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Top tips to defuse far right extremists

The possibility of a mass casualty attack from the far right is now higher than it was five years ago — here’s a list of things we have to do urgently to defuse potential extremists in WA.

Anne Aly

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The West Australian exclusive
Growing concernCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Far-right extremist attack warning for Perth

Perth could be the location for a far-right terror attack in the next 12 months unless more is done to deradicalise WA’s disaffected youth, Anne Aly has warned.

Lanai Scarr

Brand wagonCommentsPremiumPerth leaders share ideas to sell city to the world

One of the world’s most liveable cities, a food and dining mecca, a beacon of economic success amid the COVID-19 pandemic — the ideas are already flooding in to help formulate a clear brand for Perth.

Michael Traill

Stocks risingCommentsMeet the 17-year-old who plays state footy AND cricket

Poppy Stockwell represented WA in both codes last month alone, as she balances the increasing demands of two elite pathways — both of which she loves. When the time comes, which will she choose?

Bonnie Raynor

$2.45m bargainCommentsPremiumViolin star’s new Peppy Grove property hits high note

Homegrown world-renowned violinist Haylie Ecker has secured property in Perth’s ritzy western suburbs — just a stone's throw from her previously offloaded home. Here’s what she’s scored.

Caitlyn Rintoul

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The West Australian exclusive
Controversial claimsCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Council accused of rejecting mural as ‘too Indigenous’

A WA council has been accused of rejecting the design of a renowned artist hired to paint a mural on Onslow water tanks because it was “too Indigenous”.

Kate Emery

‘Learning for tomorrow’CommentsPremiumCurtin University students refuse online lecture move

Students at Curtin University have rejected plans to abandon face-to-face lectures and shift them online permanently.

Bethany Hiatt

‘Forefront of policy thinking’CommentsPremiumSTEM students to shadow nation’s legislators

Parliamentarians will get their very own science advisors with STEM students from around the country shadowing the nation’s legislators to help them understand the value of the discipline.

Sarah Ison

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The West Australian exclusive
‘Conflict of interest’Premium
The West Australian exclusive
WAIS boss offered to step back from alleged abuse probe

The chief executive of the WA Institute of Sport will not be involved in the investigation into allegations of alleged abuse of gymnasts amid perceived conflict of interest concerns.

Annabel Hennessy

Must-read listCommentsPremiumThe 10 WA female rising cricketers to watch

From state cricketer AND footballer Poppy Stockwell, to hat-trick taking offie Jean McKinlay, leg-spinner Shay Manolini, 15-year-old allrounder Chloe Ainsworth and more. SEE THE TOP 10 LIST HERE.

Bonnie Raynor

Crunch timeCommentsPremiumOne-third of WA’s quarantine guards still unvaccinated

More than 30 per cent of security guards in WA’s quarantine hotels haven’t had a COVID-19 jab — despite the threat of a $20,000 fine if they turn up to work on Monday unvaccinated.

Peter Law

Optimistic outlookCommentsPremiumWhy Australia’s post-COVID economic recovery is so good

Australia’s post-COVID economic recovery has exceeded the Reserve Bank’s most optimistic expectations, according to RBA deputy governor Guy Debelle.

Josh Zimmerman

Overseas capCommentsPremiumFeds ‘consider’ WA push for permanently halved arrivals

The Federal Government is mulling over Mark McGowan’s request to permanently halve WA’s international arrivals cap to 530 people per week after a spate of COVID outbreaks in hotel quarantine.

Peter Law and Josh Zimmerman

Tri-level stunnerCommentsPremiumWright family mansion a ‘once in a generation sale’

It sits like a beacon looking grandly over the Indian Ocean, and after 25 years this shining light of Perth property — owned by late billionaire Michael Wright — will now be a jewel for new owners.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Incredible visionVideoPremiumDramatic Perth pursuit sees men in rooftop escape bid

Charges have been laid over a dramatic Hollywood-style chase which saw a police car pelted, a stinger deployed and two men attempt to evade officers via suburban rooftops. WATCH IT HERE

Sarah Steger

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The West Australian exclusive
‘Stupid’ actionsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Gero dad stripped of gun licence over baby rifle photo

A dad photographed pointing a rifle at his baby daughter has had his gun licence taken from him after police stepped in to overrule a local magistrate.

Elise Van Aken

Road tragedyPremiumFather accused of crash killing of son faces new trial

The jury deciding the fate of a father accused of killing his baby son in a drunken and high-speed freeway crash has been discharged, with a new trial due to be set.

Shannon Hampton

Vaccine scareVideoWest Aussie’s blood clots ‘likely linked’ to COVID jab

A 64-year-old woman from WA is among five more people to have developed blood clots after having the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, it has been revealed.

Angela Pownall

Take a breathVideoComments‘Significant’ relaxation of COVID restrictions revealed

Premier Mark McGowan has announced eased restrictions for Perth and Peel from midnight tomorrow, with masks only required on public transport and at large events.

David Johns & Charlotte Elton

Legal AidCommentsPremiumNew plan to improve Indigenous justice outcomes

Fewer black people in jail and more Indigenous workers in Legal Aid offices are two of the key goals outlined in Legal Aid’s new First Nations Strategic Plan.

Rangi Hirini

‘Red light runner’VideoStingers used to end dramatic Perth police pursuit

Two men have been arrested after allegedly leading police on a dramatic chase in a stolen vehicle, with a passenger accused of launching items at the chasing cop car.

Daryna Zadvirna

Annual meetingPremiumRio cops ‘first strike’ over payouts to Juukan chiefs

The mining giant has copped an embarrassing ‘first strike’ from shareholders in a protest vote against $60m paid out to three senior executives who parted ways with the miner over the Juukan debacle.

Stuart McKinnon

Shock warningCommentsPremiumCOVID testing could double international airfares

The high price of COVID-19 testing could double the cost of overseas travel, the International Air Transport Association has warned. The association says fake COVID test results are also on the rise.

Geoffrey Thomas

LNG beaterPremiumStrike’s urea dream has $7.8b potential for Mid West

The aspiring gas producer’s plans for a $2.3 billion urea plant near Geraldton could pump up to $7.8 billion into the region’s economy over the life of the project.

Daniel Newell