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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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Australia’s youth social media ban is finally coming into effect. The big question remains: will it do more harm than good?

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By Matthew McKenzie on December 9, 2025

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By Rose Patane on November 21, 2025

Much has changed since the Donnybrook CWA started 100 years ago, but the community spirit has never wavered.

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By Luca Daniel on November 20, 2025

Tired of waiting to be cast for plum roles, Asian performers are making their own way to centre stage.

A buzz in the backyard

By Indya Cullen on November 20, 2025

Urban beehives are buzzing around the country for good reasons, but the results may not be as sweet as they sound.

Pleading for answers

By George Spence on November 20, 2025

When a loved one goes missing, the pain never stops. For Indigenous families, the lack of support compounds their grief.

Dining for dignity

By Renee Hilton-Jones on November 14, 2025

With inclusivity on the menu, this Singaporean hawker centre shows the world equal opportunity can be the key ingredient to success.

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The C word

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Doing the right thing

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What does it mean to do the right thing? These are the stories of four people who’ve done just that.

Youth-to-youth therapy

By Jana Crommelin on November 12, 2025

Fremantle-based 20Talk is talking about taking its taboo-busting training to a national audience in 2026.

Get that bread

By Jayde Andrews on November 12, 2025

Over the past decade, social media has banged on about the benefits of protein, but experts warn some of the influencers may be wrong.

Styling regional success

By Renee Hilton-Jones on November 7, 2025

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Spiking the split

By Joyce Teng on November 7, 2025

Volleyball leads the way as one of the most gender-equal team sports, both on and off the court.

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