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The folks behind the frequency

By Anne Jagtenberg on October 1, 2026

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More than a riding centre

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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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Month by month

Fresh start for Waroona Station

By Kaylee Meerton on March 31, 2016

Police services have been boosted in Waroona with the opening of a new station.

Anorexia and suicide link

By Sabrina Zambotto on March 31, 2016

Researchers are seeking people to take part in a genetics study to learn more about anorexia.

Unwelcome birthday present

By Mikaela Knight on March 30, 2016

A Tuart Hill couple has woken to the sound of a car crashing into their home.

Perth company launches recycling solution

By Trisha Tsuei on March 30, 2016

New technology allows tyres to be recycled in one step.

NBL aims to be among the best

By Elise Van Aken on March 30, 2016

The National Baskeball League has announced changes to contract and salary rules.

Fixing up the garden path

By Laura Thomas on March 30, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Joondalup council workers get stuck into some landscaping.

Last rays of summer

By Rachel Wong on March 30, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Friends catch some late-season sun as autumn approaches.

Eye for detail

By Pete Milne on March 22, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Worker keeps a sculpture shipshape at Cottesloe Beach.

Fast and fun

By Brody Whiteman on March 22, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Water skier carves up the ocean at Rockingham.

Sweet teeth

By Jasmine Uitermark-Thaung on March 22, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Mt Lawley shoppers peruse the biscuit aisle.

By the book

By Pete Milne on March 17, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

A photographic glimpse inside a Fremantle institution.

Interacting with the art

By Afina Najib on March 17, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Spectators given free rein at Cottesloe Beach.

Setting the sculpture straight

By Afina Najib on March 17, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Worker corrects for the shifting sands.

The street machine scene

By David Pekel on November 12, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Hot rod enthusiasts keep the dream alive.

Council House wins WA’s only national architecture award

By WI Reporters on November 5, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Landmark that dodged a date with the wrecking ball emerges as state’s best building in 2015.

Costumed convicts haunt prison

By WI Reporters on November 5, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

History will come alive, with costumed ‘prisoners’ occupying the cells once more.

Costume shop faces final curtain

By WI Reporters on November 5, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Construction imperils family run fancy-dress shop.

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