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  1. CrimePremiumDrunk driver sentencing delayed as magistrate issues summons

  2. Thumbs downKwinana council rejects daycare over location fears

  3. Bloody assaultPremiumRockingham man accused of violent assault denied bail

  4. ‘Extraordinarily serious’ PremiumAlleged kidnapper refused bail

  5. Park it elsewherePremiumPlan to move proposed Secret Harbour park

Free for allPremiumHang with assistance dogs as part of inclusive activities

Crafts, a therapy dog hangout and silent disco are among a variety of free activities hosted by the City of Rockingham to celebrate International Day of People with Disability.

Laura Pond

Hotel historyPremiumHeritage Council knocks back inclusion of Rockingham Hotel

A Rockingham historian’s push to protect a dilapidated hotel from being demolished has been rejected by WA’s Heritage Council. 

Kasey Gratton

O Christmas treeCommentsHeatwave isn’t expected to impact busy real Xmas tree season

Last week’s sweltering heatwave isn’t expected to ruin Christmas for families planning to take home and decorate a ‘real’ Christmas tree this weekend.

Kasey Gratton

Kids in the kitchenPremiumBaldivis students whip up meals for people in need

Students from Baldivis junior and senior schools have banded together to cook up a storm for people experiencing financial hardship.

Laura Pond

Project update PremiumDredging project to improve beach safety

Dredging at Rockingham’s popular Bent Street navigation channel and the Tern Bank sandbar are scheduled for completion this month.  

Tyra Peters

‘Deep, dark world’PremiumDomestic violence survivor shares ‘life-changing’ story

A local woman who escaped three abusive relationships shares her story of survival to help raise awareness for this year's 16 Days in WA campaign. 

Tyra Peters

‘Totally frustrated’ PremiumPremiumBaldivis Men’s Shed still without a home

The Baldivis and Districts Men’s Shed’s future remains in limbo, as their search for a permanent new home continues. 

ApprovalPremiumPremiumProposed childcare centre gets green light from council

Families are set to benefit from the opening of a new childcare centre in Wellard.

‘Significant challenges’PremiumPremiumConcerns proposed Anketell daycare too close to major road

Kwinana councillors are set to decide whether to support a daycare centre planned for a growing Anketell suburb, with city officers concerned it is too close to a major transport route.

Bright starsStars Foundation helping Indigenous students reach potential

First Nations students in Mandurah and Rockingham are set to shine brighter thanks to a mentoring program.

Laura Pond

‘Last resort’CommentsPremiumThe WA council trying to sell 47 homes for unpaid rates

Under the Local Government Act, councils can sell ratepayers’ properties to collect outstanding rates — but one Peel area has taken advantage by attempting to sell 50 homes over the past five years.

Laura Pond

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Broome road rage incident leaves kids ‘traumatised’

A horrific road rage incident in Broome has left a grandmother and her two young grandchildren “traumatised” as the trio’s car was rammed multiple times and the grandmother was doused with vinegar cider.

Cain Andrews and Katya Minns

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‘Like a war zone’: A weekend in crime-plagued Broome

Violent crime in Broome seems out of place in a holiday haven supposed to be the diamond in WA’s tourism crown. So are the reports a true reflection of the Kimberley town? Caleb Runciman flew north to find out.

Caleb Runciman

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Teacher arrested at school, charged with child exploitation

A Mirrabooka high school teacher will remain behind bars for at least a month after he was arrested on school grounds and accused of trying to “procure a person believed to be under 13 for sexual activity”.

Lauren Price

EAGLE EYECommentsPremiumPyke watches over as young Eagles put on show at training

West Coast’s new recruits - including No.1 pick Harley Reid - faced added pressure at training on Friday, with incoming chief executive Don Pyke and their families watching on from the sidelines.

Samantha Rogers

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A merger between oil and gas players Woodside Energy with Santos could create a mega-player with a market cap of up to $80b.

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Horrible accidentVideoPremiumFour-year-old’s leg broken after incident with garbage truck

A Scarborough father has been left with more questions than answers after his four-year-old son’s leg was broken in an incident with a garbage truck.

