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More Australians report feeling lonely. This WA program is trialling a new idea to help

Sun, 05/31/2026 - 03:00
If we are serious about improving health outcomes and reducing pressure on our health system in Western Australia, we must start recognising community connection as a form of care.
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Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by out-of-control car in North Beach

Sat, 05/30/2026 - 14:46
The man in his 60s was struck by a second car that mounted the footpath and pushed him over a limestone wall and into bushes.
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‘Destructive winds, heavy rain, tornadoes’: Monster storm bearing down on WA

Sat, 05/30/2026 - 12:18
Warnings have been issued for residents throughout the state as the weather amps up on Saturday evening.
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WA state government cleared of any liability in landmark native title case

Sat, 05/30/2026 - 10:19
The court also ruled that the WA government will be able to retain the full benefit of the mining royalties collected from the Solomon Hub Project.
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Why WA’s bowls clubs are fast becoming the trendy spot for under-30s

Sat, 05/30/2026 - 03:00
Perth’s youth reckon they have cracked the code for the perfect weekend sesh – and it’s at the local bowlo.
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WA youth jail officer raped detainee, listened in on calls, human rights complaint claims

Sat, 05/30/2026 - 03:00
The complaint outlined three particularly harrowing stories from detainees across remand facilities, Banksia Hill, Hakea Prison and other locations in WA.
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Eagles brace for beleaguered Bombers after Scott axing

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 14:24
West Coast coach Andrew McQualter isn’t necessarily a believer in the new coach bounce, but he knows Essendon will be playing with an invaluable “spike” in their AFL clash in Perth.
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‘Once in five-year’ storm set to hit WA’s coast over long weekend

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 13:45
The Bureau of Meteorology is warning the “deep low” system will begin impacting west-facing towns as far north as Geraldton as of Saturday evening, before moving down the coast and smashing parts of Lancelin and heading towards the state’s south west.
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Bad drivers could go back to school under plan to tackle WA’s soaring road toll

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 12:26
Police are bracing for another long weekend of double demerits, which came into effect on Friday and will be in place until midnight on Monday for WA Day.
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Shell fires off $83 million lawsuit as messy clean-up row spills into WA’s Supreme Court

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 08:12
A messy legal battle between oil and gas giants over the clean-up bill for a decrepit floating oil production facility off Australia’s northern coast has spilled over into court. Again.
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WA news LIVE: Police investigate Mandurah boat crash

Fri, 05/29/2026 - 07:55
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Former MP James Hayward sues WA government after upper house disqualification

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 16:07
The former upper house MP was jailed after being convicted of indecent dealing, but appealed his charges, which were ultimately dropped.
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Charges dropped for Perth mum accused of stealing son’s Dreamworld tragedy compensation

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 14:26
Michelle Hanson and her 16-year-old son were in the raft behind the one that flipped at the Gold Coast theme park, leading to the deaths of four people.
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WA minister labels City of Perth issues as Zempilas’ ‘legacy’

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 14:24
Member for Perth John Carey has described the ongoing issues plaguing the City of Perth as the “legacy” of opposition leader Basil Zempilas.
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Young woman killed in regional WA car crash identified

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 13:21
The driver killed in a crash in WA’s Wheatbelt at the weekend has been identified as a Welsh woman who had moved to Australia on a working holiday visa with her boyfriend. 
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WA government steps in to pave way for Mount Hospital takeover

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 12:47
Bethesda Health Care will take over operation of Mount Hospital in Perth’s CBD under a deal brokered by the WA government.
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Brisbane might be hurting, but top-placed Dockers are taking nothing for granted

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 11:09
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has brushed off Brisbane’s flop against GWS, labelling it an anomaly ahead of Saturday’s clash with the defending premiers at the Gabba.
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WA news LIVE: Wet weather lashes Perth, plays havoc on morning traffic

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 07:55
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This Perth runner was inspired by Nedd Brockmann – now he wants to break his record

Thu, 05/28/2026 - 03:00
Chad Aziz wants to become the youngest person to run from Perth to Sydney.
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Extra perks voted down in first meeting after Perth council put ‘on notice’

Wed, 05/27/2026 - 20:27
Councillors voted against a policy that would allow extra travel and accommodation perks, originally recommended by a committee that included the lord mayor and his deputy.
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