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  1. Community groupsCommentsJoyful noise at Wellard’s Singing Mamas group

  2. Beery closeCommentsConstruction starts on $13m two-storey waterfront pub

  3. Adopt, don’t shopCommentsK9 Rescue pups looking for their fur-ever home this weekend

  4. Charity workCommentsHigh school students helping homeless

  5. CRIMEPremiumWATCH: Cops pounce on trio moments after dramatic car chase

Four-year-old Memphis had to be euthanised after he was found starving, cold to touch, covered in fleas and “unable to move”.

CrimePremiumOwner blames finances for starving to death dogs

A Cooloongup woman has blamed her financial situation for her starving her Rottweilers, one of which had to be euthanised after being found ‘unable to move’, underweight, dehydrated and covered in fleas. 

Jessica Evensen

Jason Paul Gastarov leaving a Perth court in 2022.

Tattoo far PremiumClub-hopping bikie in hot water over old tattoo

A Perth bikie claims he has had 13 laser sessions to remove a gang tattoo after changing clubs — but the old ink won’t budge.

Rachel Fenner

Teague Wyllie’s elimination final century on Sunday has Rockingham Mandurah on the brink of a grand final berth.

Premier CricketWyllie's titanic innings steers Mariners to semis

Rockingham Mandurah opener Teague Wyllie batted all day on Sunday to ensure his side an elimination final win and a spot in this weekend’s Premier Cricket semifinal round.

Matt Zis

Beaches remain open but water users are urged to take caution around Rockingham after a tagged shark set off multiple alerts at the weekend.

WA NewsCommentsBeachgoers urged to take caution over nuisance bull shark

Beaches remain open but water users are urged to take caution around Rockingham after a tagged shark set off multiple alerts at the weekend. 

Rachel Fenner

A message sent to staff at Baldivis Secondary College on Friday asking them to provide “visible staff presence” comes after The West Australian revealed shocking video had emerged of Year 8 students taking part in an organised fight club during class time at Mandurah’s Halls Head College.

EducationCommentsPremiumSchool urges extra security to stamp out ‘fight clubs’

It comes after The West Australian revealed shocking footage had emerged of Year 8 students taking part in an organised fight club during class time at Mandurah’s Halls Head College.

Bethany Hiatt

Acclaimed artist and educator Andy Quilty at FORM Gallery’s Happy Meals and Scooter Skids exhibition.

Art exhibitionPremiumThe art of happy meals and scooter skids

Being told by a fellow Curtin University student that “nobody likes you because you’re a bogan” is a moment that has stayed with Rockingham-raised artist Andy Quilty long after graduation.

Tanya MacNaughton

The man was arrested after the chase in Perth's southern suburbs.

CrimeVideoPremiumPremiumWATCH: Man charged over dramatic chase in Perth’s south

Police have charged a 30-year-old man with a string of offences following a police chase in the southern suburbs.. SEE THE FOOTAGE.

The damage caused to a home on Dias Pass.

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PremiumGoFundMe for Mandurah family ‘left with nothing’ after fire

Residents inside the Dias Pass home managed to escape uninjured after the property caught fire about 6.40am on Friday.

A 21-year-old man will face multiple charges after a stolen car was dumped and set alight on a bush track in Perth’s southern suburbs last month.

WA NewsPremiumPremiumCharges laid after stolen car blaze spread through bushland

A 21-year-old man will face multiple charges after a stolen car was dumped and set alight on a bush track in Perth’s southern suburbs last month.

Rockingham Beach Cup will not return after six successful editions

Farewell to a signature eventCommentsPremiumStunning WA beachfront horse racing event runs out of legs

The Rockingham Beach Cup has sadly been discontinued after six successful editions.

Ava Berryman

Jetty construction would give access from the boat to the brewery.

Local GovernmentCommentsNew details reveal insane cost of jetty next to WA brewery

Initial plans show the jetty would be 136m long — much longer than average — with access for boats to park up as well as a deck for fishing.

