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Swing big enough to cut ALP majority to single seat

Labor would be reduced to just a one-seat majority if the Rockingham by-election result was uniform across the State, new analysis has shown. 

Dylan Caporn and Jake Dietsch

‘Put on notice’ CommentsPremiumCook says by-election results ‘solid’ despite support drop

Premier Roger Cook has described Saturday’s Rockingham by-election as a ‘solid result’, despite a 33 per cent drop in Labor’s primary vote in the once ultra-safe seat for the Government. 

Jake Dietsch

‘Iconic part of Rockingham’PremiumDeclining Little Penguin population focus of new study

Monitoring of Rockingham’s Little Penguin population will go ahead after the City of Rockingham agreed to help fund the research in a project that will assess the health and future of the local species.

Hannah Cross

‘Might be concerned’CommentsPremiumWhy McGowan’s poll presence could be ‘sign of trouble’

This might have been Magenta Marshall’s shot at being the new Labor member for Rockingham – but there was little doubt Mark McGowan was still King of the Castle. 

Joe Spagnolo

Crime PremiumNothing safe from business burglary

A man from Perth’s south has been told by a magistrate that people are “fed up” with community theft after stealing a safe containing $15,500 in cash and a Dell laptop said to be valued at $17,500.

Tyra Peters

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REVEALED: Labor in last-minute how-to-vote card panic

WA Labor has rushed to change its how-to-vote card for Saturday’s Rockingham by-election in a sign the party is panicking over a potential shock defeat.

Hannah Cross, Joe Spagnolo and Rebecca Le May

Salute to our sailorsPremiumPremium‘Sailor Jack’ to dock in Rocko permanently

The once travelling monument dedicated to current and former sailors of Australia’s naval forces will find a permanent home in Rockingham after a location was approved by council on Tuesday.

Major milestone PremiumPremiumFree event to celebrate Rockingham Arts Centre turning 10

The Rockingham Arts Centre is celebrating its 10th anniversary and to mark the special occasion community members have been invited to join the festivities

Ratepayer furyCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumJaw-dropping amount council pays to supply fruit to staff

A southern suburbs council has sparked outrage after its annual bill for supplying fruit to its staff was revealed.

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Father stabbed in front of children in giant armed brawl

The rapid response of a neighbour who administered emergency first aid to a father stabbed infront of his children and bleeding to death has been credited for saving his life.

Lauren Price and Caleb Runciman

Growing populationPremiumNew seat next door to Kwinana in proposed boundary shake-up

A new seat has been created in Perth’s quick-growing south-east under proposed new boundaries for the 2025 State election as regional WA will be stripped of another electorate should the boundaries be approved.

Dylan Caporn, Rebecca Le May & Hannah Cross

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Operation veloPremiumMillions in assets linked to ‘family day care fraud’ seized

The AFP has seized a Caversham property and more than $4 million from bank accounts linked to a family day care provider that allegedly claimed child care subsidies for kids who were not in their care.

Shannon Hampton

Housing forecastPremiumPerth on track for nation’s biggest property price growth

According to a Proptrack report released today, remarkable increases in housing values mean Perth price growth is set to be the strongest in Australia this year.

Kim Macdonald

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Former ‘eyesore’ gets new lease on life despite NIMBY rage

A pristine beachfront view in Perth’s north, described by locals as the final piece of land available along a popular foreshore, will soon become a glamping destination.

Christopher Tan

Taking the stagePremiumSW kids raring to take Koolbardi wer Wardong stage

As West Australian Opera’s first Noongar-language opera makes its way to the BREC stage this week, a collective of young talents are excited to finally be taking the stage.

Carly Laden

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Eddie McGuire blames Perth viewers for Hot Seat axing

TV presenter Eddie McGuire has blamed viewers in Perth for the demise of Australia’s longest-running game show Millionaire Hot Seat. 

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Premier’s scathing letter to ABC over Four Corners crew

Roger Cook has penned a letter to ABC chair Ita Buttrose, blasting the broadcaster over its attendance at the home of Woodside chief executive Meg O’Neill as it was targeted by climate protesters.

Josh Zimmerman

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CommentsPremium20 years in the making: Sampi’s medal plan revealed

Former West Coast star Ashley Sampi has waited 20 years to receive a medal for being best on ground in a 2003 derby. Here’s when it will finally happen.

