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CRIMEPREMIUMMESSAGES THREATENING GUN ATTACK PLUNGE ROSSMOYNE INTO CHAOS

Rossmoyne Senior High School has been plunged into chaos following the
circulation of terrifying messages – described by the principal as a hoax – that
appear to show a student threatening a violent attack.

Josh Zimmerman and Dylan Caporn


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SCHOOL BOMB FIRST SIGN OF TROUBLE FOR TEEN SHOT DEAD BY COPS

Authorities are scrambling to explain how a happy boy went from baking a cake
with his mother each week to being on a national terror watch list and declaring
he was ‘on the path of jihad’ before his death.

Caleb Runciman, Dylan Caporn and Lauren Price




 1. ILL INTENTHOW MEXICO BEACH TRIP TURNED DEADLY FOR SURFER BROTHERS
    
    
 2. BREAKING
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 3. FEDERAL POLITICSCOMMENTS‘UNACCEPTABLE’: PM BLASTS CHINA OVER FIGHTER JET
    NEAR MISS
    
    
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 5. WA NEWSPREMIUMDERADICALISATION PROGRAM SET FOR REVIEW AFTER TEEN STABBING
    
    


WORLD CRIMEPARENTS OF ROBINSON BROTHERS TO VISIT AREA SONS DISAPPEARED

The parents of Callum and Jake Robinson are set to visit the site where the
brothers and their US friend vanished, following the heart-wrenching task of
having to formally identify their sons’ bodies.

Lauren Price


COURT SHOWINGVIDEOACCUSED KILLER MUSHROOM CHEF TO MAKE MASSIVE PLEA

The accused murderer at the centre of the Leongatha mushroom poisoning case has
indicated what her next move will be.

Liam Beatty

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STATE POLITICSCOMMENTSPREMIUM
THE WEST AUSTRALIAN EXCLUSIVE
COOK UNVEILS $5000 INCENTIVE TO BOOST WA RENTAL MARKET

The owners of vacant homes will be offered $5000 cash to put their properties on
the rental market in the Cook Government’s latest bid to inject some slack into
a historically tight housing market. 

Josh Zimmerman


RECAPCOMMENTSFAMOUS SINGER WEARS SAND DRESS IN DARING MET GALA LOOK

Celebrities, influencers and fashion icons gathered in their best outfits to
celebrate Met Gala 2024. RECAP THE NIGHT AS IT HAPPENED

Kellie Balaam


MORTGAGE NEWSAUSSIES HOLD BREATH AHEAD OF RBA RATES CALL

With household borrowers already stomaching 13 rate hikes since the central bank
began its tightening cycle, today’s decision could bring more bad news.

Jack Quail




COURTS AND CRIME


DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREMIUMSIXTY-FOUR KILLED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE REMEMBERED

Bunbury residents are fed up with domestic violence and gathered to mourn
victims and open up conversations on ways to fix the growing issue. 

Holly Prentice


COURTS & CRIMEPREMIUMMAN RIPS PARTNER’S HAIR FROM HEAD AFTER ARGUMENT

A man ripped his partner’s hair from her head by dragging her off a bed
following an argument in their Kalgoorlie-Boulder home. 

Anneke de Boer


SIX FVROS PREMIUMTHREAT ACCUSED CLAIMS ‘SET UP’ TO BREACH RESTRAINING ORDER

A 50-year-old Nannup man who has allegedly threatened to kill his ex-wife and
further endangered the lives of others has been charged with breaching
restraining orders meant to protect her family.

Holly Prentice


 1. COURTS & JUSTICEPREMIUMMERCANTI GETS BAIL, FIGHTS SERIOUS SEXUAL ASSAULT
    CHARGES
    
    


 2. COURTSPREMIUMBATTLE LOOMS OVER SENSITIVE NICK MARTIN MURDER PROBE FILES
    
    


 3. DOMESTIC VIOLENCEPREMIUMBROOME FDV HUB LATE DESPITE 23 TIMES METRO RATE OF
    OFFENCES
    
    
 4. THE WEST AUSTRALIAN EXCLUSIVE
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    THE WEST AUSTRALIAN EXCLUSIVE
    BOY’S DESCENT INTO RADICALISATION THAT ENDED IN HORROR
    
    


 5. WOMEN’S HEALTHFREE MAMMOGRAMS FOR WOMEN OVER 40 COMING TO YARLOOP
    
    


POLITICS


FEDERAL POLITICSCOMMENTS‘UNACCEPTABLE’: PM BLASTS CHINA OVER FIGHTER JET NEAR
MISS

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has blasted an incident in which a Chinese
fighter jet dropped flares in front of an Australian Navy helicopter as
‘unprofessional and unacceptable’. 

Dan Jervis-Bardy

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STATE POLITICSCOMMENTSPREMIUM
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COMMENTSPREMIUMCOOK UNVEILS $5000 INCENTIVE TO BOOST WA RENTAL MARKET

The owners of vacant homes will be offered $5000 cash to put their properties on
the rental market in the Cook Government’s latest bid to inject some slack into
a historically tight housing market. 




