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  3. MiningComments‘Hands off’: CCIWA moves to end talk of more mining taxes

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  5. Federal PoliticsCommentsMPs play nice ahead of parliament but steel for tax stoush

One person has serious injuries and will be flown to Royal Perth Hospital. 

Disaster and EmergencyRescue chopper sent to serious Serpentine motorbike crash

A RAC rescue helicopter has been sent to a serious motorcycle crash in Perth’s south, which has left two people injured.

Claire Sadler

Andrew McQualter talks with Harley Reid.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumREVEALED: Reid’s manager to ramp up talks with Eagles

Harley Reid’s management group are just weeks away from ramping up talks around his future and are believed to be open to a “very long-term” extension. 

Mitchell Woodcock

Nine firefighting crews rushed to a house fire in Averley in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Disaster and EmergencyLithium battery sets Aveley house on fire

A blaze has ripped through a home in Perth’s east overnight after a lithium-ion battery caught alight. 

Claire Sadler

Patrick Voss of the Dockers celebrates a goal.

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FOLLOW LIVE: Voss kicks six as Dockers win a thriller

Fremantle hope to prove they are a real finals threat and end their Victorian drought as they take on ladder leaders Collingwood in a Sunday afternoon blockbuster. Follow all the action live!

Jake Santa Maria

The Fever dominated their semifinal.

Super Netball 2025CommentsFEVER WIN! Unstoppable West Coast into grand final

A merciless West Coast Fever are on the verge of Super Netball immortality, thrashing NSW Swifts by 32 goals in a record-breaking major semifinal victory to book the first place in this year’s decider.

Mitchell Woodcock

Courts and Crime

Detectives are investigating after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted in Perth on Friday. 

CrimePremiumDetectives investigating sexual assault at Perth business

Detectives are investigating after a woman was allegedly sexually assaulted in Perth on Friday. 

Claire Sadler

An Albany woman has been charged over an alleged hit-and-run that killed a 57-year-old nurse on July 9.

Albany AdvertiserPremiumYoung woman charged over alleged fatal hit-and-run

A 21-year-old woman has been charged over an alleged hit-and-run that killed a beloved Albany nurse.

Melissa Sheil

Detective inspector Gailene Hamilton.

CRIMEPremiumNew regional top cop to replace officer under investigation

Col Blanch has appointed a new assistant commissioner to the portfolio held by a member of the top brass before she became the centre of an internal investigation.

Shannon Hampton

  1. CrimePerth man found facedown in pool of blood in Thai apartment

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  3. CrimePremiumDisturbing child abuse material found on man’s phone

  4. WA newsCommentsPremiumHorror crash traumatises Perth grandma now ‘scared to drive’

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Politics

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese with MP Tom French, Senator Ellie Whiteaker, MP Trish Cook and Senator Deep Singh

Federal politicsCommentsAlbanese’s ‘red army’ in WA told to put their State first

Anthony Albanese’s West Aussie MPs are being put to the test as they’re faced with big decisions on issues important to the people who voted them into office.

Joe Spagnolo

Shadow Trade Minister Kevin Hogan said It is a ‘real shame’ Anthony Albanese does not have the ‘same exuberance’ dabout meeting with Donald Trump as he does Xi Jinping.

Federal PoliticsCommentsComments‘Real shame’: Coalition attacks Albanese for US ‘snub’

The shadow Trade Minister says It is disappointing Anthony Albanese does not have the ‘same exuberance’ about meeting with Donald Trump as he does Xi Jinping.

Minister for Seniors and Aged Care Simone McGurk, pictured in Fremantle.

state politicsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumMinister defends Budget treatment of WA seniors

Minister for Seniors Simone McGurk has defended the decision to stop power bill credits while trumpeting the rollout of Seniors Card discounts.

Clive Palmer's Trumpet of Patriots and United Australia Party have been targeted in a cyber attack. (Danny Casey/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimePremiumPremiumBank details exposed after Palmer's parties suffer hack

A raft of personal information from Clive Palmer's two political parties has been exposed, forcing the billionaire to apologise for the data breach.

The Town of Cottesloe is in in line for a 3.9 per cent rates rise this year.

