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The folks behind the frequency

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More than a riding centre

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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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Weaponising social media in India

By Jackson Worthington on August 14, 2019

How WhatsApp, Facebook and Twitter helped decide the world’s largest election.

Retirement and the environment

By Isabella Clarke on August 7, 2019

Older activists are defying stereotypes by standing alongside young environmental activists to demand action.

Behind closed doors

By Isabella Clarke on August 7, 2019

Gender issues are largely a taboo subject in Indian society, though some organisations are trying to change this.

Healing, sharing and reconciling

By Kellie Balaam on August 1, 2019

A ‘bush university’ aims to connect people by sharing Noongar culture and perspectives.

Fun bridges the generations

By Steven Thomas on July 31, 2019

A Perth aged care home is bringing smiles to children and the elderly with their special intergenerational playgroup.

Let’s talk about sex

By Daryna Zadvirna on July 29, 2019

Experts are calling on schools to put clitoris’ on the curriculum for sex education.

Reality check

By Sarah Makse on July 29, 2019

It feels like it’s everywhere at all times, but is reality TV harmful, or just harmless fun?

Say my name

By Tabarak Al Jrood on July 29, 2019

If you can pronounce Daenerys Targaryen, you can learn to pronounce my name correctly.

‘If we don’t speak to anybody, who’s going to learn it?’

By Isabella Clarke on July 19, 2019

At Nowanup camp in WA’s Great Southern, Noongar culture is nurtured for passing on to the next generation.

WA golf clubs under fire for discrimination

By Keely Duffield on June 19, 2019

WA golf clubs will need to cater for women.

To prescribe or not prescribe

By Samantha Cooke on June 17, 2019

Doctors warn against pharmacists prescribing medications, but say they should work together.

New cycling grants ‘unfair’ for non-cyclists

By Matthew Paddick on June 17, 2019

Transafe WA chairman believes the investments are unreasonable for the population.

WA’s violent future

By Nicole Lyttle on June 15, 2019

Despite current government efforts, not enough is being done to support those who have experienced childhood abuse.

Destination: Instagram

By Amber Lilley on June 15, 2019

Young people are using social media as the way to plan and showcase their holidays.

Experts plea for more action on illegal drugs

By Calvin Sims on June 15, 2019

Another summer goes by as experts call for the prevention of avoidable drug-related deaths.

Standing app supports kids with rare disorder

By Foo Xian on June 15, 2019

Health organisations create fun app to encourage kids with a rare disorder to stand up.

The hidden oil

By Kellie Balaam on June 10, 2019

Did you know palm oil is still disguised as ‘vegetable oil’ in Australia?

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