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Owner of Hope Diamonds, Applecross Julie Reany with a 2 Carat Brilliant cut diamond Stuart Quinn

LifestyleAffordable luxury: Lab-grown diamonds steal the spotlight

Lab-grown diamonds are rapidly reshaping Australia’s jewellery market ahead of Valentine’s Day, offering couples bigger stones, lower prices and a modern alternative to traditionally mined gems.

Caitlin Vinci

The West Australian gardening columnist Sabrina Hahn.

Green With EnvyPremiumSabrina Hahn solves your thorniest garden questions

The West Australian’s gardening columnist answers readers’ gardening gripes, from pesky pests to an unusual avocado issue.

Sabrina Hahn

Rebecca Coghlan and Felicity Creagh pictured in Mt Claremont, Perth, on Friday. They have founded a new support group for families in the western suburbs with autistic children. Carwyn Monck

WA NewsPremiumWestern suburbs families demand support for autistic kids

Western suburbs parents caring for children with autism are banding together to demand more education support and inclusion for families living with disabilities.

Rhianna Mitchell

2026 Tesla Model Y Standard: Quick drive

ReviewPremium2026 Tesla Model Y Standard review: Quick drive

Tesla has found a way to make its popular Model Y SUV even more affordable. But do the budget cuts make for a lesser EV?

Shane O'Donoghue

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NewsPremiumToyota replaces CEO Koji Sato after just three years

Although Toyota is riding high in terms of sales and profitability, the automaker has appointed a new CEO to cut costs.

Derek Fung

Director of Q Homes Construction Glenn Smith and Home Broker Nitesh Jha.

PropertyCommentsPremiumLand cost spikes worse than building increases

The cost of land in some suburbs popular with first home buyers has more than doubled in five years, with prices rising faster than broader construction costs.

Kim Macdonald

Australian Idol star Gisella Colletti will perform at the Kaleidoscope at the Quay event. Pictured is Gisella with 'Flowers' at Elizabeth Quay in Perth Justin Benson-Cooper

ENTERTAINMENTPerth to come alive in stunning light and music spectacle

A popular precinct in Perth is set to burst with colour and sound on Saturday in an extravagant expression of light and music.

Zach Margolius

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FinancePremium‘Rebuild’: RBA’s insane reno blowout

The troubled renovation of the Reserve Bank’s Sydney headquarters could last years, as asbestos forces the effective demolition of the building.

Cameron Micallef

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NewsPremium2026 Kia EV4 GT Sedan revealed

Kia has revealed the EV4 GT electric performance sedan for the Korean domestic market – could the new halo model be headed for Australia?

James Wong

The Regional Men’s Health Initiative travels around WA in brightly marked utes to deliver talks and workshops.

health and wellnessMen’s health educator says regular health check-ins are key

Glen Dunkerton, a community educator with the Regional Men’s Health Initiative, says speaking up about health issues and checking in with mates is the first step to staying on track health-wise.

Jacki Elezovich

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NewsPremiumGeely, Kia, Leapmotor and Zeekr among brands to score five-star safety ratings

There's not a dud to be found in the latest batch of vehicles assessed by safety authority ANCAP, with all scoring five stars.

William Stopford

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NewsPremium2026 MG ZS gets new, more affordable base model

After less than 18 months on the market, MG has reshuffled its ZS small SUV lineup again, and launched a new entry-level variant.

William Stopford

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NewsSubaru Trailseeker coming to Australia as brand's fastest-ever road car

Subaru is bringing a second EV to Australia, and with a 0-100km/h time of 4.4s, it's the fastest-accelerating Subaru road car ever.

Max Davies

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NewsPremiumExpert Insights: Q&A with Lepas chief designer Ivan Dulanovic

We chat with the head designer of Lepas to understand what will make the Chery group's next new auto brand unique in the market.

Andrew Maclean

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NewsPremiumNissan previews four new off-road SUVs and a ute, including Ranger and Prado rivals – report

Outlining ambitious turnaround plans, Nissan has given a taste of five new models heading to US showrooms – and potentially Australia.

Damion Smy

Waitangi Day commemorates the Treaty of Waitangi, signed in 1840 by the British Crown. (Ben McKay/AAP PHOTOS)

LifestyleNZ celebrates national day with call to support Maori

This year's celebration ‍of Waitangi Day in New Zealand carries added political weight ahead of a national election scheduled in November.

Renju Jose

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NewsPremium2026 BYD Shark 6: More powerful, more capable PHEV ute nears Australia

A more powerful 2.0-litre turbocharged plug-in hybrid powertrain is coming to the BYD Shark 6, bringing with it a big bump in towing capacity.

William Stopford

Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia Michele Bullock speaks at Parliament on Friday.

RBACommentsPremiumRBA chief says government spending pushing up inflation

Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock has told MPs government spending is pushing up inflation by adding to demand for goods and services. She contradicted Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

Stephen Johnson

A generational shift in attitude appears to be happening in 2026 towards gifting money to children, instead of loaning it, so they can enter the Perth property market.

Housing MarketCommentsPremiumParents cash in to get their kids in the western suburbs

Parents are coughing up record amounts to help their children live in Perth’s most sought after suburbs — and many now no longer expect repayment.

Katie Hampson

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NewsPremiumVolkswagen Transporter given GTI styling treatment

The new Volkswagen Transporter Sportline unveiled in Europe offers a lower, meaner look, but no extra performance.

Derek Fung

The $39 million penthouse at Blackburne’s City Beach development, Ocean Grand.

House That!CommentsPremiumInside the $39m Perth penthouse tipped to break a record

For the same price as a small island in the Whitsundays or a medieval castle in Italy, you can buy the most expensive apartment in WA’s history.

Kim Macdonald

Concept images of the proposed new neighbourhood shopping centre in High Wycombe

ShoppingCommentsMassive new shopping centre to serve Perth’s east

A 24-hour Spudshed, gym, liquor store, chemist, two fast-food outlets and three showrooms are planned for a new neighbourhood shopping centre, which is being led by an investment group co-owned by Tony Galati.

Liam Murphy

Kangkong, or water spinach, is commonly used in Asian cuisine.

Just add waterPremiumThree water plants that you can actually eat

Sabrina Hahn shares her favourite varieties that are perfect for tapping into the “edimental” plant trend.

Sabrina Hahn

Read what your zodiac sign predicts for your day.

StarsPremiumYour horoscope for Friday, February 6, 2026

Read what your zodiac sign predicts for your day.

Kim Fairminer