’s everywhere at all times, but is reality TV harmful, or just harmless fun?

Say my name

By Tabarak Al Jrood on July 29, 2019

If you can pronounce Daenerys Targaryen, you can learn to pronounce my name correctly.

‘If we don’t speak to anybody, who’s going to learn it?’

By Isabella Clarke on July 19, 2019

At Nowanup camp in WA’s Great Southern, Noongar culture is nurtured for passing on to the next generation.

WA golf clubs under fire for discrimination

By Keely Duffield on June 19, 2019

WA golf clubs will need to cater for women.

To prescribe or not prescribe

By Samantha Cooke on June 17, 2019

Doctors warn against pharmacists prescribing medications, but say they should work together.

New cycling grants ‘unfair’ for non-cyclists

By Matthew Paddick on June 17, 2019

Transafe WA chairman believes the investments are unreasonable for the population.

WA’s violent future

By Nicole Lyttle on June 15, 2019

Despite current government efforts, not enough is being done to support those who have experienced childhood abuse.

Destination: Instagram

By Amber Lilley on June 15, 2019

Young people are using social media as the way to plan and showcase their holidays.

Experts plea for more action on illegal drugs

By Calvin Sims on June 15, 2019

Another summer goes by as experts call for the prevention of avoidable drug-related deaths.

Standing app supports kids with rare disorder

By Foo Xian on June 15, 2019

Health organisations create fun app to encourage kids with a rare disorder to stand up.

The hidden oil

By Kellie Balaam on June 10, 2019

Did you know palm oil is still disguised as ‘vegetable oil’ in Australia?

Medical students compete in Vampire Cup

By Amelia Channer-Holmes on June 8, 2019

The battle for a bloody good cause is off and racing.

Schools left behind in state budget

By Tom Robinson on June 8, 2019

Education experts claim government has underfunded schools and not met promises.

Ningaloo needs help

By Indiana Lysaght on June 6, 2019

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Unions demand action to stop hospital violence

By Amelia Searson on June 5, 2019

Hospital staff call for real action from the Health Minister, to stop attacks against them at work.

Too good to be true?

By Jackson Worthington on May 31, 2019

iMarketsLive claims to teach people how to trade foreign currencies. But not all is at it seems and experts say it’s extremely risky.

Indigenous pride on show in Force clash

By Marcus_Clare on May 30, 2019

Clay Uyen will be shod in unique footwear.

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