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  1. Festive foulCommentsMerry stinking Christmas to Rocko and Mandurah residents

  2. Local GovernmentPremiumKwinana Recquatic facelift coming sooner thanks to grants

  3. ‘Numb’CommentsThree dogs found dead in backyards prompting urgent warning

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    WATCH: Teen screams in pain as transit guards pin her down

  5. Sugar-coated smilesCommentsKwinana lolly run spreading sweet cheer for 70 years

Court WA builder in hot water for dodgy job

The bathroom renovator was fined $7500 for taking an excessive deposit for shoddy work. 

Cool respiteCommentsWater stations installed for black cockatoos ahead of summer

There’ll be cool relief in Kwinana for critically endangered Carnaby’s black cockatoos this summer with the installation of two bird waterers. 

Rachel Fenner

No regretsBurnout accused faces court over reckless tribute

A 22-year-old man facing court over a tribute to his mate killed in a horror crash says a crash site burnout was an appropriate act that he does not regret.

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Courts & JusticePremiumShocking twist ahead of impending Mandurah boat crash trial

Doubts on control of a boat in the deadly Mandurah boat crash that killed Rhett Bazzo’s mother may lead to manslaughter charges dropped.

Tim Clarke

Silent worshipCommentsBuddhists banned from chants at controversial new monastery

A controversial Buddhist monastery in the City of Kwinana will go ahead despite strong opposition from the community, on the condition there will be no singing or chanting. 

Rachel Fenner

GincredibleCommentsBilly Stitch greenlit to ‘distill’ tasting room experience

Local distillers Billy Stitch has cleared the first hurdle to open a brewery in Kwinana, with councillors unanimously approving its collaboration with The Labyrinth Studio in Medina. 

Rachel Fenner

Hot in the cityCommentsCommentsSubsidies to help West Aussies combat high heat this summer

The City of Rockingham is one of three pilot sites chosen for a program aiming to protect vulnerable communities from extreme heat. 

Original musicCommentsCommentsSong contest proves WA live music more than ‘cover central’

The Rockingham Regional Song Contest is back for its second year to prove WA’s live music scene can be more than just covers.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumMan arrested ‘doing burnouts’ at site of fatal Oakford crash

An 11-month-old baby was inside the car allegedly doing burnouts at the site of a fatal crash police have revealed, as they charged a 22-year-old man over the stunt.

Syren’s callCommentsRocko’s Twilight Summer Market returns for one night only

The Twilight Summer Market returns to Rockingham, with dozens of stallholders set to descend on Syren Street next month. 

Rachel Fenner

Crime CommentsArson squad links suspicious Kwinana scrub fires

The arson squad believes a series of suspicious fires in Kwinana last month are linked, including one started near the police station. 

Rachel Fenner

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Disaster and emergencyPremiumDistressing scenes as 4yo dies after house fire

A four-year-old boy has tragically died three days before Christmas after being pulled from a burning home by firefighters in Meadow Springs.

Caleb Runciman

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Investors hurt in battle of the wannabe tycoons

Once-tight business associates fell out when Sasha Hopkins’ A Team Property Group took off like a rocket with slicker marketing and more success Ricky Hirsch’s Fulfil The Dream.

John Flint

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Perth’s building conman & Insta-wife move to China

Fugitive Perth conman Ricky Hirsch has uprooted from his Dubai bolthole to Guangzhou, China, while his many scam victims are struggling to keep their heads above water.

John Flint

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Mettam pledges relaxed shopping hours for Perth if Libs win

Liberal leader says allowing shops across the metropolitan area to open at 9am on Sundays is a ‘sensible next step’, and accuses the Government of being beholden to unions.

Joe Spagnolo

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WA NewsPremiumNeighbour’s desperate words to 4yo who died in house fire

‘Mum needs you, dad needs you. Santa’s coming.’