‘STRONG OPPOSITION’PREMIUMPREMIUMMARINO, THOMAS OPPOSE OFFSHORE WIND FARM ZONE

Forrest MHR Nola Marino and South West MLC Steve Thomas have formally opposed
the Federal Government’s proposed South West offshore wind farm zone as the
public consultation period closes.




UPDATEDALBO CALLS OUT CHINA OVER ‘DANGEROUS’ ACT

Australia is furious after a Chinese fighter jet engaged in a “dangerous”
mid-air confrontation.




IMMIGRATIONJUDGMENT DAY FOR TOUGHER ASYLUM SEEKER DEPORTATION LAWS

Proposed laws threatening foreigners with jail if they don't comply with their
deportation will have findings handed down after an urgent inquiry.




FEDERAL BUDGETCOMMENTSPREMIUMCOMMENTSPREMIUMFARMERS TO GET MAJOR BOOST TO
DROUGHT-PROOFING FUND

The Albanese Government is tipping a record $519 million into its revamped
Future Drought Fund.




FEDERAL POLITICSCOMMENTSPREMIUMCOMMENTSPREMIUMNO ‘SCORCHED EARTH AUSTERITY’ AS
CHALMERS SEEKS BUDGET PATH

Jim Chalmers is promising a Budget that shows spending restraint but says it’s
not the time for ‘scorched earth austerity’ with slower growth looming over the
next few years.




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CRIMEWHY TEEN’S STABBING HAS NOT BEEN CALLED A TERROR ATTACK YET

Police Commissioner Col Blanch said the Willetton stabbing meets all the
hallmarks of a terrorist attack but revealed why it was too early to make the
call.

Dylan Caporn

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BUNNINGS SHUTTERED AFTER POLICE SHOOT KNIFE-WIELDING TEEN

Customers have been turned away from Bunnings in Willetton, the scene of a
police shooting on Saturday night, after reopening for just a few hours.

Rebecca Le May


CRIMETRIO CHARGED OVER MEXICO DISAPPEARANCE REVEALED

The identities of three suspects charged over the disappearance of Perth
brothers Callum and Jake Robinson in Mexico have been revealed.




CRIMEVIDEOWATCH: COL BLANCH AND ROGER COOK ADDRESS WILLETTON INCIDENT

WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch and Premier Roger Cook addressed the events
taking place in Willetton on Saturday night where a ‘radicalised’ 16-year-old
boy was shot by WA Police.




PROPERTYCOMMENTSPREMIUMCOMMENTSPREMIUMMOSMAN PARK’S $22M SALE OF THE CENTURY

A block in Mosman Park has changed hands for the first time in almost a century
with a $22 million deal that ranks as Perth’s top home sale this year.




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ECONOMYPREMIUMBUDGET TO HAVE COST-OF-LIVING HELP ‘WE CAN AFFORD’: CHALMERS

Treasurer says the Federal Government will do what it ‘can afford to do’ in
delivering cost-of-living relief in next week’s Budget but suggested the bulk
will be through already announced tax cuts.

Adrian Lowe




UPDATEDPREMIUMANZ’S PROFIT SLUMP AS MORE BORROWERS FALL ‘PAST DUE’ ON LOANS

Homeowners are feeling the pinch of the cost-of-living crisis, with the number
of loans past due at ANZ increasing double digits.

Courtney Gould

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COOK UNVEILS $5000 INCENTIVE TO BOOST WA RENTAL MARKET

The owners of vacant homes will be offered $5000 cash to put their properties on
the rental market in the Cook Government’s latest bid to inject some slack into
a historically tight housing market. 

Josh Zimmerman


ASICPREMIUMASIC WARNING ADVISERS, OPERATORS OVER SUPER STUNTS

ASIC warns about a NEW generation of cold-calling investment hothouse’s snaring
super into high-risk property plays.

Neale Prior


MORTGAGE NEWSAUSSIES HOLD BREATH AHEAD OF RBA RATES CALL

With household borrowers already stomaching 13 rate hikes since the central bank
began its tightening cycle, today’s decision could bring more bad news.

Jack Quail


RETAILSCANNED AND PACKED: SENATE INQUIRY TO RULE ON GROCERY PRICES

A Senate inquiry looking at the high prices at supermarket checkouts amid cost
of living concerns is due to hand down its final report.

Andrew Brown


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 4. STATE POLITICSSCIENTISTS TO PROBE COKE’S FREE WATER EXTRACTION
    
    


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CNBCCOMMENTSPREMIUMTHE NEW CLASS WAR: A WEALTH GAP BETWEEN MILLENNIALS

The wealth gap between rich millennials and the rest of their age group is the
largest of any generation, creating a new wave of class tension and resentment,
according to a recent study.

Robert Frank


CNBCCOMMENTSPREMIUMYOU’RE NEVER TOO YOUNG TO MAKE THIS CRUCIAL MONEY MOVE

‘Every single year you miss out on could be potentially quite costly from a
compounding standpoint. There aren’t many free lunches, but compounding
certainly is one of them.’

Ryan Ermey


CNBCCOMMENTSPREMIUMDIGITAL ADVERTISING MARKET IS FINALLY ON THE MEND

After a brutal 2022, when brands reeled in spending to cope with inflation, and
a 2023 defined by layoffs and cost cuts, the top digital advertising companies
have started growing again at a healthy clip.

