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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

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

Flying into the pandemic

By Tom Shanahan on August 13, 2020

The West Aussies risking travel to virus-hit countries.

Charity taken as read

By Marika Sequeira on August 13, 2020

UWA hosts its annual Save the Children book fair tomorrow.

Bike wise in Booragoon

By Cain Andrews on August 13, 2020

“Safe Active Streets” are designed to share the road between pedestrians, bicycles and cars.

Drone bait

By Elena Morabito on August 13, 2020

Drone technology is helping fisherman get a bigger catch without leaving the shore.

Sump dump to smart park

By Andrew Chounding on August 13, 2020

The WA-first project, aiming to connect the Cannington community to the city, opens next month.

No glove no love

By Shenaye Northam on August 13, 2020

Sexual health experts are encouraging a focus on STI awareness during the COVID-19 pandemic.

High hoops

By Chloe Clare on August 13, 2020

Willetton’s $10 million basketball stadium will open next Tuesday after 15 years of planning.

Identity theft

By Matthew Robson on August 12, 2020

Politicians like to promote Australia’s multi-cultural success, but not everyone feels like that’s their experience.

Tiny dreams

By Orla Latawski on August 12, 2020

Could tiny home living be the solution for a generation struggling with housing affordability?

Side hustle survival

By Grace Hendry on August 12, 2020

It ain’t easy keeping green, so many students have to keep more than one job on the go.

Make tweets not war

By Jack Stirling on August 12, 2020

The Black Lives Matter movement has shown how a hashtag can start a social revolution.

Kisses and kilometres

By Breanna Redhead on August 12, 2020

Long distance relationships can be tough, but many young people are still getting on board.

Marching against barricades

By Melissa Sheil on July 19, 2020

Through history student protesters have created massive social change, but campuses are not the hotbeds of discontent they once were.

Hay street’s sight unseen

By Amber Lilley on July 6, 2020

Take a closer look at Perth’s artificial eye artists.

Quitters need not apply

By Russell Bishop on July 1, 2020

Passion and determination are key qualities if you want to work at news website WAtoday.

Ending the stigma and shame around menstruation

By Nell Van on June 25, 2020

It’s time to open up the conversation around the previously taboo subject of women’s periods.

Big decisions for an uncertain future

By Nell Van on June 23, 2020

Will changes to university fees make it even harder for young people to figure out what they want to be when they ‘grow up’?

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