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The folks behind the frequency

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More than a riding centre

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Perth’s own Dolly

By Bethany Stopher on September 28, 2026

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By Maddison Lord on September 24, 2026

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2016-17 Federal Budget: Youth employment focus

By Maddison Simmonds on May 3, 2016

The budget will set aside $841 million to help australian youth become more job ready.

Online sales rose as Dick Smith fell

By WI Reporters on May 3, 2016

Internet killed the retail star.

A father’s plea for safety at the track

By Raelee Heath on May 3, 2016

Scott Elliott laments the death of motorcyclist Daniel Chadbund.

Fashion in the age of technology – the 2016 Met Gala

By Taylah Strano on May 3, 2016

The Twitterverse reacts.

Interest rate hits historic low

By RACHAEL TAN on May 3, 2016

Reserve Bank cuts the cash rate to 1.75 per cent.

Event to bring Hollywood scouts to Perth

By Esther O'Loughlin on May 3, 2016

Film-Com Down Under 2016 is coming.

Police seek information over East Cannington robbery

By Taylah Strano on May 3, 2016

Bag snatcher was caught on camera.

Parramatta fined $1 million for breaching NRL cap

By Rachel Neumann on May 3, 2016

The Eels’ season is also all but over after the club was docked 12 competition points.

Widow of motorcycle crash victim in emotional tribute

By Taylah Strano on May 3, 2016

Daniel Chadbund died on Saturday.

Council spends $60,000 to stop public toilet sex

By WI Reporters on May 3, 2016

The money will be spent on lighting towers, not cameras.

Postcard Bandit to be extradited to WA

By Taylah Strano on May 3, 2016

Brenden Abbott could serve another 16 years in jail in WA.

Leicester City win English Premier League

By Saxon Durrant on May 3, 2016

The Foxes have claimed their first title after Spurs failed to win at Chelsea.

Smokers set to pay more for cigs

By Taylah Strano on May 3, 2016

A packet could cost $40 by 2020.

Fremantle bridge re-opens

By Taylah Strano on May 3, 2016

Main Roads has given the all-clear.

Opposition wants Feds to pay for WA transport

By Ruby Jinman on May 2, 2016

The Turnbull Government has promised $5 billion for NSW and Victoria, but nothing for WA.

Perth fuel price set to spike

By Eleri Teesalu on May 2, 2016

Perth fuel price to increase by 19-cent per litre on Tuesday.

Young fast bowlers put their backs at risk: report

By Alexander Ferrier on May 2, 2016

Researchers say young speedsters should be “managed”.

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