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Perth’s rental prices have hit a new high in more pain for crunched household budgets.

EconomyCommentsPerth rent hits new high in more pain for crunched budgets

Surging rental prices in Perth now account for more than 60 per cent of a single person’s weekly disposable earnings, in what has been described as another hit to already-stretched household budgets.

Cheyanne Enciso

AHPRA has stepped in to warn medicinal cannabis prescribers that poor prescribing practices were leading to a spike in patients experiencing psychosis. 

HealthCommentsPremiumDoctors in medicinal cannabis crackdown amid psychosis spike

The health practitioner watchdog warned medicinal cannabis prescribers that poor prescribing practices were leading to a spike in patients experiencing psychosis. 

Claire Sadler

An anticipated Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement would involve the release of hostages. (AP PHOTO)

Conflict and WarNetanyahu and Trump talk hostages as Gaza war grinds on

Freeing hostages in Gaza was main focus of Benjamin Netanyahu's discussions US President Donald Trump, the Israeli leader says, as ceasefire talks continue.

Staff Writers

Puhi Clark has been fined thousands of dollars for going on a naked rampage through Northbridge

Courts & JusticeVideoCommentsWATCH: Man cops huge fine for naked Northbridge rampage

A 23-year-old man has been fined thousands of dollars for going on a naked rampage, hitting a female police officer and attempting to carjack an Uber vehicle.

Caitlin Vinci and Lucy Murray

Ben Harvey gives the inside story of how a former Australian bikie who did five years in prison is about to take on the world’s greatest golfers at The British Open.

WATCHVideoCommentsPremiumHe hits a golf ball like you’d expect a bikie to. Hard.

Ben Harvey gives the inside story of how a former Australian bikie who did five years in prison is about to take on the world’s greatest golfers at The British Open.

Ben Harvey | Wed, July 9

Bega has announced the closure of two peanut processing factories in Queensland, including the historic Kingaroy plant. Supplied

NewsPremium150 jobs at risk in peanut butter shock

A century-old Australian peanut processing business will shut down, leaving 150 workers facing job losses in a massive shake-up.

Amelia Swan

All 298 passengers and crew were killed when MH17 crashed in Ukraine, including 38 Australians. (AP PHOTO)

CrimePremiumRussia was behind downing of MH17: EU rights court

Europe's human rights court blames Russia for the downing of MH17, as it rules that Moscow has committed widespread international law violations in Ukraine.

Molly Quell

Prominent Australian lawyer Christopher Saines has been found dead in Thailand.

The NightlyFamily’s heartbreaking statement after Aussie lawyer’s death

A prominent Australian lawyer has been found dead at a Thai massage parlour, just minutes from the location where cricket legend Shane Warne passed away in 2022.

Amy Lee

Fire crews responded to the fire on Monday morning. Fire and Rescue NSW

CrimePremiumTragic update after 85yo caught in unit fire

The 85-year-old man has died in hospital after a fire tore through his retirement unit on the far north coast of NSW.

Brendan Kearns

Dean English and his partner Sharon both lost their right leg in a horror motorbike crash.

Disaster and EmergencyPerth couple both lose a leg after surviving horror crash

A Perth couple remarkably survived a motorcycle crash - but were left with the same devastating injuries.

Jerrie Demasi 7NEWS

Perry Lakes Hawks' Megan McKay looks for options in Albany.

Back homePremiumMcKay’s all-action effort in vain as Hawks are shot down

Megan McKay, Katanning’s women’s basketball trailblazer, was back in the Great Southern on Saturday as her NBL1 West side Perry Lakes Hawks took on Perth Redbacks in front of hundreds of fans in Albany.

Claire Middleton

Queensland police have arrested two members of the Mongrel Mob on weapons and gang recruitment charges. QLD Police

CrimePremiumWild moment cops raid alleged Mob members

Police allegedly found gang paraphernalia and improvised firearms in a search of a suburban home, leading to the arrests of two men.

