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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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World Cup kicks goals for Australia

By Lachlan Allen on November 2, 2021

When the FIFA Women’s World Cup comes to town in 2023, the impact on the next generation of players will be huge.

The reality of reality TV

By Mikayla Fanto on November 2, 2021

Former reality TV stars tell their stories about their struggle with mental health, as Married at First Sight is under investigation.

Butchers’ livelihoods at steak

By Charlotte Italiano on November 1, 2021
Secret harbour butchers, beef prices increase

Booming beef prices are good for graziers, but they’re putting butchers in a tight spot when it comes to staying in business.

Uni entry shake-up highlights ATAR issues

By Tom Norman on November 1, 2021
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As WA students prepare to sit their ATAR exams, the pressure is off for those who have already received university offers.

Metals in the air

By Liam Murphy on November 1, 2021
Fireworks in the sky, behind heavy smoke.

Fireworks are always a crowd-pleaser, but is the smoke they emit toxic?

“The girls are missing out”

By Jarrah Smith-Taylor on November 1, 2021

A local sporting association is calling for funding to build change rooms for young female players.

Swapping office for home

By Anneke de Boer on November 1, 2021
Flexible-work-covid

Three surprising impacts of the work from home shift.

Fitzroy sawfish under threat

By Jarrah Smith-Taylor on November 1, 2021
Two men in a boat holding a sawfish in the water.

Climate change and human interference could kill off the Freshwater Sawfish population in WA’s Fitzroy River.

Caring for grandparent carers

By Cain Andrews on October 29, 2021

Grandparents are the fastest growing out-of-home care solution for grandchildren.

Are the dog days over?

By Kate Geldart on October 28, 2021

Laws are being put in place in WA to end puppy farming, but animal welfare advocates believe more needs to be done.

Reimaging the (gay) club

By Isabel Mountain on October 28, 2021

As Perth’s gay clubs increasingly become mainstream, many young LGBT people are migrating elsewhere in a search for safe spaces.

Smoke and compact mirrors

By Tilli Andrew on October 28, 2021

Some cosmetic companies are deceiving consumers with misleading cruelty-free claims.

Who will care?

By Paige Busher on October 28, 2021

As Australia’s population ages unpaid carers are having to step up. These are their stories.

Flooding questions

By Liam Murphy on October 26, 2021
Stormwater drain covered in leaves.

Perth’s stormwater drainage system’s failure to cope with the effects of climate change is causing concern.

No, I won’t drink to that

By Layla Smith on October 26, 2021
sobergirlsociety

While some Australian women are embracing the ‘sober curious’ movement, others are increasing their alcohol intake.

Pollywood’s rising stars

By Jennifer Schon on October 26, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )
A woman holding a script standing behind a camera.

Young West Australians from diverse backgrounds are the up-and-coming talent the state’s flourishing film industry is calling for.

It’s more than a game

By Matthew Paddick on October 26, 2021
Various wheelchair players and officials pose for a photo

Wheelchair AFL allows people with disabilities to play the game. But it’s their able-bodied teammates who help make the league a success.

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