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Local governmentCommentsPremiumAffordable housing approved despite council concerns

Developers are set to build units providing affordable housing for pensioners in Rockingham, despite concerns it is too small-scale for the area.

Laura Pond

Wheels turningRockingham facility giving new life to old truck tyres

Old tyres are being given a new life on athletic tracks and around playgrounds.

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Healthy mindsPremiumBaldivis school rewarded for mental health efforts

A Baldivis school is a finalist in State mental health awards for its efforts to tackle the growing issue.

Laura Pond

OMG!Kwinana festival returns bigger and better than ever

A towering mythical puppet creature known as The Guardian, and five larger-than-life pink flamingos, are just two highlights at City of Kwinana’s OMG! Festival 2024. 

Tanya MacNaughton

Sculpture awardsPremiumScraps turn into stylish sculptures for annual exhibition

Striking and curious creations have taken up residence in Rockingham for an annual exhibition.

Laura Pond

Pool of talentPremiumRockingham club makes big splash at annual sports awards

The club took out half of the accolades at the City of Rockingham’s annual awards.

Laura Pond

EnvironmentPerth beach closes as work begins on $4 billion project

Nearby shack owners were notified of the beach closure last week. 

Local governmentCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumTroubled Port Rockingham marina back on the agenda

A Liberal candidate has resurrected plans for a marina in Rockingham that would include tourist attractions, two jetties, accommodation and more than 490 boat pens. 

AUKUSPremiumPremiumAUKUS trip “valuable”, says Kwinana mayor

Kwinana’s chief executive labels $14,000 per person American trip to better understand the potential impacts of AUKUS “valuable”.

CourtPremiumBan upheld for man accused of gross attack on 7yo at pool

A South Yunderup man accused of a sickening attack on a seven-year-old girl at Rockingham’s Aqua Jetty attempted to have his bail varied to regain access to the location last week. 

Rachel Fenner

Entries openPremiumStudent art competition seeks entries with a crucial message

Time is running out for Rockingham students to enter an art competition where the winning design will be transformed into a large wraparound banner that will be displayed at a popular foreshore.

Laura Pond

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Man allegedly grabbed axe after crashing into Perth school

A man crashed into a Perth school’s wall before allegedly threatening good Samaritans with an axe and forcing teachers into action.

Claire Sadler

Must-readPremiumFive-minute guide: Everything you need to know about MinRes

ESSENTIAL EXPLAINER: Mineral Resources is arguably the most talked about company in corporate Australia right now, so why is it garnering so much attention? 

Adrian Rauso

EnergyCommentsPremiumBEN HARVEY: Gina’s MinRes deal a threat to her rival Twiggy

She didn’t blink yesterday when she paid more than $1 billion for the oil and gas assets owned by fellow rich lister Chris Ellison — a transaction that brings us back to her rivalry with Forrest.

Ben Harvey

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Perth school tells parents ‘delay smartphones, social media’

An elite Perth private boys’ school is urging parents to hold off giving their Year 7 sons a smartphone and to ban them from social media to protect them from online harm.

Bethany Hiatt

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US electionVideoCommentsDonald Trump’s victory speech in full

Donald Trump has won the US election, becoming the 47th President of the United States. Here is his victory speech in full, including short speeches by JD Vance and Dana White. 

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Courts & crimePremiumOne-punch accused in court as victim fights for life

A man accused of a one-punch attack outside a Hillarys restaurant on Melbourne Cup day — which has left the victim fighting for life in hospital — has appeared in court.

Jessica Evensen

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumFloreat teen’s dad had ‘no concerns’ about health, weight

The father of a teenage ballerina taken into the care of the State after withering on an organic vegan diet didn’t have any concerns about her weight when others were raising the alarm.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumAccused WA teacher denies offences, ‘regrets’ behaviour

An ex-teacher who admitted to inappropriately touching a student has told his trial he has ‘never regretted something more’ in his entire life than the ‘choices’ he made and his behaviour with the teenager.

courts & justicePremiumPremiumAccused killer filmed lying to cops over insurance frauds

Andre Rebelo repeatedly told police he knew nothing about life insurance policies taken out for his mother just before she was murdered in her Bicton home.

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Cold casePremiumCops head to Collie streets in hope of thawing cold case

WA Police have taken to the streets of Collie in the hopes of cracking open the cold case of Lisa Mott, who went missing as a 12-year-old girl in the town more than four decades ago.

Oliver Lane

Collie River PremiumForeshore restoration given the go-ahead

Works to revitalise the Collie River foreshore will get into full swing after successful funding for the 18-month project was approved. 

Holly Prentice

Posties in danger PremiumBunbury one of WA’s hotspots for dog attacks on posties

Australia Post has urged councils to enforce stricter rules on pet owners after it was revealed Bunbury had one of the highest amounts of dog attacks on posties in the State. 

Holly Prentice

Vale PremiumPremiumVale Phyllis Barnes OAM, beloved Bunbury historian

A beloved Bunbury historian, author, and Order Of Australia medial recipient has passed away. 

More information neededPremiumPremiumCouncil’s acknowledgement of country update delayed

A South West council has deferred its update of its welcome to country and acknowledgement of country policy amid concerns it is not inclusive enough.

FootballPremiumPremiumAFL in Bunbury: Hosting big name games ‘unbelievable’

Excitement is building over the prospect of Bunbury’s newly-redeveloped Hands Oval staging AFL games from next year, with both the City of Bunbury and South West Football League expressing delight.

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CNBC news30 essential rules to live by for those who want no regrets

If you want to live longer and feel more fulfilled you probably don’t need lasers or freezers. There’s a lot you can do today at little to no cost that will extend your life and increase your happiness.

Aditi Shrikant

CNBC newsKindergartens become care homes in demographic crisis

Plagued by shrinking birth rates and a rapidly ageing population, tens of thousands of Chinese kindergartens have scaled back operations, closed down entirely or pivoted industries to survive.

Anniek Bao

CNBC newsCommentsChina’s industrial profits plunge

China’s industrial profits in September dropped at its fastest pace since the pandemic, data from the National Bureau of Statistics shows.

Anniek Bao

CNBC newsWhy Maccas is holding the onions on Quarter Pounders

The famed burger is back on sale in the US as authorities investigate the source of an outbreak of a deadly E. coli outbreak.

Amelia Lucas

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Police hunt for knifeman after cleaner savagely attacked

Detectives are continuing their hunt for a knifeman in WA’s Great Southern after a man was attacked while cleaning a toilet block. 

CrimePremiumMan charged over ‘indecent bus assault’ on woman

A man has been charged with allegedly indecently assaulting a woman on a Transperth bus.

Caleb Runciman

Courts & justicePremiumPremiumMan granted bail after terrifying sword rampage at shops

A man charged over a terrifying rampage in which he allegedly waved a samurai sword inside Karrinyup Shopping Centre has been granted bail.

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CommentsPremiumUp to $1k on offer as Labor’s gun buyback returns to WA

Labor has reopened its gun buyback for dealers and individual owners, despite rejecting previous calls to keep offering payments during the first round. 

Urban planningCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumREVEALED: Major plans to densify West Leederville precinct

A new era of high-rise development is taking shape across West Leederville ahead of a new precinct structure plan aiming to densify the area.

EducationPremiumEducation department admits temp classrooms affect learning

An Education Department bureaucrat has reportedly claimed the use of transportable classrooms in a school could result in ‘sub-optimal education’ for students.

Bethany Hiatt