Rachel Fenner

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Photos have emerged of students boxing each other at Halls Head College.

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SHOCK FOOTAGE: School students operate brutal ‘fight club’

It’s where boys go in secret to let off steam and prove their worth - and risk getting broken jaws, swollen cheeks and black eyes while being beaten to a pulp. And it happens in a classroom in school time.

Troy de Ruyter

Professor Peter Richmond with baby Eric and Cameron and Aisling Yap.

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The WA baby making global medical history

He may be only four months old, but little Eric Yap has already made history.

Rhianna Mitchell

Teachers said structured lessons were not suitable for children unable to sit on a mat.

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Teacher’s shock insight into ‘out of control’ kindy kids

‘Screaming, yelling, ignoring any adult instruction and the swearing! Calling each other motherf---er, dickheads etc.’

Bethany Hiatt

Braeside Primary School principal Geoffrey Noel MacNicol has had his teaching registration cancelled.

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WA primary school principal charged with child sex offences

The alleged offences occurred during the January school holidays and in the metropolitan area.

Jake Dietsch

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Kyle Retallack, 27, Chloe Websdale, 23, and Joshua Cox, 26, all suffered “significant injuries” and died at the scene.

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Three victims killed in horror Lesley crash identified

The 27-year-old, 23-year-old and 26-year-old all suffered ‘significant injuries’ and died at the scene.

Artemisia Blythe and Caleb Runciman

Respected doctors John Love, Fiona Langdon and Seonaid Mulroy will stop delivering babies and caring for pregnant women at Subiaco within months.

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St John of God Subiaco loses experienced obstetricians

St John of God Subiaco is losing three highly skilled obstetricians amid growing concerns Australia’s private maternity hospitals are in crisis and may soon face collapse.

Katie Hampson

Natasha Marshall Donnelly and Andrew Donnelly.

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PremiumMystery around Andrew Donnelly’s troubled businesses deepens

A liquidator is investigating whether the former West Coast Eagle and his wife engaged in illegal phoenixing over the sale of a business mired in consumer complaints.

Exterior shots of the Subiaco apartment complex which is nearing completion.

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CommentsPremium‘Slap in the face’ after five year wait for Subiaco units

Long suffering buyers at a ‘boutique apartment complex’ in Subiaco - some of whom paid deposits five years ago - are being asked to stump up tens of thousands of extra dollars to see them completed.

Shortly before 11am, a motorcyclist in his 40s, ran into a tree near the Pinjarra-Williams Road and Watts Road intersection, in Dwellingup. 

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumPremiumMotorcyclist flown to RPH after hitting tree

A man has been flown to Royal Perth Hospital after his motorcycle crashed into a tree in WA’s south-east on Sunday. 

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Port Hedland mayor Peter Carter.

Funding feud PremiumMayor calls on miners to fund new Marine Rescue office

Port Hedland Mayor Peter Carter is calling on mining companies to fund the new Port Hedland Volunteer Marine Rescue office after the service fell just over $1m short of their $4m fund raising target. 

Cain Andrews

With the Wagin Woolorama British and Australasian Breeds Poll Dorset Grand Champion is Elders stud stock representative Michael O'Neil, judge Grant Bingham, and Shirlee Downs co-principal Chris Squiers.

Wagin WooloramaPremiumWagin Woolorama: Shirlee Downs sweeps Poll Dorsetfield

Competition was fierce in the Poll Dorset judging at this year’s Wagin Woolorama, but it was a ram from Quairading’s Shirlee Downs that proved too good to ignore.  

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The Shire of Carnarvon has allocated funding to rectify works that ‘unintentionally’ affected burial sites at the Pioneer Cemetery.

Carnarvon CemeteryCommentsPremiumShire to rectify ‘unintentional’ impacts to burial sites

Since at least 1880, the cemetery has been the resting place of some of the town’s most notable personalities who pioneered the development of the town, and the pastoral industry in the Gascoyne.

