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  3. CrimeDrunken crash hits home

  4. Drive safe!PremiumRockingham’s risky roads identified

  5. Victory for FlamesFlames too hot for Redbacks

Funding boost PremiumBlack spot funding secured for road safety projects

The City of Rockingham has successfully secured $1.84 million in State and Federal black spot funding to help deliver five key road safety projects over the next two years.

Telissa Ryder

NBL1 West PremiumFlames burn bright in dominant win over Redbacks

Rockingham Flames have snapped their six-game losing streak in emphatic fashion, taking down the Perth Redbacks by 41 points at Mike Barnett Sports Complex on Saturday.

Telissa Ryder

Wild weather CommentsPremiumPicking up the pieces after whirlwind storm

A mass clean up and damage repair is on the cards for many Mandurah and Rockingham locals, who have been smashed by heavy downpour and wild winds over the past two days. 

Telissa Ryder

Flames on top Rockingham Flames secure top-two spot ahead of play-offs

Rockingham Flames bring the heat following Saturday night’s win over Willetton Tigers at the Willetton Basketball Stadium.

Tyra Peters

NBL1 West RecapRockingham Flames have had an incredible season so far

Rockingham Flames NBL1 West have had an incredible season so far with their women’s team sitting in a top seven spot and men’s team in the top two with both set to be contenders in this season’s play-offs.

Tyra Peters

30 years of FlamesPremiumFlame still burns brightly after 30 years

A part of Rockingham’s community fabric, local basketball club Rockingham Flames are celebrating their 30th anniversary this week.

Hannah Cross and Telissa Ryder

Fatal attackPremiumPremiumWoman faces court over fatal Port Kennedy dog attack

A 45-year-old woman has been fined after a fatal dog attack in Port Kennedy.

Council objects PremiumPremiumRockingham council rejects Hindu temple plan

City of Rockingham councillors have voted to again reject the amended Hindu temple plans in support of Baldivis residents after claims the project won’t be suitable to the rural area.

Drunken assault PremiumPremiumMan charged over alcohol fueled assault on wife

A 54-year-old Medina man has been charged with assault after admitting to punching his wife multiple times because she threw away his “drink”. 

“Horrendous to witness”Owner cops hefty vet bill after vicious dog attack

The owner of a Chihuahua left with horrific injuries after being viciously attacked by an English staffy in Rockingham is pleading for the public’s help to track down the owner. WARNING: Distressing images

Telissa Ryder

‘Uncle Ian’PremiumPaedophile back out on supervision order after six breaches

Ian Everitt Atkinson will again be released on a supervision order.

Jake Dietsch

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Riot fears with smoking ban looming in WA prisons

Smoking will be banned in WA prisons, in a move that risks triggering a new riot in jails across the State.

Ben Harvey

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McGowan Government reveals plan to fix St John WA

St John WA will be warned it will be subjected to a thorough evaluation in 2025 as the McGowan Government unveils a comprehensive plan to overhaul the delivery of ambulance services within the State.

Josh Zimmerman

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Tributes for ‘heart and soul’ mum killed in Albany Hwy crash

The news of Nicole Weeden’s death has sparked an outpouring of grief and tributes in Albany, where she was a beloved figure in the local sporting scene.

Liam Croy

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Shocking scene PremiumPower tools used to free WA student ‘impaled by branch‘

A young boy will be taken to hospital after he was impaled by a tree branch at an Albany primary school.

Shannon Hampton

FootballPremiumPolice to patrol grounds during GFL matches

Remaining GFL matches this season will be played with a greater police presence.

Neale Harvey

Innovative technologyPremiumShire of Dundas advocates for 3D-printed housing

The Shire of Dundas has called on the Federal Government to help break down construction code barriers which dissuade industry from using 3D printing to build houses.

Elena Morabito

life saver scrapped PremiumPremiumVital crash prevention day at South West school cancelled

Donnybrook District High School informed organisers of the Road Trauma Prevention Day the annual event due to be held on August 10 would never run again because of the student’s death late last year.

Waiting for approvalPremiumPremiumAlbany council advised to approve children’s ATV school

The proponent is seeking to operate ATV lessons on a 6ha area of a larger farming property west of the Albany CBD. 

community consultation PremiumPremiumYouth engagement planned after Pingelly shooting

Aboriginal leaders, Shire of Pingelly representatives, Pingelly Primary School’s principal and other stakeholders held a collaborative planning meeting on Monday.

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‘too dangerous’PremiumAlleged car thief’s criminal history laid bare in court

The alleged car thief accused of leading police on a high-speed chase in a stolen sportscar that ended in carnage in Balga, was released from prison last month, The West Australian can reveal.

Daryna Zadvirna

‘We must improve’PremiumSenior Mojo’s Bar worker sacked amid band abuse claims

A bar employee has been fired after a Perth band member claimed they were attacked by the senior staff member at Freo.Social on Sunday night.

Kellie Balaam

Public appealSerious welfare concerns held for missing WA women

Police have serious welfare concerns for a 59-year-old woman who was last seen leaving her Balcatta home on Wednesday.

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CommentsPremiumPerth Children’s Hospital boss sensationally quits

Perth Children’s Hospital chief executive Aresh Anwar has resigned from his role 18 months after the death of Aishwarya Aswath.

Shocking scene PremiumPremiumPower tools used to free WA student ‘impaled by branch‘

A young boy will be taken to hospital after he was impaled by a tree branch at an Albany primary school.

‘Riding a gravy train’PremiumBookkeeper who conned friends squandered $1.2m at casino

A former bookkeeper ‘ruthlessly’ stole $2 million dollars from a family friend’s business because she felt they owed her, then squandered a staggering amount of the stolen cash at Crown Casino.

Emily Moulton