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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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The Gulf left behind

By Lachlan Supanz on September 12, 2025
Satellite view of the Exmouth Gulf.

Exmouth Gulf was excluded from World Heritage protection, despite being a whale nursery. Now an industrial port is proposed.

Teens tempted by gambling

By Catherine Ayre on September 11, 2025
A phone with a gambling app open

Gambling is a big issue for Australians, but now teenagers are being targeted by ads and influencers.

Poorly placed

By Mimi Ewart on September 11, 2025
A sign at Curtin University

Trials are underway to help students facing financial and psychological difficulties during unpaid pracs.

Man pill anyone?

By Emily Vajs on September 11, 2025
close up photography of pills

Advances in male birth control could shift reproductive responsibility, giving men equal options.

Dementia support through song

By Myah Waldock on September 11, 2025
A group of people sitting on chairs in a room, facing guitarist Danny Gunzburg, who is leading them in song.

The Young Ones, a volunteer-run singing group, is providing joy and support to people affected by younger onset dementia.

Study vs sport

By Jackson Mithen on September 11, 2025

Going all in on sport can mean leaving education behind, and young sailor Jamie Randall is feeling the strain.

Developers threaten Woolstores ledge

By Daniel Holmes on September 11, 2025

Developers have applied to alter the Fremantle Woolstores plan, risking a section of the world-famous skate ledge.

The long road home

By Madigan Landry on September 8, 2025

What happens when the government tells you your home can no longer exist? A journey into the heart of the Kimberley, with traditional owners.

Students to vote on Gaza links

By Logeenth Rao on August 25, 2025

Following the Nationwide March for Palestine WA, student guilds are urging students to vote to take a stand on universities’ roles in the Gaza genocide.

A local socialist alternative

By Logeenth Rao on August 11, 2025

A new party has entered Western Australia’s political sphere, and it claims to be far from your typical political party.

From mob, for mob

By Olivia Fuderer on June 12, 2025
A vibrant painting titled “Building Stronger Foundations” created by Noongar artist Jacinta Anderson, featuring colourful abstract shapes representing culture and connection.

Aboriginal families are rewriting the parenting playbook to one grounded in culture and community-led design.

Body and soul

By Anne Jagtenberg on June 5, 2025

Somatic therapy is popular as a body-based alternative to treating trauma. Some describe it as transformative, but others question its legitimacy.

Let’s talk about books, baby

By Olivia Fuderer on June 3, 2025
A photo of two teenage girls sitting on a couch, reading a romance novel (Icebreaker by Hannah Grace) with a cartoon cover featuring a figure skater and a hockey player. One girl is pointing at the page, and the other is holding the book.

Romance novels are booming on TikTok, but behind the pastel covers lies a bigger story about the conversations we’re not having with kids.

Work/strife balance

By Annjo Soh on May 28, 2025

International students are pushing themselves to breaking point to pay the bills.

ASMR you feeling relaxed?

By Renee Hilton-Jones on May 28, 2025

Considered life-changing by some and “pseudoscience” to others, the sensory phenomenon ASMR is gaining followers across Perth.

Finding joy in new identities

By Logeenth Rao on May 26, 2025

As members of Perth’s cosplay community gathered to buy and sell costumes, shy newcomers were offered support to express themselves.

A crowded space

By Andrew Hanlon on May 22, 2025
Atlas rocket moments after being launched from the launch pad at Cape Canaveral in Florida showing flame and smoke from the rocket with Florida mangroves in the foreground.

Our planet is being bombarded by space objects, but a team of experts is working around the clock to keep us safe.

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