Ashley Capoot


CNBCCOMMENTSI DITCHED MY SMARTPHONE FOR A YEAR AND A HALF

Anastasia Dedyukhina spent a lot of time on her smartphone when she worked in
digital marketing; so much so that she wasn’t sure if she was selling a product
or if she was one.

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competition both daunting and exciting. 

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Kim Scott was the first Indigenous author to win the Miles Franklin, an accolade
that still sits uncomfortably. But belief in the power of Aboriginal
storytelling to heal and connect continues to drive him.

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Our hugely successful short story competition has now opened its door to comic
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MESSAGE SENT BY ‘RADICALISED’ TEEN THAT TRIGGERED CONCERNS

The 16-year-old teenager shot dead by police warned his friends he was ‘going on
the path of jihad’ in the final message which sparked a wave of concern amongst
Perth’s Muslim community.

Dylan Caporn

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AFL LEGEND SHEEDY SEES ‘GREATNESS’ IN REID

Australian Football Hall of Fame legend Kevin Sheedy says he has no doubt Harley
Reid has the potential to become one of the game’s greats.

Mitchell Woodcock

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AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST BIKIE GANG IN DISARRAY AFTER MASS EXODUS

The gang has been rocked by one of the largest mass resignations in Australian
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As the Eagles look to reignite an old tradition for a fierce rivalry with
Essendon, a Bombers big man has been busy being a brat again this week to force
club officials into a grovelling apology.

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UP LATEVIDEOCOMMENTSPREMIUMANSWERS DEMANDED AFTER DETAINEE CHARGE

In tonight’s show, Ben Harvey explains why a home invasion in northern Perth has
left Anthony Albanese’s border protection street cred in tatters.

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membership dues and buying a Harley to club-issued fines and the cost of a
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EDUCATION


STATE POLITICS COMMENTSPREMIUMMAJOR BREAKTHROUGH IN PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER WAGES
FIGHT

Public school teachers will be balloted on a new pay offer headlined by a 12 per
cent pay increase over three years and ‘significant measures to reduce
workloads’.

Josh Zimmerman


EDUCATIONCOMMENTSPREMIUMTEACHERS’ UNION CONSIDERS THIRD OFFER IN PAY DISPUTE

A fresh pay offer has been presented to teachers and principals in a bid to head
off further strikes and other work bans in WA’s public schools pay dispute after
the first two offers were roundly rejected.

Bethany Hiatt


STATE POLITICSPREMIUMNEW PAY OFFER FOR TEACHERS IMMINENT, SAYS PREMIER

Public school teachers are expected to receive a fresh pay offer as soon as
today as the Cook Government moves to head off further strikes and disruptive
school closures.

Josh Zimmerman and Bethany Hiatt


BIRTHING KITSPREMIUMSOUTH WEST SCHOOL HELPS MAKE BIRTHING KITS FOR THOSE IN NEED

Birthing kits destined for more than 30 countries were made in a collaboration
between the Kingia Z Club and Bunbury Senior High School on Wednesday.

Oliver Lane




HEALTH


HEALTHPREMIUMTWO COPIES OF GENE A 'VIRTUAL GUARANTEE' OF ALZHEIMER'S

Alzheimer's is virtually guaranteed for people who carry two copies of a certain
gene variant rather than simply posing a higher risk, according to a study.

Julie Steenhuysen


WOMEN’S HEALTHFREE MAMMOGRAMS FOR WOMEN OVER 40 COMING TO YARLOOP

BreastScreen WA’s mobile screening clinic is heading to Yarloop this month
offering free mammograms for women over 40 before heading to Harvey for June.

Craig Duncan


LITTLE EATERS PREMIUMFIVE IMPORTANT NUTRIENTS KIDS ARE LACKING FROM THEIR DIETS

One of the world’s best-known children’s food experts, Annabel Karmel, reveals
how to get more health into your little one’s diet.

Katie Hampson


 1. POLITICSPLAN TO GIVE AUSSIE KIDS BEST POSSIBLE START
    
    


 2. COMMUNITYCOMMENTSPREMIUM8YO TO RIDE THE GIBB RIVER IN 660KM GRUELLING
    CHALLENGE
    
    


 3. HEALTHCOMMENTSPREMIUMHALF OF JUNIOR DOCTORS FEAR REPORTING HARASSMENT: AMA
    SURVEY
    
    


 4. INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIANSPREMIUMFIRST NATIONS MENTAL HEALTH EXPERTS’ DESPERATE
    PLEA
    
    


 5. HEALTHCOMMENTSWEEKEND SLEEP-INS ACTUALLY MAKE YOU HAPPIER, SAYS SCIENCE
    
    


LIFESTYLE


LITTLE EATERS PREMIUMFIVE IMPORTANT NUTRIENTS KIDS ARE LACKING FROM THEIR DIETS

One of the world’s best-known children’s food experts, Annabel Karmel, reveals
how to get more health into your little one’s diet.

Katie Hampson


STARSYOUR HOROSCOPE FOR TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024

Read what your zodiac sign predicts for your day.


