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Kirsty Lichtenstein is a reporter at the West Australian Newspaper. She is currently finishing her Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) degree at Curtin University. She joined the team in late 2025.

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This film image released by Warner Bros. shows, from left, Adam Rodriguez, Kevin Nash, Channing Tatum, and Matt Bomer in a scene from "Magic Mike." (AP Photo/Warner Bros., Claudette Barius)

ENTERTAINMENTPerth to host Aus first of Channing Tatum’s Magic Mike Live

Perth will host the Australian premiere of Channing Tatum’s Magic Mike Live in February, with an all-new touring production of dance, acrobatics and comedy at Crown Theatre.

Kirsty Lichtenstein

Royal Lifesaving WA Bravery Awards recipients at Kings Park.

WA NewsPremiumSuperhuman mum and off duty officer among brave West Aussies

A mother who revived her toddler after a near-drowning and an off duty DFES officer who rallied bystanders at a fatal bus crash are among dozens recognised at the Royal Life Saving Bravery Awards.

Kirsty Lichtenstein

An aerial view on Google Earth revealing dozens of colourful bin lids scattered across a substantial portion of the property.

PerthWheelie bizarre! Perth’s huge bin mystery visible from space

A bizarre mystery has gripped one of WA’s most affluent suburbs, with residents reporting their wheelie bins have gone missing as an enormous collection — so big it can be seen from space — emerges at a house.

Kirsty Lichtenstein

Road Policing Commander Mike Peters and Police Minister Reece Whitby.

CrimePremiumMan busted for driving sports car at 259km/h down WA highway

Police Minister Reece Whitby says he will consider extending impoundment periods for high-range speedsters after a man accused of driving at 259km/h was given back his sports car after just 28 days.

Caleb Runciman and Kirsty Lichtenstein

A woman has died in a crash on Indian Ocean Drive north of Perth.

CRASHVideoTwo dead, three in hospital following horrific WA crashes

A young woman has died and three others are in hospital following a crash on a notorious stretch of Indian Ocean Drive.

Kirsty Lichtenstein

Police have charged three children over a brutal robbery in Armadale in which a man was hit with a piece of wood and had his e-scooter stolen.

CRIMEPremiumKids accused of brutal robbery, attack on e-scooter rider

The boys charged are just 11, 13 and 16.

Kirsty Lichtenstein

Surf Life Savers were loud hailing the swimmers that the beach was closed at Cottesloe Beach, Perth.

WA NewsREVEALED: Beaches closed this weekend due to shark risk

Some beaches are set to remain closed over the weekend as authorities warn of the ongoing threat of sharks following the removal of a humpback whale carcass.

Kirsty Lichtenstein

More than six million Aussies tuned in to witness the Brisbane Lions claim their third premiership title.

AFLRecords smashed as millions tune into AFL grand final

More than six million people across Australia were glued to their TV screens for Saturdays roller coaster Premiership final - making it the most watched AFL grand final of all time. 

Kirsty Lichtenstein

Two police officers were allegedly attacked during the AFL grand final watch party in Fremantle.

PolicePremiumTwo officers hospitalised following chaotic Freo festivities

Six people have been charged following a violent confrontation with police during AFL Grand Final celebrations in Fremantle on Saturday.

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Young Dockers supporters Harper Walker, 7, and Taj Walker, 5, in Fremantle on Friday.

AFLAnticipation building in Freo ahead of grand final climax

There’s a festival-like atmosphere building across Fremantle as the port city gears up for the ultimate Grand Final showdown.

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Greg O'Neill (supplied)

WA NewsVideoPremiumVictim of horrific fatal shark attack at Sorrento identified

‘Our family is deeply shocked and devastated by the terrible tragedy that took the life of a father, grandfather to be, brother, uncle, husband and friend.’

Kirsty Lichtenstein

Fremantle Dockers fans flood South Terrace to celebrate the Dockers’ preliminary final win.

Fremantle DockersCamera IconDockers fans shutdown Fremantle as side punches GF ticket

There were beers in the air, scarves above heads and a deafening chorus of ‘FRE-OO’ ringing through the Federal Hotel on Friday night as Fremantle supporters watched their side storm into the Grand Final.

Kirsty Lichtenstein