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  1. Hospo awardsPremiumFind out the Mandurah pubs vying to be crowned WA’s best

  2. Local governmentPremiumKwinana releases plan to cut emissions

  3. Local GovernmentCommentsPremiumRocko council backflips on Australia Day after Jan 26 snub

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    Council ponders seizing cancer patient’s home for rates

  5. TelethonPerth high school hits major fundraising milestone

Dead end CommentsClosed cemetery could reopen for one-off burial after 15yrs

A WA cemetery could reopen 15 years after it closed to allow a one-off burial.

Laura Pond

EducationPremiumGrants help students get creative

Students at schools in Warnbro and Calista will be exploring their creative sides thanks to a splash of cash.

Laura Pond

Waste warriorsPremiumFace Your Waste campaign a recycling winner

Making residents ‘face their waste’ has garnered a State award for a Perth council.

Laura Pond

PoliticsCommentsPremiumRocko MP Marshall back at work six weeks after giving birth

While other mums enjoy 20 weeks at home with their newborns, Rockingham MP Magenta Marshall is back at work just six weeks after little Bowie was born. 

Rachel Fenner

Biodiversity monthPremiumWildflower walks and night stalks celebrate biodiversity

Kwinana residents can enjoy an array of events from a wildflower walk to night stalk during biodiversity month.

Laura Pond

STEM helpPremiumCouncil chips in for kids’ STEM education

More than 100 students from nine schools will attend a State STEM conference this month thanks to scholarships from the City of Kwinana.

Laura Pond

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PremiumSuspended jail for ex-footy umpire guilty of VRO breaches

The lawyer for one of the WA’s longest-serving umpires argued in court that his client should receive a spent conviction for breaching a FVRO dozens of times so he could get his name on the WAFL Hall of Fame. 

Water winPremiumPremiumKwinana’s centre scoops pool at WA Aquatic awards

An aquatic centre south of Perth has scooped the pool at the WA Aquatic Recreation Industry Awards.

Fighting fitCommentsCommentsBorn premature, Luke’s now running all day for Telethon

Without life-saving equipment funded by Telethon, Luke Taylor believes he wouldn’t be here today. 

Community grantsPremiumGrants on offer for Kwinana and Rockingham community groups

Community and non-profit groups in Kwinana and Rockingham are encouraged to apply for thousands of dollars worth of grants.

Laura Pond

Local crimePremiumRockingham mayor and police focus on community safety

Rockingham residents are being urged to report offences promptly and add their home security cameras to a State database in an effort to combat crime.

Laura Pond

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Courts and JusticePremiumJudge warns police over alleged threat to bikie’s sister

A WA judge has cautioned police that if allegations of pressuring a bikie’s sister to disclose his whereabouts were true, they could face an inquiry.

Emily Moulton

Local GovernmentCommentsPremiumWhy did a Perth council approve this staircase to nowhere?

North Perth locals say they’ve ‘already had enough’ of the 20 metre structure which they say allows prospective homebuyers to see into their homes.

Jessica Evensen

WA NewsPremiumThird pilot ‘made life-or-death move after chopper crash’

A mid-air collision that tragically killed two helicopter pilots near Derby in July came perilously close to striking a third pilot involved in the same cattle mustering operation, a report has revealed.

Bethany Hiatt

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Council ponders seizing cancer patient’s home for rates

A Rockingham council will meet behind closed doors this week to decide whether to seize a terminally ill man’s home to recover unpaid rates. 

Rachel Fenner and Hannah Cross

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Courts and JusticePremiumJudge warns police over alleged threat to bikie’s sister

A WA judge has cautioned police that if allegations of pressuring a bikie’s sister to disclose his whereabouts were true, they could face an inquiry.

Emily Moulton

CrimePremiumMajor police hunt after guns stolen from car in Perth CBD

Multiple guns — including a homemade air gun capable of firing crossbow bolts — were stolen from a car parked in the Perth CBD overnight, prompting a major police hunt.

