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The folks behind the frequency

By Anne Jagtenberg on October 1, 2026

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

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Fighting the ferry

By Catherine Ayre on October 30, 2025

The Matilda Bay community is uniting to protect the bay from plans for a new ferry terminal.

Life on the borderline

By Jade McKenzie on October 30, 2025

Borderline personality disorder is a widely stigmatised and misunderstood mental health condition. So what really is bpd?

Is awe the answer?

By Renee Hilton-Jones on October 30, 2025

What if the cure isn’t a pill, but a feeling? Experts say experiencing “awe” might be the new antidote to an old crisis.

Long way from home

By Rose Patane on October 30, 2025

Hundreds of students relocate for university each year as a result of limited options nearby but it isn’t always the fun experience they expect.

Why didn’t Oma tell me about the war?

By Jayde Andrews on October 30, 2025

Eighty years after the end of WWII, families like mine are still impacted by the trauma suffered by loved ones.

The virus hasn’t vanished

By Myah Waldock on October 29, 2025
A COVID test box, a white surgical face mask, and a bottle of hand sanitiser placed against a white backdrop.

More than 1000 Australians have died from COVID-19 in 2025. The disease is still in the community.

Exmouth plan: sanctuaries + industry

By Maddison Lord on October 29, 2025

Plans to turn Exmouth Gulf into a marine park have raised questions among local residents and conservationists.

Conversion practices still legal in WA

By Grace Bell on October 29, 2025
Pride flag street art on James street in Northbridge

The WA Government has put banning conversion practices on the back burner, despite nearly three years of promises to pass legislation.

Space life? It’s like camping

By Georgina Cook on October 29, 2025

What needs to happen to boost the number of people living in space? A Curtin expert says thinking of it like camping is useful.

Driven by history

By Jackson Mithen on October 29, 2025

A rare Hudson Super-Six has arrived in Perth, marking a milestone for WA’s motoring heritage.

Finding emo

By Ben McLauchlin on October 29, 2025

Perth emos are struggling with the limitations of Perth’s isolation but the community is as strong as ever.

York’s tribute takes flight

By Jake Walsh on October 29, 2025

After 75 years, Australia’s equal worst peacetime aviation disaster has been honoured, thanks to efforts by the community of York.

ADHD: epidemic or overreaction?

By Sophie Cory on October 29, 2025

Over a million Australians are diagnosed with ADHD, up 300 per cent in ten years. Is it due to better health care or over-diagnosis?

Why so many roundabouts?

By Ma Angela Garavillas on October 29, 2025

In a bid to reduce fatal T-bone crashes, roundabouts are WA’s new traffic calming trend.

Loneliness in later life

By Anndora Veselovski on October 29, 2025

Experts and residents warn aged care can often come with hidden costs to mental health.

Singing with pride

By Harriet Dash on October 29, 2025

The Perth Pride Choir is preparing to host an international LGBTQIA+ choral festival next year.

From Italy, with love

By Mary Barker on October 29, 2025
Alt text: Hands reach for plates of sausages sat atop a long table.

After a successful annual homemade sausage competition, the WA Italian Club continues to celebrate the Italian way of life.

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