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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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Head-on

By Tyne Logan on September 15, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )
UWA student

Confident pedestrian strides into the frame.

Quay to the city

By WI Reporters on September 12, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )
Elizabeth Quay

Transformative Swan River project well underway.

Chillin’ out

By WI Reporters on September 11, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )
UWA

Or are they?

On the rails

By WI Reporters on September 10, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )
Mandurah rail line

As the Mandurah train hits 100kph, near-stationary motorists ponder the meaning of ‘freeway’.

Walk this way

By WI Reporters on September 9, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Commuter makes a fleeting impression.

Perth warned to brace for more storms

By WI Reporters on September 8, 2014

Wild weather expected to return about 4pm today.

Stormy seas broke boat moorings

By WI Reporters on September 8, 2014

Boat owners told to prepare their vessels for more storms this afternoon.

Storm ravages Perth hills

By Bayley Howe on September 8, 2014

More storms expected to hit Perth this afternoon.

New hotline for abused seniors

By WI Reporters on September 4, 2014

Older West Australians will be able to dob on their abusers.

Buswell’s resignation ‘expected’ – analyst

By Aimee Hughes on September 4, 2014

Former Opposition Leader will be remembered for scandal, rather than competence.

The shoppers

By Sebastian Neuweiler on September 3, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Mother and daughter spend the afternoon hunting bargains in West Perth.

Killing time

By WI Reporters on September 2, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Shift worker waits in the stark, fluorescent light.

Pipes of fire

By WI Reporters on August 28, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )
bad piper

Street performer turns up the heat in Fremantle.

A dollar makes a difference

By WI Reporters on August 25, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

‘Open hearts and helping hands: making the homeless smile’.

Legally invisible

By Sebastian Neuweiler on August 22, 2014

Many Aboriginal people still don’t have birth certificates.

Dreading the distance

By Tyne Logan on July 28, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Fears for some Fremantle folk when local ER closes.

Home reno danger

By WI Reporters on July 14, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Is your passion for DIY making you sick?

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