PerthPremiumPremiumCottesloe locals hit with rate rise despite house price drop

Research by the Western Suburbs Weekly last week found houses in seven of the 22 western suburbs had dropped in value by tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars in the past 12 months.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at a press conference at the Great Wall of China near Beijing, China, Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

Federal PoliticsCommentsCommentsPM’s Contiki-tour look on China tour may not be in fashion

Anthony Albanese has received a light-hearted dressing down for dressing down on his visit to the Great Wall of China on Wednesday.

Bravo Apple grower Carlos Caccetta and WA Farm Direct commercialisation manager Sean Engelbrecht.

Countryman HorticultureCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumAustralian apples destined for China after trade agreement

WA apple growers plan to start sending their unique Bravo apples - branded as Soluna internationally - to China next year after the finalisation of a milestone trade market access deal.

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Commander Lawrence Panaia.

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Gun safe locations exposed in firearms portal data breach

The $35 million firearms portal launched to enforce WA’s tough new gun laws has been paused after a security breach.

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When police and St John WA arrived, the man, in his 40s, was declared dead.

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Shock revelation after man found dead on major Perth highway

Police have revealed what they believe happened to a man found dead on Tonkin Highway.

Jessica Evensen

Bradley Murdoch swearing at reporters as he is arrested by SA Police outside the Adelaide Supreme Court where he was cleared of rape charges on Monday November 10th 2003.

CrimePremiumPremiumMurdoch’s criminal past across WA before Falconio murder

Outback killer Bradley John Murdoch became a household name when he was outed as the prime suspect in the murder of Peter Falconio - but his criminal past started years earlier in WA.

Police Commissioner Col Blanch said WA Police never gave up hope

WA NEWSPremiumPremiumTop cop says backpacker’s survival a ‘miracle’

Police Commissioner Col Blanch says it is a ‘miracle’ German backpacker Carolina Wilga survived 12 days in WA’s outback, revealing he and his officers ‘never gave up hope’. 

Former West Coast player Danielle Laidley has warned of the dangers of homophobic language in football as the fallout from Jack Graham’s four-match ban continues. 

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Former West Coast player Danielle Laidley has warned of the dangers of homophobic language in football as the fallout from Jack Graham’s four-match ban continues. 

CBA chief executive Matt Comyn is among 13 more names added to Jim Chalmer’s invite list.

BusinessCommentsHeavy hitters snare latest invites to government roundtable

The latest invitations to the government’s roundtable for economic reform include Comm Bank CEO Matt Comyn, Atlassian co-founder Scott Farquhar, and Rio Tinto and Macquarie board member Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz.

Jackson Hewett

Coldplay's Chris Martin joked the couple was "having an affair or they're just very shy". (AP PHOTO)

BusinessPremiumCEO resigns after viral video from Coldplay concert

The tech company CEO who was captured on the big screen canoodling with a colleague at a Coldplay concert has quit after the interaction became a viral video.

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The release of Reserve Bank meeting minutes could shine a light on why rates were left on hold. (Aap Images/AAP PHOTOS)

BusinessPremiumPeek into surprise RBA decision as rate cut on cards

Borrowers are hoping for clarity on the Reserve Bank's next moves as an unexpected jump in unemployment firms the case for an interest rate cut.

Kat Wong

James Packer: “My present plan is to treat my kids equally.”

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Packer gives rare insight into relationship with ex-wife

In a wide-ranging interview, billionaire James Packer reveals plans to break a century of tradition within one of Australia’s most famous dynasties.

Mark Drummond

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Commander Lawrence Panaia.

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Gun safe locations exposed in firearms portal data breach

The $35 million firearms portal launched to enforce WA’s tough new gun laws has been paused after a security breach.

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Nyalpa Pirniku elder Aubrey Lynch, top, and WTAC chair David Canning.

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$70k for a sit-down? Fury over Aboriginal group’s fee demand

The Aboriginal corporation’s ‘completely unreasonable’ costs have sparked concerns that consultants are using Native Title and Indigenous heritage as ‘a weapon against exploration and mining’.

Adrian Rauso

Here’s how we manage Harley Reid.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumMcGovern’s inside look on how the club manages Harley

Coaching any young player is a balancing act of embracing their strengths and helping them with their weaknesses and Harley Reid is no different, writes Jeremy McGovern.

Jeremy McGovern

Town of Mosman Park mayor Paul Shaw, left, and Claremont Mayor Jock Barker, right.

