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  1. Icy plungePremiumSplashdown! Footy club raises over $10k for Parkinson’s WA

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Narrikup’s Libby Morris will represent WA in Agricultural Shows Australia’s national final in cattle parading.

Show timePremiumNarrikup’s Libby Morris to represent WA in national finals

Narrikup’s Libby Morris has qualified for a national final seeking to find the best young cattle parader in Australia.

Claire Middleton

More than $50,000 was raised for homelessness at the sleep out in August 2024.

HOMELESSNESSFree vaccines, food and vouchers offered for homeless week

Vital help in the form of free vaccinations, food and vouchers and advocacy will be granted to those doing it tough this week as Albany prepares to host an array of events to mark Homelessness Week. 

Melissa Sheil

Mt Barker's Darcy Wallinger shrugs off Denmark-Walpole's Jacob Kelly.

Big winPremiumRampaging Bulls notch crushing win on the Magpies’ big day

Mt Barker rampaged to a 102-point win over Denmark-Walpole on Saturday, their second three-figure victory margin in a row as the GSFL finals edge closer.

Claire Middleton

Saffron Waters, Summer Brown, Poppy Brown and Penny Waters enjoy the snow on Bluff Knoll.

SNOWY PEAKVideoCommentsNo snowing these kids down on famous WA peak

Trekkers on one of WA’s best-known peaks were delighted after being treated to snow — the fourth time it has fallen on Bluff Knoll this winter.

Melissa Sheil

Community services excellence award winner Timothy Flowers and Aiden Eades.

Cultural pridePremiumIndigenous community leaders recognised with SAC awards

The work and achievements of the Great Southern’s Indigenous community were on show at the Southern Aboriginal Corporation’s annual NAIDOC Ball on Saturday night, with seven awards presented. 

Jacki Elezovich

First Class Constable Charlotte Coultate and Sergeant Lorena Morris with the collection box and a number of donated phones.

DV SAFE PHONESCampaign sparks donation inundation to DV victims

Less than two months after they kicked off a media campaign, officers in the Great Southern Family Violence team have been inundated with donated mobile phones for victims of domestic violence.

Melissa Sheil

Denmark combo Isi and Peter Campbell both won SUP titles in Geraldton.

Family affairPremiumPremiumCampbell duo make it a family affair with dual State titles

Great Southern surfers were on show among WA’s top stand-up paddle-boarding talent in Geraldton on July 28, with Denmark father-daughter Isi and Peter Campbell emerging as dual champions. 

Railways were narrow winners over Royals in round 12.

Close result PremiumPremiumLions respond strongly after belting to shake up Tigers

Railways survived a scare against arch rivals Royals, with the ladder leaders finishing as six-point winners at Retravision Stadium on Saturday. 

Murray Findlay has been selected to represent WA in the Agricultural Shows Australia Young Grains Judges competition at the Royal Adelaide Show next month.

Show timePremiumPremiumYoung farmer ready to represent WA in national competition

Murray Findlay, who spent three harvests in Kojonup and now works on a farm in Borden, has been selected to represent WA in the national grain judging competition at the Royal Adelaide Show.

Fremantle sing their song.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumJordan Clark’s surprising take on Freo’s selection squeeze

Pressure is on at the selection table at Fremantle as a host of stars get closer to returning from injury but star defender Jordan Clark has a different view on that issue to what you may think.

Craig O'Donoghue

Splashers Bec MacDonald, Shane Kirkwood, Nathan Skinner, Matt Anning, Rachel Skinner, Kellie Bilgic, Sam Keenan and Ray Benson get ready to take the icy plunge.

Icy plungePremiumSplashdown! Footy club raises over $10k for Parkinson’s WA

The rain held off so at least the spectators were able to stay dry, which is more than can be said for those who dived into a tank of icy water in Denmark to raise $10,000 for Parkinson’s WA on Saturday.

Claire Middleton

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The case went to the Fair Work Commission after the fired worker claimed wrongful dismissal, but the matter was kept under wraps because the conciliation conference was confidential.

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Non-binary battle as worker fired for calling colleague ‘he’

A 63-year-old Perth man has been sacked from his high-paying job after he called a non-binary colleague ‘he’ instead of ‘they’.

Ben Harvey

Local members of the National Socialist Network took to a road bridge above the Kwinana Freeway earlier this month. 