REVIEW
REVIEW
BRUNCH REVIEW COMMENTSPREMIUM
REVIEW
COMMENTSPREMIUMPERTH BREAKFAST AND BRUNCH: MEELUP FARMHOUSE, NATURALISTE

Aussie film classic The Castle is 27 years old but it was still the first thing
I thought of when trying to describe the experience of brunching at Meelup
Farmhouse.


REVIEW
REVIEW
SIMON COLLINSCOMMENTSPREMIUM
REVIEW
COMMENTSPREMIUM‘NEO-FREO’ BAR, RESTAURANT AND WINERY A REAL URBAN OASIS

H&C Urban Winery redefines the Perth pub with fun wines, good food, relaxed
vibes and lots of plants.




ENTERTAINMENT


RECAPCOMMENTSFAMOUS SINGER WEARS SAND DRESS IN DARING MET GALA LOOK

Celebrities, influencers and fashion icons gathered in their best outfits to
celebrate Met Gala 2024. RECAP THE NIGHT AS IT HAPPENED

Kellie Balaam


LOVE THE LESCHLOVE THE LESCH FEST SET TO CELEBRATE NATURE AND CULTURE

The Love the Lesch fest is taking place on May 19, with a range of environmental
and cultural activities to help get out and appreciate the South West’s iconic
Leschenault Estuary.




TV REPORT CARDCOMMENTSCOMMENTSTHE BEST AND THE WORST OF AUSSIE TV THIS WEEK

The Bold And The Beautiful, The Cheap Seats, a provocative episode of Four
Corners and Clarkson’s Farm: here’s what’s passing and what’s failing on Aussie
TV this week.




ARTSCOMMENTSPREMIUMCOMMENTSPREMIUMLUDLOW ART PRIZE OPENS TO STATEWIDE ENTRIES

Goldfields-Esperance artists are encouraged to submit their work featuring
Australian landscapes to an art prize which has opened up for Statewide entries
for the first time.




AFL

OPINION
OPINION
AFLVIDEOCOMMENTSPREMIUM
OPINION
FYFE THE SUPER SUB BRILLIANT FOR DOCKERS’ CONFIDENCE

For mine, Nat Fyfe’s selection as sub on Sunday against Richmond was a brilliant
call for three reasons, writes Xavier Ellis.

Xavier Ellis




AFLVIDEOCOMMENTSLATEST SOFT TISSUE INJURY SET TO COST YEO MULTIPLE WEEKS

West Coast are bracing to be without in-form star Elliot Yeo for at least a
fortnight as injuries begin to mount for the wooden spooners.

Mitchell Woodcock


AFLVIDEOCOMMENTSPREMIUMEAGLES STAR INVOLVED IN CAR ACCIDENT IN STATE’S NORTH

Police are investigating after a West Coast star was in a car accident in the
state’s north at the weekend.

Aaron Kirby


AFLVIDEOCOMMENTSPREMIUMEAGLES REV UP TALKS TO EXTEND HARLEY’S DEAL

West Coast are ramping up their quest to lock away No.1 draftee Harley Reid on a
long-term deal, after the club met with the teenager’s camp over the weekend.

Mitchell Woodcock


AFLVIDEOCOMMENTSPREMIUMSIMPSON SAYS EAGLES HAVE CONTACTED POLICE OVER PLAYER
ABUSE

West Coast coach Adam Simpson says online player abuse is becoming so bad in the
AFL the club has been forced to get police involved to protect their stars.

Aaron Kirby


AFLVIDEOCOMMENTSKNEE-JERK INFRACTION: TIGER DODGES BAN FOR CRUDE AMISS ACT

Richmond defender Ben Miller has been fined but avoided suspension for kneeing
Fremantle forward Jye Amiss in an ugly incident that caught the ire of Dockers
coach Justin Longmuir. 

Samantha Rogers


 1. AFLVIDEOCOMMENTSIT’S ON FOR YOUNG AND YOUNG! REID, DAICOS BATTLE LOOMS LARGE
    
    


 2. AFLCOMMENTSPREMIUMELECTRIC EAGLE DELIVERS BEST WA GOAL-DEN RUN IN SEVEN
    YEARS
    
    
 3. ANALYSIS
    ANALYSIS
    AFLVIDEOCOMMENTSPREMIUM
    ANALYSIS
    THE LONG-MUIR AND YOUNG OF ROUND EIGHT’S BEST 22
    
    


 4. AFLVIDEOCOMMENTSPREMIUMBACK TO THE SCENE: WALKER’S FIVE SECONDS OF MCG
    CLOSURE
    
    


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WAFL


WAFLCOMMENTSPREMIUMROYAL COPS HEAVY SUSPENSION FOR HOMOPHOBIC SLUR ON ANZAC DAY

East Perth forward Sam Van Diemen has become the second WAFL player this year to
be suspended for a homophobic slur after an incident in the Anzac Day match.

Mitchell Woodcock


AFL DRAFTVIDEOCOMMENTSPREMIUMCOMMENTSPREMIUMREVEALED: WA’S TOP PROSPECTS AHEAD
OF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

As Western Australia prepares for the upcoming U18 National Championships,
kicking off in less than a month, The West Australian looks at the top prospects
putting their name forward for the draft.




AFLVIDEOCOMMENTSPREMIUMCOMMENTSPREMIUMAFL WATCH: COULD GAFF EARN CALL-UP AFTER
ROYAL SHOW?

