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The 62-year-old was reported missing on the night of December 2, when he failed to return home from a solo fishing trip. 

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Police find body believed to be of missing WA farmer

The 62-year-old was reported missing on the night of December 2.

Claire Sadler

New Curtin University Chancellor David Lock.

EducationCommentsPremium‘Visionary leader’ named Chancellor of Curtin University

WA agribusiness leader David Lock has been named as the next chancellor of Curtin University.

Bethany Hiatt

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WEATHERPremiumAussie Christmas Day forecasts revealed

Australians are set to bask in hot and sunny conditions this Christmas, according to the latest Christmas Day forecasts across the capitals.

Pamela Rontziokos

Two childcare centres in WA have been put on notice after incidents that left two children unaccounted for at one premises and others unsupervised near a water activity station at another.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumTwo WA childcare services penalised in supervision crackdown

Two childcare centres in WA have been put on notice after incidents that left two children unaccounted for at one premises and others unsupervised near a water activity station at another.

Hannah Cross

WA Health has urged those planning to travel overseas in the Christmas school holidays to ensure they are fully protected against measles, following two more recent cases. 

Public HealthCommentsHealth alert as highly contagious disease spreads in WA

A busy Bunnings, Coles and Woolworths have all been identified as exposure sites.

Claire Sadler

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NEWSDriver’s horror acts on roads exposed

Disturbing footage obtained from one state’s roadside camera network has exposed some of the outrageous acts drivers are performing while behind the wheel - from nail painting to using a laptop at highway speeds.

Emma Kirk

Owners of the Chow Chow puppy are pleading to have their four-month old returned.

WA NewsCommentsPerth puppy stolen from home, family offers $2k reward

The heartbroken owner has issued a desperate plea to the community to help find their four-month old puppy.

Fraser Williams

A bushfire that forced residents to evacuate and destroyed a shed in Kenwick is being investigated as a possible act of arson. 

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Arson investigators make call on destructive Perth bushfire

The blaze forced residents to evacuate and destroyed a shed on Thursday.

Caleb Runciman

Mindum Alexander Brown, 32, made both guilty and not guilty pleas to an extensive list of charges.

courtsPremiumAlbany man admits to violent gym invasion, gives mixed pleas

An Albany man who went on a violent rampage through a busy gym and a Centennial Park home has pleaded guilty to a string of charges.

Jacki Elezovich

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updatedPremiumHiggins declared bankrupt in court

Brittany Higgins has been officially declared bankrupt by a Federal Court judge, with a trustee to now take over her financial affairs and deal with creditors.

Emma Kirk

Abalone hunters will descend on beaches around Perth. Pictured are lifeguards at Mettams Pool.

FishingComments Hundreds of lifesavers ready for abalone fishing rush

Abalone lovers are set to descend on designated fishing areas across WA’s coast on Saturday, prompting a fresh safety warning from surf lifesavers after 118 rescues last season. 

Caleb Runciman

States and territories will take the fight to the federal government after a new report revealed more than 3000 aged care patients are languishing in hospital beds. NewsWire / Luis Enrique Ascui

NewsPremiumFresh blow to Albo in health battle

The Albanese government has been dealt a blow after state and territory leaders voted to reject the latest health funding offer.

Nathan Schmidt

Perth homes are flying off the market faster than anywhere else in the country, with new data revealing properties are selling in just nine days — three times quicker than the national average.

PROPERTYCommentsPremiumHomes sell at nation-leading speed as stock crisis deepens

Perth properties are flying off the market faster than anywhere else in the country.

Caitlin Vinci

Roger Cook has admitted his own regret about ‘drunk tweeting’, as he publicly reprimanded a Minister over her dancing TikTok video boasting about extra funding for women fleeing abuse.

state politics CommentsPremiumLabor’s social media push to win over young voters

Roger Cook has admitted his own regret about ‘drunk tweeting’, as he publicly reprimanded a Minister over her dancing TikTok video boasting about extra funding for women fleeing abuse.

Jessica Page

More than 31,000 motorists have been caught flouting the road rules on WA’s new AI safety cameras.

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AI cameras catch 31,000 dangerous drivers red-handed

More than 31,000 motorists have been caught flouting the road rules on WA’s new AI safety cameras — including disturbing instances of drivers applying nail polish and clipping their fingernails. 

Jessica Evensen

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NEWSPremiumLatest twist in Aussie asbestos sand scare

Weeks after a raft of popular children’s toy products were recalled over fears of asbestos contamination, another product has been added to the list following laboratory testing.

Pamela Rontziokos

Katja Grosse was attempting to reignite the gas burner on her underground sauna when she was consumed by a cloud of flames, which burned more than half of her body.

WA NewsCommentsWest Aussie suffers life-threatening burns in sauna inferno

‘The skin was burned off, so pure flesh, and I just knew I needed to go to the hospital.’

Rachel Tassicker 7NEWS

Karen Anne Webb was sentenced in Albany Magistrates Court for stealing more than $160,000 from her place of work.

COURTS PremiumMt Barker clerk avoids jail for stealing $160k from employer

A Mt Barker bookkeeper who secretly siphoned more than $160,000 from her employer over a 15-month period has avoided an immediate jail term. 

Melissa Sheil

(From left) Zac (6) and Charlotte (9) Clauson, Mateo Domaetovski (6) and Captain Starlight.

WA NewsCommentsSpecial screening brings smiles to Perth Children’s Hospital

Cinema magic brought big smiles to the little patients at Perth Children’s Hospital on Thursday.

The Greens' amendments to the State Development Bill failed, as the legislation passed a Parliament vote at 2:58am on Thursday

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MPs react to 3am finish after 17-hour fast-track laws debate

MPs have reacted to Roger Cook’s overhaul of State development laws to fast-track key projects which passed a key vote in State Parliament after a debate that stretched until almost 3am. 

Jessica Page

A Perth couple have scooped an amazing $15 million — but told their kids that they won just $15k!

LottoCommentsCouple win amazing $15m - but tell kids they got just $15k

A Perth couple have won a life-changing amount of money — but want their children to learn that ‘you must work hard in life’.

Troy de Ruyter

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WA News‘Great news’: Police locate missing 11yo boy

An 11-year-old boy has been found safe and well after he went missing from Wembley Downs. 

Caleb Runciman

Noongar artist Boox Kid, whose real name is Jarred Wall, said he was overjoyed to be chosen as this year’s main prize winner. 

EntertainmentCommentsNoongar electronic artist wins coveted $25k support package

Indie electronic pop act Boox Kid has some big plans in store after taking home the Limelight music support fund package valued at $25,000.

Claire Sadler

Perth’s relentless march of rental prices means households now require a six-figure income to comfortably rent in Perth, according to new research by Domain.

PropertyCommentsPremiumSix-figure salary now a must-have for Perth renters

Perth’s relentless march of rental prices means households now require a six-figure income to comfortably rent in Perth.

Kim Macdonald