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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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Bush fires in the Pilbara region

By Amy Brown on April 19, 2018

DFES has issued bush fire safety notices for two fires in the Pilbara.

Get a taste of history this school holidays

By Isabella Sullivan on April 19, 2018

The Australian Heritage Festival has kicked off and there are events across Perth this weekend.

It’s going to be a wet weekend

By Mitchell Bennett on April 19, 2018

Here’s a rundown on how the weather could affect your plans.

Database tackles diversity in arts

By Pamela Boland on April 19, 2018

A local group has released a database to encourage booking agents and bands to use more diverse groups of artists.

Mandurah man faces historical sex abuse charges

By Amy Brown on April 19, 2018

He is due in court this afternoon.

Health of Aussie mums and babies is improving

By Chariema Madih on April 19, 2018

But those living in regional areas aren’t doing so well.

Supercars head to Phillip Island

By Kohdee Hall on April 19, 2018

Tim Slade is confident of moving up the leaderboard this weekend.

Voting opens in Melville’s Friendly Neighbour Award

By Charlotte Saxon on April 19, 2018

The online poll closes on May 2.

Calm sheep ‘more likely to reproduce’

By Breanna Inferrera on April 19, 2018

A UWA study has found calm ewes are more likely to have lambs.

Armed hold-up in Alexander Heights

By Chariema Madih on April 19, 2018

Police are searching for a man involved in an armed hold-up overnight.

Chinese overtake Kiwis as our biggest visitors

By Tiffany Kirkwood on April 19, 2018

We are expecting 3.9 million Chinese to visit Australia each year by 2026/27.

Car chase ends with home destroyed

By Isabella Sullivan on April 19, 2018

A police chase ended with a car smashing into a home in Beechboro yesterday afternoon.

Two dead in head-on collision

By Tiffany Kirkwood on April 19, 2018

Two vehicles were travelling along Brand Highway when the collision occurred.

Live export ban: Is it a legitimate option?

By Rhiannon Holmes on April 12, 2018

Is the proposed ban a rational idea or a response to media hype?

Nic Nat’s 150th a family celebration

By Rory Coleman-Heard on April 12, 2018

The all-Australian ruckman will have his mother in mind throughout Saturday’s clash with Gold Coast.

Homeless veterans left out in the cold

By Madeleine Stephens on April 12, 2018

“You are falling off the cliff and unable to get back into society.”

Crypto is the word at Perth event

By Michael Heaton on April 12, 2018

International bitcoin experts to promote a cryptoasset database in Perth.

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