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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

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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Perth opens doors to Topshop

By WI Reporters on October 31, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Much anticipated fashion brand hits town.

Recycling right

By WI Reporters on October 31, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

App changes attitudes to waste disposal in southern Perth.

Bandana-rama

By WI Reporters on October 31, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Annual funding drive for national cancer charity.

Halloween costumes cloaked in terror

By WI Reporters on October 31, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Online costume shops offer terrorist costumes in the lead up to Halloween.

Burning questions

By matthew jones on October 24, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Prescribed burning regime comes under Noongar scrutiny.

Ride-along with the ambos

By Clare Kenyon on October 24, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Behind the scenes look at a vital emergency service.

Blood test for biters and spitters

By Aaron Bryans on October 23, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

New law to speed up police infection detection.

Have you seen the little piggies?

By Caitlin Creeper on October 21, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Buyer beware the teacup pig craze. A big porker could be just around the corner.

Invasion of the midges

By Kiralee Smith on October 20, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Perth pest descends upon the city’s lakeside suburbs.

Women opt for breast reduction

By Nicole Hamer on October 20, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Perth women and practitioners speak about benefits of surgery.

Furry friends

By JK on October 20, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Anthropomorphic animals take a walk on the not-so-wild side.

Hypnotherapy awakens

By Heath Werrett on October 17, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Alternative pain management becomes more sought after.

Willing to pay for your wedding day?

By Monique Passchier on October 15, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Tips to avoid cake, flower and limo mark-ups.

Cocky numbers plummet

By Charlotte Binning on October 14, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Conservation groups alarmed by apparent 15 per cent per cent annual decline.

Taking the oath

By Greta Jasiak on October 14, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Citizenship conferrals on the rise at two Perth councils.

Hive alive – but not for long

By Claudia Wright on October 14, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Pending wind-up of youth arts space leads to calls for a permanent venue.

Bali schooling dilemma

By Alasdair Beer on October 14, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

To take the kids out of class, or not to take the kids out of class – that is the question.

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