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CrimeAlleged thief’s second storey leap

A man charged with stealing gear from emergency services allegedly leapt from a second storey balcony when police came knocking.

Duncan Murray

PoliticsProtesters surround minister’s office

Protesters gathered outside a ministers office to oppose changes to Centrelink that include a new points-based payment system.

Duncan Murray

Fresh changeCommentsPremiumWA set to gain new seat at 2025 Federal election

WA is on track to get an extra Federal seat after losing one at the last election. Here’s where one top election analyst has predicted ‘major changes’.

Kimberley Caines

Can you help?PremiumThugs on run after ‘king hitting’ elderly man in Perth CBD

An elderly man bashed over a packet of cigarettes in Perth’s CBD has spoken out about the traumatic attack that left him with no teeth and too anxious to leave the house.

Daryna Zadvirna

Horrible scenesCommentsPremiumRef to report shocking alleged in-game assault to police

A teenage referee who was allegedly assaulted during an Amateur Premier Division soccer game on Sunday will report the horror incident to police after the alleged attacker received a lifetime ban.

Ben Smith

GSFL opinionPremiumOPINION: Why this year’s premiership race is wide open

To have three teams sharing identical records at this stage of the season shows that this year has been one of the closest in recent memory — and it hasn’t finished just yet.

Cameron Newbold

Buy TicketsTelethon Mega Bingo is Back! Saturday August 6 at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. Book now through ticketek.com.au

Zach Margolius

Sunday 10amOur evolving relationship with China and why it’s critical to Australia.

Bonnie Foster

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‘support demands’CommentsPremium
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St John senior executives to crew ambulances in new approach

Some of St John WA’s most senior executives will hit the road in ambulances as the not-for-profit prepares to shelve a model that pairs qualified paramedics with volunteers in Perth.

Josh Zimmerman

Census 2021New census data highlights income disparity in the Kimberley

Kimberley leaders say the income disparity revealed in the 2021 census is disappointing but not surprising. 

Jane Murphy

CrimePremiumInquiry launched into Adelaide casino

South Australia's gambling regulator has launched an independent investigation into the operations of the Adelaide Casino.

Tim Dornin

NAIDOC 2022PremiumBroomies ‘Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!’ for NAIDOC Festival

Broome has been painted red, yellow and black this week for Kullarri’s 2022 NAIDOC festival.

Jane Murphy

IsolationMajor change to Covid payment scheme

Australians who catch Covid-19 and need to miss work are no longer eligible for financial support from the federal government.

Catie McLeod

“Well positioned” CommentsPremiumPerth business leaders bullish on WA economy

The prospect of further interest rate hikes and higher inflation has failed to dent the confidence of Perth business leaders, who say WA is better positioned to weather the storm than east coast counterparts. 

Danielle Le Messurier

CharityPremiumInside Julie Bishop’s royal dinner

Former foreign minister Julie Bishop has been given the royal treatment at a dinner alongside Prince Charles.

Duncan Murray

CrimePremiumGlock-style gun in the post

A 20-year-old man has been charged after a Glock-style pistol from the US made its way onto home soil hidden in an unlikely place.

Melissa Iaria

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Final strawCommentsPremium
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‘Embarrassed’ councillor quits over shock hospice rejection

A Nedlands councillor has resigned after being left ‘almost ashamed’ at recent decisions made by elected members, including to controversially object to WA’s first children’s hospice.

Jake Dietsch

CrimePalestinians accused of torturing critics

Human Rights Watch says Palestinian authorities systematically torture critics in detention, a practice that could amount to crimes against humanity.

Staff Writers

See the picturesCommentsPremiumAustralia’s ‘biggest’ rugby fan’s incredible jersey revealed

Australia’s self-proclaimed biggest rugby union fan Damien Michie has shown off an impressive piece of sporting memorabilia ahead of Saturday’s test match between Australia and England at Optus Stadium.

Jonathon Nolan

Coronavirus (COVID-19)PremiumRussia scraps remaining COVID restrictions

A steady decline in coronavirus deaths has prompted Russian authorities to end all restrictions to combat the spread of the virus.

Staff Writers

Derby school redevelopment Premium$20.9m Derby DHS redevelopment begins

Derby District High School is about to undertake a massive redevelopment of its school grounds and facilities, costing $20.9 million. 

Cain Andrews

Power upgradeSolar power to be installed at Broome Wastewater Plant

Broome North Wastewater Treatment plant is set to receive a power upgrade with a solar panel power system to be installed on the site. 

Cain Andrews

‘Shocked and angry’CommentsPremiumChaos as Jetstar, Qantas flights scrapped on eve of holidays

Travellers booked on Perth to Melbourne Jetstar and Qantas flights have been left furious after their plans were thrown into disarray by ‘engineering issues’, with several enduring multiple cancellations.

Rebecca Le May

QUEENSLAND COURTSPremiumShock text after bodybuilder’s shooting

A chilling text sent to the ex-partner of an aspiring bodybuilder hours after the latter was fatally shot has been aired in court.

Blake Antrobus