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  1. NBL1 West PremiumFlames burn bright in dominant win over Redbacks

  2. Wild weather CommentsPremiumPicking up the pieces after whirlwind storm

  3. Flames on top Rockingham Flames secure top-two spot ahead of play-offs

  4. NBL1 West RecapRockingham Flames have had an incredible season so far

  5. 30 years of FlamesPremiumFlame still burns brightly after 30 years

Fatal attackPremiumWoman faces court over fatal Port Kennedy dog attack

A 45-year-old woman has been fined after a fatal dog attack in Port Kennedy.

Tyra Peters

Council objects PremiumRockingham council rejects Hindu temple plan

City of Rockingham councillors have voted to again reject the amended Hindu temple plans in support of Baldivis residents after claims the project won’t be suitable to the rural area.

Tyra Peters

Drunken assault PremiumMan charged over alcohol fueled assault on wife

A 54-year-old Medina man has been charged with assault after admitting to punching his wife multiple times because she threw away his “drink”. 

Tyra Peters

“Horrendous to witness”Owner cops hefty vet bill after vicious dog attack

The owner of a Chihuahua left with horrific injuries after being viciously attacked by an English staffy in Rockingham is pleading for the public’s help to track down the owner. WARNING: Distressing images

Telissa Ryder

‘Uncle Ian’PremiumPaedophile back out on supervision order after six breaches

Ian Everitt Atkinson will again be released on a supervision order.

Jake Dietsch

SW ChampsPremiumPeel teams dominate SW regional netball championship

Despite some less-than-favourable weather conditions, Bunbury’s South West Sports Centre became a hive of activity for netballers of all ages in the South West & Peel Regional Championships.

Carly Laden

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PremiumPolice probe underway after man is shot in Perth’s south

A man is recovering after being rushed to a Perth hospital with a gunshot wound to the leg.

Centenary PremiumPremiumRenowned ship SS Kwinana reaches big milestone

The City of Kwinana has celebrated the 100th anniversary of its namesake’s arrival.

Stigma bustingMural reframes conversation around mental health

A mural intended to further the conversation around mental illness has been officially unveiled by the City of Rockingham.

NBL1 West PremiumFlames’ finals hopes sputtering after sixth straight loss

Rockingham Flames women’s side have failed to snap a five-game losing streak, going down by just three points to the Willeton Tigers at Willeton Basketball Stadium on Saturday.

Telissa Ryder

ManhuntPremiumPolice hunt for road rage driver

Police are on a hunt for a driver involved in a series of violent road rage incidents on the Kwinana Freeway earlier this year, including pushing a motorcyclist into oncoming traffic.

Daryna Zadvirna

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McGowan Government reveals plan to fix St John WA

St John WA will be warned it will be subjected to a thorough evaluation in 2025 as the McGowan Government unveils a comprehensive plan to overhaul the delivery of ambulance services within the State.

Josh Zimmerman

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Tributes for ‘heart and soul’ mum killed in Albany Hwy crash

The news of Nicole Weeden’s death has sparked an outpouring of grief and tributes in Albany, where she was a beloved figure in the local sporting scene.

Liam Croy

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Secret society tasks notorious WA inmates with carving work

Prison officials who are Freemasons have tasked three notorious prisoners with creating an intricate wood carving for their secret society.

Ben Harvey

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Weather eventCommentsPremiumDrama in skies as lightning strikes plane to Port Hedland

Passengers travelling to Port Hedland onboard a Qantas flight have had their plans delayed after their plane was struck by a bolt of lightning.

Alexander Scott

‘Stop the spread’CommentsHuge $10m boost to Indonesian fight against foot and mouth

Agriculture Minister Murray Watt has announced Australia will send an additional $10 million to Indonesia to help in its fight against the spread of foot and mouth disease.

Kimberley Caines

Tragic talePremiumAsbestos secret cost a brother and sister their lives

It’s an image portraying a seemingly normal pastime — two children mucking about in the dirt outside their 1960s fibro house. But sadly it was far from harmless.

Emily Moulton

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PremiumFederal Court bid to stop Bunbury Outer Ring Road fails

A Federal Court bid to stop construction of the Bunbury Outer Ring Road has failed, with clearing works set to resume on the $1.25b project within hours.

Elderly accountantPremiumPremiumWA accountant to deny all 49 charges for $19m Ponzi scheme

An accountant accused of stealing close to $19 million in what investigators believe was a Ponzi scheme targeting friends and former clients has indicated he intends to fight the nearly 50 charges against him.

Arsonist jailedPremiumPremiumEsperance arsonist behind bars after destroying lunch bar

An Esperance man who set fire to and destroyed a much-loved local lunch spot has been sentenced to three years behind bars.

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BRRR! PremiumCOLD SNAP: Perth records coldest day of the year so far

Perth shivered through a cold snap on Tuesday as the city experienced its coldest day of the year so far, while hikers on Bluff Knoll enjoyed a dusting of snow.

Kellie Balaam

Up LateVideoWhy notorious criminals are carving symbols for Freemasons

In tonight’s show, Harvey delves into the secretive world of Freemasons, revealing which well-known Australian figures are members of the cult and why notorious criminals are making masonic symbols in prison.

Up Late | Tue, August 9

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PremiumTop doctor accused of horror DV attack on high-profile wife

One of WA’s most senior doctors has been charged over a serious domestic violence attack on his high-profile wife.

‘I’m not perfect’CommentsCommentsA-G breaks silence on ‘silly error’ in Palmer, McGowan case

Attorney General John Quigley has apologised to Parliament for what he said was a ‘silly little error’ while giving evidence in the Federal Court at Mark McGowan’s defamation trial with Clive Palmer.

Peak-hour MayhemPremiumPremiumTraffic chaos across Perth after crashes cause huge delays

Motorists face a lengthy commute home as two car crashes on Graham Farmer Freeway cause traffic mayhem on Tuesday afternoon.

FILL ‘ER UP! PremiumMotorists urged to fill up tanks ahead of fuel price rise

FuelWatch is urging Perth and Mandurah motorists to fill up now with petrol prices set to rise on Wednesday.

Kellie Balaam