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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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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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Speed camera van visibility trial

By Greta Andrews-Taylor on September 2, 2015

Success or failure to be determined by the public’s reaction.

Kings Park in full bloom

By Madison Goodhue on September 2, 2015

Organisers promise to showcase the best of WA wildflowers.

Police claim sweeping success

By Nicholas S. Phillips on September 1, 2015

Man arrested after trying to flee from police.

New breast cancer treatment to receive Federal Government funding

By Nicola McNamee on August 31, 2015

Six-week radiotherapy program can be cut down to a single treatment.

Qantas flight forced to land in Perth after technical problems

By Alice Leggett on August 31, 2015

Sydney-bound passengers stuck at Perth Airport.

Teen cops to crime spree

By WI Reporters on August 19, 2015

A Perth teen has come clean over a drunken crime spree in March this year, after being arrested.

‘Distraction epidemic’

By Aimee Hughes on July 8, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

IT academic says society’s obsession with smartphones gives cause for concern.

Just add water

By chloe siviour on June 15, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

V8 jetsprints make a splash in Perth’s southern suburbs.

Family granted access to Ms Dhu’s ‘tomb’

By Tyne Logan on June 12, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

With the first half of 2015 almost gone, the clock is ticking on Premier Barnett’s announced mid-year inquest.

Country town slowdown

By hayley williams on June 12, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Just 192 kms from bustling Perth, the main street of Narrogin has seen better trading days.

Blueprint to lower Aboriginal jail rate

By Tyne Logan on June 10, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Noongar community leaders reflect on aspects of Chief Justice’s plan.

Native title benefits a while off yet

By Tyne Logan on June 10, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Mountain of work to do until fruits of unanimous vote available to Noongar people.

Deadly Yorgas close the gap

By Alice Leggett on June 10, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Noongar women work to empower themselves and others in Kwinana.

Traditional food important in prisons

By Tyne Logan on June 10, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Kangaroo meat and fire pit required at Bandyup, inspector says.

What’s in a name?

By Alice Leggett on June 9, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )
Simon Forrest

Millennia-old Noongar place names give an insight into the story of Perth and the Southwest.

The Emperor emerges

By Kirra Holley on June 9, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Leader of Prevelly Penguins completes another chilly swim.

Australian vinyl rocks

By Michael Roberts on June 4, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )

Sneak peek inside Australia’s only record-pressing factory.

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