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Albany searchCommentsFamily thanks crews as hopes fade for missing teen

A family friend has spoken on behalf of the family of the 18-year-old, who has been missing since falling into the water while fishing at Mermaid Beach on Saturday.

Kate Ryan

Bottom line hitPremiumProfits drop as JobKeeper stimulus fades

The end of JobKeeper is expected to take a toll on company profits in coming months, with new data revealing cuts to the Federal Government’s wage subsidy has already started to bite.

Meilin Chew

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VIOLENT CONFRONTATIONPremium
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Home made shotgun ‘shooter’ to stand trial

A man accused of firing a homemade shotgun during an argument on a Geraldton street will stand trial. Police uncovered a cache of weapons when he was arrested.

Liam Beatty

Highway tragedyPremiumCops investigate tree branch link in fatal SW crash

Police are investigating whether a fallen tree branch contributed to the death of a man in Harvey last week — the second time in a year a branch has caused a serious crash in the area.

Briana Fiore

Heavy fallsCommentsSES called to 10 homes in wild weather

Volunteers have answered calls for help from West Australians as heavy rain hits, during the first day in a week of wet conditions.

Shannon Hampton

‘Want me to flog him?’PremiumMan jailed for brutal assault weeks after release

A man jailed over the brutal, unprovoked bashing of a stranger in a Geraldton pub last year — which left the victim unconscious — had only been out of prison for less than a month.

Liam Beatty

Cattle empirePremiumAndrew Forrest beefs up farming portfolio

The two farms were once part of the prestigious Cantabilling Springs aggregation, whose ownership history includes Australian business woman Janet Holmes-a-Court, and failed coal tycoon Ric Stowe.

Jenne Brammer

Grim findVideoPremiumHomicide squad investigates mystery death in Kelmscott

Police remain at a home in Perth’s south-east after a man in his 50s was found dead yesterday, with authorities yet to be determine whether the death was suspicious.

Sarah Steger

Bottles thrownPolice officers attacked outside Perth CBD nightclub

Police officers came under attack when a fight broke out outside a Perth CBD nightclub in the early hours of Monday morning.

Phil Hickey

Visual aidBankwest’s novel idea to simplify fine print

The WA-based bank has come up with a creative idea in a bid to try and get customers to actually read legal contracts before agreeing to them.

Gerard Cockburn

Soggy startVideoCommentsHyde Park Fair called off as Perth drenched

The city was hit with 10.2mm of rain by 8.40am, with an electrical storm rumbling over the city.

Staff reporter

AM briefingThe top five must-read stories on The West this morning

Crown Resorts’ Perth-based director John Poynton quits, a Perth woman demands answers after a nursing home bungle, and an ex-Aussie cricketer is back in court. Here are today’s top five reads.

Albany sea searchCommentsPremiumHopes fade in search for teen swept off rocks

Hopes of finding an 18-year-old missing at sea near Albany are fading as the search enters its third day. The missing man’s friend, who was also swept off rocks, was rescued on Saturday.

Sarah Steger

Stay or go?PremiumIs now best time to join Perth’s property stampede?

Perth’s property market, after years of being constantly flushed through the S-bend, is on the move again. But should downsizers and upsizers stay or go?

Bruce Brammall

Never forgetCommentsPremiumFamilies remember loved ones killed in mining accidents

Almost 100 friends and family of loved ones killed in mining accidents across the Goldfields gathered to reflect on their memories on Saturday at the annual miners’ memorial ceremony.

Taylar Amonini

Latest exitVideoPremiumPoynton remains resolute in Crown board exit

The prominent Perth businessman says his decision was made in the best interests of Crown and shareholders, despite a NSW probe making no findings against ‘my integrity or performance’.

Daniel Newell

Serious injuriesVideoWoman hit by car outside busy pub

A woman has received serious injuries after she was hit by a car outside a busy pub last night.

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opinion
Elder care shameCommentsPremium
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Joyce’s story shows we must take better care of elderly

A society can be judged by the way it treats its most vulnerable members. So why does Australia treat its older people as expensive and inconvenient burden, to be looked after as cheaply as possible?

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The West Australian exclusive
Fall from gracePremium
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Former cricket star on meth charge

Former Australian player Luke Pomersbach’s fall from grace has taken another turn with the cricketer now accused of possessing meth after facing a Perth court last week on a string of charges.

Phil Hickey

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opinion
History under threatCommentsPremium
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We need to act fast to stop another Juukan disaster

The destruction of Aboriginal land by two of the country’s biggest miners, as well as last year’s Juukan Gorge disaster, is a tragedy we should all mourn. Here’s why the Heritage Act must change.

Rangi Hirini

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Family demands answersVideoCommentsPremium
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Nursing home bungle: ‘No one told us mum was dead’

Perth woman Kaye Davis is demanding answers after finding out about her mother’s passing only when asked to collect her possessions from a nursing home — 10 days after the great-grandmother died.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Redress neededPremiumLack of compensation a “slap in the face” to businesses

The McGowan Government is being urged to dig deeper to compensate small business owners, saying it should deliver adequate compensation for loss of revenue in line with Victoria.

Meilin Chew

Resources gamblePremiumSingapore’s 3D Metalforge to tap WA mining with listing

Singapore-based company 3D Metalforge is set to list on the ASX tomorrow in a bid to tap WA’s booming mining industry.

Kate Purnell

Homicide investigationVideoPolice probe mystery death in Kelmscott

WA Police homicide detectives are investigating a mystery death in Perth’s south-eastern suburbs.

Rory Campbell

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