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The folks behind the frequency

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More than a riding centre

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Don’t underestimate Junyi Thia

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Perth’s own Dolly

By Bethany Stopher on September 28, 2026

Making waves

By Maddison Lord on September 24, 2026

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Experts hope a court decision finding Coles guilty of misleading marketing practices might mean change for consumers.

Beaky blinders

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The good place

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No WA towns have made the new “Happy City Index”. What factors makes a city happy?

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Whole body shift

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Huge opportunity, no waffle

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WAFL stars will be dreaming of the big time when they take on South Australia’s best this weekend.

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Kraken the code

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Budget doesn’t cut it

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No barriers to barristers

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The compassion tax

By Caris Harper on May 7, 2026

Short Medicare appointments are prioritising speed over care, with experts saying female doctors are disproportionately burdened.

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