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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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Aliens in our atmosphere?

By Cain Andrews on June 11, 2021
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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
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What is the future of fashion? Why more people are turning to upcycling.

Passion for slow fashion

By Kate Geldart on June 11, 2021

With environment and social awareness on the rise, sustainable and ethical clothing is trending. But will it stay in fashion?

Sibling cities face the future

By Kenith Png on June 8, 2021

Australian towns and councils have hundreds of sister cities across the world, but what are they and how are they faring amid COVID-19?

Australia’s hidden discrimination

By Sean Van Der Wielen on June 8, 2021
Kayban Jamshaad is held by his mother, Shizleen Aishath

Australia prides itself on having a fair immigration policy. But, that’s not always the experience for people with serious health problems.

Sitting is the new smoking

By Andrew Chounding on June 8, 2021

As we approach the 20th anniversary of World Health Day Move for Health, you may be better off having a smoke reading this than sitting down.

Love to love you disco

By Grace Burmas on June 8, 2021
round gray mirror ball beside dinosaur toy

What does a modern resurgence of disco tell us about how far society has come since the ’70s?

It takes guts

By Madeleine Quy on June 4, 2021

When it comes to flushing the stigma around Crohn’s disease and colitis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease survivors mean business.

When is hospital restraint justified?

By Isabella Corbett on June 4, 2021
Young woman's hand against window with water droplets.

With hospitalisation for mental health problems more likely for young trauma survivors, decisions about behaviour management can be difficult.

More caring homes for children

By Fierra Surrao on June 4, 2021
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Research has found a recent rise in adoption rates after a long-term decline.

Women want DIY sheds

By Gabrielle Clark on June 4, 2021
Photo by Kelvyn Ornettte Sol Marte

Women in WA are lobbying to find spaces for permanent DIY sheds, while there are more than 180 men’s sheds in the state.

Historic agreement for Yamatji people

By Gabrielle Becerra Mellet on June 2, 2021

A $10 million trust fund has been established for the Yamatji Nation, but some doubts about indigenous land use agreements remain.

Raising the age

By Charlie Mills on June 2, 2021
Sign outside Banksia Hill Juvenile Detention Centre

A WA-based campaign to raise the criminal responsibility age to above 10 years-old is gaining momentum.

Stirling up controversy

By Lachlan Allen on May 20, 2021

Perth’s biggest council is set to decide on the future of its name after passing a motion this week.

Bulletproof boy bands

By Firdha Pristiyanti on May 20, 2021

With the popularity of BTS in the ARIA charts, experts say K-pop and Asian music is on the rise in Australia.

Getting their Mojo back

By Grace Burmas on May 20, 2021

After recent controversy around misconduct, Mojos has reopened, hoping for a new chapter of inclusivity and safety in the music industry.

One for sorrow

By Breanna Redhead on May 20, 2021

The mysterious ‘black and white’ disease has taken hold in Perth magpies, causing some to drop out of the sky.

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