Matthew Paddick

Kalgoorlie MLA Ali Kent at the Brookman Street polling station on election day.

WA election 2025PremiumPremiumWA Labor’s Kent slightly extends lead in Kalgoorlie

Incumbent Ali Kent has slightly extended her two-party preferred lead after the State election vote count restarted on Tuesday morning for the seat of Kalgoorlie.

Geraldton's Harmony Festival.

Harmony FestivalPremiumPremiumCrowds flock to Stow Gardens for 2025 Harmony Festival

Massive crowds from all walks of life gathered at Stow Gardens on Saturday to enjoy all the activities and great food of the 2025 Harmony Festival.

The Water Corporation's Kate Tuohy and Kerry Dillow, and Statewide Leak Detect's Brett Berkshire.

Leak DetectionPremiumPremiumMid West business claims gong at MPGA awards

A Mid West based business has been recognised at the Masters Plumbers and Gasfitters Association of WA awards, for its efforts towards saving water

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Recession fear has rocked Wall Street (AP PHOTO)

BusinessCommentsRecession fear erupts: Dow tumbles, Nasdaq’s falls

A three-week market sell-off has intensified, with investors worried tariff policy uncertainty would tip the economy into a recession, something President Donald Trump has not rule out.

Lisa Kailai Han, Jesse Pound

Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumFed’s next cut awaits ‘greater clarity’ on Trump policies

Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell says the central bank can wait to see how President Donald Trump’s aggressive policy actions play out before it moves again on interest rates.

Jeff Cox

The LCBO removes US products off the shelves on the first day of the trade war instigated by Donald Trump’s Administration in Toronto, Ontario.

CNBC newsCommentsSo long, Jack: Canadians ditch US booze amid trade wars

Several Canadian provinces have taken US liquor off store shelves as part of retaliatory measures against President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

The new improved Amazon Alexa will carry a monthly fee.

TechnologyCommentsHugely popular home AI system to carry new monthly fee

The popular system used in millions of homes will be able to buy concert tickets, order groceries and run through recipes ... but it will come at a cost.

Annie Palmer

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Twin girls Riley van Oyen & Macey van Oyen have died in a crash in Carrabin on Sunday.

CRIMEPremiumMother jailed after crash killed her twin daughters

A Halls Head mother who closed her eyes for ‘a second’ before her car veered off a highway and killed her twin daughters has been jailed over a tragedy her lawyer described as ‘every parent’s worst nightmare’.

Caleb Runciman

Damian Joshua Arkeveld daubed this offensive graffiti in the exclusive suburb of Dalkeith, allegedly accompanied by Justin Charles Robinson.

Courts & JusticePremiumVandal’s antisemitic messaging ‘repulsive, confused’

Damian Joshua Arkeveld, 27, daubed the words “f... Jews” and a swastika on the perimeter wall of a Dalkeith home and “WA Labor nazis” on a real estate sign outside another residence about 400m away.

Rebecca Le May

Lawyer Karen Farley (centre) leaving court.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumAged care murder accused ‘likely never fit to stand trial’

An aged care home resident accused of murdering her 88-year-old roommate after just four days together is currently in limbo in a ‘scary’ prison environment despite likely never being fit to stand trial.

More than half of WA parents who send their children to independent schools say they would be less likely to vote for any party that reduces funding to private schools amid the cost-of-living crisis.

EducationCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPrivate school parents fear fee hikes in wake of election

New Independent Schools Australia polling has shown the cost of living remains the biggest election issue for WA parents.

Col Blanch speaking outside ABC Studio on Wednesday morning. Riley Churchman

CrimeTop cop’s plea to young drivers after weekend road horror

Eight people — including three teens — have died in six separate crashes on West Australian roads since Friday.

“The last time I bought a Lotto ticket my children were babies and now they’re all grown up,” she said.

‘Really surprising’CommentsWoman’s first Lotto ticket in 20 years lands her $1.6m win

A woman has remarkably struck gold with the first ticket she bought in 20 years.

Jonathon Nolan