West Coast were smashed by a rampaging East Perth in round six of the WAFL
season. Here’s how their AFL-listed players fared.




AFLVIDEOCOMMENTSPREMIUMCOMMENTSPREMIUMAFL WATCH: ERASMUS EVERYWHERE, STURT SLOTS
FOUR IN BIG WIN

Ten Fremantle-listed players featured for Peel Thunder as they demolished West
Perth by 113 points at Lane Group Stadium on Saturday. Here’s how they fared.




AFLW


WAFLWCOMMENTSPREMIUMFISH ANYTHING BUT OUT OF WATER AS WA DEFEATED BY SA

Zippy Fish has done her chances of being the first pick in this year’s draft no
harm with an impressive display in the WAFLW State Game on Saturday.

Samantha Rogers


AFLW VIDEOCOMMENTSPREMIUMCOMMENTSPREMIUMFREO STAR TO MISS ENTIRE AFLW SEASON
WITH HEARTWARMING NEWS

Fremantle superstar Kiara Bowers will miss the Dockers’ entire 2024 AFLW
campaign - for the best possible reason.




AFLWCOMMENTSPREMIUMCOMMENTSPREMIUMEAGLES ADD MIDFIELD DEPTH AS SERGEANT MOVED TO
INACTIVE LIST

West Coast Eagles have moved quickly to replace injured off-season acquisition
Matilda Sergeant, signing Oakleigh Chargers midfielder Sanne Bakker as an injury
replacement player.


OPINION
OPINION
AFLWCOMMENTSPREMIUM
OPINION
COMMENTSPREMIUMAFLW NOT IN SAME A-LEAGUE WHEN IT COMES TO FEMALE FIXTURES

Extending the season is a great sign for AFLW, but a more fundamental fix is
needed to get larger crowds to support female footballers. Taking note of the
A-League would be a good start, writes Georgie Parker.




MORE SPORT


BASKETBALLPREMIUMFRENCH PHENOM SURGES TO UNANIMOUS ROOKIE OF THE YEAR CROWN

The San Antonio Spurs' French connection has come up trumps, with Victor
Wembanyama recognised after having a year like no rookie in NBA history

Tim Reynolds


SOCCERPREMIUMTAGGART, LOWRY CLAIM MOST GLORIOUS PLAYER GONGS

Perth Glory men’s captain Adam Taggart has predictably walked away with a swathe
of awards, while rising women’s star Hana Lowry made history at the club’s Most
Glorious Player Awards.

Ben Smith


SOCCERMAN UNITED'S 4-0 EPL DRUBBING CAUGHT ON CANDID CAMERA

Crystal Palace have dealt a demoralised Manchester United another huge blow,
romping to a 4-0 win over the Premier League heavyweights in London.

Staff Writers


 1. CRICKETHEAD, CUMMINS NO MATCH FOR INDIAN SUPERSTAR IN IPL
    
    


 2. SOCCERCOMMENTSPREMIUMJOONDALUP’S OWN BURGESS HELPS IPSWICH RETURN TO EPL
    
    


 3. UFCPREMIUMERCEG: GRAPPLING STRATEGY ‘BACKFIRED’ IN CLOSE TITLE LOSS
    
    


 4. SOCCERCOMMENTSFLOREAT GO TOP DESPITE KNIGHTS’ UNBEATEN RUN CONTINUING
    
    


 5. ATHLETICSCOMMENTSAUSSIE MEN'S 4X100M TEAM MAKE HISTORY WITH PARIS
    QUALIFICATION
    
    


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INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS


DISASTER RECOVERY PREMIUMFLOOD RECOVERY BOOST FOR KIMBERLEY FIRST NATIONS
BUSINESSES

A joint initiative by the State and Federal governments aims to bolster recovery
efforts in the Kimberley following last year’s devastating once-in-a-century
floods. 

Cain Andrews


INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIANSPREMIUMFIRST NATIONS MENTAL HEALTH EXPERTS’ DESPERATE PLEA

Still reeling from the tragedy of a 10-year-old Aboriginal boy who took his own
life in State care in Western Australia in April, First Nations mental health
experts are desperately calling for change.




REGIONAL WAPREMIUMIMPACTFUL INITIATIVE BRINGING VITAL SERVICES TO KIMBERLEY

Two Aboriginal organisations have joined forces to establish essential services
in the East Kimberley, including provision for early childhood education and
care, and revitalising the Kununurra Hostel.

Katya Minns





OPINION

OPINION
OPINION
DAN JERVIS-BARDYCOMMENTSPREMIUM
OPINION
PM FAILS TO MEET HIS OWN STANDARD OVER DETAINEE DEBACLE

Among Anthony Albanese’s many pre-election promises was a pledge to take
responsibility. To show up, rather than shy away. To own up, rather than
deflect. 

Dan Jervis-Bardy

OPINION
OPINION
STEVE MARTINCOMMENTSPREMIUM
OPINION
CRISIS BOILS DOWN TO TOO MANY PEOPLE AND NOT ENOUGH HOUSES

It’s Budget week and Treasurer Rita Saffioti’s numbers don’t add up — at least
not when it comes to solving the housing crisis.

