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

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  5. No regretsBurnout accused faces court over reckless tribute

Courts & JusticePremiumShocking 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.

Tim Clarke

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

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

Hot in the cityCommentsSubsidies to help West Aussies combat high heat this summer

The City of Rockingham is one of three pilot sites chosen for a program aiming to protect vulnerable communities from extreme heat. 

Rachel Fenner

Original musicCommentsSong contest proves WA live music more than ‘cover central’

The Rockingham Regional Song Contest is back for its second year to prove WA’s live music scene can be more than just covers.

Ezra Kaye

Courts & JusticePremiumMan arrested ‘doing burnouts’ at site of fatal Oakford crash

An 11-month-old baby was inside the car allegedly doing burnouts at the site of a fatal crash police have revealed, as they charged a 22-year-old man over the stunt.

Jessica Evensen

Syren’s callCommentsCommentsRocko’s Twilight Summer Market returns for one night only

The Twilight Summer Market returns to Rockingham, with dozens of stallholders set to descend on Syren Street next month. 

Crime CommentsCommentsArson squad links suspicious Kwinana scrub fires

The arson squad believes a series of suspicious fires in Kwinana last month are linked, including one started near the police station. 

Rockingham remembers PremiumPremiumDisplay offers insights into Rockingham’s role in WWI

The Rockingham Museum will mark Remembrance Day this year with a special display that explores World War I from its prelude to the repatriation of Australian soldiers.

Buzz offCommentsUpcoming mosquito season could be the worst in years

A dry and warm September means mosquito numbers are the highest they’ve been since 2021 in Mandurah, according to experts. 

Rachel Fenner

Serving acesCommentsWA’s first wheelchair player in Tennis West comp

Wayne Arnott had made history as the first wheelchair tennis player to play in the Tennis West Summer League against able-bodied players.

Rachel Fenner

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Free museum entry part of $1m plan to get kids out and about

Museums across WA will be free this summer, as Premier Roger Cook urges families burdened by the cost-of-living crisis to get out and socialise over the school holidays. 

Dylan Caporn

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Round the clock senior support for WA’s frontline DV police

Frontline police can now call a senior officer at any time of the day or night for real time advice on how to how to deal with family and domestic violence incidents.

Shannon Hampton

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WA school students learn Latin in ‘transformational’ program

Latin has not been taught in schools for many years — but the ancient language underpins an innovative spelling program being rolled out to primary schools across the country next year.

Bethany Hiatt

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WA confectioners just nuts about Swan Valley neighbour

WA confectionery retailer Mondo Nougat has acquired Morish Nuts after spending the past 12 years co-located at a Swan Valley address.

Cheyanne Enciso

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Federal politicsCommentsPremiumBold universal childcare plan on Labor’s election cards

Anthony Albanese is poised to make a bold announcement on childcare policy to kick off Labor’s re-election campaign built around universal access and enabling more parents to work.

Katina Curtis

CrimePremiumRiot squad called to ‘worst’ Rottnest junior leavers’ mayhem

Police have lashed irresponsible mums and dads for failing to parent their own children after 400 unsupervised teens ran amok on Rottnest Island, assaulting holiday makers and pelting officers with bottles.

Bethany Hiatt

Disaster & emergencyPremiumPremiumRoad worker seriously injured after being hit by truck

A road worker has been seriously injured after he was hit by a truck in Wattle Grove.

MiningPremiumPremium‘We lost a legend’: Tributes for driller killed in remote WA

Friends and family have paid tribute to a fun-loving 29-year-old who died last week at a mining project in the northern Goldfields.

HOUSING CRISIS SOLUTIONSPremiumPremiumHousing crisis: Denmark adopts new tiny home policy

Tiny homes will soon be wheeled onto Denmark properties in a move to address the region’s housing crisis, making it one of the first local governments to do so since Statewide regulations changed in September.

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SplashdownCommentsSpaceX boffins in WA to salvage rocket debris off Gascoyne

Remnants from a SpaceX rocket launched from Texas have been salvaged off Exmouth.

Clubbing nightsPremiumManjimup live entertainment venue to host club nights

Manjimup live entertainment venue Gatsbys Skyline opened up their first Cocktail Club night on November 29, with the clubbing event expected to be a fortnightly fixture. 

Daniel Hocking

Heritage unveiledPremiumKalbarri Skywalk cafe owner proud to share family heritage

The owner-operator of a cafe at a popular tourism destination in Kalbarri has spoken out about his family ties to the area, and his strong spiritual connection to Country.

Jessica Moroney

Reef safetyPremiumPremiumAbalone fishers urged to take caution at unpatrolled reef

It will be a wet and rocky weekend for Mid West divers when the abalone season opens south of Greenough for the first time in 13 years, with divers urged to exercise caution along the coastline.

New base stationPremiumPremiumEsperance farming community to get improved mobile coverage

Mobile and internet coverage in North Cascade, north-west of Esperance, will improve with the installation of a new macro cell base station.

Inclusive tourismPremiumPremiumAccessible Warren-Blackwood tourism itineraries launched

The Warren Blackwood Alliance of Councils unveiled its Accessible Tourism Itineraries at the Manjimup Power Up Museum on December 3, coinciding with International Day of People With Disability.

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CNBC newsPremiumThe mullet market: Benchmarks in front, crypto party in back

This market is starting to summon the lighthearted take on a mullet haircut: business in the front, party in the back.  

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CNBC newsTyson v Paul bout draws record numbers for Netflix

The highly anticipated boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson has already secured its place in the record books.

Jessica Golden

HealthCommentsWinter Arc: Tips on new viral TikTok obsession

The latest obsession on TikTok is the ‘Winter Arc’ challenge, which sees people getting ahead of their New Year’s Resolutions.

Sawdaw Bhaimiya

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumInsiders say ‘uncle’ Elon outstaying his welcome with Trump

Musk has been so aggressive in pushing his views about Trump’s second term that he’s stepping on the toes of Trump’s transition team and may be overstaying his welcome at Mar-a-Lago, sources say.

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‘Harassing women’: Fracas forces Perth flight to turn back

Michelle Harbison had been travelling home from Brisbane to Perth on flight JQ964 with her two young children on Tuesday afternoon when the incident unfolded.

Jessica Evensen

Courts & JusticePremium‘Urgent’ closure of Unit 18 among possible recommendations

Shuttering the notorious juvenile cell block is among 18 provisional recommendations arising from Cleveland Dodd’s inquest, as his mother laid bare her torment.

Rebecca Le May

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumAlleged Sterling First victims vow to fight for justice

Alleged victims in the failed Sterling First home lease-for-life schemes have vowed to continue their fight for justice as the criminal case against the trio accused of being behind it was adjourned again.

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PremiumCandidacy overruled after refusal to unfollow ‘antisemite’

WA Liberal insiders narrowly voted to overrule the preselection of Lance French after he refused to unfollow a white nationalist on social media.

NewsPremiumPremiumBeloved author killed in shock incident

An award-winning author and sister of a Cold Chisel member has been killed in a horrific incident at Kings Park in Perth.

HealthCommentsPremiumOsborne Park hospital plunged into darkness as power fails

Maternity patients were being prepared to transfer to King Edward Memorial Hospital as services worked to restore power.

Jessica Page