Small but mightyPremiumPremiumWhy bigger isn’t always better in home design

From creating tricky triangle-shaped homes to making grand abodes look smaller, architect Simone Robeson reveals why size does matter when it comes to home design.

Up Late VideoPremiumPremiumWhy Cook could be exaggerating anger at Woodside protestors

In tonight’s show, Harvey explains why Roger Cook could be exaggerating his anger at the protestors who targeted Woodside boss Meg O’Neill. 

Regional News

Identity revealedPremiumAccused arsonist of govt building remains in custody

A Geraldton man charged for allegedly setting fire to the Geraldton Housing Office has been remanded in custody after making his first appearance in court.

Jessica Moroney

Sign of supportCommentsPremiumHigh school students shave heads for breast cancer cause

Busselton Senior High School held a ‘wear it pink day’ to raise awareness and funds for the Breast Cancer Foundation.

Rachel Green

Down on DocsCommentsPremiumDoctors overworked as Goldfields region loses three GPs

The number of general practitioners across regional WA has increased in the past 12 months, but the Goldfields has three fewer, and local doctors are working longer hours than those in other regions.

Amber Lilley

Mining jobsPremiumPremiumRio Tinto flying trainees from Albany directly to mine sites

Global mining company Rio Tinto is conducting a trial program flying trainees directly from Albany to mines in the Pilbara as part of a push to get more regional residents into mining jobs.

Shocking assaultPremiumPremiumMan who choked and stripped ex-partner in street jailed

A man who stripped his ex-partner naked in the street, doused her with liquid, repeatedly punched her, and shoved his fingers down her throat until she couldn’t breathe has been jailed.

IN PICTURESPremiumPremiumIN PICTURES: ACCI Leadership Forum brings experts to Albany

Experts in their fields gave community and business leaders a prime opportunity to brush up on their knowledge at the Albany Chamber of Commerce and Industry Leadership forum on Tuesday.

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CNBCCommentsGeopolitical risks top global threat to businesses: survey

Businesses now see geopolitical tensions as the biggest threat to the global economy, according to the latest survey by Oxford Economics.

Sumathi Bala

CNBCCommentsASX to follow as US debt downgrade sinks global markets

Global stock markets tumbled overnight Wednesday after ratings agency Fitch downgraded the United States’ long-term credit rating — but top economists say there is nothing to worry about.

Elliot Smith

CNBCCommentsPremiumFitch’s ‘ridiculous’ US downgrade ‘doesn’t really matter’

Fitch downgraded the country’s rating to AA+ from AAA, pointing to “expected fiscal deterioration over the next three years,” an erosion of governance and a growing general debt burden.

Hugh Son

CNBCCommentsPremiumHere’s why Apple rarely mentions AI

The most powerful technology companies simply cannot stop talking about artificial intelligence, and in particular, the “generative AI” flavour that can create human-like text, images and code.

Kif Leswing

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How was risk posed by DV murderer ever ‘acceptable’

The murder of South Guildford mum Georgia Lyall late last month by her bikie ex-partner Luke Noormets shocked and outraged West Australians. 

Shocking offencesPremiumKiller bikie Noormets’ chilling history of domestic violence

Luke Noormets, the former Rebels bikie nominee who shot his estranged partner then took his own life in a shocking murder-suicide, has been convicted for offences relating to domestic violence.

Emily Moulton

Created ‘from nothing’PremiumPremiumTreelopper turned wellness guru selling million-dollar house

A disgraced treelopper who has rebranded himself as a wellness guru, a self-proclaimed ‘crypto visionary’ and a ‘biohacking genius’ is selling the multi-million home where he stages bizarre breath classes.

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Holmes a Court cancels activist meeting over ‘criminal’ link

Janet Holmes a Court pulled out of plans to host a public meeting for extremist climate activists because she could not be associated with the group’s previous ‘criminal’ activities.

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CommentsPremiumMeghan, Harry friend gives RFDS the Hollywood treatment

A Hollywood movie mogul — who is the godfather of Harry and Meghan’s daughter — has donated thousands of dollars to WA’s Royal Flying Doctor Service.

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Mum’s anguish over death of ‘Queen Layla’ in bike crash

The grieving mother of a nine-year-old girl who was killed in a quad bike crash has paid tribute to her precious daughter who ‘had such a big heart with so much love to give’.

Lauren Price