Steve Martin


EDITORIALCOMMENTSPREMIUMONLINE EXTREMISM IN ALL FORMS THE ENEMY

How did a Meccano-loving teen end up being shot dead by police in a Bunnings car
park after having stabbed a stranger in the back and vowing to hurt more?

Editorial

OPINION
OPINION
GEMMA ACTONCOMMENTSPREMIUM
OPINION
COMMENTSPREMIUMTHE CRACKS APPEARING IN OUR HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

It’s easy to take universal healthcare for granted, until you realise with a
shock that it’s a privilege available in few countries.


OPINION
OPINION
LAURA NEWELL COMMENTSPREMIUM
OPINION
COMMENTSPREMIUMTERRORISTS ARE MOTIVATED BY SELFISHNESS, NOT RELIGION

Courage comes in many forms and this week the Islamic community members who made
those extraordinarily difficult calls showed their true, impressive colours. 


OPINION
OPINION
EMMA GARLETTCOMMENTSPREMIUM
OPINION
COMMENTSPREMIUMSTORIES WE CHOOSE TO PASS ON TELL US ABOUT WHO WE ARE

Indigenous stories are the bedrock of Australia, and we need to dig beneath the
surface to find the hidden gems of our future talent which will transform the
nation.




CLIMATE CHANGE


RIVER RESTORATION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS HIT THE BANKS OF HARVEY RIVER

Harvey Senior High School students ditched the classroom for the reedy banks of
the Harvey River to take part in a major conservation project for the region.

Craig Duncan


ENVIRONMENTCOMMENTSPREMIUMBROOME HEATING UP IN SCOTT REEF CAMPAIGN AGAINST
BURRUP HUB

Environmental groups are joining forces in Broome this month to deliver their
latest campaign against Woodside’s Burrup Hub gas project to protect a coral
reef system off the coast of the Kimberley.

Katya Minns


ENERGYROOFTOP SOLAR, ELECTRIC CARS COULD SOLVE ENERGY PUZZLE

Savvy households could lead Australia's transition to clean energy with solar
panels, batteries and electric cars, a report has found, but reforms are needed.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson


LEGAL ACTIONTEEN CLIMATE PESTS THREATEN TO SUE PREMIER, WANT APOLOGY

Two teenage climate activists who protested inside Woodside's annual general
meeting claim that Premier Roger Cook defamed them and have demanded he say
sorry.




THE ECONOMISTPREMIUMPREMIUMWHY THE RECHARGE OF THE EV BRIGADE IS A POSITIVE
SHOCK

Donald Trump may have a point on the cost of EVs today, but not for much longer
— which is another reason to dismiss the gloom.




CARNABY’S CALLPREMIUMPREMIUMKWINANA RESIDENTS URGED TO BE PART OF LIVING GREEN
SERIES

The City of Kwinana is trying to help residents live a little greener with a
series of workshops, activities and subsidies.




WORLD


CONFLICT AND WARRUSSIA 'TAKES TWO MORE SETTLEMENTS' IN EASTERN UKRAINE

Russian officials say the country's forces have advanced in eastern Ukraine,
taking control of Soloviove and Kotliarivka.

Staff Writers


CONFLICT AND WARFATE OF GAZA CEASEFIRE UNCERTAIN, ISRAEL STRIKES RAFAH

The chief of Hamas has accepted a ceasefire proposal but Israel says the terms
do not meet its demands and is pressing ahead with a military operation in
Rafah.

Mohammed Salem, Nidal al-Mughrabi and Ari Rabinovitch


HUMAN INTERESTKING CHARLES MARKS CORONATION ANNIVERSARY WITH VIDEO

Days after returning to public duties amid his cancer fight, King Charles has
celebrated the first anniversary of his coronation with a social media video.

Staff Writers


 1. DISASTER AND EMERGENCYPREMIUMDOZENS TRAPPED, TWO DEAD IN S.AFRICA BUILDING
    COLLAPSE
    
    


 2. WORLD NEWSPREMIUMPERTH BROTHERS' PARENTS IDENTIFY BODIES AFTER MEXICO
    MURDERS
    
    


 3. CRIMECOMMENTSGIRLFRIEND OF PERTH MAN MURDERED IN MEXICO BREAKS SILENCE
    
    


 4. POLITICSISRAEL WARNED OF 'GRAVE CONCERNS' AS PM CALLS FOR UNITY
    
    


 5. DEFENCEPREMIUMDEFENCE BUDGET BOOST AS NEW ZEALAND LOOKS TO 'STEP UP'
    
    


YOUR MONEY

OPINION
OPINION
YOUR MONEYCOMMENTSPREMIUM
OPINION
RIPPING $200K OUT OF SUPER FOR A HOME IS A REALLY DUMB IDEA

DEBTMAN: If you instantly add tens of thousands of extra buyers into the
property market, who could seriously argue that it wouldn’t lead to a spike in
property prices? The Liberals, apparently.

Bruce Brammall


YOUR MONEYCOMMENTSPREMIUMTHE SHOCKING FAULTS FOUND IN ASIC SUPER DEATH BENEFIT
PROBE

A big rise in complaints about superannuation death benefit delays — first
highlighted by Your Money late last year — has prompted a major investigation by
the financial services watchdog.

