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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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ACT legalises ride-sharing, as WA tests water for reform

By Joshua O'Connor on September 30, 2015

Uber Australia welcomes the ACT Government’s decision to regulate ride-sharing services and calls on West Australians to “tweet” Premier Colin Barnett to lobby for similar law changes.

Ultralight plane deaths ‘extremely rare’: flight instructor

By Aleisha Archer on September 28, 2015

The accidental death of a 62-year-old man is rare and recreational planes are still safe, says flight instructor Paul Coffey.

Perth talent goes begging

By Aleisha Archer on September 26, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Mixed reviews for children’s theatre as employment option for Perth actors.

Bent not broken

By Joanna Delalande on September 26, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Living with scoliosis, which has a long waiting list for surgery.

Call for better safety for cyclists as another rider injured

By WI Reporters on September 23, 2015

Man charged after a 56-year-old male cyclist hit in Kwinana Beach this morning.

Bushfire grants to help prepare communities

By lizzie ayers on September 23, 2015

Local communities can now apply for grants of up to $50,000 to help counter fire threats.

Perth-Melbourne airfare prices soar for AFL Grand Final

By WI Reporters on September 23, 2015

WA football fans left seething as Qantas and Virgin raise flight prices for grand final weekend.

56 candidates for Canning

By Gareth Thomas on September 22, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Elections for city’s first democratically elected council in three years to be hotly contested.

Workplace bullying victim sacked for complaining

By WI Reporters on September 22, 2015

A young Perth TAFE student has lost his apprenticeship after complaining about violent workplace bullying attacks.

WA synchronised swimmers splashed with success

By WI Reporters on September 22, 2015

A record five WA girls are going to Rio after winning spots on the Australian Olympic Synchronised Swimming team.

Strike action causes delays at Perth Airport

By WI Reporters on September 21, 2015

Department of Immigration and Border Protection workers at Perth International Airport rally for better workers’ rights, conditions and take home pay.

Former ice addict calls for more education, funding

By Eleri Teesalu on September 21, 2015

Call for Western Australia to better tackle ice “epidemic” as Queensland Government commits $6 million for new health programs.

Doing his bit

By Natassja Wynhorst on September 17, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Deaf man bullied in his younger days finds acceptance as a volunteer fire fighter.

Pipers return pumped

By lizzie ayers on September 17, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Scotch students return to the books after performing at Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

Colouring craze not just for kids

By VERITY GORMAN on September 16, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Adults hopping off their iPads, and getting back to basics as well.

New brew on the block

By roxy wykes on September 16, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Cafe strips attract buyers, say WA real estate agents.

Gourmet shake-up

By Jenna Rose on September 16, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Cafes milking new beverage trend for all it’s worth.

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