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Horizontal Falls tourism extended to 2028 as state tips $5 million into infrastructure
Thrill-seeking tourists wanting to ride through the popular Horizontal Falls will have two more years’ grace before Indigenous stakeholders lead a transition to more diverse cultural activities.
Singapore’s ties to Australia – and WA – run deep. But locals will always come first
Locals and business leaders reiterated to me last week what many in the Indo-Pacific already knew for some time: domestic requirements would always remain the priority.
WA news LIVE: Commuter chaos as serious crash shuts Tonkin Highway
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The three options being considered to merge WA’s universities
University guilds, executives, staff associations, and business leaders were all consulted for a major review, which is now in the government’s hands.
A grim discovery brings Rottnest’s dark past to the surface
Works on the main bus stand next to Rottnest Island’s Holy Trinity Catholic Church came to an abrupt halt on Wednesday as human remains were uncovered.
Police car rolls in crash at Midland intersection
Two WA Police officers have had a lucky escape, walking away unscathed after their car rolled during a crash in Midland on Sunday.
Tourism funding boost to help cyclone-hit WA towns recover
Tourism operators ravaged by one of Australia’s most remarkable cyclones will receive grants to help rebuild.
Minister’s warning to fuel companies as WA mulls its own diesel stockpile
Energy Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson warned the state will not hesitate to utilise harsh penalties for companies that failed to hand over supply chain information, as she confirmed WA was mulling its own strategic stockpile.
About 50 West Australian children die from SUDC every year. So what is it?
Micah died in his sleep about two years ago, and his death was considered to be Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC).
Take a hike: Bibbulmun track record holder shares the best trails in WA
For Cameron Bostock hiking is a massive part of his life, and now he is sharing some of the best trails across WA that he thinks everyone should visit.
Three people dead after single vehicle car crash in Perth Hills
Police and ambulances ran to the scene in Stoneville just before 9am this morning but the occupants of the vehicle could not be saved.
Inside WA’s battle for billions as Gina Rinehart and rival heirs await defining verdict on iron ore fortune
After more than a decade of legal battles, a landmark Supreme Court ruling will determine who is entitled to billions of dollars in Pilbara iron ore royalties, and could send ripples through the resources sector.
Synergy says ‘no evidence’ 900,000 customer accounts have been hacked despite warning
Earlier this week, cybersecurity websites and social media accounts reported a hacker under the moniker “hackboy” had stolen data from 900,002 accounts.
WA news LIVE: Tourist fighting for life after Rottnest Island bike crash
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Environmental protection in WA is failing when we need it most – will the premier step up?
Even as economically devastating extreme weather events become more prevalent, WA’s government prioritises industry demands for faster approvals over safeguarding the environment we all depend on.
WA news LIVE: Man in custody as homicide squad probes Padbury death
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How this Perth council plans to snuff out the tobacco wars on its doorstep
The City of Fremantle will vote to amend a local planning law in a bid to curb illegal tobacco sales at convenience stores across the CBD.
WA news LIVE: Jailed Floreat parents of ‘starving ballerina’ released on bail ahead of retrial
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Cyclone Narelle’s impact set to push WA supermarket prices higher
West Australian shoppers are likely to pay more for fruit and vegetables in the coming months after a massive cyclone ravaged a food bowl region.
Leah thought she prevented a scam. Then her ‘bank’ called
A total of 773 people were scammed out of $24 million in 2025 with investment scams catching people out the most.

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