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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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Scooter safety scare

By William Hagan on May 5, 2022
E-scooter hire on Scarborough Beach

Two major e-scooter accidents and the second death this year raise questions over road safety.

Vote with confidence

By Liam Murphy on May 5, 2022

The AEC is encouraging young voters to familiarise themselves with the voting process.

Optus opens access for all abilities

By Angela Ho on May 5, 2022

Optus Stadium’s rooftop experience will become an adventure accessible for all abilities.

Mask off, condoms on

By Jessica Rowe on May 5, 2022

As COVID restrictions ease, health professionals urge the public to protect themselves against other infections.

Uninsurable and afraid

By Tylah Tully on May 5, 2022

A Climate Council report on the impact climate change will have on home insurance has left many residents concerned.

Empathy the message of awareness week

By Mya Kordic on May 5, 2022

Tourette Syndrome Awareness Week is encouraging thoughtful discussion about the condition in Australia.

Don’t bite the hand that delivers the mail

By Stephanie Jacob on May 5, 2022

As pandemic cases rise and more people turn to online shopping, the number of dogs attacks on posties has increased.

Lending a helping home

By Dhanya Vimalan on May 5, 2022
'For Sale' sign in front of an empty plot of land.

Federal Labor has announced a new housing scheme ‘Help to Buy’ to encourage Australians to buy their first home.

Major cash injection to tackle domestic violence

By Jessica Gatenby on May 5, 2022

The WA government will invest $34.4 million next year to combat domestic violence and hold perpetrators accountable.

Trails WA launches interactive website

By Matthew Robson on May 5, 2022

Outdoor adventurers now have a new online resource covering all of Western Australia.

Carys in Paris: the headline I’ve longed to write

By Russell Bishop on May 5, 2022

If you’d like journalism to be your passport to travel, the post uni adventures of Carys Garland make fascinating reading.

Cheap eats for breakfast

By Abbey Cullen on May 4, 2022

Do you have a sweet tooth and like getting a fix on a weekend breakfast outing? The Little Banksia will not disappoint you.

Cheap eats for amigos

By Guanhao Cheng on May 3, 2022

We visited local eateries to review some popular Mexican eateries that won’t have you shelling out too much.

Cheap eats for pizza lovers

By Rebeka Petroska on May 3, 2022
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We’ve taste-tested a few pizza places around Perth to help with your next selection.

Aesthetically protesting

By Rebeka Petroska on April 29, 2022
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When politics and activism intersect with fashion, is the luxury market commodifying the aesthetic of protests?

Fossil fuel fingerprints

By Angela Ho on April 29, 2022
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The cultural conversation is shifting, but decoupling the arts from its oil and gas donors is a problem requiring creative solutions.

Giant tribute to Noongar women

By Isabella Corbett on April 29, 2022

A 6m high puppet who walks and talks is lighting up the CBD to celebrate First Nations women.

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