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The deadly collision happened at a rail crossing in southern Zimbabwe (file photo). (AP PHOTO)

TransportPremiumNine dead, 25 hurt after train, bus collide in Zimbabwe

Authorities say at least nine people are dead after a train collided with a bus in southern Zimbabwe.

Staff Writers

Rio Tinto iron ore train runs from its Brockman 4 mine.

MiningPremiumCutting-edge rail tech for Rio Tinto and BHP in Pilbara

Locomotives that think for themselves are no longer science fiction in the Martian terrain of WA’s north.

Adrian Rauso

Fire and Rescue NSW and Police at a unit block on Brown Rd in Bonnyrigg where a man died in a blaze.

NewsPremiumElderly man killed in tragic unit blaze

An elderly man has died after being pulled from a burning building in Sydney.

David Hannant

South Fremantle WAFL player Nick Campo. Supplied

NewsPremiumTeen killed in horror crash with kangaroo

A teenager has died in hospital after the buggy he was being driven in ploughed into a kangaroo.

David Hannant

Major Crash investigators are appealing for any witnesses.

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Elderly woman fighting for life after three-vehicle smash

A 70-year-old woman is fighting for life in Royal Perth Hospital after a horrific three-vehicle smash in the Perth Hills on Tuesday afternoon.

Caitlin Vinci

ECU professor Wei Wang.

HealthCommentsPremiumWA research finds breakthrough in disease prediction method

Sugar molecules in your body can reveal disease long before it’s detected, a new West Australian study has revealed. 

Claire Sadler

Royal Agricultural Society of WA's president Anne Stroud at the 2025 Perth Royal Show.

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RASWA appoints first female president in nearly 200 years

WA’s Royal Agricultural Society has appointed Donnybrook farmer Anne Stroud as its first female president in the association’s nearly 200-year history.

Georgia Campion

An American man has died while spearfishing in Manly. Supplied

newsPremiumUS national drowns at popular Aussie beach

An American national has drowned after being caught in a rip-tide while spearfishing at a Sydney beach.

David Hannant

Eastern Districts broke a 55-year drought at the Great Southern Colts Carnival.

History makersPremiumHistoric Great Southern colts title for Eastern Districts

Eastern Districts’ lengthy title drought at the Great Southern Colts Carnival is over after their side powered to a 26-point grand final win over the Great Southern Storm in Lake Grace on Sunday.

Cameron Newbold

Catherine, Princess of Wales smiles and waves as she attends the 2026 Order Of The Garter Service at Windsor Castle on June 15, 2026 in Windsor, England.

RoyalsCommentsPrincess Kate stuns at historic Order of the Garter ceremony

All eyes were on the Princess of Wales at Windsor Castle overnight as the British Royal Family gathered for the historic Order of the Garter ceremony.

Caitlin Vinci

The Victoria Cross awardee will not be allowed to attend the ‘march out’ parade of the son of SAS war hero Blaine Diddams after a judge overruled prosecutors.

Courts & JusticeCommentsPremiumJudge blocks Ben Roberts-Smith from protege’s grad parade

The Victoria Cross awardee will not be allowed to attend the ‘march out’ parade of the son of SAS war hero Blaine Diddams after a judge overruled prosecutors.

Aaron Patrick

Bikies Troy Mercanti and Dayne Brajkovich went one step beyond brothers-in-arms when they donned jerseys emblazoned with ‘TWINS 01’ and ‘TWINS 02’ ahead of a joint court appearance on Tuesday.

Courts & JusticePremiumNotorious bikies taunt police with matching court outfits

Bikies Troy Mercanti and Dayne Brajkovich went one step beyond brothers-in-arms when they donned jerseys emblazoned with ‘TWINS 01’ and ‘TWINS 02’ ahead of a joint court appearance on Tuesday.

Hannah Cross

A 15-year-old girl is fighting for life after reportedly taking part in a viral online challenge, prompting urgent warnings from doctors and her devastated family. WARNING: Distressing content.

The NightlyTeen left brain dead after viral social media challenge

A 15-year-old girl is fighting for life after reportedly taking part in a viral online challenge, prompting urgent warnings from doctors and her devastated family. WARNING: Distressing content.

Kimberley Braddish

Kyle Sandilands has reportedly reached a legal settlement with ARN.

EntertainmentVideoDetails of Sandilands’ mega settlement revealed

The deal means the case will no longer head to trial.

Bryce Luff

Tambellup St John volunteer, Aileen Prout has been inducted as a Member of the Order of St John.

AwardPremiumAileen Prout inducted as a Member of the Order of St John

Long-serving Tambellup St John WA volunteer Aileen Prout has been inducted as a Member of the Order of St John, receiving one of the organisation’s highest honours.

Amy Towers

46-year-old Katie Walker was last seen in May

Missing personConcerns grow for missing MAFS producer

The 46-year-old has not been seen for over three weeks.

Zosia Melanczuk

BOM explained El Nino had a dry influence on rainfall patterns, but other factors could boost or reduce this effect. NewsWire / Sarah Marshall

WeatherEl Nino officially underway in the Pacific

Weather experts have officially declared El Nino is underway in the Pacific, warning no two events are the same so it will be difficult to predict how it will impact Australia.

Emma Kirk

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NewsPremiumSurfer’s crusade for shark bite kits at beaches

A shark bite kit installed at Coogee Beach was used to save the life of a Sydney mum who was mauled by a great white.

Emma Kirk

A private school student allegedly searched “Where is Peter Dutton located” as prosecutors alleged he was planning attacks motivated by opposition to proposed nuclear power plants.

COURTPremiumTerror plot teen’s Dutton search: court

A private school student allegedly searched “Where is Peter Dutton located”, with prosecutors alleging he was planning attacks motivated by opposition to proposed nuclear power plants.

Andrew Hedgman

Former WA jockey Renee Forrest was also seriously injured in the crash

Courts & JusticePremiumNew charge after crash kills passenger, injures WA ex-jockey

Police have charged a driver with manslaughter after her passenger died following a collision with a vehicle towing a horse float in May.

Matt Zis

A strong earthquake has damaged several buildings and hotels in Palu, Indonesia. (AP PHOTO)

Natural DisastersPremiumStrong quake shakes Indonesia's Palu, scattered damage

A strong earthquake has struck Indonesia's Sulawesi island and damaged several buildings, officials say.

Staff Writers

Khai Robertson leaps for a mark for Lower South West.

FootballPremiumLower South West finish fourth at colts carnival

The Lower South West Colts produced a strong showing at the Great Southern Colts Carnival, finishing fourth after an impressive run through the pool matches.

Jack Penniment

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NEWSASX inches higher as RBA holds rates

The ASX 200 has closed nearly flat as the RBA held interest rates at 4.35 per cent.

Tia Clarkson-Pascoe

David Blurton and Gavin Treasure with their awards.

WALGA AwardsPremiumShire stalwarts earn awards for years of service excellence

Two long-serving shire council stalwarts have won prestigious honours at the 2026 WA Local Government Awards.

Claire Middleton