Perth listeners will experience a major improvement in audio quality when the network's three AM stations move to FM in 2026. ABC AM services will continue in regional and remote WA areas. "It'll be a big strong transmission, coming in at 100 kilowatts. We will be the most powerful FM service in Western Australia," Danielle Benda, #ABCRadioPerth Local Manager, told Nadia Mitsopoulos. ABC Radio Perth's new frequency will be revealed in the new year. | ABC Perth

#BestOf2025: Is abbreviating Western Australia to WA 'rude and discourteous'? Former Premier Colin Barnett thinks so, he called into ABC Radio Perth Mornings (unprompted) to give Nadia a piece of his mind. ℹ️ This post is part of our series recapping our most viewed stories from 2025. To get more news like this straight from the source download the ABC NEWS app. #ABCRadioPerth #WA #WesternAustralia #AusPol #ColinBarnett | ABC Perth

How do you keep cool in hot weather? 🥵 As a heatwave sweeps across the southern parts of Australia, Professor of Heat and Health from the University of Sydney, Ollie Jay says that using a fan first and then turning the aircon on later is the best way to cool down and save on your energy bill. Tune in to Summer Mornings with Waleed Aly on ABC Radio or on the ABC listen app: https://ab.co/ABCListenApp #ABCRadio | ABC Melbourne

27K views · 480 reactions | Play some boogie-woogie, Louis! Jo Trilling took the ABC Radio Perth Afternoons Show on the road, to celebrate one of the oldest instruments we know and love – The Piano! We met many incredible Perth pianists, including Louis Rebeiro, who was getting calls from Ellen Degeneres' producers after playing this very piano. | ABC Perth | Facebook

53K views · 226 reactions | YOU'RE INVITED! Join The Drive Show with Jo Trilling for the opening night of Ephemeral Oceanic. This art installation features 150 larger-than-life illuminated spheres, each with its own soundscape, and will transform Elizabeth Quay into a magical escape.  This Friday, April 5th, 3:30 - 6:30pm. Don't miss the live broadcast, food trucks, and roving entertainment, exclusive to the opening night! This event is free. | ABC Perth | Facebook

#BestOf2025: Perth dancer Faith Ward, aka Flexi Faith, flew to Texas for a shot at one of 36 coveted spots on the elite Dallas Cowboys cheer squad. Before her big adventure, she stopped by ABC Radio Perth to chat with Jo Trilling about the audition process and even showed off her impressive jump split. PS - In case you're wondering - Faith did make the squad! ℹ️This post is part of our series recapping our most read, or most viewed, stories from 2025. To get more news like this straight from the

#BestOf2025: 5-week-old Tooshie was swollen and unable to poo when he was brought into Warwick Veterinary Clinic. When Practice Manager Kate Doyle realised the cavoodle puppy had been born with no anus she started a GoFund Me page and was able to fundraise the $11,000 needed to bring in a specialist surgeon and treat Tooshie. Ms Doyle joined Gary Adshead on ABC Radio Perth to give an update on how Tooshie is going, two weeks post-surgery. ℹ️This post is part of our series recapping our most read