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Mayors’ plans to re-run as Nedlands scandal shines spotlight

After a week of council chaos in Nedlands, the race to reclaim the mayoral chains in surrounding western suburbs has quietly kicked off, with sitting mayors beginning to reveal their plans to re-run.

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Education

Dog handler Kahla Craig with Rusty Passive detection dog searching for vapes.

HealthCommentsPremiumSchools turn to four-legged friend in crackdown on vapes

WA schools are turning to unconventional measures to crackdown on vaping and it has four legs. 

Claire Sadler

Shahid Ghauri recently took on the role as the new director of Curtin’s MBA and DBA programs.

BusinessCommentsTraditional MBA back in business amid economic downturns

Curtin University’s Shahid Ghauri expects a resurgence in demand for MBAs as professionals look to enhance their skills amid a slowing economy and rapid advancements in artificial intelligence.

Cheyanne Enciso

Too many Australian university governing bodies are fostering a culture of dysfunction, secrecy and intimidation, a new report claims.

EducationCommentsPremium‘Toxic’: Union claims university boards rife with bullying

Too many Australian university governing bodies are fostering a culture of dysfunction, secrecy and intimidation, a new report claims.

Bethany Hiatt

Schools need to do more to prevent kids with disabilities from becoming victims of bullying, a WA advocacy group claims.

EducationPremiumKids with disabilities more likely to be bullied at school

Schools need to do more to prevent kids with disabilities from becoming victims of bullying, a WA advocacy group claims.

Bethany Hiatt

Health

Olivia Saint, 10 (right) has type 1 diabetes. She is pictured with little sister Emily Saint, 6, who is showing pre-diabetic signs at PCH.

Public HealthPremiumNew early-stage Type 1 diabetes clinic easing family stress

Children are often diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes once they become unwell but a first-of-its-kind clinic is working to change this by offering support to families with kids with early stages of the disease. 

Claire Sadler

The study is a promising sign that teens are turning away from nicotine products.

HealthCommentsNew data shows fewer young people vaping

Rates of vaping among young people have started to drop for the first time in signs tighter government regulation is turning the tide.

Hannah Cross

Dog handler Kahla Craig with Rusty Passive detection dog searching for vapes.

HealthCommentsPremiumSchools turn to four-legged friend in crackdown on vapes

WA schools are turning to unconventional measures to crackdown on vaping and it has four legs. 

Claire Sadler

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Emma and Sam Prescott with their daughter Millie, 4, at their Perth home.

HealthCommentsInside the bittersweet for a sugar tax in Australia

The World Health Organisation wants countries to impose taxes on sugary drinks to tackle the obesity epidemic and it has the support of Australia’s top health organisations, so why is the government resisting?

Katie Hampson

Weston Farm, a commercial peony farm in Tasmania, is among the destinations on Sabrina Hahn’s upcoming garden tours.

Garden envyHow to join Sabrina Hahn on a garden tour

Travel tours offer an opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the world’s most exceptional gardens.

Read what your zodiac sign predicts for your day.

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The A5 wagyu Santenmori at Azabu arrives in a timber box trailing wisps of dry ice.

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Entertainment

Mezzo-soprano Fleuranne Brockway at His Majesty's Theatre.

OperaPremiumConfidence key in opera homecoming

Perth mezzo soprano Fleuranne Brockway has spread her wings and returns home for WA Opera’s latest season, Madama Butterfly.

Tanya MacNaughton

Jonathan Biggins stars in The Gospel According To Paul at Black Swan State Theatre Company.

TheatrePremiumPremiumPortraying a political showman

Jonathan Biggins’ one-man show The Gospel According To Paul provides a rare portrait of one of Australia’s most charismatic and acerbic leaders, Paul Keating.

Heavy metal rockers Parkway Drive and The Amity Affliction are teaming up for an Aussie festival.

Headbanger’s dreamCommentsComments‘Never been bigger’: Music, circus festival to rock Perth

The travelling festival, featuring music, circus acts, carnival rides and more, is run by a popular Australian band, for the fans.

The company responded to questions about a viral statement regarding the Coldplay kiss-cam drama.

ColdplayGateVideoCommentsCommentsFresh twist as Astronomer breaks silence on Coldplay affair

The company at the centre of a Coldplay ‘kiss cam’ scandal that has caught the world’s attention has broken its silence, debunking a viral statement credited to the CEO.

