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  1. Challenge winPremiumKwinana tops local government competition for second year

  2. ‘Headed for extinction’CommentsThe resolute effort to save Penguin Island’s paring colony

  3. Local governmentCommentsKwinana ratepayers slugged with 4.2 per cent rise

  4. Boundary changesPremiumAEC proposes boundary changes to Brand and Canning

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Local GovernmentCommentsPremiumRocko council votes against rates rise due to cost of living

The City of Rockingham’s business plan failed to pass at the May 28 meeting with a multi-million-dollar surplus and planned rates rises contentious among councillors.

Rachel Fenner

EnvironmentCommentsPremiumAncient fossils trampled on by aurora chasers

Fragile ancient organisms at Mandurah’s Lake Clifton may never recover after being trampled by people chasing sightings of spectacular Aurora Australis displays.

Bethany Hiatt

🍻🍻🍻CommentsTwo-storey brewpub with ocean views coming to coastal suburb

The plans show a tavern with a main dining space, central bar, garden bar, beer garden, coffee kiosk and upper-level function space with bar and veranda.

Rachel Fenner

Local GovernmentCommentsPremiumPlans for $60m Christians-only school slammed as ‘sneaky’

Oakford locals are up in arms over a proposed new school in a development which they say is ‘unaligned with community values’. 

Rachel Fenner

Chronic diseaseCommentsCamp Kulin founder needs help after controversial diagnosis

A woman who has given her all for Kwinana, WA and kids around the world is now looking for community help after she was diagnosed with one of Australia’s most controversial diseases. 

Rachel Fenner

CourtPremiumFIFO worker fined $10k for pointing laser light at cops

A 25-year-old man was lucky to escape prison for pointing a laser at a police helicopter on New Year’s Eve in Warnbro. 

Rachel Fenner

Ocean-view pubCommentsCommentsPlans for stunning ocean-view brewery south of Perth

Plans for a $13 million two-storey brewpub, tavern and accommodation will be presented at tonight’s Rockingham council meeting. 

Stealing the spotlightCommentsCommentsRockingham Theatre celebrates 50 years of changing stages

Back in 1972 M*A*S*H began airing on TV, Gough Whitlam was the prime minister of Australia, John Farnham was the King of Pop and the Rockingham Theatre Company was formed. 

CourtPremiumPremiumFormer skimpy barmaid boss facing domestic violence claims

Former skimpy barmaid boss Steven Zielinski is facing allegations he assaulted his wife at a function hosted by a neighbour of his multi-million dollar Mandurah canals home.

Labour of loveCommentsMidwives delivering award-winning care for Rockingham women

The excellence of the entire midwifery team at Rockingham General Hospital was recognised when two staff members received awards for their outstanding contribution to the public health system.

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Penguin IslandCommentsPremiumJust 114 penguins left on Penguin Island, report finds

Penguin Island’s penguin colony has dramatically declined by more than 90 per cent in less than two decades, a new report has revealed, as an advocate for the birds demands the State Government steps in.

Kasey Gratton

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Popular bridal store hits back at woman’s dirty dress claims

A bitter public war between a Perth bride and a Leederville wedding shop has gone viral after the woman was refused a refund when she claimed her gown arrived ‘dirty’.

Kellie Balaam

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Builder warns of huge cost of ‘ticking timebomb’ in WA homes

‘No builder can afford to carry the cost of this issue,’ warns builder BGC which is dealing with a crisis impacting thousands of Perth homes.

John Flint

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‘Negligent’: Snake catcher in shock over JHC bite care

An experienced Perth snake catcher was left dumbstruck by staff at Joondalup Health Campus refusing to believe a 10-year-old girl had been bitten based on the lack of a clear bite mark. 

Josh Zimmerman

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Hero cop’s mum thought of ways she could take son’s place

A year on from her son’s tragic death, Natalie Woods remembers wondering whether there was a way she could give up her own life to save him.

Shannon Hampton

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WAFL 2024CommentsPremiumSwans brace for bumper crowd to celebrate John Todd

Swan Districts are preparing for their biggest home crowd in more than a decade as they mark the memory of legendary WA football figure John Todd when they take on South Fremantle.

Mitchell Woodcock

WA CRIMEPremiumNotorious bikie hit with fine after fish and chip punch-up

Mongols gang member Troy Mercanti has been fined after punching a rival bikie in the head in front of terrified customers at a fish and chip shop.

