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Alabama abortion bill made for supreme court showdown

By Scott Sandon on May 16, 2019

Alabama Republicans have passed a bill with the chance to overturn Roe v. Wade and rescind abortion protections in the U.S.

Southern Lights captured in WA

By Ailish Delaney on May 16, 2019

WA is unlikely to view the Aurora Australis tonight, but sightings remain a possibility for TAS and southern VIC.

Huge ice and cannabis seizure

By Nell Van on May 16, 2019

Two Organised Crime Squad investigations bring in big WA haul.

Unemployment rate increases to 5.2 per cent

By WI Reporters on May 16, 2019

Bad news for the Coalition ahead of the election, with the numbers even worse in WA.

Election day dread

By Amy Kennedy on May 15, 2019

Recent government controversies are making Australians dread election day.

Loneliness a national crisis

By Jade Bradford on May 14, 2019

Australia lags behind other countries in tackling the issue, expert warns.

Preventing crime through design

By Foo Xian on May 14, 2019

Environmental design strategies fight crime and liven the atmosphere on Beaufort Street.

Organ donor specialists slam idle government

By Amber Lilley on May 12, 2019

Organ transplant wait lists climb as government remains too worried about public appearance to act.

Worst Swan River algae flare

By Elizabeth Tan on May 12, 2019

A species of toxic algae in the Swan River has reached an all-time high.

UAP candidate declares: ‘I’m not on a losing side’

By Andrew Chounding on May 12, 2019

United Australia Party candidate believes Australians deserve better from their politicians.

To drop or not to drop?

By Eimile O'Neill on May 11, 2019

WA students are getting involved in the pill testing debate.

Parking first for Curtin with new bay-finding system

By Christopher Tan on May 11, 2019

New bay-finding technology means going straight to that vacant parking spot.

Banks pay employees lip service: Finance union

By Nicole Lyttle on May 11, 2019

Despite claims of change, bank employees are still in fear of losing their jobs.

State Budget winners and losers

By WI Reporters on May 9, 2019

The McGowan Government today announced a $553 million Budget surplus for 2019-20.

Ramadan brings new focus

By Justin Sudmeyer on May 9, 2019

The holy month begins as Muslims reflect on a difficult year.

A purple benchmark

By Tanya Ajwani on May 9, 2019

The City of Canning has embraced the Purple Bench Project in support of domestic and family violence awareness.

Future is bright for BMX track

By Jenelle Miles on May 9, 2019

New lights for Perth BMX club.

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