Edith Cowan University
How Perth’s first inner-city university campus is reshaping the CBD
Infrastructure Australia has predicted 16,400 students will be based in the Perth CBD by 2030, up from 9200 in 2025.
- Holly Thompson
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‘Like a sore thumb’: Cost of demountables in Queensland state schools revealed
The booming south-east has received the bulk of the spending, but concerns remain about the effect of demountables on student wellbeing.
- Catherine Strohfeldt
Rare trapdoor spider discovered on WA scientist’s doorstep
Although cutely called the citrine trapdoor for its small size, glossy sheen and bright orange or yellow gem-like appearance, Teyl luculentus hadn’t been sighted in three decades.
- John Kidman
‘Sleepy city’ no more? Investors look west as ECU Perth prepares to open
Investors are increasingly looking west to build new student accommodation as the new campus gives businesses hope it represents a wake-up call for the city.
- Holly Thompson
WA university vice chancellor joins ‘million-dollar club’
Another vice chancellor at a WA university has increased their salary and now joins the “million-dollar club”, according to the latest annual reports. .
- Holly Thompson
Formula one, two: Meet the Perth twins driving the next generation in STEM
With matching double degrees in mechatronics and engineering, the 25-year-olds turn heads with their Scitech Discovery Centre designs – including a rac car that hits 100km/h in four seconds.
- Claire Ottaviano
The WA university executives paid more than our state premier
A new report has revealed university executives’ pay, as union figures raise concerns over a lack of scrutiny of those in the top jobs.
- Holly Thompson
Fresh call for rodent bait ban in WA after black cockatoo’s death
A black cockatoo has died in what is believed to be the first case of rodent bait poisoning in the species.
- Claire Ottaviano
WA’s sandstone university records worst global ranking in a decade
Seventeen Australian universities tumbled in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2025 – seven of which experienced their worst performances since 2016.
- Holly Thompson
Are our selfies killing WA’s best assets? Scientists say yes
A desperate attempt is under way to protect rare species from social media-driven nature tourism and influencer culture.
- Claire Ottaviano
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