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PropertyCommentsPremiumAuction fever hits in WA as State records biggest weekend

A small Cottesloe cottage was among 36 that went under the hammer this weekend — in the State’s biggest auction weekend for the year.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumTwo divers die just hours apart in Perth

Two divers have died just hours apart in a tragic day along the Perth coast. 

Caitlyn Rintoul

CrimeCommentsPremiumPolice to target shoplifters and trouble makers in CBD

Shoplifters and troublemakers in Perth’s CBD will be hit hard by a $3 million police blitz this summer.

Joe Spagnolo

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Missing Perth woman found safe and well after urgent search

A missing Perth woman living with dementia has been located safe and well after an urgent search on Saturday morning.

Morgan de Smidt

CRIMEPremiumCops investigate attempted burglary at luxury fashion store

Police say they were called after a man was seen smashing the front window of the store in Perth on Friday morning.

Jessica Evensen

Hunt is onVideoCommentsThe open season that triggers beach frenzy for West Aussies

A ban on a much-sought-after delicacy lifts for just an hour tomorrow morning — and it always creates mayhem.

Troy de Ruyter

PerthCommentsPerth Zoo’s female elephant Permai to leave city next month

West Aussies are invited to come and say farewell ahead of her journey. 

Dylan Caporn

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Community not invited to major Floreat Forum decision date

The decision for Government planners to meet their equivalents from the Town of Cambridge about the long term plans for Floreat’s redevelopment has caused uproar.

Harriet Flinn

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Bold new plan to transform western suburb’s streets

A new era is taking shape following a $377,000 tender to help replace vehicle use with wider footpaths, more bike facilities and changes to street parking. 

Harriet Flinn

state politicsCommentsPremiumMigration sees WA’s population grow fastest in the nation

Western Australia’s population is continuing to grow faster than anywhere else in the country, cementing Perth’s reputation as an attractive destination even with the rising cost of living. 

Jessica Page and Katina Curtis

PerthPremiumCyclists badly hurt after being hit by car in Perth’s south

Two cyclists have been rushed to hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Lesmurdie.

Claire Sadler

PerthPremiumHorror road toll climbs further with two more deaths

Another two people have died on WA roads, with police investigating the circumstances of the separate crashes.

Claire Sadler

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Peak-hour chaos as Mandurah Line reopens but huge delays

The Mandurah train line is up and running again but commuters are being urged to allow extra travel time with delays expected.

Claire Sadler

Courts & JusticePremiumAward-winning writer identified as Kings Park crash victim

Brenda Walker was crossing the road near Kings Park on Tuesday morning when she was fatally hit by a car allegedly speeding at 97km/h. 

Jessica Evensen

MiningPremiumClass action to highlight vile treatment of women on mines

FIFO workers who experienced predatory behaviour in the industry will be able to take part in what is expected to be a multi-million-dollar action.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Courts & JusticePremiumDriver faces charge over death of pedestrian in Kings Park

A driver has been charged over the death of a 67-year-old woman after she was hit by a car in Kings Park.

Claire Sadler

Urban planningCommentsPremium‘Vibrant’ Perth finally shrugs off Dullsville insult

Perth has come a long way since the global authority on urban planning said it had the character of an oversized department store, with the world warming to the WA capital’s charms.

Kim Macdonald

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Commuters advised to brace for more Ellenbrook Line delays

Commuters on Perth’s newest train line have been warned of further delays in coming days with hot weather, but Transport Minister Rita Saffioti has celebrated positive patronage numbers.

Dylan Caporn

WA NEWSPremiumWoman, 24, dies in collision with truck in Perth’s southeast

Police said the 24-year-old woman, who was driving the Mitsubishi, died at the scene.

Caleb Runciman

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Search over as Perth man last seen in Noranda located

Police have found an 81-year-old man who went missing from the Noranda area on Monday.

WA newsCommentsSurfer’s horror run-in with shark in Dawesville

A 15-year-old surfer has told how he was attacked by a shark near Mandurah and what happened next.

Claire Sadler

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‘Blood dripping’: Hero surfer helps save shark bite victim

A surfer who helped a 15-year-old boy after he was bitten by a shark at a beach south of Mandurah says the teen was the ‘gnarliest little dude’ who stayed calm the whole time.

Claire Sadler

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Pedestrian killed in horror accident in Kings Park

Major crash officers were examining the scene on Tuesday, with police confirming the driver was assisting them with their inquiries.

Claire Sadler

WA NewsPremiumCrash injures two drivers and sparks bushfire in Wooroloo

Major crash officers are investigating after a serious collision Great Eastern Highway that left both drivers injured and sparked a bushfire in Wooroloo.

Claire Sadler