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  1. Council electionsPremiumCity of Kwinana council nominees and what they stand for

  2. CourtPremiumFishermen prosecuted at Rockingham Court

  3. Saving goalsPremiumWhy gen Zs are leaders in saving

  4. Housing crisisPremiumCity of Rockingham takes concerns to Shelter WA

  5. Sound TelegraphCommentsCouncillors vs mayor in upcoming Rockingham election

A new report has shown the little penguin population is similar to last year.

Little penguinsPremiumLittle Penguin population update

The latest report on Penguin Island’s little penguin population commissioned by the City of Rockingham has shown there has been little change.

Ava Berryman

The City of Rockingham has awarded Carabiner Architects the stage two design tender for the Aqua Jetty redevelopment.

Splashing outPremiumTender awarded for design phase of Aqua Jetty redevelopment

After originally being put off, a tender has finally been awarded for long-awaited stage two designs of the Aqua Jetty redevelopment. 

Rachel Fenner

Photo competition winners Peter Taylor and Logan Harry with Cr David Acker and competition winner Sienna Micallef.

Photo finishPremiumWinners of Kwinana photography competition announced

The City of Kwinana’s annual photo competition has found its three winners from more than 150 entrants.

Ava Berryman

Rockingham Autumn Centre for seniors is set to receive a $3.3 million upgrade.

Upgraded facilitiesPremiumSenior centre to expect big upgrades

The City of Rockingham’s only dedicated seniors’ centre is set for a major upgrade.

Ava Berryman

The City of Kwinana has backed a four-year election cycle.

Local governmentPremiumCity of Kwinana advocates for four-year election cycle

The City of Kwinana wants to halve the number of local government elections by holding them every four years instead of two.

Ava Berryman

The Rockingham Beach Cup will return in 2025.

Sound TelegraphCommentsBack in the saddle: Council backs Rockingham Beach Cup

After a one-year hiatus, horse hooves will pound the sand at the picturesque Rockingham Foreshore once again in November. 

Rachel Fenner

Concept for the newly named Djandoo Mia Thomas Oval changerooms.

Council projectsNew name for Thomas Oval changerooms

New changerooms at Thomas Oval will be named Djandoo Mia, meaning ‘home of the whistling kite’.

Rockingham man chases high school students with crowbar

Rockingham courtPremiumPremiumHomeless man chases students with crowbar

A Rockingham local experiencing homelessness was awoken by students from Kolbe Catholic College who quickly learnt their mistake after he chased them into school grounds with a crowbar in hand.

Cooloongup man pleads guilty to child exploitation material

Rockingham courtPremiumPremiumMan pleads guilty to possessing child exploitation material

Cooloongup local Zane Ambrose Mccullough Farr, 26, has pleaded guilty to two charges of possessing child exploitation material.

The offending antenna.

Bad callLeave: Telstra’s message to Safety Bay customers

In an extraordinary move, Telstra told a customer to quit the telco and find another provider after lengthy service outages in Safety Bay. 

Rachel Fenner

The RSPCA Community Action Day went down a treat

Community helpPremiumRSPCA action day a howling success

The RSCPA WA-led Community Action Day in Cooloongup was a howling success, with more than 120 pet owners helped with free pet supplies, vet checks and advice from professionals.

Ava Berryman

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Attorney General Tony Buti intervened in the long-running legal case against BGC. Inset: One of the defective Iplex pipes.

PropertyCommentsPremiumWA builder slammed for ‘astounding’ oversight in pipe fight

A besieged builder has been slammed for overlooking a key legal detail in the company’s latest ploy to delay action on bursting water pipes that have impacted hundreds of WA homes.

Matt Mckenzie

Attorney General Tony Buti will intervene in the long-running legal case against BGC. Inset: One of the defective Iplex pipes.

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Fresh twist in BGC saga as customers receive lifeline

Hundreds of WA customers living in new homes prone to leaks and flooding due to faulty piping have received some welcome news ahead of a State Administrative Tribunal hearing.

John Flint

Angela Margaret Rainbow leaves Perth Magistrates Court today.

Courts & JusticePremiumIdentity of Perth therapist accused of $7m fraud revealed

The owner of an occupational therapy business accused of an invoice scam that siphoned millions of taxpayer money meant to be used to help veterans has failed in a bid to suppress her identity.

Caleb Runciman

Barry Wayne Lawrence pictured outside Perth Magistrates Court this week.

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Fears over ‘bikie links’ of child worker accused

Disturbing allegations have emerged about a Department of Communities employee charged with sex offences involving a teenager in his care as it was revealed police also raised concerns he had bikie connections.

Caleb Runciman

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Western Australia’s ‘Walking On A Dream’ was a global tourism brand for the State launched by the McGowan Government.

state politicsCommentsPremiumTourism push in WA misses mark as visitor numbers drop

Western Australia’s walking on a dream campaign has turned into a nightmare, with WA the only State recording less visitors in 2024, sparking fears the tourism industry’s post-Covid recovery has stalled.

Jessica Page

Robert David Reti leaves the Perth District Court.

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Childcare worker denies offence as CCTV shows cuddling

A childcare worker charged with indecently touching two girls insisted to police he ‘wouldn’t do anything’ inappropriate, admitting he cuddled them often. GRAPHIC DETAILS.

Sarah Crawford and Rebecca Le May

Dr David Hurst’s sudden death exposed 130 patients who had lost millions of dollars in pre-payments for dental services they were yet to receive.

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The West Australian exclusive
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PremiumVictims of corrupt Perth dentist hit with more pain

Ripped-off victims of a corrupt Perth dentist are being asked to cough up more money as they try to claim against the professional indemnity insurance of David Hurst.

