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  1. Serious assault PremiumMan “slammed” and “punched” wife in alcohol-fuelled attack

  2. Rate rise en routePremiumRockingham rates open for public consultation

  3. Violent attack PremiumTeen threatened to “shank” and “stab” sister’s friend

  4. ‘Be extra vigilant’PremiumPerth southern suburb named worst in WA for animal accidents

  5. ‘Outrageous’PremiumMan ruled serial offender after revenge porn conviction

Raising awareness PremiumMiracle drug has been life-changing for Port Kennedy boy

Port Kennedy boy Aidan Wood shares his story of life with cystic fibrosis in honour of 65 Roses Day. 

Tyra Peters

‘Incredible journey’PremiumRockingham deputy mayor’s shock announcement

Rockingham deputy mayor Hayley Edwards will step down from her role come the October local government elections in a shock announcement.

Hannah Cross

Dramatic rematch PremiumFlames lose grand final rematch round

The Rockingham Flames men’s team headed to Geraldton to take on the Buccaneers in what has been one of the most anticipated games of the season on Saturday night. 

Tyra Peters

Boola MaaraPremiumFirst Aboriginal advisory committee for Kwinana

Kwinana city council has established an Aboriginal advisory committee in a nod to the growing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population in the city.

Hannah Cross

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Mystery mould keeps Peel hospital ED, wards closed

Toxic mould has not been ruled out as the reason Peel Health Campus’ emergency department, operating theaters and wards have been closed indefinitely, while nearby hospitals are struggling to pick up the slack.

Hannah Cross and Rebecca Le May

Toxic neighbours PremiumWoman glues neighbour’s CCTV into position

A Parmelia woman who claimed her neighbours were filming her with their CCTV cameras has been fined after she took matters into her own hands and glued the cameras into a position away from her home.

Tyra Peters

CrimePremiumPremiumTeen drug dealer’s “misguided attempt” to support family

A teenage drug dealer has avoided serious penalties despite police locating a large quantity of cannabis and a stolen motorcycle during a raid of his Cooloongup home earlier this year.

‘simply inexcusable’CommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumHospital bosses left patients to breathe mould for 24 hours

Hospital bosses waited one day to inform WA Health and evacuate patients after discovering mould in the air conditioning ducts at Peel Health Campus, it has been revealed.

Serious threatPremiumPremiumMagistrate not playing around

A teenager from Perth’s south who threatened to shoot a Transperth guard and spat in a police officer’s face has been warned by a magistrate that her behaviour has to “stop”.

‘High-risk activity’PremiumPolice targeting off-road motorcyclists in WA-wide crackdown

Mandurah district police are reminding local off-road motorbike riders they are not to cruise around suburban streets, with multiple arrests and seizures made in a Statewide operation targeting the practice.

Hannah Cross

shocking footage VideoPremiumWATCH: Teen slams into car after cops try to pull him over

Extraordinary police helicopter vision has captured the moment a 15-year-old crashed his motorbike into a car while fleeing from police.

Phil Hickey

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Leak behind Simpson holiday rumour outed as divide deepens

The source behind a rumour Adam Simpson would be encouraged to take a long break at the end of the season has been revealed.

Mitchell Woodcock

Revealed VideoPremiumPICTURED: Teen accused of Perth high school shooting

Police say a 15-year-old boy armed himself with two high-powered rifles, drove to his former school and fired off three shots from the carpark, including one that hit a building with people cowering inside.

Shannon Hampton

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How police were led to home used in torture of woman in 1987

Cops investigating a sex attack 36 years ago in which a woman was abducted, held captive and assaulted have received fresh information that has led to a house being identified as the possible crime scene.

Shannon Hampton

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Experts reveal WA’s top 15 cheaper suburbs on the rise

Nearly a third of the 50 suburbs forecast to have the highest price growth in the country next year are located in Perth and Peel, according to a national group of property experts. SEE THE LIST

Kim Macdonald and Claire Sadler

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Shocking photos reveal extent of WA hospital’s mould problem

Shocking photographs of a mould-infested bathroom in a palliative care ward at Peel Health Campus have raised fresh questions about sanitation practices and maintenance at the crisis-hit hospital.

Josh Zimmerman

Cha-ching!VideoCommentsPremiumThe West Aussies who made the list of nation’s 200 richest

Four West Australians worth a combined $83.9 billion have been named among the top 10 richest people in the country. Here’s the other home-grown success stories who featured in the top 200.

