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  4. Funding boostCommentsMoney for studies, but no improvements around HMAS Stirling

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    Major update to out-of-control bushfire in Perth’s south

Stockpiles from wastewater ponds being stored at CM Farms piggery in Nambeelup.

Festive foulCommentsMerry stinking Christmas to Rocko and Mandurah residents

The foul odour lingering around the Peel region is set to hang around for a while longer. 

Rachel Fenner

The Kwinana Recquatic centre.

Local GovernmentPremiumKwinana Recquatic facelift coming sooner thanks to grants

The Kwinana Recquatic Centre is getting a $15 million upgrade and the city centre a $2.1 million facelift thanks to Government grants. 

Rachel Fenner

Bear and Bonnie died after they were bitten by a dugite in their backyard.

‘Numb’CommentsThree dogs found dead in backyards prompting urgent warning

A Perth mum has issued a warning on social media after finding both her dogs dead in her backyard.

Rachel Fenner

Public Transport Authority guards are accused of rough conduct while arresting a teenage girl at Kwinana station.

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WATCH: Teen screams in pain as transit guards pin her down

Video footage has captured the moment two transit officers allegedly held a girl down on a train platform, with a witness describing the incident as traumatic.

Rachel Fenner

The Kwinana Lolly Run is returning.

Sugar-coated smilesCommentsKwinana lolly run spreading sweet cheer for 70 years

Kwinana’s annual Lolly Run will distribute lolly bags to children across the City of Kwinana over seven nights in the lead-up to Christmas with the help of more than 100 volunteers.

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A bathroom renovator has been fined over various building breaches.

Court WA builder in hot water for dodgy job

The bathroom renovator was fined $7500 for taking an excessive deposit for shoddy work. 

Carnaby’s cockatoos will have access to bird waterers in the City of Kwinana this summer.

Cool respiteCommentsCommentsWater stations installed for black cockatoos ahead of summer

There’ll be cool relief in Kwinana for critically endangered Carnaby’s black cockatoos this summer with the installation of two bird waterers. 

The scene of fatal car crash along Thomas Rd in Oakford.

No regretsBurnout accused faces court over reckless tribute

A 22-year-old man facing court over a tribute to his mate killed in a horror crash says a crash site burnout was an appropriate act that he does not regret.

Kylie Bazzo and Rhett Bazzo

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumShocking twist ahead of impending Mandurah boat crash trial

Doubts on control of a boat in the deadly Mandurah boat crash that killed Rhett Bazzo’s mother may lead to manslaughter charges dropped.

An application from Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery for a monastery in Casuarina has been approved.

Silent worshipCommentsBuddhists banned from chants at controversial new monastery

A controversial Buddhist monastery in the City of Kwinana will go ahead despite strong opposition from the community, on the condition there will be no singing or chanting. 

Rachel Fenner

Jess, Dave and Stephanie Hayes and Rob Cripwell.

GincredibleCommentsBilly Stitch greenlit to ‘distill’ tasting room experience

Local distillers Billy Stitch has cleared the first hurdle to open a brewery in Kwinana, with councillors unanimously approving its collaboration with The Labyrinth Studio in Medina. 

Rachel Fenner

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This affluent suburb has a relaxed feel, differing in atmosphere from its busy neighbour Subiaco, giving residents the best of both worlds.

NeighbourhoodsCommentsPremiumThe suburb agents say is in Perth’s ‘most amazing position’

This affluent suburb has a relaxed feel, differing in atmosphere from its busy neighbour Subiaco, giving residents the best of both worlds.

Caitlin Vinci

ATSB officers and WA Police have arrived back on Rottnest Island to investigate the crash of a sea plane on Tuesday. PIctured the sea plane is raised from the ocean and onto a barge

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Bombshell revelations over Rotto seaplane after horror crash

The plane crashed into Thomson Bay, killing pilot James Wong, Danish tourist Torben Poulsen, 60, and Swiss woman Danielle Grundbacher-Mosching, 65.

Caleb Runciman

The new Smart Freeway system on Mitchell Freeway has brought a lot of grief to northern suburbs drivers.

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Is Perth’s shoddy merging to blame for Smart Freeway chaos?

The new smart system on Mitchell Freeway is causing a headache for peak-hour northern suburbs drivers — sparking debate about whether the problem is actually Perth motorists’ lack of nous when merging.

Dylan Caporn

Troy Mercanti with his former son-in-law Lawrence Freauf.

state politicsPremiumCourts warned to ‘back the police up’ on anti-Semitism

Premier Roger Cook has urged magistrates to ‘clamp down’ on anti-Semitism, after a notorious bikie’s former son-in-law avoided jail and instead copped a fine over a nazi slur.

Jessica Page

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Craig Christian.

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Notorious WA underworld figure Craig Christian dies, aged 60

The long-time police target and one-time butcher died at his home in Wanneroo.

Ben Harvey

The Wiluna gold mine in the Murchison region.

MiningCommentsPremiumWiluna strikes gold after uncovering old data

A fallen gold producer says it has discovered more than 800,000 ounces of the precious metal after doing a deep dive into old databases.

Adrian Rauso

Perth masseuse and acupuncturist, Gufei Lan, sexually assaulted four clients because he got a ‘thrill’ from ‘getting away with it’.

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PremiumPerth masseur sexually assaulted clients for ‘thrill’

Each of the victims had gone to the masseuse seeking treatment for a range of ailments including neck and lower back pain.