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Perth neo-nazis probed over Kwinana Freeway protest

A group of masked neo-nazis are being investigated by police after they staged a protest on a Perth freeway calling for ‘mass deportation’.

Caleb Runciman

Rhys Bellinge is charged with manslaughter over the death of Elizabeth Pearce (left), dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm to her Uber driver Muhammad Usman and driving under the influence in Dalkeith in February.

Courts & justice PremiumDoctor seen for first time behind bars since Dalkeith crash

Obstetrician Rhys Bellinge gave an abrupt two-word response when the magistrate spoke to him.

Caleb Runciman

The Finder survey has revealed nearly two thirds of entry-level buyers have missed out on a home they were serious about buying.

PropertyCommentsPremiumProperty market stacked against first-homebuyers

‘It feels like an endless loop of saving, shopping, inspecting, putting in an offer and missing, again and again and again.’

Kim Macdonald

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WA Year 12s who achieve D grades will still be able to pass ATAR subjects and graduate from high school under a reform to impact students from this year.

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Shock change to ATAR grading system in WA

WA Year 12s will be able to pass ATAR subjects and graduate from high school if they achieve D grades.

Bethany Hiatt

The case went to the Fair Work Commission after the fired worker claimed wrongful dismissal, but the matter was kept under wraps because the conciliation conference was confidential.

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The West Australian exclusive
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Non-binary battle as worker fired for calling colleague ‘he’

A 63-year-old Perth man has been sacked from his high-paying job after he called a non-binary colleague ‘he’ instead of ‘they’.

Ben Harvey

A winter storm that battered Perth on Sunday briefly shut down a Mandurah shopping centre and left IKEA’s flagship store with severe roof damage.

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CommentsREVEALED: Extent of damage caused by wild WA weather

A winter storm that battered Perth on Sunday briefly shut down a shopping centre and left IKEA’s flagship store with severe damage.

Laurence Escalante.

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CommentsPremiumEscalante takes full ownership of VGW on buyout approval

Shareholder meetings for VGW Holdings held on Friday have approved a $5.05-a-share offer by an Escalante family company, with more than 91 per cent of shares voted cash in favour of the buyout

Connie Butcher, Ebony Whitney and Dr Jael Wafula outside Vickery House in Bentley, Perth. Ross Swanborough

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CommentsPremiumScary campus incidents leave Curtin students living in fear

In one night-time incident, a student witnessed two men carrying a small axe which they then used to commit a crime.

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Katanning's Kaylee Sander, 16, has put together a Change.org petition to get Shearing and Wool handling added to the 2032 Brisbane Olympics as an exhibition sport.

global recognitionPremiumShearing at the Olympics? Young gun’s new push

Katanning’s Kaylee Sander has launched a petition to have shearing considered as part of the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane, the latest industry push to include the sport at the next major international event.

Melissa Pedelty

Bunbury was blanketed in hail this weekend as wild weather touched town in WA.

Wild weatherPremiumBunbury blanketed in hail as wild weather whacks WA

Bunbury was blanketed in hail this Sunday as wild weather whacked WA.

Caleb Runciman and Georgia Campion

Italian student Pietro Giori, 18, his host sister Chloe Steinmann, Akemi Mainit, and Sara Consolandi, all 16.

Exchange studentsPremiumItalian students loved their time in Bunbury

Two Italian students visiting Bunbury for a couple of months said it’s an experience they would never forget and suggest everyone should consider travelling to “charming Bunbury”.

Yousuf Shameel

Waroona Aquatics Centre has undergone significant upgrades in the past few years.

Volunteers rewarded PremiumPremiumcouncil lock in rec centre discount to emergency services

Council voted to unanimously pass motion last month, locking in a 50 per cent discount on Waroona Recreation and Aquatic Centre memberships for emergency service volunteers.

Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas joined new Upper House member Michelle Boylan in town last month.

State Politics PremiumPremiumOpposition leader takes time in Harvey

WA Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas travelled to Harvey last month to hear about local issues with new Upper House MP Michelle Boylan.

Shire of Waroona CEO Mark Goolet and shire president Mike Walmsley at the newly refurbished shire offices.

