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Late Nesters Stay Home to Save
by Gabriella Dzieciol
With the cost of housing rising and rising, it may appear understandable that young people are less inclined to leave the family nest.....full story

Aboriginal rights deprived in courts: ALS
by Romesh Navaratnarajah
There are claims Aboriginal people in Western Australia are being denied fair court proceedings because of a lack of interpreter services.
Dennis Eggington, Chief Executive of The Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS) believes many indigenous people are being denied their basic rights in court because many of them do not speak English as their first language .....full story

Connolly Swipes at Lack of Perspective
by Joseph Sapienza
With all the hype usually associated with the Western Derby being overshadowed this week by the farcical siren situation at Launceston on Sunday, it was almost a given that both Eagles coach John Worsfold and Fremantle coach Chris Connolly were going to be quizzed on one of the most ludicrous episodes to have hit AFL headquarters in recent memory.....full story

Alston Draws on Life Inside
by John Delany
Going to prison is no laughing matter, but try telling that to The West Australian’s editorial cartoonist Dean Alston.....full story

Recalling the Brave in the Dawn Light
by Sarah Quinton
Not a sound could be heard. Silent souls waited in the dark to remember the bravery of men and women that we can barely imagine today. The mournful cry of the bugle sang out ‘The Last Post’ moving through the still air and hit the hearts of every Australian in attendance. A lump formed in my throat.....full story

Anzac Legend Lives On
by Cy Clayton
The Anzac legend is still alive among young Australians more than ninety years after the first soldiers left our shores for a distant war.....full story

Springboks move to Success
by Jessamy Perriam
According to new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, South African migrants are the most successful migrants in Australia, earning on average $1500 per week. That begs the question, “Why are they so successful?”....full story

Classical Teens Hard to Find
by Fiona Simms
The West Australian Symphony Orchestra is concerned about attracting a younger demographic to concerts and productions. Margot Dorrington from WASO’s marketing department said that the orchestra has a plan in place to secure a musical future for WA.....full story

Duyfken: The Big Small Ship
by Sasha Yusof
Rigging hammock or camping mat? Dash for the chest or sit on the (hopefully dry) deck? Tar tolerant clothes? Leak proof suitcase? Slip-free footing?....full story

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