Caleb Runciman and Emily Moulton

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CommentsPremiumNew mod-Oz diner a winning addition to Fremantle food scene

Cassia, from the team behind Cosy Del’s and Laika Coffee, impresses with subtle flavours, fun drinks and an attractive dining room in the heart of revitalised port city

FootballPremiumPremium2024 Hayward Medal: Our five leading contenders

Ahead of Friday night’s Hayward Medal count, Josh Kempton takes a look at five of the leading contenders for the South West Football League’s best and fairest award.

Local GovernmentCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumWhy did a Perth council approve this staircase to nowhere?

North Perth locals say they’ve ‘already had enough’ of the 20 metre structure which they say allows prospective homebuyers to see into their homes.

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Missing boaties rescued after vessel capsizes off Lucky Bay

Four people are lucky to be alive after their boat capsized off the coast of Kalbarri, forcing two to swim kilometres back to shore for help as the other pair were left treading in open water for over an hour.

Lauren Price, Jessica Moroney and Emily Moulton

NewsTragic last radio contact before pilots killed in WA crash

Investigators have revealed what likely caused the death of two Aussie pilots killed in a horrific mid-air helicopter crash while preparing for a regional mustering event.

Liam Beatty

Untold History CommentsPremiumWhen amusement parks sprang up in the city and at the beach

There was a real carnival atmosphere and amusements included wheels and swings, games of chance, boxing, log chopping, bands and dancing.

Malcolm Quekett

Bankwest ClosurePremiumPremiumCommunity expresses disappointment in Bankwest closure

The Geraldton Bankwest branch has closed its doors for the final time, with the shopfront shut as part of the bank’s transition to become digital.

Speed limit changesPremiumPremiumSpeed limit changes in Geraldton’s north after petition

Speed limits along a main road in Geraldton’s northern suburbs will become more consistent after the City of Greater Geraldton voted to approve recommended changes from Main Roads.

Bring Them HomePremiumPremiumRally at Parliament House calls for urgent action

Protesters gathered outside State Parliament last week as a petition calling for urgent action on the disappearance of Indigenous people in northern Western Australia was tabled inside.

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CNBC newsCommentsChina smashes export growth expectations

China’s exports rose by 8.7 per cent year-on-year in US dollar terms in August, according to the customs agency.

Evelyn Cheng

CNBC newsVideoCommentsAll the new Apple iPhones, Watches and AirPods just unveiled

Apple just wrapped up an event at its headquarters in California, where it unveiled new versions of the iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch. Here’s everything you need to know ...

Hayden Field, Ashley Capoot, Kif Leswing and Todd Haselton

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumJobs report for US will be huge, so here’s what to watch for

Wall Street is gearing up for one of the most important economic releases of the year, and markets are looking at the possibility of a jumbo rate cut by the Fed depending on what it shows.

Jeff Cox

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumGen Zers skipping uni to get rich with blue-collar jobs

The cost of a college education — long touted as a requirement for a fulfilling, high-paying job — has soared over the last couple of decades, stoking scepticism among Gen Z about the true value of a degree. 

Morgan Smith

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Sinkhole drama forces Perth grandma from home for two years

Despite being assured of its help, a Perth woman says the Water Corporation has wiped its hands of her after a burst water main caused a massive sinkhole and left her living in a campervan.

Emily Moulton

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Car rollover traps man in WA’s Peel region

The RAC Rescue helicopter has been deployed to a major crash in the Peel region.

Lauren Price

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Missing boaties rescued after vessel capsizes off Lucky Bay

Four people are lucky to be alive after their boat capsized off the coast of Kalbarri, forcing two to swim kilometres back to shore for help as the other pair were left treading in open water for over an hour.

CRIMEPremiumPremiumDuo charged over alleged armed robbery of terrified couple

Two males, including a 17-year-old, are expected to face court today charged in relation to a terrifying armed robbery of a couple in South Perth overnight.

Courts and JusticePremiumPremiumTeen with fake gun accused of ‘terrorising’ shoppers charged

A teenager who allegedly chased a group of youths through a Mandurah shopping centre with a fake gun sparking fear among shoppers is expected to front court over the matter next month.

NewsTragic last radio contact before pilots killed in WA crash

Investigators have revealed what likely caused the death of two Aussie pilots killed in a horrific mid-air helicopter crash while preparing for a regional mustering event.

Liam Beatty