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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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Sunshine on a rainy day

By Stefanie Muller on October 4, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Turning her back on the gloom to ponder the blooms.

Mandogalup dust-up heats up

By Jonathon Daly on October 3, 2016

Competing interests battle over the size of a buffer zone between housing and industry.

Do it by the book lest the book be thrown at you

By Karina Vakil on October 1, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

The dos and don’ts of multanova tip-offs.

Community radio fights for funding

By Jacob O'Reilly on September 30, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

About $1.5 million is set to be cut from the sector.

Heritage listed house left to rot

By Emma McQuade on September 30, 2016

The council believes it may be beyond repair.

Ladies, would you pop the question?

By AMY FAIRHEAD on September 30, 2016

Because some sisters are doing it for themselves.

The power of art therapy

By Holly Thompson on September 30, 2016

It’s not just about painting, either.

Green jewel in the Kalamunda crown

By Rachel Neumann on September 30, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Former orchard and golf course has a little something for everyone.

How Instagram can fuel or fix an eating disorder

By Eliza Wynn on September 30, 2016

Some users provide support, but the whole thing can turn toxic.

Ram-raid on Gosnells Archers club

By Nikisha O'Dea on September 30, 2016

The club’s shed has gone up in flames.

Perth couple quit work to clean the WA coast

By dominique bayens on September 30, 2016

Jamie Van Jones and her husband Base are sailing up the coast of West Australia to discover how badly our beaches are polluted.

Bite Club – for shark attack survivors

By Laura Meachim on September 30, 2016

It isn’t just those who live through a shark bite who survive shark attacks.

Immigration and trade are key to economy – Treasurer

By Emily Cousins on September 30, 2016

But the Federal Government acknowledges there is growing unrest about Chinese investment in WA agriculture.

Space probe prepares to land on a comet

By Jonathan Cunningham on September 30, 2016

Watch the landing live here at 7.20pm tonight.

Aboriginal leaders split over call for anthem boycott

By Grace Gayton on September 30, 2016

The controversial boxer wants people to turn their backs or take a knee.

Archery club destroyed by fire

By dominique bayens on September 30, 2016

Memorabilia was also lost in what started as a ram-raid attack.

After the fire

By Joanna Delalande on September 29, 2016

Fire-ravaged Yarloop has reopened but, for some residents, the town will never be home again.

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