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The folks behind the frequency

By Anne Jagtenberg on October 1, 2026

Warmer winters threaten Araluen’s tulips

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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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City Beach High School to re-open by 2020

By Emily Cousins on September 28, 2016

The school was closed in 2005 because of a lack of enrolments.

Party in Rockingham was out of control

By Dylan Websdane on September 28, 2016

One officer was bitten by a dog, while a police car was also damaged.

Woman threatened with syringe during robbery

By Emily Cousins on September 28, 2016

Police have arrested and charged the alleged robber.

Vodafone gives extra gigabytes for glitch

By Sheridan New on September 27, 2016

Many users were unable to access voice, data and text services.

Young vandals ‘untouchable’

By Sheridan New on September 27, 2016

Police can’t charge a group of kids who have damaged a country church five times because they are too young.

Record-low interest rates here to stay

By Stefanie Bruder on September 27, 2016

Analysts predict the RBA won’t move on the cash rate until next year.

Push for plastic bag ban in WA

By Joanne Fernandez on September 27, 2016

Bassendean councillor wants single-use bags banned.

Perth one step closer to floating heliport

By Jared Butt on September 27, 2016

The plan has been approved by the Department of Parks and Wildlife.

Salmon caught in Bibra Lake

By Courtney Thornton on September 27, 2016

He’s having a beach of a day.

Universities move to safeguard Noongar language

By Jacob Higgins on September 27, 2016

The project will see a ‘Noongarpedia’ developed.

Guns and drugs found in car

By Tiana Sorrell on September 27, 2016

Police stopped the car in Rockingham last night.

Say ‘Allo to Privacy Concerns

By Sarah Bellis on September 26, 2016

Chat records could be kept permanently.

Sign language to be taught in Years 11 and 12

By Sarah Bellis on September 26, 2016

Shenton College will be the first school to offer the subject, from 2017.

WA not immune from terror attacks, experts warn

By Xian Hong Say on September 26, 2016

But the average citizen shouldn’t be overly worried.

New funding to fight elder abuse

By India Lynn on September 26, 2016

Older Australians will be trained in methods they can use to protect themselves from their abusers.

Thief gets caught on video

By Jonathan Cunningham on September 26, 2016

He pinched a Ned Kelly sculpture from a front yard in Middle Swan.

Dangerfield expected to win Brownlow Medal

By Adam Poulsen on September 26, 2016

The Geelong star looks set to dominate the vote count.

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