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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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Shocking allegationsPremium
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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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Take me to the islandCommentsPremiumRotto to host spectacular feast on the beach for 400 diners

Celebrity chef Matt Moran and WA’s own Brendan Pratt are set to cook up a storm with the stunning backdrop of Rottnest Island’s Parakeet Bay.

Simon Collins

Preliminary discussionPremiumWoodside confirms it’s in $80b merger talks with Santos

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

Matt Mckenzie, Simone Grogan, Adrian Rauso and Adrian Lowe

Horrible accidentVideoPremiumPremiumFour-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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CommentsPremiumWhy a million dollar suburb is Perth’s most undervalued

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

Wake in flightCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumHow my nightmare flight unfolded

Blood, bandages and screams as turbulence tosses our plane around over the Indian Ocean. Then came the second wave ...

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‘Passionate and caring’ CommentsNinja Warrior star’s brother dies in WA snorkelling accident

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

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Axed lawyer shockPremium
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WA speedway racer sacks attorney in US crash death case

A West Australian speedway racer accused of killing two motorists in a head-on crash in the US has fired his defence lawyer and petitioned a northern California court to replace his attorney.

Conor Powell

Charity DonationPremiumW&R make $3000 donation to St Vinnies for Christmas time

Albany’s Wellington & Reeves have made a significant donation of $3000 to the St Vincent de Paul branch. The funds donated by the real estate agency come from proceeds of sales made in the month of November. 

Georgia Campion

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Signed, sealed, not yet deliveredCommentsPremium
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CommentsPremiumWA’s most delayed hospital project reaches key milestone

The $122.7 million upgrade of Geraldton Health Campus has finally progressed to the next stage, with a contractor awarded the tender to build it.

Recycling focusPremiumPremiumBaskets for 10¢ containers trialled on foreshore

The City of Greater Geraldton is making it easier to recycle empty drink containers, with collection baskets set up at eight locations along the foreshore.

Harsh restrictionsPremiumPremiumTop cops’ calls for broad booze bans labelled ‘ridiculous’

Local leaders have slammed a call from police’s top brass calling for the same harsh Carnarvon-style liquor restrictions for 25 regional communities across WA, including five Mid West towns.

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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.

Sam Meredith

WA News

Electoral shakeupCommentsMeet the Afghan vet vying for Ian Goodenough’s spot

The Liberals are sounding out former journalist, Turnbull staffer and Afghanistan veteran Matt Moran to run for preselection in the Federal seat of Moore against incumbent Ian Goodenough.

Katina Curtis

Guilty pleaPremiumMan admits indecently filming young girl in shop

A 42-year-old man has admitted indecently filming a young girl without her knowledge.

Lauren Price

‘Passionate and caring’ CommentsCommentsNinja Warrior star’s brother dies in WA snorkelling accident

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

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‘Complete chaos’CommentsPremium
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CommentsPremiumWA political legend breaks three ribs on horror flight

Former WA politician Alannah MacTiernan smashed her face and broke three ribs when Emirates flight EK421 plunged during severe turbulence.

See the picturesCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumHuge new $100m residential development approved for Freo

A $100m development set to inject more than 200 residencies and commercial space into the heart of Fremantle has sailed through a State planning meeting.

Phone seizedPremiumMan accused of indecently filming girls in Perth park

A man has been charged after indecently filming young girls and women without their knowledge at a park in Perth’s north.

Lauren Price