Andrew McQualter talks with Harley Reid.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumREVEALED: Reid’s manager to ramp up talks with Eagles

Harley Reid’s management group are just weeks away from ramping up talks around his future and are believed to be open to a “very long-term” extension. 

Mitchell Woodcock

Liam Duggan of the Eagles reacts during the round 19 AFL match between West Coast and Richmond.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumDuggan ‘frustrated’ as third quarter fade out dooms Eagles

West Coast captain Liam Duggan admits the team’s single quarter fadeouts have become a frustrating habit the Eagles must shed.

Glen Quartermain

Karl Worner was left in disbelief.

AFLVideoComments‘Ridiculous’: Former Docker gifted goal by umpire howler

A baffling 50-metre penalty call has gifted former Docker Lachie Schultz his first-ever goal against his former club, but it has left one former AFL star fuming.

Aaron Kirby

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WAFL

Josh Draper is working on adding more offensive flair with Peel.

AFLCommentsPremiumDropped Docker aiming to add more flair in WAFL stint

Once a constant fixture in Fremantle’s senior side, Josh Draper has revealed he is working to add some more offensive flair to his game after being dropped back to the WAFL.

Josh Kempton

Shark Cody Leggett has been sent for scans.

WAFL 2025CommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumSharks await scans for top star’s leg injury

East Fremantle are sweating on scans on a potentially serious lower leg injury for star forward Cody Leggett sustained in their thrilling win over Peel Thunder on Saturday.

Claremont star Bailey Rogers celebrates a goal

WAFL 2025CommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumTop Tigers put in the work to try to end premiership drought

Claremont coach Ash Prescott has revealed Sandover medallists Bailey Rogers and Callan England led several players through a mini pre-season over the bye as they look to end a 13-year premiership drought.

Perth came from behind against Swan Dictricts.

WAFLCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumDemons close in on finals with come-from-behind victory

Perth fans can continue their September dreaming as a battle-scared Demons came from behind to spoil Swan Districts’ valiant efforts to keep their season alive, claiming a spiteful 13-point victory.

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Fremantle have enjoyed their 2025 photo day ahead of the AFLW season starting.

AFLWCamera IconBehind the scenes of Fremantle Dockers’ AFLW photo day

Fremantle has taken their first steps into season 2025, making the most of a cheeky photo day before the grind begins anew. SEE THE PICS

Aaron Kirby

The AFLW is running at huge losses.

AFLCommentsCommentsAFLW star backs league's growth in face of huge losses

AFLW star Kate Hore has urged league officials and sponsors to stay the course, insisting the women's competition will only improve in future seasons.

West Coast’s new AFLW co-captains Charlie Thomas and Bella Lewis.

AFLWCommentsPremiumCommentsPremium‘We want to hold the cup together’: New skippers’ pledge

In an exclusive sit-down interview, West Coast’s new AFLW co-captains have revealed they dreamt of holding an AFLW premiership cup together as teenagers, just like some Eagles legends before them.

Sam Kekovich boycotting North Melbourne centenary celebration is barely worth getting angry about.

North Melbourne KangaroosVideoCommentsCommentsMen do not own football as much as they think they do

GEORGIE PARKER: It’s not even worth getting too fired up about, but yet again a champion of the game has shown just how of touch they really are.

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The Fever dominated their semifinal.

Super Netball 2025CommentsFEVER WIN! Unstoppable West Coast into grand final

A merciless West Coast Fever are on the verge of Super Netball immortality, thrashing NSW Swifts by 32 goals in a record-breaking major semifinal victory to book the first place in this year’s decider.

Mitchell Woodcock

Sebastian Fundora proved too tall an order for Tim Tszyu in their much-hyped rematch in Las Vegas.

BoxingCommentsTszyu's future in limbo after another Fundora pounding

Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu has suffered a shattering TKO loss to American Sebastian Fundora in their world-title rematch in Las Vegas.

Darren Walton

Elijah Pepper was unstoppable for Warwick Senators.

BasketballCommentsWildcats guard sets NBL1 scoring record

Perth Wildcats guard Elijah Pepper continued a dominant NBL1 West season by setting the competition’s single-game scoring record with a 59-point performance on Saturday night.

Josh Kempton

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Young community members raise the flags for NAIDOC Week.

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Communities around the South West came together this week to celebrate and reflect on 50 years of NAIDOC week.

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Isabel Richards and Karen Jackson enjoy the NAIDOC Week elders luncheon on Tuesday.

