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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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No pride in the system

By Aimee Glossop on March 21, 2024

New research has found half of LGBTIQA+ Western Australians have experienced some form of abuse from a partner.

Throwing shade

By Smiley Mettam on March 21, 2024

A number of issues are threatening to destroy Perth’s already meagre tree canopy.

Penniless (not) by choice

By Cindy Cartojano on March 21, 2024

Young people are challenging themselves with Penniless March but, for some, living on next to nothing is their daily reality.

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By Tegan Shirdon on March 21, 2024

Young people are putting away their dating apps and turning to Perth’s running clubs in hopes of finding romance. But why is this the case?

Funding boost for youth mental health

By Georgy Sides on March 21, 2024

Government funding for youth mental health support has increased to supply more acute care teams across WA.

Debt certificate

By Georgia Nicolau on March 21, 2024

With many tertiary students drowning in debt, a federal MP says the HECS system needs to be fixed.

Funding scratches the surface

By Olivia Colvin on March 21, 2024

Experts say new funding to manage feral cats will help protect the state’s biodiversity.

Parking pains

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An Insa!n way to support youth

By William Hagan on March 20, 2024
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The rivers’ health: a birds eye view

By William Hagan on March 20, 2024
Ospreys perched in the Alfred Cove wetlands

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Milestones, get on the waitlist

By Olivia Colvin on March 8, 2024

Some children in Perth are waiting almost a year to see a speech pathologist, which experts say can lead to developmental impacts.

Stopping the wave

By Ella Loneragan on March 7, 2024

Environmental advocates have made a last ditch attempt to save bushland being cleared to make way for surf park in Jandakot.

Giving back: WA style

By Layne Sargeant on March 7, 2024

Volunteer numbers in WA are starting to rebound, despite the high cost of living.

Not spoiled rotten

By Aimee Glossop on March 7, 2024

Foodbank WA is calling for higher quality and nutrition standards for food donations.

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