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The folks behind the frequency

By Anne Jagtenberg on October 1, 2026

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More than a riding centre

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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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Bone appétit

By Marika Sequeira on August 27, 2020

Curtin students celebrate international dog day by donating food for the pets of homeless people.

Regional aged care addition

By Elizabeth Tan on August 27, 2020

Advocates have welcomed a new National Disability Insurance Scheme Training Centre in Bunbury.

Every dog has its day

By Tom Shanahan on August 27, 2020

It was international dog day this week, but despite a boom in purebred purchases, plenty of homeless dogs are still waiting for a family.

Celebrating speech

By Vasundhara Suresh on August 27, 2020

More than 1 million Australians have a communication disability, according to figures released for Speech Pathology Week.

Bridge over troubled water

By Cain Andrews on August 27, 2020

A Noongar elder walked on Parliament today to protest a new bridge development over Heirisson Island.

‘Fear city’ tag challenged

By Maxwell Goldie on August 27, 2020

Northbridge nightlife is back in the news, but experts say the truth about crime in the area is complicated.

Re-igniting the climate fight

By Sasha Borthwick on August 27, 2020

Perth students are battling climate change one protest at a time.

Extravaganza of flora

By Muneeza Khan on August 27, 2020

Have you seen the fabulous flowers at the Kings Park Festival this year?

No laughing matter

By Shenaye Northam on August 27, 2020

Experts disagree over culling proposals for the laughing kookaburra.

Women’s footy soaring

By Luke McPherson on August 27, 2020

Despite funding concerns at the elite level, amateur women’s football participation has doubled in Perth.

Sizzle to salad

By Andrew Chounding on August 27, 2020

The State Government is providing grants to assist grassroots sport clubs provide healthier food options.

Plastic-free pandemic

By Chloe Clare on August 27, 2020

Local councils are determined to continue pursuing greener policies despite the pressures of COVID.

Bridging the great wall

By Edward Rowsthorn on August 14, 2020

China-Australia relations seem to be getting more complicated, but the country is more reliant than ever on the Asian powerhouse.

Litter blitz time

By Muneeza Khan on August 13, 2020

Social distancing is no barrier for beach clean up warriors.

Forest fight still raging

By Yiying Li on August 13, 2020

Climate change adaptation versus forest conservation in WA’s South West.

Red noses go digital

By Sasha Borthwick on August 13, 2020

Red Nose fundraising events go online. Have you shown your support yet?

What the HECS?

By Lauren Smith on August 13, 2020

Anger at the announcement failing students could lose permanent HECS-HELP.

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