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Warmer winters threaten Araluen’s tulips

By Sydney Fossilo on September 29, 2026

More than a riding centre

By Catherine Ayre on September 29, 2026

Don’t underestimate Junyi Thia

By Paige Ryan on September 29, 2026

Perth’s own Dolly

By Bethany Stopher on September 28, 2026

Making waves

By Maddison Lord on September 24, 2026

Beyond the ballet barre

By Anndora Veselovski on September 23, 2026

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The ‘Kate effect’

By Jana Crommelin on September 30, 2026

Kate Hulett is working her electorate, hoping to erode Labor’s hold on Fremantle one local conversation at a time.

WA’s new retirement village reforms

By Aman Sidhu on September 30, 2026
Image of a Swan Care retirement village based in Bentley.

The WA Government has enacted reforms to force retirement village operators to release residents’ funds sooner after they leave.

WA growers can’t keep up

By Isabella Jones on September 30, 2026
Floraco’s wholesale shop located in Northwood St, Subiaco.

The largest WA cut flower grower is closing down as imported convenience outweighs local quality.

Warmer winters threaten Araluen’s tulips

By Sydney Fossilo on September 29, 2026

Araluen is adapting its planting schedule to the changing conditions. But keeping 250,000 tulips blooming when visitors expect to see them could become increasingly difficult.

More than a riding centre

By Catherine Ayre on September 29, 2026

M’Liss Henry has spent 53 years helping people with disabilities find confidence and connection through horses.

Don’t underestimate Junyi Thia

By Paige Ryan on September 29, 2026

She’s the hardcore guitarist sharing stages with the old heads. Junyi Thia talks about moshing and misogyny.

Perth’s own Dolly

By Bethany Stopher on September 28, 2026

Perth drag queen Barbie Q reflects on Dolly Parton’s impact in the lead up to her next tribute act.

Bags of kindness

By Harriet Dash on September 24, 2026

Thousands of Western Australian children start school without essentials every year. Vicky Young is determined to change that.

Making waves

By Maddison Lord on September 24, 2026

Ocean Heroes is a community making the ocean accessible for autistic people and their families.

The making of Ranger Red

By Hannah Rennick on September 23, 2026

Growing up, Bradley R Holland was always around animals. He’s determined to keep sharing that joy with other kids.

Beyond the ballet barre

By Anndora Veselovski on September 23, 2026

After decades teaching dancers how to perfect their bodies, Sandy Delasalle-Scannella now teaches people that their bodies don’t have to be perfect at all.

Fists of ferry

By Laurence Dalton on September 21, 2026

“It’s not over yet.” Matilda Bay locals remain determined to overturn proposed ferry development.

Are you not entertained!

By Jake Walsh on September 18, 2026

Perth’s Jasky Singh is doing well as a social media street interviewer, but what is it about vox pops that makes them so watchable?

Possibilities for all abilities

By Stella McGann on September 16, 2026

In a demanding and competitive industry, Darryl Davenport is changing the dance scene one step at a time.

Little lioness

By Imogen Bell on September 16, 2026

Matilda Castledine won’t let fibular hemimelia stop her from reaching for the stars.

Guiding growing girls 

By Madison Moore on September 16, 2026
Two hands, surrounded by craft materials, working on a small, flat puppet shaped like a girl.

Traditional youth organisations like the Girls’ Brigade and Girl Guides still have members, but their numbers in WA are dwindling.

Perth Royal Show prices surge

By Breannah Hughes on September 16, 2026

While families who snapped up the 70,000 discounted tickets are ready for the Royal Show, others are wincing at the entry prices.

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