Lauren Price

PropertyCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumDevelopers told all WA’s ‘lazy land’ is up for grabs

The Premier has issued an extraordinary offer to developers in a bid to ease WA’s housing crisis.

WA newsVideoPremiumPremiumWATCH: Unpaid tradie blows up at dodgy Perth homebuilder

Hundreds of Nicheliving homes have been left unfinished, tradies have gone without pay, and the company may be trading insolvent — Opposition leader Shane Love has claimed in an explosive speech to parliament.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumCompany’s brutal spray at WA builder over burst pipe saga

A construction giant has attacked BGC, accusing it of a ‘crude attempt’ to pressure negotiations to resolve the bursting water pipes crisis affecting over a thousand Perth homes.

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TELSTRA CONNECTIVITYPremiumTelstra network to be disrupted by planned hotel maintenance

Telstra customers will likely experience slower data speeds in the Kalgoorlie CBD later this month due to planned maintenance of a nearby hotel that hosts communications equipment.

Carwyn Monck

Untold History PremiumA clothes line and flower bed helped bring WA Olympic gold

Due to his almost front-on run-up using his eastern cut-off style, Winter could move his approach around to find the firmest take-off point.

Malcolm Quekett

TRAIN CRASH SURVIVORPremiumTrain driver shares experience of horror Goldfields crash

A train driver who survived a horror level crossing collision on the outskirts of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has shared his experience as part of a national safety campaign.

Carwyn Monck

Back OnlinePremiumPremiumResidents frustrated after seven-day Telstra mobile outage

Despite services resuming, residents in Dongara and the surrounding suburbs have expressed frustration after not having Telstra mobile connection for the past week.

WA NEWSPremiumPremiumWheatbelt cops hailed in aftermath of killer gunman’s siege

Kellerberrin top cop Josh Humble is brought to tears when he recalls the day his team was confronted with the unexpected call that an active shooter was on the loose in their small Wheatbelt town.

Leading the packPremiumPremiumSouth West gem takes top gong for tourism award

With its scenic coast, range of activities and thriving food and beverage scene, Busselton has been named WA’s top tourism town.

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CNBC newsPremiumThe only two rules for drinking at a networking event

If all else fails, remember: it’s not cocktail hour, it’s ‘relationship-building hour’.

Aditi Shrikant

CNBCPremiumExperts warn deepfake company scams could get worse

A growing wave of deepfake scams has looted millions of dollars from companies worldwide, and cybersecurity experts warn it could get worse as criminals exploit generative AI for fraud.

Dylan Butts

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumRise of resort day passes offers travellers luxury on budget

Day passes at hotels and resorts offer guests access to amenities without the cost of reserving a room.

Micah Washington

CNBCCommentsPremiumThe things self-made rich-listers refuse to spend money on

It’s easy to imagine what you’d buy for yourself if you were a millionaire. When you talk to actual millionaires, though, you realise that no one makes a million — or keeps it — by spending indiscriminately.

Ryan Ermey

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WA News PremiumPolice call out for info on fatal hit-and-run one week on

Major crash detectives have put out a fresh call for information about a suspected hit-and-run in the Wheatbelt last week.

Hannah Cross

ConstructionPremiumShonky Perth builder banned & fined $40k, victims seek compo

Rogue builder Muhammad Salman has been banned from the industry and fined $40,000 following action by WA’s Building Commissioner.

John Flint

WA news PremiumPremiumHome ravaged by suspicious fire, police investigate

Arson squad detectives are investigating a suspicious fire which destroyed a Dianella home in the early hours of Saturday morning.

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CommentsPremiumPM’s refusal to discuss nuclear power leaves us in the dark

Anthony Albanese’s refusal to even contemplate nuclear power as part of a wider energy plan is running the risk of leaving us all in the dark.

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CommentsPremiumMP on $170k forced to live in car, hotel amid housing crisis

MP Wilson Tucker is living out of hotels and his car after he was evicted by a landlord chasing higher rent — evidence not even a $167,000 base salary guarantees a home amid Perth’s long-running housing crisis.

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Cold case cops probe fresh leads in 1990 stabbing murder

Cold case detectives are investigating new ‘forensic leads’ in the tragic unsolved murder of a Sydney man who was brutally killed in a Perth CBD car park more than 30 years ago.

Phil Hickey