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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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The rental revolution

By Madeleine Ang on February 15, 2021

The clothing rental industry is booming, but at what cost to designers?

Recognising the pain of pregnancy loss

By Amber Lilley on December 11, 2020

Pregnancy loss statistics have remained unchanged for more than two decades, but support for affected families is increasing.

Keeping the momentum in kayaking

By Tyler Armenti on December 11, 2020

The future is bright for kayaking in WA with new programs attracting and retaining junior members.

Seaweed industry set to explode

By Damon Erceg on December 11, 2020

By 2040, Australia’s seaweed industry could be valued at $1.5 billion, create 9000 jobs, and lower our carbon footprint by 10 percent.

“Why don’t you look like your parents?”

By Yiying Li on December 3, 2020

Intercountry adoptees are welcomed into their Australian families but they don’t always feel like they belong here.

Jayden gets his wings

By WI Reporters on December 1, 2020

No matter the obstacles, Jayden proves you can’t keep a good man down.

Here comes the sun

By WI Reporters on December 1, 2020

During the pandemic, artists like Holly Ogden are bringing sunshine into people’s lives.

Great Southern misses out on vital funding

By Breanna Redhead on November 30, 2020

An increase in drug overdoses in the Great Southern has prompted calls for more health funding for the region.

Mental health is not a game

By Matthew Ellul on November 30, 2020

Some of Australia’s best athletes are speaking out to break the stigma around mental health.

The sci-fi solution to climate change

By Morgan de Smidt on November 25, 2020

Climate engineering could be our last option before the earth becomes a hot mess.

It took a pandemic to be heard

By Tom Shanahan on November 19, 2020
Interpreter points at student

The recent prominence of Auslan interpretation on TV news is increasing awareness of Deaf language and Deaf culture.

Wake up and smell the smoke

By Isabel Vieira on November 19, 2020

After our bushfire crisis, WA is incorporating Indigenous fire management as part of the solution.

Fronting up to our frontier history

By Amelia Searson on November 19, 2020

Immersive on-country experiences are helping non-Indigenous students learn about Australia’s first culture.

The psychedelic renaissance

By Brianna Dugan on November 19, 2020

A new kind of help is available for those suffering with mental health issues – it’s just not in Australia.

Online miscon-sex-tions

By Nicole Lyttle on November 19, 2020

Experts are pushing to expose the misconceptions social media has created surrounding online sex work.

Sustainability claims “greenwashing” coffee lovers

By Jade Bradford on November 19, 2020

Questions are being raised about coffee pods that claim to be environmentally friendly.

Preparing the journalists of the future

By Ben Loughran on November 19, 2020

Journalism education is responding to challenges facing the media industry, and changing attitudes towards news.

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