Daniel Newell

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CommentsPremiumRenters allowed to paint walls, keep pets in major overhaul

Encouraging rent ‘bidding’ will be banned and rental increases will be limited to once per year as part of a raft of changes to WA’s Residential Tenancy Act that will be introduced to Parliament.

House That! CommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumInside former WA premier’s breezy Trigg mansion up for sale

The charismatic former premier said he and his wife Sue were selling their five-bedroom home as they had recently downsized ‘closer to Karrinyup’, after 30-odd years at two homes on Abney Place.

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CommentsPremiumEagles board split over Simmo, Nisbett’s future

There is a board split at the West Coast Eagles over whether coach Adam Simpson or chief executive Trevor Nisbett should depart the club as on-field issues reach crisis point. 

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Do not approach PremiumArmed bandit still on the run after gun heist

Rapid apprehension squad officers continue to hunt for an ‘armed and dangerous’ robber who held a Busselton gun shop worker at gunpoint and stole a rifle.

Shannon Hampton

‘Dressed up’ accommodationPremiumHousing for $3m approved, despite workers camp use concerns

A $3 million redevelopment of an existing central Kalgoorlie lodging house has been given the green light by the council, despite concerns it was renewed workforce accommodation.

Tegan Guthrie

‘damaged and vulnerable’PremiumTeen jailed for fatally stabbing brother in ‘heat of moment’

Joseph Tennessee Campbell, 19, will spend time behind bars for the fatal stabbing of his older brother in Boulder 2022.

Tegan Guthrie

‘Increasingly common’PremiumPremiumDoctor’s warning symptoms for syphilis as outbreak continues

A local doctor is reminding people to be cautious of STIs as an ongoing syphilis outbreak in the Mid West continues 12 months on.

‘Steady and sustainable’ Govt defends 10-year outback highway upgrade

The sealing of the Tanami track in northern WA will take a decade to complete, the Albanese Government has confirmed, but Infrastructure Minister Catherine King is claiming that’s a good thing. 

‘Vilified’PremiumPremiumScathing letter reveals why Carnarvon liquor boss quit

Shire president Eddie Smith has walked away from the town’s voluntary pact to reduce liquor-related harm, saying he has been subject to a vilification campaign blaming him for super-strict booze restrictions.

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CNBCVideoCommentsPremiumTop CEOs on what they expect next from the economy

Infrastructure legislation and the Inflation Reduction Act are resulting in heavy industry investment levels that defy a typical economic downturn.

Eric Rosenbaum

CNBCCommentsCan AI explosion save the market and maybe the economy?

A blockbuster profit report from Nvidia crystallized an important point for both markets and the economy: For better or worse, artificial intelligence is the future.

Jeff Cox

CNBCCommentsThe US isn’t the only country with a debt ceiling

A standoff between the White House and Congressional Republicans over raising the US debt ceiling has pushed the world’s largest economy to the brink of defaulting on its bills.

Elliot Smith

Profound changeCommentsAI could kill Google Search, Amazon as we know them: Gates

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates believes the future top company in artificial intelligence will likely have created a personal digital agent that can perform certain tasks for people.

Jonathan Vanian

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Leading Curtin Uni professor accused of vile crimes

A prominent Curtin University professor is accused of using social media apps to procure young girls to send him explicit videos and allegedly groomed an 11-year-old.

Emily Moulton

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Violence may boil over in schools, but it starts in society

The biggest myth around violence in schools is that it is a school problem. It is not. Schools are part of the broader community. They just happen to be one of the places where the problem is most easily seen.

Matt Jarman

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PremiumAlarming SMS sent to parents weeks before school shooting

A fortnight before a 15-year-old allegedly fired three shots at his former Two Rocks school, parents were sent a text informing them that access to the college would be restricted.

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PremiumMum’s anguish over possible release of ‘hot shot’ killer

The parole board has recommended that the man convicted of the heroin ‘hot shot’ murder of a young woman inside a Rivervale hotel room be allowed to take the first steps towards his release from prison.

Rental painCommentsCommentsPerth suburbs to receive massive rental price hikes

No-one is spared with rental prices on the rise throughout Perth. Find out if your suburb is on the list.

Police pursuit VideoPremiumWATCH: Woman’s alleged crime spree ends with wild car chase

A wild car chase where a driver allegedly rammed two police cars has ended with a woman being handed eight charges for a crime spree that was kicked off after she allegedly stole a vehicle last week. 

Caleb Runciman