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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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Fashion forward

By Kalani Bate-Henry on October 8, 2024

Conservative Singapore has a surprisingly progressive thread of inclusive fashion running through it.

The lah leh loh

By Beth Mackiewicz on October 2, 2024

‘Singlish’ is the street language that grew from Singapore’s melting pot of diverse cultures, but can it survive?

Is gaming the gateway?

By Kalani Bate-Henry on October 1, 2024
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Studies suggest children who play video games may be at higher risk of developing gambling addictions.

For better or worse?

By Ashlyn Forbes on October 1, 2024
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Marriage rates in Singapore remain high, unlike in Australia, but attitudes may be shifting.

A small business doing OK

By Razanne Al-Abdeli on September 27, 2024

Feeling included at the buffet table? RUOK thinking is an everyday practice at Chris’ Kitchen.

Royal Show on for one more day

By Tess Pringle on September 27, 2024

Perth’s Royal Show is back with a bang with lots to offer for West Australian families this year.

Road laws ignored

By Jack Maddern on September 26, 2024

In the face of alarming reports, the spotlight is on WA’s road safety.

Going off track

By Ezra Kaye on September 26, 2024

Some members of the Churchlands’ community are upset over a proposed road through beloved bushland.

Riled up renters

By Yousuf Shameel on September 26, 2024
On-campus student accommodation Kurrajong Village. Photo: Yousuf Shameel.

Some international students claim recent rent increases to campus accommodation are unfair.

Rescue dogs thrown a bone

By Ava Berryman on September 26, 2024

Earlier this year, Nambeelup’s K9 Rescue Group called for help via social media after realising they were heading toward closure.

Fighting for a cold one

By Kailee Young on September 20, 2024
Image of Draught beer on tap from a venue inside Curtin University

Curtin University’s drinks venues are losing consumers because of the rising price of beer.

Hotel rebranded, staff redundant

By Enzo Cunha Silverio on September 20, 2024

Staff from the Hyatt Regency Hotel were surprised when a change of management meant they lost their jobs.

More Auslan in WA schools

By Jasmin Black Sepulveda on September 20, 2024

More WA schools are signing on to include Auslan classes.

Purrfect carers

By Ezra Kaye on September 19, 2024

Singapore has an estimated 50,000 stray cats, looked after by a devoted community of volunteers.

Protestors demand safer teen detention

By Yousuf Shameel on September 19, 2024

Demonstrators are furious another young West Australian has died in custody and want an overhaul of the system.

Unpacking the period problem

By Monique Moylan on September 17, 2024
A supermarket shelf of period products

Period products are costly. Is this a double burden for women already struggling with menstrual disorders?

WA uranium companies hopeful

By Luca Daniel on September 17, 2024
A nuclear power plant during dusk.

Uranium mining is banned in WA, but the price of the ore is rising and WA liberals are making it an election issue.

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