ABC Radio PERTH

ABC Radio Perth, identified by the call sign 6WF, is a radio station based in Perth, Western Australia. It is run by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and transmits on the AM frequency of 720 kHz. This station serves as the main ABC Local Radio outlet in Western Australia.

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#584

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#11

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Bare Necessities

20 hours ago | abc.net.au | Millie Ross

Millie offers her best tips for choosing, buying and planting bare-rooted plants. Bare rooted plants are deciduous plants that are grown in the field then, when they’re dormant over winter, they’re dug up and sent to you or the nursery. Because they are supplied without a pot or potting mix and are easier to transport, they are often a cheaper option. When looking for a tree or other plant, look for a healthy, strong root system with lots of fine roots.
What to watch, from Mark Ruffalo and Lili Reinhart in Cooper Raiff's Hal and Harper to the Raygun doco

23 hours ago | abc.net.au | Yasmin Jeffery

Hal and Harper is the kind of show that may just stay with you forever. Written and directed by Sundance darling Cooper Raiff — who also stars as the titular Hal, alongside Riverdale's Lili Reinhart as Harper — the series considers grief and the realities of parentified children in a way that's real, weird, desperately sad and quietly funny. If that wasn't enough, it feels like Mark Ruffalo was made to play their equal parts meek, sad and terrified dad.
What we don't know about the Israel-Iran war

1 day ago | abc.net.au | Annika Burgess |Ahmed Yussuf |Daniel Keane |Stephen Dziedzic

It has been a chaotic two weeks since Israel launched its surprise attack on Iran, igniting a war between the regional powers. At least 627 people have been killed in Iran and 28 in Israel, according to authorities in each country. Thousands more were injured in the 12 days of relentless back-and-forth strikes. A ceasefire brokered by the US — days after it bombed Iran's key nuclear facilities — appears to be holding for now.
Hegseth defends Iran strikes

1 day ago | abc.net.au | Andy Park

The Trump administration lashes the media and intelligence leaks, while Iran supreme's leader speaks, claiming America's attacks did not "achieve anything significant". One of our nearest Pacific neighbours declares a national HIV crisis, with new cases jumping almost 50 per cent in 10 years. And, after 40 years, Vogue's editor - the inspiration behind The Devil Wears Prada - steps down.
PNG declares national HIV crisis - ABC listen

1 day ago | abc.net.au | Marian Faa

Papua New Guinea has declared a national HIV crisis, with the number of new cases increasing almost 50 per cent in the last decade. It's a worrying trend for the country, at a time when global infection rates are on the decline.
AFL round 16, Port Adelaide vs Carlton live updates - blog, scores and stats from the Adelaide Oval

1 day ago | abc.net.au | Chris De Silva

Good evening and welcome to ABC Sport's live AFL coverage!Tonight's clash features two teams under severe pressure as Port Adelaide hosts Carlton at the Adelaide Oval. Both teams came into the year harbouring finals aspirations, but currently sit outside of the eight and look like long shots to make it. The coaches of both sides, Ken Hinkley and Michael Voss, are under as much pressure as anyone to get a positive result.
Baby boycott — the fertility crisis and the big decision - ABC listen

1 day ago | abc.net.au | Natasha Mitchell |Grace Pashley |David Le May

When you enter your childbearing years, it can feel like everyone from the treasurer, your mum, and probably your Instagram reels really wants you to have a kid. But is it the right decision? Few women escape this conundrum of modern family-making, and unfortunately there is no easy or simple answer.
Who's NATO's Daddy? Donald Trump is.

2 days ago | abc.net.au | Andy Park

"Daddy" is not a word you often hear at a bilateral summit, but its the term used by NATO's boss, referring to Donald Trump's apparent paternalism in acting against Iran. School teachers are blaming over-crowded curriculums for a decade-long slip in student writing standards and questioning whether new resources will help. And Australian runner Phil Gore has broken the record for one of the nation's most demanding sporting events, completing the 800km Backyard Ultra Marathon in just five days.
The story behind the disappearance of Wylie Oscar

2 days ago | abc.net.au | Hannah Barry |Tallulah Bieundurry |Emma Machan

Loading... Have you ever felt a heat that sits in your chest? It's harder to take a deep breath, and every movement is a monumental effort. Every emotion sits at a simmer. One afternoon, in an outback town three years ago, it boiled over. WARNING: The following story contains information that may cause distress to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers, who are advised to exercise caution. Wylie Oscar was frustrated. At two o'clock in the afternoon, he was at a family member's house in Junjuwa.
Australia looking to strengthen ties with Papua New Guinea, Fiji, and the Solomon Islands amidst continued Chinese presence

2 days ago | abc.net.au | Marian Faa

The Australian Minister for the Pacific, Pat Conroy, is having a busy week in the region, having already passed through Fiji and Papua New Guinea, and now onto Solomon Islands. He'll be keen to reinforce Canberra's ties with Honiara, against a background of a continued Chinese security presence in the country.