NAIDOC luncheonPremiumRed carpet treatment for elders

Indigenous elders and seniors were spoiled with a day of catering, gifts and games as part of NAIDOC Week celebrations.

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Coloured Stone perform at the NAIDOC Week opening concert at Stow Gardens.

NAIDOC Week 2025NAIDOC Week kicks off in Geraldton

NAIDOC Week 2025 got off to a vibrant start in Geraldton with two community celebrations that honoured culture, connection and 50 years of NAIDOC pride. 

Josephine Hingst

Opinion

Mark Latham’s reputation is in tatters.

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There’s a certain poetic justice in watching Mark Latham implode. His downfall isn’t just deserved, it’s long overdue.

Jeni O’Dowd

National statistics show one in five students in Years 4 to 9 reported experiencing online bullying every 12 months. 

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Forcing kids to be besties with bullies sends bad message

It’s staggering to think some WA schools are dealing with bullying incidents by encouraging the victims of the torment to become friends with their bullies. 

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“Local councils can now slap extra rates on companies under ‘miscellaneous licences’” says Warren Pearce

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Regulation needed on miners being infinite cash cows

It’s not front page news, but last week’s decision by the Supreme Court in Shire of Mount Magnet v Atlantic Vanadium Pty Ltd sent shock waves through WA’s resources sector.

Warren Pearce

US President Donald Trump.

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When-oh-when will Donald Trump get his comeuppance? Given many economists claim the budget measures in his One Big Beautiful Bill will be a catastrophe, some people think it will happen soon.

If Jim Chalmers wants to see what real productivity looks like, he needs only wander into the basement at Parliament House and visit the name-plate makers, writes Mark Riley.

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CommentsCoalition must be cautious as it bids for relevance

With nameplates stacked and benches brimming, Labor enters the new parliamentary term with numbers to spare, leaving a diminished Coalition to rethink its strategy from the back row.

Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock and Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

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Michele Bullock’s Reserve Bank has become the national fix-it squad called on to solve every economic problem — but all eyes should really be on Canberra.

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Dr Nicolas Lubitz from James Cook University studies the migration patterns of bull sharks. James Cook University

NEWSPremium‘Year-round’: New Sydney shark warning

An aggressive shark species could be staying for longer in the world-famous Sydney Harbour, new research has warned.

Duncan Evans

Bring your re-usable cup to a cafe in the City of Vincent and you may just get a coffee on the house.

WA newsCommentsWake up and smell the coffee! Go plastic free

To celebrate Plastic Free July, City of Vincent staff will be taking to the streets to offer free coffee as a reward to locals who drink from reusable cups.

Sophie Gannon

Hesperia co-founder Ben Lisle.

EnergyCommentsPremiumHesperia planning $500m move into green energy

Major Perth property developer Hesperia is joining the green energy wave after lodging plans to build a $500 million battery and solar farm in Collie.

Matt Mckenzie

The front page of South West NRM’s reconciliation action plan.

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With NAIDOC week in full swing, South West NRM revealed they have been endorsed by Reconciliation Australia to launch the South West’s first reconciliation action plan.

The prestigious Ludlow Art Prize opening night on September 26, 2024 celebrated artists of the region and the colossal efforts of the Tuart Forest Restoration Group, protecting the world’s only tuart forest.

Art CompetitionPremiumPremiumReforestation group organises the third year of art prize

Applications are now open for artists looking to be part of the third annual Ludlow Art Prize, offering creatives a chance to exhibit their talents

Ludlow Tuart Settlement.

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The new audio guide for the Ludlow Tuart Forest Settlement has been launched for the public by the forest restoration group and it will narrate the stories of the land and the trees.

World

US President Donald Trump said he has settled on another tariff deal - this time with Indonesia. (AP PHOTO)

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President Donald Trump says he has agreed to a tariff deal on goods entering the US from Indonesia.

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The man, who already has two wives, reportedly paid the little girl’s family money to take her as his bride.

World NewsOutrage after Afghan man, 45, marries six-year-old

A 45-year-old Afghan man has caused global outrage after he married a six-year-old girl.

Peta Rasdien

The car involved in the heat-related death; Maya Hernandez appears in court.

TRAGIC DEATHOne-year-old dies in hot car while mum gets lip filler

The California woman said she left the air conditioning on but didn’t know the car automatically shuts off after an hour of inactivity.

