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Neighbours terrifiedPremiumRoad rage ‘shooter’ to face Rockingham court

A Warnbro man will front court today after allegedly shooting at house and car during a road rage incident.

Jake Dietsch

Suspicious packagesVideoCommentsPremiumPowder found in package as two Labor offices attacked

Police are hunting a balding, middle-aged man after a powder was discovered inside a foil-wrapped package at Mark McGowan’s office — the second package found at a Labor MP’s office in one day.

Jake Dietsch, Peter Law, Phil Hickey & Michael Traill

Marine Rescue RockinghamRockingham volunteer dedicated to helping others

Sam Gibling started her volunteering journey as a Girl Guide and is now a keen member of Marine Rescue Rockingham.

Holly Thompson

Heartbreaking attackRabbit killed after cruel attack

A sadistic beating by a group of kids left an innocent bunny rabbit bleeding from its eyes, in what animal welfare advocates describe as “one of the worst” attacks on an animal they’ve seen.

Chloe Fraser

Teen PilotSecret Harbour teenager takes plane up on solo flight

Jack Burgess celebrated his 15th birthday last month at Murrayfield Airport and completed his first flight without an instructor.

Holly Thompson

Fake newsA risky ‘game’ of fake news

Local “crime watch” and “news” Facebook pages are using their platforms to spread dangerous conspiracy theories.

Jake Dietsch

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‘Stalker-like behaviour’Premium
The West Australian exclusive
PremiumBoxer accused of crowbar bashing in WA’s South West

A former semi-professional boxer known as ‘2 Gunz’ is accused of chasing a heavily pregnant woman — who police say he was stalking — with a crowbar before smashing it into her housemate’s face.

Huge newsVideoSeven West and Facebook announce landmark deal

Seven West Media and Facebook have signed a landmark deal to ensure the social media giant pays for use of the company’s original news content.

Fun runBeachside’s back

The Rotary Beachside Festival at Safety Bay is back after it was brought to a screeching halt last year due to COVID-19.

Councillor resignsBaldivis councillor calls time

Outspoken councillor Matt Whitfield is out of the country and will resign as of March 31.

Chloe Fraser

National awardLittle things Stand Out

Educator Juliet Davis has been awarded the National Stand Out Educator Award for Sustainability at G8 Education’s annual awards.

Chloe Fraser

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Perth bikie warsPremium
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Suburban RSL under siege from invading ‘bikie gang’

Diggers say they are being pushed out of a northern suburbs RSL by members of the neighbouring Veterans Motorcycle Club — a group on the fringe of bikie culture that associates with outlaw gangs.

Ben Harvey

Bush legendsCommentsPremiumHow a country girl got her groove back

After 18 years as a single mother in the city, a chance conversation made Mandy Collinson realise the carefree country kid in her was all but gone. Then she reclaimed herself turning rubbish into art.

Steve Butler

Regional News

Ongoing investigationPremiumAlleged cattle rustlers bailed after fronting court

A well-known livestock agent and a livestock buyer charged as part of WA’s biggest alleged cattle rustling bust have been released on $10,000 bail.

Jenne Brammer

Mid-air dramaCommentsPremiumQantas flight forced to turn around after take off

A Qantas flight bound for Port Hedland this morning was forced to turn back to Perth soon after take off.

Phil Hickey

Cash lureCommentsPremiumState Govt’s $300 carrot to explore the East Kimberley

The offer applies to new bookings made from today March 29 until September 30, 2021, unless sold out.

Tom Zaunmayr

Escape roomPremiumPremiumBoulder Escape Room to launch at the weekend

The creative behind the development of a portable escape room is readying for the product’s launch in Boulder this weekend.

Bush legendsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumHow a country girl got her groove back

After 18 years as a single mother in the city, a chance conversation made Mandy Collinson realise the carefree country kid in her was all but gone. Then she reclaimed herself turning rubbish into art.

Beach emergencySpearfisherman bitten by shark at tourist hotspot

A man in his 20s has been bitten by a shark while spearfishing in waters near Coral Bay.

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See the full listCommentsPremiumTame Impala, Tim Minchin headline APRA songwriting nods

WA stars Tame Impala frontman Kevin Parker and entertainment all-rounder Tim Minchin are both nominated for Australia’s top peer-voted songwriting gong at the 2021 APRA Music Awards.

Simon Collins

Perth weatherCommentsTemperatures set to drop dramatically overnight

The city sweated through an unusually warm March day, with temperatures peaking at 40.7C on Monday.

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CommentsPremiumQueensland proves COVID jab is crucial

Anybody got the feeling that West Australians have got a little complacent about COVID-19? Well the news out of Queensland should have been a big wake-up call.

Indecency trialPremiumPremiumSAS officer denies sticking finger in soldier’s bottom

A parachuting instructor from the Perth-based SAS regiment allegedly pushed his finger in the anus of a soldier from the unit's rival, east coast-based Commando Regiment.

Ongoing investigationPremiumPremiumAlleged cattle rustlers bailed after fronting court

A well-known livestock agent and a livestock buyer charged as part of WA’s biggest alleged cattle rustling bust have been released on $10,000 bail.

Tragic baby deathPremiumLoved ones mourn ‘precious angel’ as murder charge laid

A grieving Perth father has led tributes for his three-month-old daughter who died from injuries allegedly inflicted by a 30-year-old man earlier this month.

Sarah Steger

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