Nick Bruining


YOUR MONEYCOMMENTSPREMIUMTHE SUPER ANNOYING RULE LEAVING WORKERS SHORT CHANGED

Q+A: When your employer is required to put money into your fund can wreak havoc
for those trying to take advantage of personal contribution tax breaks. Here’s
what the law says and how you can work around it.

Nick Bruining


YOUR MONEYCOMMENTSPREMIUMWANT A GREAT DEPOSIT RATE? YOU WON’T FIND IT WITH THE
BIG 4

Last month’s surprise inflation numbers may have been bad news for those with a
home loan but risk-averse investors are popping the champagne corks as deposit
rates continue to remain elevated.

Nick Bruining


YOUR MONEYCOMMENTSPREMIUMIT’S TIME TO TALK TO YOUR KIDS ABOUT WHAT’S IN YOUR
WILL

The great wealth transfer is under way, with $3.5 trillion in assets likely to
change hands in Australia by 2050. Discussing your will with your kids is a key
step in ensuring harmony within your family.

Fran Hughes


YOUR MONEYCOMMENTSPREMIUMWHAT’S ON EVERY STRUGGLING PENSIONER’S BUDGET WISH LIST

In the lead-up to next month’s State and Federal Budgets, here’s how you can
help the tens of thousands of senior who — like most families — are struggling
with constant increases to the cost of living. 

Nick Bruining


PROPERTY


RENTAL PRICESPREMIUMSOUTH WEST RECORDS FASTEST RENTAL PRICE INCREASE IN REGIONS

The South West has some of the highest rental price increases in the country’s
regions, with one city outpacing the rest of the country.

Oliver Lane


STATE POLITICSCOMMENTSPREMIUMBUDGET HOUSING BOOST TO BRING METRONET APARTMENTS
TO LIFE

Taxpayer-funded apartment towers around Metronet stations shape as the next
frontier in the Cook Government’s battle against crippling housing shortages. 

Josh Zimmerman

THE WEST AUSTRALIAN EXCLUSIVE
THE WEST AUSTRALIAN EXCLUSIVE
WA NEWSCOMMENTSPREMIUM
THE WEST AUSTRALIAN EXCLUSIVE
COMMENTSPREMIUMTENANTS WITH DISABILITIES OVERLOOKED AMID HOUSING CRISIS

A leading WA disability services provider has called for landlords with suitable
housing to prioritise vulnerable tenants’ applications as they’re overlooked and
struggling amid a housing crisis. 




URBAN PLANNINGRENTS HIT RECORD HIGH AS HOUSING SHORTFALL BITES HARD

Landlords are charging more on the fringes of capital cities as migration meets
a shortfall in new housing, driving rents up even further.




GOLD RUSHSTELLAR 2024 PROPERTY FORECAST FOR MARGARET RIVER REGION

Demand for homes in the Margaret River region is showing no signs of dropping
off, with one operator fast-tracking their latest land release to keep up with
buyer interest.




PROPERTYCOMMENTSPREMIUMMOSMAN PARK’S $22M SALE OF THE CENTURY

A block in Mosman Park has changed hands for the first time in almost a century
with a $22 million deal that ranks as Perth’s top home sale this year.

Matt Mckenzie & Neale Prior


FOOD


FOODCOMMENTSCHEF NOBU ON WHY PERTH IS BEST PLACE TO TRY ONE FAMOUS DISH

When Chef Nobu Matsuhisa visits his namesake restaurant in Perth, there is one
of his famous dishes he loves to order.

Belle Taylor


SHORE LEAVE PREMIUMPREMIUMSHORE LEAVE FESTIVAL PROVES ITSELF FOR 2025 FUNDING

The Shore Leave Festival came to a close last Sunday, signalling the end of four
days celebrating the Mid West region and all it has to offer.


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RESTAURANT REVIEWCOMMENTSPREMIUM
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COMMENTSPREMIUMWHY THIS PERTH BURGER BAR IS THE PERFECT DATE SPOT

The best smashed burgers in town, known for their unbeatable crispy smashed beef
patties.


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EATING OUTCOMMENTSPREMIUM
REVIEW
COMMENTSPREMIUM‘A SLICK AND ENCHANTING JAPANESE PROPOSITION’

There was a time when shopping centre dining was little more than a fluorescent
procession of bains-marie brimming with specialties sweet and/or sour. This
restaurant shows how different things are in 2024.




DRINK


VIOGNIERPREMIUMNOT YOUR PARENTS VIOGNIER

International Viognier Day (pronounced vee-on-yay) may have passed you by
yesterday, but the variety is well worth a revisit.

Paul Edwards


RETAILCORKED! GLOBAL WINE DEMAND DROPS TO 27-YEAR LOW ON HIGH PRICES

Geopolitical tensions, energy crises and supply chain problems have resulted in
higher production and distribution costs for wine, dampening overall demand.




DRINK COMMENTSPREMIUMCOMMENTSPREMIUMURGENT RECALL ON POPULAR ALCOHOL PRODUCT

A popular alcohol product sold at BWS and Dan Murphy’s stores across Australia
has been pulled from the shelves, with customers urged not to drink it.