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Perth’s most undervalued and overvalued suburbs have been revealed. SEE THE LIST

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‘Located safe’Missing young woman found safe after search

Police have confirmed a 22-year-old woman who went missing from a Connolly home has been located. 

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Shocking assaultPremiumTwo years jail for man over persistent family violence

A Kambalda man who persistently assaulted and was violent towards his ex-partner during their decade-long relationship — and still blames her, even after being convicted — has been jailed for two years.

Tegan Guthrie

“highly offensive”PremiumMan spat at ex-partner while looking after grandchildren

A Kalgoorlie-Boulder man spat at his ex-partner after throwing a packet of yogurt at her, which exploded on impact, while looking after their grandchildren. 

Amber Lilley

FRESH DESIGNPremiumNewly themed mining truck to celebrate KBULG

Mining giant Northern Star Resources have welcomed a newly themed truck to their fleet, with the latest addition celebrating 50 years of environmental stewardship from Kalgoorlie-Boulder Urban Landcare Group. 

Amber Lilley

Dazzling light showPremiumPremiumSouthern Lights illuminate Albany sky for avid snappers

Keen photographers rushed to grab their cameras on Friday night as the Aurora Australis lit up the Albany skies and dazzled the community.

BIZARRE BURGLARY PremiumPremiumMan entered home, woke sleeping teen for help

A Kalgoorlie-Boulder man who entered a Perth home and woke a sleeping teenage boy by tapping his back was trying to escape being chased after being drunkenly kicked out of out a nearby party.

‘Anger problem’PremiumPremiumNo jail for DV thug’s disgusting star picket attack

An Albany man has been released from prison on an intensive supervision order after he flung his partner around by her hair and swung a star picket at her.

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CNBCCommentsPremiumMusk’s AI start-up files to raise $US1b in fresh capital

The AI startup, which Musk announced in July, seeks to ‘understand the true nature of the universe’, according to its website.

Daniel Newell

The EconomistCommentsPremiumThe renewables business faces a make-or-break moment

Supply-chain dysfunction, rising interest rates and protectionism are making life tough.

The Economist

CNBCRecord number of fossil fuel lobbyists attend COP28 talks

Nearly 2500 fossil fuel lobbyists are estimated to have been granted access to the COP28 climate conference, according to an analysis from advocacy groups, reflecting a sharp increase from last year.

Sam Meredith

CNBCCommentsFossil fuel fight takes centre stage at COP28 climate summit

A fight over the future of fossil fuels has been thrust into the global spotlight at the COP28 climate summit.

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WA News

Health AwardsCommentsPremiumPath West Haemotology awarded for sustainable blood system

PathWest Haematology developed a system to better monitor blood inventory and have been recognised for excellence in sustainability at the WA Health Excellence Awards.

Bad LossCommentsPremiumHorror night of shooting costs Perth Lynx dearly

Perth Lynx produced their lowest score since 2020 as their three-point shooting dried up and Melbourne Boomers extracted revenge for their loss on Sunday.

Craig O'Donoghue

‘Passionate and caring’ CommentsCommentsGrieving siblings’ tribute to brother who died snorkelling

Two brothers — including an Australian Ninja Warrior star — have paid tribute to their ‘little bro’ after he tragically died in a snorkelling accident off the Albany coast.

Henious offencesPremiumPremiumRapist who killed pregnant mother could be free in weeks

One of the worst repeat criminals in WA history who had 200 convictions at 14 — and escaped from custody before raping a woman on his 21st birthday, could be free in weeks. 

state of shock PremiumPremiumDistressed family of teen stabbed at school speak out

The family of a 16-year-old boy who was stabbed in the back at his northern suburbs high school have expressed their shock, saying ‘nobody expects to go to school and then something like this happens’.

Shocking assaultPremiumTwo years jail for man over persistent family violence

A Kambalda man who persistently assaulted and was violent towards his ex-partner during their decade-long relationship — and still blames her, even after being convicted — has been jailed for two years.

Tegan Guthrie