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The folks behind the frequency

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Perth’s own Dolly

By Bethany Stopher on September 28, 2026

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By Maddison Lord on September 24, 2026

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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.

Chinese culture celebrated in WA

By Shalinn Yeap on May 9, 2019

Experience the best that Chinese culture has to offer with the inaugural Perth Chung Wha Cultural Festival.

BreastScreen WA celebrates 10 years this Mothers Day

By Indiana Lysaght on May 9, 2019

At the Mother’s Day Classic walk and run.

Pill testing push for upcoming GTM

By Shannon Pearce on May 9, 2019

Should WA implement pill testing?

Educational pop-up showcases sustainable designs

By emma beaumont on May 9, 2019

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UWA students push for homelessness awareness

By Indiana Lysaght on May 9, 2019

And raise money for the disadvantaged in Perth

Business is blooming

By Josh Sunderland on May 9, 2019

Mother’s Day is one of the busiest times of the year for florists. Here’s a look behind the scenes.

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