BAR & BITESCOMMENTSPREMIUMCOMMENTSPREMIUMTHIS LITTLE PIGGY JOINS WA’S CRAFT
BREWING SCENE

Family-owned Kalamunda brewers Hogg Culture Brewing Co determined to carve out a
niche




BRAND PARTNERS


THE ROLE OF NATURAL GAS IN THE TRANSITION TO NET ZERO

 How natural gas is offering an important “safety net” for Australia’s energy
transition.

 Australian Energy Producers

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ECHOES OF VALOUR: FIVE MEANINGFUL WAYS TO HONOUR OUR HEROES THIS ANZAC DAY

 Today, ANZAC Day is a day to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice in
the service of their country.

 Olivia Senior and RSLWA

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PERFECT NIGHT OUT: FIVE REASONS WHY YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS ROOFTOP
PERFORMANCE IN PERTH

Running for four flirty and fun weeks, you don’t want to miss this event.

Olivia Senior and Artrage, Rooftop Encore

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UNSUNG HEROES OF THE TRACK

We spoke to three talented and dedicated individuals to shed light on some of
the vital roles that contribute to Western Australia’s racing industry.

Racing WA


ANIMAL WELFARE CHARGES FORWARD IN THE RACING WORLD 

Behind the thunder of hooves and roar of the crowd on a racecourse is the
quieter soundtrack of people working every day to keep racing animals healthy
and happy.

Racing WA


MEET THREE INSPIRING ANIMAL PEOPLE

While most of us are willing to drop a coin in a tin or make a tax-deductible
donation, volunteers donate their whole selves.

Racing WA


PURSUING FAIRNESS, INTEGRITY AND ANIMAL WELFARE IN RACING

Racing WA senior investigator Anthony Walton on his role in ensuring fairness
and upholding integrity in racing.

Racing WA


SIX IMPORTANT STATEMENTS TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

We’ve partnered with Yourtoolkit.com to bring you six important statements that
can help end violence against women.

Dani Meager and Yourtoolkit.com

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REGIONAL


SWISS ARMY DOCPREMIUM“THE SWISS ARMY KNIFE OF DOCTORS”: $450K FOR BREMER BAY DOC

One of the Great Southern’s most beautiful beachside towns is offering its next
doctor up to $450k plus a car and a house in the latest hefty package designed
to attract doctors to WA’s regional areas.

Melissa Sheil


DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREMIUMSIXTY-FOUR KILLED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE REMEMBERED

Bunbury residents are fed up with domestic violence and gathered to mourn
victims and open up conversations on ways to fix the growing issue. 

Holly Prentice


HOUSING CRISISPREMIUMTINY HOMES TO SOLVE BIG PROBLEM

With a lack of tradespeople to build traditional homes, one company is turning
to smaller, pre-made options to fill the gap.

Sean Van Der Wielen


PAW-SOME ADVENTURECOMMENTSTOURIST DRESSED AS CAT WALKING ACROSS AUSTRALIA
REACHES WA

Six months into his trek across Australia, Catman has reached Albany.

Melissa Sheil


SHORT-TERM INTERESTPREMIUMHARVEY BANKING FUTURE SECURE UNTIL 2027

Harvey’s Westpac branch — the last in the town — will remain open until at least
2027 after the bank extended a pause on regional closures.

Sean Van Der Wielen


LOCAL JOBSPREMIUMMID WEST PRISON OFFICERS ABLE TO TRAIN LOCALLY

Prison officer training will become easier for people in the Mid West, after the
Department of Justice extended its training to the region after successful
trials in WA’s Great Southern.

Matthew Paddick


TRAVEL


TRAVELCOMMENTSLONDON’S FIRST ‘MISSION-DRIVEN’ SUSTAINABLE LUXURY HOTEL

STEVE McKENNA stays at a new urban oasis in London’s West End

Steve McKenna




COMMUNITYCOMMENTSPREMIUM8YO TO RIDE THE GIBB RIVER IN 660KM GRUELLING CHALLENGE

An eight-year-old Broome girl diagnosed with a rare genetic condition will be
the first disabled child to take on the gruelling 660km Gibb River Road Mountain
Bike Challenge.

Katya Minns


STATE POLITICSCOMMENTSPREMIUMWA’S TOURISM BOSS ENTERS DEPARTURE LOUNGE

The head of WA’s tourism agency responsible for bringing events such as Coldplay
and WWE to Perth, has stood down from the role.

Dylan Caporn


OCEAN DELUXEPREMIUMWHAT IS LUXE ON THE HIGH SEAS?

Luxury brands make a splash in ocean cruising, writes MICHAEL FERRANTE

Michael Ferrante


TRICKY TRAVELLERSPREMIUMTHE BEST AND WORST TYPE OF TRAVEL COMPANIONS

Nothing teaches you more about a friend, partner or family member than
travelling with them, writes PENNY THOMAS

Penny Thomas


TRAVELCOMMENTSPREMIUMLUXURY CRUISE MEETS ANCIENT CULTURE ALONG KIMBERLEY COAST

An ultra cruise liner has partnered with West Kimberley traditional owners to
bring their guests an, “immersive Indigenous experience.”

Sarah Crawford


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COMMENTSPREMIUMWILD PLAN TO BUILD HUGE $200M 26-ROOM PERTH HILLS MANSION

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