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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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Month by month

A hit in the park

By Luke McPherson on August 5, 2021

Walking hockey was brought to Perth 18 months ago and encourages people to start playing, or get back into hockey.

Tea and scones, and TikTok?

By Isabel Vieira on August 5, 2021

The Country Women’s Association is looking for younger women to be a part of their evolution.

Remember me

By Grace Burmas on August 5, 2021

Research shows listening and participating in music can ease anxiety and bring back lost memories in dementia patients.

Senior sex toys

By Pamela Boland on August 5, 2021

What does it mean for a sex toy to be accessible for all ages?

Dying to drive

By Jessica Rowe on August 5, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Teenagers and under 25’s remain the most at-risk group for serious accidents on the road. Why hasn’t this changed?

The final siren

By Jarrah Smith-Taylor on August 4, 2021

The Olympics is on. The football codes are hanging in there, but COVID-19 continues to disrupt a huge number of local sports.

Back biking

By Harrison Aves on August 4, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a surge in bicycle sales across WA.

Stirring the pot

By Liam Murphy on August 4, 2021

We hear about it all the time, but what would the legalisation of cannabis look like in WA, and how close is it?

App activism

By Hojeswinee Kanagarajah on August 4, 2021

Social media activism is on the rise, but experts say there are downsides to relying on problematic platforms for our sense of social justice.

Drawn to hope

By Guanhao Cheng on August 4, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Who is Kentaro Miura, the manga author who died earlier this year, but continues to have a massive influence on fans and fiction?

Unlocking Indigenous stories

By Olivia Declerck on June 29, 2021

Fremantle Prison has $320 000 to spend on research into the Aboriginal experience hidden within its World Heritage listed limestone walls.

Outing abuse in the LGBTIQ+ community

By Paige Busher on June 18, 2021
LGBTIQ+ abuse

A new study has found 6 in 10 LGBTIQ+ people have experienced family or domestic violence.

Too far right

By Lachlan Allen on June 12, 2021

With far-right groups in Australia growing on the back of COVID-19, how do we address this issue?

On the road to the holy grail

By Matthew Paddick on June 11, 2021
Photo of Optus Stadium, Perth, during a game between the West Coast Eagles and the Gold Coast Suns in 2021.

There are big rewards in top level sport, but not everyone who shoots for the dream makes it or gets to stay for long.

Scared seabirds dodging drones

By Katya Minns on June 11, 2021

Allegations of seabird disturbances at Penguin Island have Safety Bay locals calling for drone pilots to take more care.

Aliens in our atmosphere?

By Cain Andrews on June 11, 2021
UFO Peter Slattery

With the Pentagon due to release a report on UFOS to the US Congress this month, Australian UFOlogists are once again asking: Are we alone?

The uprise of upcycling

By Charlotte Spraggs on June 11, 2021
Ethical options for clothing

What is the future of fashion? Why more people are turning to upcycling.

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