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NEWSOlympian allegedly caught driving disqualified

Former Olympic cyclist Rohan Dennis has allegedly been reported for driving while disqualified.

Emma Kirk

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EducationCommentsPremiumTeachers at prominent Perth school in push for shorter year

Teachers from a prominent Perth high school are calling for the number of days students spend at school each year to be slashed, arguing it could even improve academic performance.

Bethany Hiatt

Dr Dieter Weber, head of RPH trauma at the State Trauma Conference at the Ritz Carlton Perth.

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‘Scary’: WA hospitals ill prepared for mass casualty events

In the wake of the terror attack at an Invasion Day rally in January, WA’s top trauma doctor has warned that a mass casualty event could expose a co-ordination gap in the State’s ill-prepared hospital system. 

Caleb Runciman

Rohan Dennis has been reported for driving while disqualified. 

Courts & JusticePremiumCyclist Rohan Dennis allegedly caught driving while banned

Former professional cyclist Rohan Dennis, whose wife Melissa Hopkins died after she was struck by a car he was driving during a heated argument, has reportedly been caught driving while disqualified.

Kirsty Lichtenstein

Killing a man over two stolen cars is conduct the community would find shocking, a judge has said. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimePremiumMurderers jailed for 58 years after bikie gunned down

Two men who helped pepper an underworld figure with a hail of bullets as his wife took cover in a car park have been jailed for decades over the brazen crime.

Miklos Bolza

Raymond Smith was beaten to death in his home during a botched meth-fuelled burglary. (Aaron Bunch/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimePremiumKillers learn fate after man dies in botched burglary

Two would-be burglars turned killers, one of whom fatally stomped on a kind-hearted man during a drug-fuelled home invasion, have been jailed.

Aaron Bunch

Forensic Science Queensland was established in 2023 after two inquiries exposed major lab failings. (HANDOUT/QLD GOVERNMENT)

CrimePremiumDouble jeopardy: laws to be tested after new DNA found

Prosecutors are seeking to retry a man acquitted of rape after claiming forensic retesting uncovered new evidence following a state's DNA lab debacle.

Laine Clark

The annual switch-off of reticulated water systems began on June 1.

water savingsWater Corp issues reminder to keep sprinklers off in winter

Water Corporation is reminding Great Southern households not to use their sprinklers this winter in order to save up to five billion litres of precious water.

Melissa Sheil

Nine of the 11 sectors finished higher on Trump’s talk of peace. Photo: NewsWire/ Gaye Gerard

MARKET WRAPPremiumTrump’s backdown sparks huge ASX rally

Australia’s sharemarket has surged nearly two per cent amid Donald Trump’s latest announcement - marking its best week since early April.

Cameron Micallef

Abigail Bailey

Sports PremiumStrong night for Panthers as rising stars impress

Karratha Hockey had another strong turnout on Wednesday night, with an encouraging number of young players stepping on to the field.

Phoebe Solon

One of Queen Elizabeth II’s closest former aides has revealed she was left completely shocked by claims made by Meghan Markle.

The NightlyThe Meghan moment that left Queen’s secretary ‘dumbfounded’

One of Queen Elizabeth II’s closest former aides has revealed the moment Meghan Markle left her ‘dumbfounded’.

Chloe Maher

International students are adding to the housing rental crisis by staying after graduation.

AustraliaVideoCommentsNearly 500K migrants arrive in a year as students linger

More than 491,000 foreigners arrived in Australia during the past year, with a boom in the number of international students staying in Australia on bridging visas when they graduate, rather than leaving.

Stephen Johnson

One of Queen Elizabeth II’s closest former aides has revealed she was left completely shocked by claims made by Meghan Markle.

Royal FamilyCommentsThe Meghan moment that left Queen’s secretary ‘dumbfounded’

One of Queen Elizabeth II’s closest former aides has revealed the moment Meghan Markle left her ‘dumbfounded’.

Chloe Maher

Broome Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief executive Mala Haji-Ali and local businesses are calling for urgent improvements to mobile and internet connectivity in the Cable Beach area

Community PremiumLack of reception leaves businesses stranded

Broome Chamber of Commerce and local businesses are calling for urgent improvements to mobile connectivity in the Cable Beach area, warning ongoing issues are affecting businesses, visitors and public safety. 

Phoebe Solon

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COURTPremiumHitman ‘kind, compassionate’, mum tells court

The emotional mother of a contract killer has said she cannot reconcile his horrific actions with the “caring” son she knows.

Liam Beatty

Priscilla Brooten who vanished eight years ago could still be alive, a murder trial has been told. (HANDOUT/QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE)

CrimePremiumAlleged murder victim could still be alive, jury told

A man's lies after his girlfriend went missing show his intent to kill her, prosecutors have told a jury but his defence argued she could still be alive.

Rex Martinich

Roebuck Primary School Year 1 student Nevaeh Churchill and Football Futures community engagement and development co-ordinator Mike Doyle.

Soccer PremiumSoccer program empowering girls in the Kimberley and Pilbara

A new culturally-led soccer initiative is empowering girls across the Kimberley and Pilbara.  

Cain Andrews

Murderer Jaeden Tito's mother has told the Supreme Court her son has a kind and caring nature. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimePremiumMother vouches for 'kind' gunman behind gangland hit

A murderer's mother has taken the unusual step of reading her character reference in court while under oath as the victim's family watched on.

Tara Cosoleto

Sunset at Derby's wharf.

Local Government PremiumDerby Port begins transition to KPA control

The Shire of Derby West Kimberley is preparing to transfer operations of the Port of Derby to the Kimberley Port Authority.

Cain Andrews

Transport Minister Rita Saffioti and Kimberley MLA Divina D'Anna.

Community PremiumBroome bus service expansion to launch in July

Broome bus services are set to expand from early next month with four new buses on the beat and new payment options available.  

Cain Andrews

Former Air Canada pilot Geoffrey Wall.

World NewsVideo‘Fake’ pilot flew thousands across world for 17 years

A veteran airline captain is accused of flying thousands of passengers around the world for 17 years using fake qualifications.

Troy de Ruyter

Anthony Koletti is accused of shoulder-barging a 73-year-old woman and knocking her to the ground. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimeReporter dragged into fraudster's widower 'shove' case

A journalist has found herself at the centre of a story after interviewing an elderly woman who was allegedly shoved by the husband of conwoman Melissa Caddick.

Miklos Bolza

NT Police's Mark Grieve says a man has been fatally stabbed amid family feuding in an outback town. (Lloyd Jones/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimePremiumTeen arrested after man fatally stabbed in outback town

Family feuding and riotous behaviour in an outback town have left a young man dead from stab wounds following a series of violent confrontations.

Lloyd Jones

An El Nino weather pattern has Victoria's Country Fire Authority on alert ahead of the fire season. (Michael Currie/AAP PHOTOS)

EnvironmentPremiumFire agencies on front foot as dry, warm weather looms

Fire agencies in eastern states are alert to what could be an early start to the season as long range forecasts point to warmer and drier conditions than usual.

Poppy Johnston