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Your Money

The only significant change to superannuation numbers that occurred on July 1 was a $100,000 increase in the transfer balance cap from $1.9 million to $2m. 

Nick BruiningCommentsPremiumThe big July 1 super change that affects your contributions

This change has the potential to affect how much you can contribute to super and how much ends up being completely tax free in retirement.

Nick Bruining

Funeral pre-payment has become big business for those in the funeral business.

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumHow to get Albanese to pay for your final send-off

Buried amongst a suite of changes to apply from July 1 is an increase in the amount of money you can pre-pay towards your funeral.

Nick Bruining

Penalties of 25 per cent to 75 per cent of the tax owed may apply for falsely claiming deductions. The more dishonest the claim, the higher the fine.

Honesty pays CommentsWhy cheating on your tax return is too big a risk to take

Penalties of 25 per cent to 75 per cent of the tax owed may apply for falsely claiming deductions. The more dishonest the claim, the higher the fine.

Robert B Whait and Connie Vitale 

Am I better off drawing a lump sum from my super each year?

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumAm I better off drawing a lump sum from my super each year?

Q+A: Am I better off drawing a lump sum each year from the super fund, or transferring the money to a RI allocated pension — which converts super into a regular income — and then drawing from this account?

Nick Bruining

P&N Bank says around one in 10 customers use post-pay services, with Gen Z some of the highest users. 

Debt TrapCommentsHow to save young Aussies from mounting debt as BNPL booms

Up against cost-of-living pressures, Gen Z and millennials are, concerningly, leaning heavily on low-cost credit models to support their spending.

Mark Smyth

The new financial year may see you dip your toes into the world of financial advice.

Financial adviceCommentsPremiumLooking for a financial adviser? Can they pass these tests?

With the ATO clarifying a significant portion of the fees paid to a financial adviser are now likely to be tax deductible, the new fiscal year may see you jump into the world of financial advice. 

Nick Bruining

Property

WA’s historic property Faversham House is up for sale for offers starting at $2.5 million.

House That!VideoCommentsPremiumOne of WA’s oldest grand residences hits market

It the walls could talk, they would speak of the pioneer families, recuperating soldiers, refugees, and of the more recent wedding parties and tourists.

Kim Macdonald

Render of the social housing development at Court Place.

Housing MarketCommentsPremiumSocial housing plan sparks Brownlie Towers fears for Subiaco

Hundreds of social housing builds will change the face of Subiaco in coming years, but some locals fear the district could become the western suburbs’ version of Brownlie Towers.

Harriet Flinn

Fremantle's “tent city” in 2021.

HousingCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumEast Fremantle site to be developed into social housing

A community housing provider has been selected to deliver and operate a social housing complex in East Fremantle.

Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock.

PropertyCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPain persist for mortgage owners after ‘cruel blow’

Under-the-pump Australian mortgage holders may still be feeling the impacts of the cost-of-living crunch despite the Reserve Bank moving on interest rates twice this year. 

Sacked Nedlands mayor Fiona Argyle has sold her Nedlands property as a development site.

House That!CommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumOusted Nedlands boss sells house for $2.9m after court fight

Sacked Nedlands mayor Fiona Argyle has sold her Nedlands property as a development site, blaming neighbours who built next door for ‘destroying’ her privacy.

Top ten biggest housing sales in the 2024-2025 financial year in Perth’s western suburbs revealed

PropertyCommentsPremiumREVEALED: Most expensive homes sold in western suburbs

Palatial entries, lap pools, tennis courts, gyms, saunas, marble bathrooms and modern facades were among the features these multimillion-dollar homes boasted.

Caitlin Vinci

Food

The new Vic Park Messina store, left, and ice cream on offer.

FoodCommentsFamous gelateria to open in buzzing, food-focused Perth hub

The new location comes after the success of the Australian brand’s first WA-based ice cream parlour in Highgate.

Kellie Balaam

The A5 wagyu Santenmori at Azabu arrives in a timber box trailing wisps of dry ice.

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Expect a theatrical dining experience at this elegant yakiniku eatery in Northbridge.

Two Stacks in South Terrace, South Fremantle.

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CommentsPremiumThis Freo eatery is serving up the perfect cheeseburger

How a COVID-era pop-up became one of Perth’s best burger destinations.

The spicy bun bo hue at Trang’s Cafe & Noodle House in Girrawheen.

