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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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Concerns over parking at Thornlie train station

By David Bubb on September 5, 2019

Car spaces have been removed to build part of the new Metronet link.

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By Amy Johnston on September 5, 2019

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Skills for life: disability education in Mumbai

By Tom Robinson on September 1, 2019

Isolated and underprivileged, kids with disabilities in Mumbai face an uphill battle.

Slum tours: legit or ‘porn’?

By Georgia Hargreaves on August 23, 2019

A closer look at the controversial tourism industry in one of Asia’s largest slums.

Who needs human rights when you can have maths?

By Rebecca Stacy on August 22, 2019

“Why do the people who are doing the most important thing get the least recognition in this country?”

India’s war on waste: the forgotten casualties

By Charlotte Wooldridge on August 20, 2019

The 2019 India Study Tour series investigates Mumbai’s corrupt and inefficient waste management system.

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.

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