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Bobbie Williamson boogies the night away at Embrace the Beats.

DISCO DANCINGPremiumBusselton’s Embrace the Beats disco up for national award

A Busselton disco designed to make the dancefloor more accessible for people with a disability is up for a major national award. 

Madelin Hayes

A long-time councillor has been jailed for abusing a boy months before rising to mayoral office. (Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimePremiumEx-mayor unmasked as he's jailed for abusing teenager

The identity of a former mayor can be revealed after a magistrate denied an ongoing media gag order and jailed him for abusing a teenage boy.

William Ton

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AFLPremiumLions find silver lining in Neale grand final drama

Brisbane’s bid for a third straight premiership has been overshadowed by Lachie Neale’s ban drama, and Lions legend Simon Black says that could be an advantage.

Marco Monteverde

Elisha Tran in the ambulance with Asta Raskell. The Great Southern sub-branch welcomed the community to its Sanford Road office for an open day on September 12.

socialsPremiumIN PICTURES: Wounds, ambulances and jellybeans at open day

The inside of a working ambulance, how to deal with car crash patients, and wound care were among the educational insights on offer when the local St John WA sub-branch opened its doors to the public.

Melissa Sheil

At least four civilians were killed by Pakistani air strikes on Afghanistan, Kabul says. (EPA PHOTO)

Conflict and WarPremiumPakistan hits Afghanistan sites after drone attacks

Pakistan has carried out deadly air strikes on sites in Afghanistan that it says were used to launch drones, as fighting between the countries escalates.

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Albany’s Jordan Clark arrives at Melbourne Airport ahead of the AFL grand final.

Grand final Clark gears up for grandest of stages in flag pursuit

Albany will be cheering for local boy Jordan Clark on Saturday as the city chases another chapter in its AFL grand final book.

Cameron Newbold

Work at all Bathla Group sites has stopped after the business was unable to secure financing. NewsWire / John Appleyard

BREAKINGPremiumHammer blow for embattled Bathla Group

Bathla Group’s desperate bid to survive has failed, leaving 13 construction sites abandoned as administrators now race to sell off assets for lenders.

Cameron Micallef

Lifesavers were first alerted to the swimmers struggling at Marley Beach shortly before 1pm on Thursday. Wikipedia

NEWSPremiumMan drowns in surf of Sydney beach

A man has drowned and a second swimmer has been rescued, after the pair were spotted struggling in the waters of an unpatrolled beach in Sydney’s south.

David Hannant

A woman is dead and many others injured after a three-vehicle crash involving a bus in Victoria. (Abc News/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimePremiumOne dead, scores injured in bus crash on rural highway

A woman has died and two others are in a serious condition in hospital after a bus reportedly crashed with two cars on a regional highway.

Max Aldred and Samantha Lock

Residential developer Bathla entered voluntary administration owing $3.4 billion to creditors. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

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Bathla closure leaves staff jobless and homes unbuilt

Bathla administrators fail to rescue the property developers from liquidation.

Ella George

Paul Nelson from Paul Nelson Wines at the old Wignall's cellar door.

place for allPremiumNew ‘relaxed hub’ venue to soft launch with Sunday Sessions

A beloved winery and cellar door is getting a new lease on life with the proprietor promising a return to its live music and relaxed community hub roots in an upcoming soft opening.

Melissa Sheil

More than a dozen people have been injured after a serious bus crash in Victoria's Yarra Ranges. ABC

BREAKINGPremiumMan dies, 21 injured in horror hwy smash

A man has died and up to 21 people – including several teenagers – are being treated for injuries following a horror crash involving several cars and a tour bus.

Emma Kirk

A child has suffered severe burns at Questacon Canberra.

The NightlyChild engulfed in flames after touching display on excursion

Madeline Cove

Dave Flaherty has been dramatically reinstated as president of the WA Police Union.

PolicePremiumSacked WA Police Union boss reinstated in dramatic backflip

The president of the WA Police Union, who was stood down amidst allegations of inappropriate behaviour with a female worker, is set to be dramatically reinstated.

Ben Harvey

Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation WA Secretary Romina Raschilla outside State Parliament.

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Nurses demand answers over stalled staffing reform timeline

The Cook Government is set to be dragged before the industrial umpire, over its refusal to set a new timeline for stalled nurse to patient ratios. 

Jessica Page

But meteorologists have forecast showers across Melbourne throughout the day – dashing hopes of a sun-soaked occasion in the capital. Windy

AFLPremiumGrim outlook for Grand Final weekend

Forecasters have delivered a grim outlook for the AFL Grand Final in Melbourne, dashing the hopes of superfans looking for a sun-soaked showdown.

David Hannant

Lian Yunzhi breaks women’s Rubik’s Cube world record.

World NewsWATCH: Six-year-old girl solves Rubik’s Cube in record time

An impressive youngster has taken home the Rubik’s Cube world record.

Ella George

A Perth man has become the first person to be jailed in Australia for stabbing another Aussie overseas.

CourtPremiumPerth man jailed after stabbing brother in Thailand

A Perth man has become the first person to be jailed in Australia for stabbing another Aussie overseas.

Emma Kirk

Mr Allan said his employer worked an ‘extraordinarily brutal regime’. NewsWire / Nikki Short

COURTPremiumAlan Jones’ butler reveals what he saw

Alan Jones’ long-time former butler has revealed to a court what he saw inside the star broadcaster’s luxury apartment building.

Steve Zemek

Charlie Harris at Gracetown Grommets 2026.

SurfingPremiumGracetown Grommets marks three decades surfing

Gracetown once again provided the backdrop for some of the South West’s emerging surfing talent, with the Gracetown Grommets event reaching its 30th year on the weekend.

Jack Penniment and Madelin Hayes

WA Federal Liberals have launched a final defence of the GST deal negotiated in 2018, accusing the Productivity Commission of misleading the public over its cost.

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New deadline looms for WA’s GST billions as Libs attack

WA Federal Liberals have launched a final defence of the GST deal negotiated in 2018, accusing the Productivity Commission of misleading the public over its cost.

Jessica Page

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NewsPremium‘Hearts broken:’ Horror as 11yo killed in crash

An 11-year-old girl killed in a horror crash has been remembered as a special child who was smart, loving, curious and full of life.

Emma Kirk

Ty Gallop trains ahead of Saturday’s AFL grand final. Nigel Hallett

AFLPremium‘Cool head’: Lions star has learnt lesson

The Lions youngster who was banned for slamming a rival’s face into the turf is now set to play in another AFL grand final, saying he has learnt his lesson.

Marco Monteverde

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NewsPremium‘Not a chessboard’: PM warns US and China

Anthony Albanese used a star-studded awards ceremony to deliver a pointed warning about how the US and China manage their high-stakes relationship.

Nathan Schmidt