Claire Sadler and Caleb Runciman

Disaster & emergencyPremiumMotorcyclist dies in crash lifting horror road toll higher

A motorcyclist has died after a crash with a car in Canning Vale.

Severe WeatherCommentsCommentsRecord-breaking heat hits Perth before ‘cool’ Christmas

Perth sweltered through record-breaking heat on Monday, with the mercury rising above 45C in some parts of the city.

WA newsCommentsCommentsBull shark roaming Swan River puts water users on high alert

The shark has been detected multiple times in the past three days.

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Premium‘WA’s Sydney Opera House’: Aboriginal Cultural Centre delay

The opening of WA’s Aboriginal Cultural Centre has been pushed back by at least a year.

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ONE YEAR ONPremiumMates remember Harry Stead one year on from tragic death

The young man was working to douse an out-of-control blaze about 60km west of Esperance on Boxing Day last year when he fell from a truck. 

Caleb Runciman and Jenny Schon

RACINGPremium1500 punters expected for Esperance’s Boxing Day meeting

A strong field of local horses will accompany Esperance Bay Turf Club’s Boxing Day meeting.

Carwyn Monck

QUIZ QUESTIONS PremiumHow well do you remember the top stories from 2024?

How well do you remember the top stories from the year that was?

Amber Lilley

Federal PoliticsPremiumPremiumEx-MLC says he’s the ‘mongrel’ WA needs in the Senate

Former State politician Paul Brown says his “mongrel” attitude is a trait voters in WA are seeking, as he tries his hand at Federal politics at the upcoming election.

Festive seasonPremiumPremiumChristmas and New Year’s Eve events in the City of Busselton

Christmas and New Year’s Eve are around the corner, and there are plenty of events for those still looking to celebrate either occasion in the Busselton area.

Industrial actionPremiumPremiumQube workers stop work for better pay and conditions

Local employees of Australia’s largest logistics provider have taken a day of strike action in Geraldton as they fight for better pay and conditions.

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CNBC newsCommentsUS Fed cuts rates but signals fewer reductions to come

The Federal Reserve has lowered its key interest rate by a quarter percentage point, the third-consecutive reduction and one that came with a cautionary tone about additional cuts in coming years. 

Jeff Cox

CNBC newsCommentsNissan surges 22pc after reports on potential Honda merger

Nissan Motor shares surged Wednesday following a media report that the Japanese automaker is looking to merge with Honda Motor.

April Roach

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumCocoa prices climb to new record high

The price of chocolate’s key ingredient has skyrocketed this year, prompting analysts to issue fresh warnings about extreme price volatility.

Sam Meredith

MoneyBitcoin climbs to $US105,000 on strategic reserve hopes

News that US president-elect Donald Trump plans to go ahead with a bitcoin strategic reserve fund has sent the cryptocurrency surging in value.

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Yappy HolidaysVideoCommentsSanta Paws spreads Christmas cheer at animal shelter

They may have been abandoned or abused but these furry creatures were not forgotten this Christmas.

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All the things to do in the beautiful South West this summer

‘Heading into the school holidays there is so much for us to do around Bunbury and the South West for our adventurous, ocean loving twin boys.’

Ashleigh Atkinson

ONE YEAR ONPremiumPremiumMates remember Harry Stead one year on from tragic death

The young man was working to douse an out-of-control blaze about 60km west of Esperance on Boxing Day last year when he fell from a truck. 

WA NewsCommentsCommentsGrinch-like move: Petrol prices to surge on Christmas Day

Motorists have been told to fuel up today before the price of petrol surges by 31 cents on Christmas Day.

Albany AdvertiserPremiumPremiumTwo girls injured after car collides with tree in Mt Barker

Emergency services were called to the scene about 11am on Tuesday.

CrimePremiumPolice locate fugitive who ‘removed ankle monitoring device’

Police appealed to the public for information on Donald Hansen who allegedly removed the device last Thursday afternoon.

Jessica Evensen