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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 July 7, 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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Month by month

Pour form makes unhappy hour

By Adam Morolla on April 2, 2026

Some religious groups are disappointed about new rules allowing drinking without meals in pubs on Good Friday.

Holiday plans tanked

By Renee Hilton-Jones on April 2, 2026

Fuel prices are putting travellers and tourism operators under the pump this Easter.

Flight or fright

By Julia Petersen on March 31, 2026

Due to conflict in the Middle East, many Perth travellers are still in the dark about future plans.

Paying proper attention

By Sarah Abed on March 27, 2026

A recent study has revealed less than half of ADHD assessments conducted by psychologists in Australia follow recommended guidelines.

Not now Narelle

By Stella McGann on March 26, 2026

Residents from Geraldton to Perth are preparing for the impact of Tropical Cyclone Narelle.

Manfluence

By Emily Vajs on March 26, 2026

“Self-improvement” content creators are on the rise in Perth. Should we be worried about the manosphere?

Dead quiet

By Olivia Fuderer on March 26, 2026

Experts say we need to have better conversations about dying, before it’s too late.

Going for bust

By Maddison Lord on March 26, 2026

The rise of gambling advertising on social media is increasingly targeting young women.

A waist of money?

By Arianna Buonocore on March 26, 2026

The patent on the main ingredient in Ozempic has expired in India, leading to concerns cheap generics may enter the Australian market.

Artificial job prospects

By Esma Serin on March 26, 2026

University students are increasingly worried about the impact AI can have over future careers.

Trams rights activists

By Domenic Rossi on March 26, 2026

The City of Perth has trams back on the agenda for the CBD, evoking memories of the Perth light rail system that once existed.

Disability employment targets flatline

By Harriet Dash on March 26, 2026

Advocates say the number of people living with a disability employed in the WA public sector is “pretty pathetic”.

Bikepacking, going the distance

By Renee Hilton-Jones on March 26, 2026

Ready to shift gears? This travel trend is gaining speed, blending grit and freedom to prove the best journeys aren’t always paved.

From Roe to grow

By Matthew McKenzie on March 26, 2026

Anti-Roe 8 activists are supporting a push from the WA Greens and Cockburn Council to turn the designated land into a wildlife corridor.

Beware the unbeetable borer

By Stuart Stirling on March 23, 2026

WA experts and community groups say an invasive beetle is putting Perth’s mature trees at risk.

Gloves on for fundraising fight

By Daniel Holmes on March 22, 2026

Boxing helped her to rebuild; now a Perth woman is using it to raise money for support services.

Calcium concerns bone deep

By Renee Hilton-Jones on March 20, 2026

WA experts say consuming more calcium is key to protecting young girls from health problems.

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