A man has been arrested following the stabbing death of his 72-year-old father and the serious injury of his stepmother in Clarkson.

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Emergency services were called to a home in Clarkson, where a grim scene awaited.

Six protesters tried to the crash the party at Cambridge Bowling Club.

state politicsVideoPremiumPremiumProtesters attempt to sabotage Zempilas’ campaign launch

Six protesters tried to the crash the party at Cambridge Bowling Club, where they held placards accusing Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas of shutting a women’s shelter.

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Uber Eats will launch in Kalgoorlie-Boulder on March 12.

Uber EatsPremiumUber Eats seeks drivers ahead of local launch

Food delivery options in Kalgoorlie-Boulder look set to expand, with online food ordering and delivery platform Uber Eats confirming it is launching in the community next month.

Tegan Guthrie

Liberal WA candidate for Kalgoorlie Rowena Olsen.

OPINIONPremiumMore hot air from a Government that can’t keep the lights on

How can the Cook Labor Government promise $89 million to upgrade air-conditioning in 45 public schools when they can’t keep the lights on?

Rowena Olsen

Wayne Cranstoun is being remembered for his 19 years of paramedic work with the Busselton St John sub centre.

Beloved paramedicPremiumBusselton paramedic remembered for paramedic service

A beloved Busselton paramedic and community member has been remembered as a lifesaver and mentor after losing his battle with cancer.

Daniel Hocking

Brenton Bain and staff member Catherine Carter at The Goose and Goat Craft Butcher.

New butcherPremiumPremiumButcher opens new location at Origins Market in Busselton

A Bunbury butcher has opened a new store in Busselton, hoping to help travellers feast well in their holiday homes. 

Madden Perry, 5 and Jazmine Field, 5, with their teacher Carolyn Couper

Back to the classroomPremiumPremiumGeraldton kids head back to school

It is a day that sparks excitement, nerves and lots of tears from kids, and probably a fair bit of relief for parents — the first day of school.

Esperance police are investigating the cause of a bushfire which came within metres of houses on Wednesday.

BUSHFIREPremiumPremiumEsperance bushfire being treated as suspicious

The cause of an Esperance bushfire which came within metres of homes on Wednesday is being treated as suspicious.

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has secured a deal to pause the implementation of planned tariffs on imports from Canada for at least 30 days.

CNBC newsCommentsTrump pauses tariffs on Canada, Mexico for at least 30 days

President Donald Trump has agreed to pause the implementation of planned tariffs on imports from Canada for at least 30 days, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says.

Dan Mangan

Talk to children in their own terms, according to Singapore-based CEO Gregory Van. Ask: ‘Do you want to spend $100 today on a toy, or have it turn into $200 in 10 years when you are 16?’ he said.

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumHow the mega rich are teaching their kids about money

Talk about money and budgeting early is the advice of wealthy CEOs and founders.

Lucy Handley

US President Donald Trump is pressing ahead with tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.

World NewsCommentsHere’s how Trump’s new tariffs will affect consumers

President Donald Trump has repeatedly discussed imposing tariffs, and the first tranche, on goods from Canada, China and Mexico will begin to take affect this weekend.

Greg Iacurci

DeepSeek claims its R1 outperforms OpenAI’s latest o1 model despite costing a fraction of the price the U.S. AI lab charges for its large language models.

CNBC newsCommentsNot everyone’s convinced about DeepSeek’s AI claims

The assertions about DeepSeek have sparked concerns over the eyewatering sums tech giants are spending on AI — but many experts are urging scepticism.

Ryan Browne and Dylan Butts

WA News

Living at home with your senior parents may not be the best way to get on the property ladder.

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Why living with folks won’t boost chance of home ownership

What is the best way to help your kids save for a deposit? (hint, it’s actually not letting them live rent-free in the family home).

Kim Macdonald

Newly-graduating teacher Joanne Kennedy at Como Secondary College.

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Top of the class: Hundreds flock to one-year teaching course

Hundreds of new teachers are being fast-tracked into WA schools this year after two universities revived their one-year teaching qualifications to help tackle crippling staff shortages.

Bethany Hiatt

Taylor Swift drives Super Bowl fever in WA as record number of venues open early for NFL fans.

SUPER BOWL LIXCommentsCommentsPop star Taylor Swift drives Super Bowl fever in WA

Super Bowl fever is set to grip WA on Monday morning, with a record number of venues preparing to pour pints and sling burgers at a time when many West Aussies are sitting down to a bowl of Cornflakes.

Jemma James, with her six-month-old daughter Ella.

MiningCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumFIFO rosters lead to more couples needing fertility services

Fly-in fly-out workers are fast-becoming one of the largest patient groups at West Australian fertility clinics as demanding swings cause couples to miss their chances at conceiving naturally. 

Early symptoms of measles include fever, tiredness, cough, runny nose, and sore eyes, followed by a red non-itchy rash three or four days later. ACS

NewsPremiumPremiumMeasles alert after rapper Drake concert

A public health warning has been issued after a person infected with measles attended Drake’s Perth concert.

A Victorian man was sentenced to nearly 10 years for smuggling 5kg of meth into Perth, worth more than $4.5m.

Courts & JusticePremiumMan jailed for smuggling 5kg of meth through Perth Airport

A Victorian man was sentenced to nearly 10 years for smuggling 5kg of meth into Perth, worth more than $4.5m.

Jessica Evensen