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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

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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

Are bird strikes set to increase?

By Jordan Cook on September 19, 2019

Perth Airport says its efforts to decrease bird strikes are making a difference.

Mental health at the forefront for AFL

By Calvin Sims on September 19, 2019

Depression the downfall of an AFL legend.

Agricultural shift to plant-based protein

By Simone Grogan on September 19, 2019

CSIRO report finds a transition to sustainable farming could see our agricultural sector worth $25 billion by 2030.

Young Broome talent on the rise

By Deanna Corrieri on September 19, 2019

Coaches from ‘Athlete X’ training young Broome athletes for career in sport.

Bob builds a foundation for indigenous teaching

By Amy Johnston on September 19, 2019

The new Bob Hawke College in Subiaco will increase support for aspiring Aboriginal teachers.

Heritage theatres here to stay

By Daniel Patterson on September 19, 2019

With rumours of The Windsor’s demolition, Perth’s few heritage-listed theatres are in the limelight.

Strong support for UWA city campus

By Samuel Maclean on September 19, 2019

Perth’s universities are fighting to secure the CBD’s first major campus, but it’s a win-win in the eyes of local business owners.

Sex-tagious

By Kristen Ricciardi on September 19, 2019

STIs in WA are on the rise and young men in particular are being urged to get checked.

Powerball’s $150 million jackpot

By Anthony Matteo on September 19, 2019

A record amount is on offer in tonight’s draw but have you got your ticket?

WAFL grand final preview

By Matthew Craig on September 19, 2019

The stage is set for Sunday’s blockbuster.

Will Australia smoke out vaping?

By Catherine Massey on September 19, 2019

E-cigarettes are becoming more popular in Australia but their future is not certain.

Beauty and the beard

By Charlotte Wooldridge on September 6, 2019

Should tattoos, piercings, and facial hair no longer be a barrier to certain careers?

Does your university give consent to sexual health?

By Nigel Jones on September 5, 2019

Sexual health is no longer a taboo subject especially at universities.

The artwork of talented women in tumultuous times

By Guan Shen Png on September 5, 2019

The UWA exhibition features artwork inspired by the Great Depression and World War II.

Axe-citing sport venue opens in WA

By Siti Nurul Elin Anuar on September 5, 2019

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FERN felled

By Keane Bourke on September 5, 2019

The colourful houses that have decorated Fremantle’s High Street for decades will soon be no more.

Lowering the ATAR for women in STEM

By Jordan Cook on September 5, 2019

Will giving women bonus points when applying for STEM fix the gender gap?

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