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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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Loving funds for new mums

By Fierra Surrao on May 1, 2021
Libby French and Anne Mackay from Radiance

A South West organisation is seeking funding to keep supporting mums with perinatal depression and anxiety.

Sex, death and organ donation

By Isabella Corbett on April 30, 2021
DonateLife stall at NSW university.

With young female organ donation registrations outnumbering young men 2 to 1, experts answer the question: does the discrepancy matter?

Cleaning up for good

By Matthew Paddick on April 30, 2021
A bucket filled with Coffee Cups found on the beach.

The Coastal Cleanup Crew is teaching the community about what it takes to care for marine environments.

Trapped at sea

By Madeleine Quy on April 30, 2021
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As Pacific supply chain workers find themselves in deep water, why aren’t tuna companies stopping the abuse?

Pandemic plight of refugees

By Paige Busher on April 30, 2021

COVID-19 has brought travel restrictions, job losses and fears of infection: All things that hit refugee communities hard.

Vape wars

By Cain Andrews on April 30, 2021
Man using a vaporiser.

With changes to the rules coming into effect in October, the debate over vaporisers rages on.

Restriction roll back

By Emma Taylor on April 30, 2021

Mark McGowan has eased COVID-19 restrictions, bringing some normality back to the city.

Smoke on the water

By Jennifer Schon on April 29, 2021

Prescribed burning is preventing bushfires, but is it costing asthmatics their health in WA?

Australind, the tanking engine

By Sean Van Der Wielen on April 29, 2021

The Perth to Bunbury rail service is becoming a ghost train after years of problems. So how did it get to this point and what will happen next?

Heroes are healing from the heat

By Charlotte Spraggs on April 29, 2021
An up-close photo of the burnt landscape at Bells Rapids Park.

After the Wooroloo fires in February, the firefighters are recovering mentally two months on.

Class is now in session

By Charlie Mills on April 29, 2021
Sabine Winton and Mark McGowan stand with a group of schoolchildren

Teachers dominate the WA Legislative Assembly – 11 Members out of 59 have a background in education.

Cambodia’s COVID-19 crisis

By Kasey Gratton on April 29, 2021

The South-East Asian nation of Cambodia is suffering a major coronavirus outbreak which is affecting its poorest citizens most.

Deep state of concern

By Kenith Png on April 29, 2021
photo of capitol building

Experts say conspiracy theories pose a danger to society, but what can be done about them?

Craig Kelly in “Facebook jail”

By Charlotte Spraggs on April 29, 2021
Kelly behind bars on social media

Facebook banning Kelly for misinformation has left some people praising the action and others concerned about censorship.

Carparks for the homeless

By Paige Busher on April 29, 2021

The City of Perth is contemplating the use of empty carparks for homeless accommodation.

Crime spree unsettles southside suburb

By Mikayla Fanto on April 29, 2021

Winthrop has been a target for recent criminal activity leaving residents wondering about their safety.

Not so happy feet

By Jennifer Gautier on April 29, 2021

The number of little penguins has been declining quickly since 2007, but not much is being done to protect their colony.

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