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  1. Community supportPremiumKwinana Police OIC ready to roll

  2. Community watch Mandurah locals urged to keep an eye out for thieves

  3. CrimePremiumRobbery accused denied bail

  4. Industry diversityPremiumWomen in engineering given a boost with Alcoa scholarship

  5. Grant supportPremiumSeaside Camp in Rockingham receives $10,000 grant

Students shine Comet Bay students represent WA at national geography comp

Two Comet Bay College Year 12 students were recently treated to a trip to Brisbane for Geography’s Big Week Out (GBWO) after impressive results in last year’s Australian Geography Competition.

Tyra Peters

SITE successPremiumRockingham Youth Centre recognised at WA Architecture Awards

The Rockingham Youth Centre has added another accolade to its name after being recognised at the 2022 WA Architecture Awards.

Telissa Ryder

Fiery FlamesFlames bring home another big win for round nine

The Rockingham Flames added another win to their belt following round nine’s home game against the East Perth Eagles on Saturday night with a 23-point victory.

Tyra Peters

CourtsPremium22-year-old woman charged with one count of assault

A Rockingham woman has pleaded guilty to a drunken assault on her ex-partner after repeated online harassment.

Tyra Peters

New and improved Upgrades a real talking point

In welcome news for local skippers, the million dollar upgrades to the spur groyne and breakwater at the Point Peron boat launching facility are now officially complete.

Telissa Ryder

Car crashPremiumSerious crash along Ennis Ave leaves three injured

Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious crash on Thursday in Perth’s southern suburbs.

Tyra Peters

Community initiativesCity of Rockingham recognised for mental health work

The City of Rockingham has received national recognition for its work in suicide prevention and mental health initiatives.

Guilty pleaPremiumPremiumFormer bikie ‘Kaos’ avoids jail over violent outburst

A former bikie who went by the notorious nickname of ‘Kaos’ who threatened his former partner in a violent outburst at the family home has walked free from court.

Aged careRAAFA accepts Challenger

The City of Rockingham has officially completed the transfer of ownership of its Challenger Court retirement village to RAAFA, in a move they say will significantly enhance aged care services in the community.

Horror sceneVideoPremiumTwo critically injured in shocking East Rockingham crash

A young boy and an elderly woman are fighting for life after a horror multi-vehicle pileup on wet roads near Rockingham.

Michael Traill, Kellie Balaam, Hannah Cross & Tyra Peters

Unprovoked assault VideoPremiumVicious attack on transgender woman may have been hate crime

Detectives are investigating whether a savage attack on a woman in Rockingham last year was a hate crime due to the victim’s transitioning gender identity.

Phil Hickey

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Tooth and nailCommentsPremiumThe claws are out as crisis engulfs embattled Perth Wildcats

Once upon a time, the Perth Wildcats were considered one of sport’s biggest success stories. So who is to blame for its tumultuous year under a new owner? Craig O’Donoghue investigates.

Craig O’Donoghue

Foul PlayMUST WATCH: Explosive documentary exposes truth about Pinder

A new video series from The West Australian explores the rise and fall of Wildcats superstar Kendal ‘Tiny’ Pinder. Former teammates, coaches and his son reveal what went on behind the scenes. WATCH IT IN FULL

Daryna Zadvirna

Alleged ponzi schemePremiumLegal showdown imminent for besieged WA philanthropist

Perth philanthropist Michael Dunjey’s life had all the trappings of success. But a Federal Court showdown will hear allegations of a $140 million investment scheme his company is accused of running.

Neale Prior

Regional News

Dark dayPremiumWoman dies at the scene of horror Wheatbelt crash

A 50-year-old driver has died after a car ploughed into a tree in the Wheatbelt on Saturday.

Tim Clarke

Teenage tragedyPremiumFeysville car crash leaves teenage girl dead

Another WA family is in mourning — and another teenage driver is under investigation — after a crash in the Goldfields left an 18 year-old girl dead.

Tim Clarke

Check your tickets!VideoCommentsThree West Australians win big on Lotto Superdraw

Three West Australians won big in Saturday’s $20 million Lotto Superdraw in a ‘clean sweep of four out of four Superdraw wins for WA’. Here’s where they bought their winning tickets.

Paradise lostPremiumPremiumBroome a tragic tale of two cities as youth crime skyrockets

The jewel in the crown of the State’s north west tourism industry is fast becoming a tragic tale of two cities. Broome is bristling with tourists by day, but by night it is a war zone plagued by youth crime.

CAPE ESCAPECommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumThe WA station model Elle Macpherson took a secret trip to

The wilds surrounding Warroora Station up on the North West Cape of WA had so much natural beauty, even Australian supermodel Elle Macpherson had to head up and take a secret look.

NAIDOC WeekPremiumPremiumInaugural light show kicks off week of celebrations

A light show unlike anything in the Pilbara which explores the Martu use of waru will be unveiled in Newman as part of the town’s NAIDOC week celebrations.

WA News

Frightening crashPremiumPolice hunt e-scooter rider that left young girl bloodied

A little girl was left bloodied and shaken after she was allegedly the victim of a beachside e-scooter hit-and-run.

Shannon Hampton

Speed MachineCommentsInaugural Perth-Rome direct flight sets speed record

Qantas’ inaugural non-stop 787 flight from Perth to Rome has set a new speed record with the first flight touching down in just 15 hours and 34 minutes.

Geoffrey Thomas

Huge pressureVideoCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumShocking rate of WA police resignations revealed

Alarming figures that lay bare the number of WA Police officers seeking mental health support and the rate at which they are resigning have been revealed as the union leads calls for cops to switch off.

‘Implement it now’ CommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumDutton back in Perth spruiking a perk for pensioners

Peter Dutton is in Perth for the second time in less than a fortnight, this time to spruik his calls for the Albanese Government to let pensioners earn more money without their pensions being cut back.

‘Lacks character’PremiumPremium‘Dishonest’ lawyer to be struck off over bizarre 2011 case

A veteran Perth lawyer is on the verge of being kicked out of the profession — after he charged thousands of dollars in fees for work he didn’t do for a Perth man arrested over an American spanking scandal.

Dark dayPremiumWoman dies at the scene of horror Wheatbelt crash

A 50-year-old driver has died after a car ploughed into a tree in the Wheatbelt on Saturday.

Tim Clarke