Brendan Kearns

Great Southern Storm captain Max Grimes and vice captain Brock Lathbury ahead of the championships.

Country champs PremiumStorm up for the test in top colts division of champs

Great Southern Storm will use the key learnings from their recent campaign in Kulin to help tackle the best colts sides in WA at this week’s Nutrien Ag Solutions Country Football Championships.

Cameron Newbold

An aerial view of the Katanning Gold Project site in Badgebup.

Gold minePremiumCampaigners say mine will threaten endangered black cockatoo

A proposal for a gold mine in Badgebup, 30km outside Katanning, have come under fire from an environmental group concerned about the impact the mine will have on wildlife in the area.

Claire Middleton

Australian Wool Innovation educator Rob Carter and Narrogin Senior High School and South Regional TAFE student Desiree Baker, 17.

COMMUNITY CAREERSIN PICTURES: Narrogin students special vocational experience

Narrogin Senior High School hosted a careers day for their students last week with the Year 9s given a special vocational experience with virtual reality and diverse career demonstrations.

Hannah Whitehead

An entire house was carried away by the flood-engorged Rio Ruidoso in New Mexico. (Kaitlyn Carpenter/AAP PHOTOS)

Disaster and EmergencyChildren among three killed in New Mexico flash floods

Flash floods have swept away a man and two children after torrential rain swelled a river in New Mexico, just days after floods killed dozens in Texas.

Steve Gorman

Mt Barker players congratulate Clare King (far right) after she scores from a penalty stroke.

Hockey wrap PremiumMt Barker enjoy double vision as they see off Spencer Park

Mt Barker completed a winning double over Spencer Park with both their women’s and men’s sides taking home the spoils in round eight of the Lower Great Southern Hockey Association A-grade competition.

Claire Middleton

James Trail has been officially terminated as Shire of Coolgardie chief executive.

new twistPremiumShire of Coolgardie terminates employment of CEO

The Shire of Coolgardie has “formally terminated” the employment of its “suspended” chief executive — whose resignation, it turns out, was to apply from Thursday, despite the council accepting it in April.

Neil Watkinson

Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie has said Australia’s “clunky” relationship with the US is proof Kevin Rudd is not “successfully” doing his job as ambassador. NewsWire/ Martin Ollman

newsPremiumMessage to Rudd after Trump’s tariff blindside

Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie says Australia’s “clunky” relationship with the US is proof Kevin Rudd is not “successfully” doing his job as ambassador.

Jessica Wang

Part of a bridge collapsed in an area of Gujarat state that's had heavy rain in the past few days. (AP PHOTO)

Disaster and EmergencyBridge collapse kills nine in India

Part of a bridge has collapsed in western India, sending vehicle plunging into a river and killing at least nine people.

Staff Writers

Australia will again push for ancient rock art sites to be placed on a World Heritage list.

Federal PoliticsPremiumAustralia mounts full-court press for UNESCO rock art bid

Federal and State Environment ministers, traditional owners, scientists and department officials rally together in Paris as part of Australian full-court press for UNESCO to list rock art in WA’s north. 

Caitlyn Rintoul

Abdullah Ocalan's PKK announced in May that it would disband and renounce armed conflict. (AP PHOTO)

Conflict and WarPremiumJailed Kurdish militant leader urges fighters to disarm

The Kurdistan Workers Party's leader is again calling for his fighters to lay down their weapons, saying the peace process with Turkey requires practical steps.

Staff Writers

If a listing seems too good to be true, it usually is.

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Perth marketplace scam duping buyers into a five hour drive

A Perth man has been lucky to walk away with money in his pocket after being scammed on Facebook Marketplace and experts have issued a warning with the suspicious ad still up awaiting its next victim.

Fraser Williams

Alex Ducas on court for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2024-25 NBA season.

BasketballPremiumDucas reportedly homeward bound in deal with Bullets

Fresh off winning an NBA championship with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Geraldton’s Alex Ducas is reportedly set to sign a one-year deal with the Brisbane Bullets at the end of NBA Summer League.

Luke Lawson