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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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Perth Wildcats release new uniform design

By AMY FAIRHEAD on September 22, 2016

It celebrates the 10-year anniversary of the club’s decision to embrace the colour red.

Opposition wants police pursuit rules reviewed

By Dylan Websdane on September 22, 2016

The WA Police Union have proposed a raft of new measures for dealing with them.

Tree vandals cost councils big bucks

By Nicholas S. Phillips on September 22, 2016

Stirling and Vincent have both had issues with vandals.

Shanghai’s Jewish community grows

By Rhiannon Arnold on September 22, 2016

Rhiannon Arnold explores the fascinating history of Jews in China as part of a series of stories from the 2016 Curtin Journalism Shanghai Study Tour.

The orphans of Shanghai

By Molly Schmidt on September 22, 2016

Molly Schmidt meets abandoned children and their carers as part of a series of stories from the 2016 Curtin Journalism Shanghai Study Tour.

New bike hire station for Joondalup

By Connie Maturana on September 22, 2016

It will be free for the first 12 months.

Drones could be used in police pursuits

By India Lynn on September 21, 2016

Acting Police Commissioner Gary Dreibergs says trials are already underway.

Eagles ruckman Scott Lycett goes under knife

By Tiana Sorrell on September 21, 2016

Eagles ruckman Scott Lycett said surgery went well.

Strung out makeup junkie steals gift card

By dominique bayens on September 21, 2016

Never post a photograph of a gift card with a barcode on it to social media.

The high price of progress

By Laura Meachim on September 21, 2016

Laura Meachim explores the tall buildings and soft foundations of Shanghai as part of a series of stories from the 2016 Curtin Journalism Shanghai Study Tour.

Young Aussies flock to Shanghai

By Kaylee Meerton on September 21, 2016

Kaylee Meerton reports on the expatriate scene as part of a series of stories from the 2016 Curtin Journalism Shanghai Study Tour.

Risk of death rated ‘high’ at Busselton swimming pool

By Jaimee Calder on September 21, 2016

And budget contraints are to blame.

Margaret River strip to become smoke-free zone

By Alexander Ferrier on September 21, 2016

But it won’t be policed.

Charges laid over Calista murder

By Jaimee Calder on September 21, 2016

Police finally found the remains of Richard Andrews, 70, yesterday.

Barnett now looking toward the election

By Alicia How on September 20, 2016

After a leadership spill motion was rejected, Colin Barnett says the LNP has its sights set on 2017.

Bolton joins champions on Sandover Medal Walk

By Olivia Russell on September 20, 2016

Less than 24 hours after he won the Sandover Medal, Jye Bolton has been immortalised at Subiaco Oval.

Police officer punched and bitten

By Jonathan Cunningham on September 20, 2016

A male officer was taken to hospital with injuries to the face, arm, leg and hand.

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