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The folks behind the frequency

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More than a riding centre

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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

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Fremantle train line closed this weekend

By Katie MacFarlane on March 14, 2019

Wildcats and AFLW fans will need to make alternate travel plans.

Three males face court over stolen BMW

By Morgan de Smidt on March 14, 2019

They allegedly tried to evade police in Willagee.

Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp crash globally

By Morgan de Smidt on March 14, 2019

Instagram and Facebook have been out of service for several hours.

Suspicious package closes Fremantle Train Station

By Jackson Worthington on March 14, 2019

It’s now been cleared by the bomb squad.

Fremantle train line closed this weekend

By Josh Sunderland on March 14, 2019

Fans attending the Wildcats game in the city or the AFLW game in Fremantle will need to look for other travel options.

Club can’t handle me

By Isabella Clarke on February 18, 2019

House parties and more relaxed events are replacing the traditional night at a club.

The women who shear

By Maria Bruun-Schmidt on January 22, 2019

Experts say female shearers are on the rise, and the industry needs to adapt.

Women who shear

By Maria Bruun-Schmidt on January 20, 2019

Although there are still less than 200 female shearers in Australia, there has been significant growth in recent years.

A performance ​to remember

By Daryna Zadvirna on December 20, 2018

A poignant play highlights how dementia affects our sense of identify and our relationships.

Goalball WA faces tough fight for funding

By Paul Clarke on December 18, 2018

The blind sports organisation can’t finance its players’ ambitions on the world stage.

Gambling, just casually

By matthew comito on December 14, 2018

When does a little become too much?

When the help gets you down

By Jackson Worthington on December 14, 2018

It’s not uncommon for anti-depressants to have side effects, but what is the impact on young lives when that side effect is sexual dysfunction?

Street sports making connections

By Megan West on December 6, 2018

Known for being a great social outlet, street sport is also being used to engage disconnected young people.

Life after a knee reconstruction

By Tayla Wilson on December 5, 2018

Young people discover mental health issues can be an unexpected side effect of ACL injuries.

No ifs or butts

By Tiffany Kirkwood on November 29, 2018

Smokers who litter cigarette butts are being urged to consider the harm they cause to oceans and marine animals.

Understanding curiosity

By Mitchell Bennett on November 22, 2018

And how it drives people trying to solve some of the greatest mysteries of our time.

For the love of dance

By Emily Garbett on November 22, 2018

Like increasing numbers of their generation, young professional dancers are choosing a career based on passion.

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