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From seafood laksa and chicken noodle ramen to minestrone and seafood bisque, 10 tasty soups to make winter a winner

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Gascoyne Junction Pub & Tourist Park new managers Litsa Cartwright and Dan Bond.

Beer is backCommentsPopular outback pub reopens after six-month dry spell

The beer is once again flowing and pub grub is back on the menu in one of WA’s most remote communities.

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Margaret River Wine Association's Amanda Whiteland.

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Margaret River Wine Association chief Amanda Whiteland flew out to London this week to represent the region on the world stage.

Scott and Annette Baxter are thrilled with their five-medal haul from this year's Decanter awards.

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A small Wilyabrup producer has found its rare fortified wine propelled onto the world stage thanks to last week’s Decanter honours.

WA bartender Shirley Yeung Pouring cocktails.

Food & DrinksCommentsCommentsPerth Bartender Shirley Yeung named in Australia’s best list

Foxtrot Unicorn’s Shirley Yeung has been named among the top eight bartenders in the country for the Diageo World Class Bartender of the Year competition.

RSL WA ANZAC Day march.

Why Anzac Day still matters (even if you’ve never been to a dawn service)

Have you ever wondered why we still commemorate an event that happened over a century ago?

RSL WA

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Lighthouse Maths, a teacher training program that is changing how maths is taught in WA classrooms.

Making maths count: The Chevron-Scitech partnership transforming the classroom

A look into declining maths results across the board and what’s being done to fix it.

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Seven of the best things to do in WA’s Mid West region

Seven of the best things to do in WA’s Mid West region

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Margaret River police station chief Sgt Alan Dean wants a CCTV network to better protect the town's centre.

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Margaret River police chief Sgt Alan Dean wants a close-circuit television network overseeing the town centre and which officers can monitor from the station

Warren Hately

Pete Murray is performing at Geraldton's QPT.

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Pete Murray is bringing his signature laid-back sound and decades-long career of heartfelt songwriting to Geraldton, as part of a mammoth national acoustic tour.

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The Friends of the BCP president Lisa Massey and Southern Ports regional manager Lee Smith with the newly acquired grand piano.

Classic addition PremiumSecondhand piano donated to performing and convention centre

Fundraising efforts from the Friends of Busselton Cultural Precinct have helped with the purchase of a Yamaha grand piano to be homed in Busselton’s future performing arts and convention centre.

Daniel Hocking

Remi's Cafe to host a Cafe Dance Party. Elodie Huc, DJ M and Mina Tardieu

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The cafe rave scene is headed to Geraldton, with local French cafe Remi set to embrace the new trend when it hosts a Sweet Treats and Feels Good Beats Sunday session later this month

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Yallingup's Credaro Family Estate was a winner at the 2025 Royal Queensland Wine Awards.

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A Yallingup winery has been recognised over east for their quality and craftmanship, taking out a prestigious award at the 2025 Royal Queensland Wine Awards.

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Vasse Soccer Club will be holding a Jillaroos round alongside an all-abilities soccer game on August 8.

SoccerPremiumVasse Soccer Club to host Jillaroos and all-abilities soccer

Vasse Soccer Club will be holding two events at night as a part of their effort to bring more inclusive soccer to the region.

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Mossman River drift.

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Olga de Moeller in the rainforest . . . in style

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Virgin Australia Holdings Pty Ltd. aircraft at Sydney Airport in Sydney, Australia, on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. Virgin Australia overtook Qantas Airways Ltd. to become Australia’s largest and most reliable airline at the end of last year. Photographer: Brendon Thorne/Bloomberg

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FLIGHT FRENZY: Airfares for $199 part of epic WA sale

More than 4000 discounted airfares will be for sale.

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Views inside the Britannic Explorer.

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Stephen Scourfield on a stylish launch

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Perth Chef Chris Malone has been appointed Chef de Cuisine at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal at Atlantis The Royal in Dubai.

Culinary curatorPremiumYoung Perth chef lands top job at famed Dubai restaurant

Just shy of 30, Chris Malone has been headhunted to run the kitchen at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal at Atlantis The Royal, writes Jessie Stoelwinder

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Motoring

All prices over $2 a litre, and V Power at $234.9 at a Shell service station last Wednesday evening.

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Technology

WA chief scientist, Professor Sharath Sriram Andrew Ritchie

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