Angela Margaret Rainbow leaves Perth Magistrates Court today.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumIdentity of Perth therapist accused of $7m fraud revealed

The owner of an occupational therapy business accused of an invoice scam that siphoned millions of taxpayer money meant to be used to help veterans has failed in a bid to suppress her identity.

Karen Anne Webb pleaded guilty to 17 charges of stealing as a servant on Thursday.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumMt Barker clerk admits to stealing $156k from her workplace

The clerk of a Mt Barker business has admitted to stealing more than $150,000 from her workplace over a two-year period, after details were revealed in her first court appearance on Thursday. 

Regional News

Qantaslink Fokker-100 at Busselton-Margaret River Airport.

WA newsCommentsPremiumQantas axes Perth to Busselton flights due to lack of demand

Less than three months after flights between Busselton and Perth started, Qantas has axed the service, blaming a lack of demand for the route’s demise.

Craig Duncan

Bunbury mayor Jaysen Miguel during a press conference with City of Bunbury CEO Alan Ferris behind him.

Local Election PremiumBunbury mayoral candidates look out for South West

More investment, events and visitors for the South West as a whole is expected to be in the spotlight for City of Bunbury mayoral candidates.

Yousuf Shameel

Orthopaedic technician Jenelle Wigley, registered nurse Marilyn Gawith, surgical assistant Dr Patrick Thornton, orthopaedic surgeon Dr Simon Smith, manager perioperative services Nigel Mallaber and anaesthetist Dr Jim McGirr.

SURGERY PremiumSouth West orthopaedic surgeon reaches career milestone

An orthopaedic surgeon has completed his 5000th joint replacement surgery at Bunbury’s St John of God Hospital.

Rose Patane

Mitch Marsh, Chloe Piparo and Sam Whiteman at WA cricket's season launch.

CricketPremiumPremiumBunbury-raised captains confident of bounce back

The Bunbury-raised captains of WA’s cricket sides are confident their teams will bounce back from disappointing 2024-25 seasons in the campaign ahead

Paul Wilcox is running for election to the Shire of Coolgardie council.

Coolgardie election PremiumPremium‘Technocratic perspective’ needed in Coolgardie council

A Coolgardie council hopeful wants to shine a spotlight on compliance and provide legislative oversight for the embattled shire moving forward.

Critically endangered western ringtail possum, Mr Brown, was found dehydrated and with burnt feet.

Animal welfarePremiumPremiumFAWNA seek community feedback on wildlife hospital plans

South West conservation group FAWNA is seeking the community’s feedback in major push to build WA’s first ever regional wildlife hospital.

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Sebastian Siemiatkowski, chief executive officer and co-founder of Klarna Holding AB, center, and Michael Moritz, chairman of Klarna Bank AB, center right, during the company’s initial public offering (IPO) at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025.

CNBC newsCommentsCBA-backed BNPL provider Klarna soars on US debut

Klarna competes in the buy now, pay later market with Affirm and Block’s Afterpay business.

Ryan Browne

New safety measures will become the standard of all Air India flights.

World NewsCommentsDeadly crash spurs Air India's ‘new normal’

Air India has pledged a renewed focus on safety after Flight 171’s fatal crash, the deadliest aviation disaster in a decade.

Leslie Josephs

Wegovy producer Novo Nordisk is taking the axe to 9000 jobs.

CNBC newsCommentsWeight loss jab giant to cut 9000 jobs

A pharmaceutical giant that produces one of the most popular weight loss jabs has announced it is cutting 11 per cent of its global workforce.

Katrina Bishop

Macron hit with fresh crisis after Bayrou’s budget plan fails.

World PoliticsCommentsMacron to appoint fifth PM after Bayrou ousted

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou’s government has collapsed in a no-confidence vote over spending cuts, leaving President Emmanuel Macron scrambling to appoint yet another leader.

Holly Ellyatt

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Minister for Tourism Reece Whitby in front of a 17-metre-long mural which was unveiled on Wellington Street in Perth/Boorloo ahead of the city hosting the tournament’s Opening Ceremony and Match at the AFC WOMEN’S ASIAN CUP AUSTRALIA 2026

state politicsCommentsPremiumReece Whitby holidays overseas, as local tourists leave WA

COVID has been blamed for a post-pandemic rush of West Australians holidaying elsewhere, but the Tourism Minister insists the industry slump is only temporary.

Jessica Page

A 41-year-old man died at Albany Regional Prison on September 6.

Prison death PremiumAlbany prisoner dies after being found unresponsive in cell

Authorities have confirmed the death of a prisoner at Albany Regional Prison earlier this month.

Cameron Newbold

Allan Jason Dean Howard arrives at court on Thursday on fresh charges.

CRIMEPremiumPremiumTradie accused of renovation con hit with fresh charges

A tradie accused of stealing thousands of dollars in deposits for renovation work that he didn’t do has faced court on seven new charges. SEE THE DETAILS.

The Department of Health has issued a plea to FIFO workers following reports of more measles cases in the state.

Public HealthCommentsCommentsWA FIFO workers caught up in latest measles scare

The WA Department of Health is urging FIFO workers to check their immunisations are up to date after more measles cases were reported.

A public holiday for the Perth Royal Show has been proposed.

WA NewsCommentsCommentsRoyal Show gets exclusive new public holiday

Organisers of the Perth Royal Show have welcomed its new public holiday as a chance to celebrate an iconic event that has brought West Australians together for nearly two centuries.

The AUKUS agreement, formed with the UK and US in 2021, is designed to enable Australia to build and deliver its own nuclear-powered attack submarines.

AUKUSCommentsPremiumPerth suburb claimed to be a ‘nuclear target’ under AUKUS

Campaigners against an international agreement which will bring more nuclear submarines to WA claim it makes a Perth suburb a nuclear target.

Michael Palmer