Local Budget PremiumPremiumWaroona councillors lock in 3.5 per cent rate rise

The Shire of Waroona has locked in a 3.5 per cent rate rise alongside this year’s budget during a special council meeting on Monday. 

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Town to consider telco lease deal to avoid mobile dead zone
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Town to consider telco lease deal to avoid mobile dead zone
Shock change to ATAR grading system in WA
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Shock change to ATAR grading system in WA
Italian students loved their time in Bunbury
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Italian students loved their time in Bunbury
Cost of world-first WACA pool funded by taxpayers revealed
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Cost of world-first WACA pool funded by taxpayers revealed
How couple with just $400k at retirement can still live well
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How couple with just $400k at retirement can still live well
An over 55s guide to JobSeeker before the age pension
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An over 55s guide to JobSeeker before the age pension
Community gets together to celebrate the next generation
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Community gets together to celebrate the next generation
Eagles honour Gov, Sheed at training ahead of farewell
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Eagles honour Gov, Sheed at training ahead of farewell
Gen Alpha embrace no screen time at Perth’s nature playgroup
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Gen Alpha embrace no screen time at Perth’s nature playgroup
Bill shock for CBA’s digital-only Bankwest plan
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Bill shock for CBA’s digital-only Bankwest plan

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Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies usually pegged to sovereign currencies or even gold, making them more stable compared to other crypto assets. 

CNBC newsCommentsThe global crypto wave is catching on in Asia

Businesses across Asia are increasingly warming up to stablecoins for cross-border transactions — a trend set to accelerate further as Hong Kong moves to legalise the use of digital tokens, experts told CNBC.

Anniek Bao

Microsoft shares jumped in extended trading overnight Wednesday, pushing the company’s market cap past $US4 trillion.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumMicrosoft tops $US4tr, joining Nvidia in exclusive club

Microsoft shares jumped in extended trading overnight Wednesday, pushing the company’s market cap past $US4 trillion.

Ari Levy and Jordan Novet

Elon Musk’s Tesla sold its crypto at one of the worst possible times.

CNBC newsComments‘Won’t sell’: Musk, Tesla’s multi-billion-dollar crypto miss

Billionaire Elon Musk’s Tesla missed on the top and bottom lines in the second quarter, but another miss was buried in its investor deck.

Ari Levy

Tesla’s slump this year is partly due to backlash against the company in the US and Europe, after Musk spent heavily to help re-elect President Donald Trump.

CNBC newsCommentsMusk warns of a ‘few rough quarters’ for Tesla as sales dive

Elon Musk has warned Tesla faces “a few rough quarters” after the company reported a 16 per cent decline in automotive revenue as sales fell for a second-straight quarter and again trailed analysts’ estimates.

Lora Kolodny

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Siblings Simon Newport 38, Jason Newport 36 and Lisa Falcinella 40.

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How scans uncovered Perth siblings’ early heart attack risk

Jason has a family history of heart attacks but never knew he was at high risk until he was rushed to hospital. Now a screening method gives his siblings a chance to change their lifestyle before it’s too late.

Claire Sadler

Chuck E. Cheese has revealed where in Perth their first store will be.

Say CheeseCommentsIconic American restaurant reveals first WA location

The iconic fast-food chain has revealed where in Perth that their first Australian store will be.

Fraser Williams

Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti announced the Pavillion Precinct at the WACA.

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumREVEALED: Cost of world-first WACA pool funded by taxpayers

WA taxpayers will foot the bill for ongoing operational costs of the pool and water slide, after the City of Perth baulked at the bill under former mayor Basil Zempilas.

August Wright at Perth City Farm in East Perth.

EducationCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumGen Alpha embrace no screen time at Perth’s nature playgroup

Despite being known to look bewitched by an iPad in a restaurant, Generation Alpha are proving they too know how to have fun without technology.

West Australians are struggling more than the rest of the country to afford hygiene and cleaning products.

HealthCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumStark number of West Aussies living in hygiene poverty

West Australians are struggling more than any other State to afford hygiene and cleaning products with experts warning this could lead to serious ill physical and mental health. 

WA Year 12s who achieve D grades will still be able to pass ATAR subjects and graduate from high school under a reform to impact students from this year.

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
EducationCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Shock change to ATAR grading system in WA

WA Year 12s will be able to pass ATAR subjects and graduate from high school if they achieve D grades.

Bethany Hiatt

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