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Dolphin calf found dead near Perth’s iconic Blue Boat House
The discovery sparked urgent warning on fishing line entanglements.
‘Where else are they supposed to go?’ Two-day deadline to clear Perth homeless camp sparks fierce backlash
Five people sleeping rough in Perth’s southern suburbs have been given two days to pack up their personal belongings and move on, sparking backlash on social media.
Fierce finals furnace burns on slow-starting Dockers
In the four finals played under Justin Longmuir, Fremantle have lost the opening quarters by a combined total of 99-19.
WA news LIVE: Land Forces expo security bill passes WA parliament after marathon debate
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Pioneer descendants join forces in $2.5m revival of Guildford Post Office
The Guildford building was the home of Australia Post for 120 years, but will soon become a café and restaurant that pays homage to its heritage.
From ground to market: Why WA holds the key to Australia’s critical minerals push
Report author Lachy Haynes said while the country had vast experience delivering resource projects like coal and iron ore, critical minerals operations are a different game.
Watch: the horrifying moment roof collapses at Curtin University worksite
Apprentice glazier Jonnie Hartshorn, 23, died when the roof he was installing at the university’s Bentley campus collapsed under him in October 2020.
Why ‘Moose’ is Fremantle’s rock amid the chaos
It would be easy to describe Alex Pearce as Fremantle’s captain courageous and leave it at that, but behind the powerful frame is a man who inspires with his mind as much as his body.
Hands off our gas: WA pushes back against national reservation plan
The proposed bill aims to establish Australia’s first national gas reservation policy. However, conservation groups say the gas industry has been getting away with daylight robbery for years.
Alcoa was warned about its mining by the WA government – then handed an exemption
New documents reveal the state government warned Alcoa there was a risk of future operations being shut down if the company failed to address environmental concerns.
WA news LIVE: Perth music teacher faces child exploitation material charges
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Cheap Perth petrol chain fights to hide documents as fuel probe stalls
Consumer Protection launched an investigation into Burk Fuel after samples from four stations appeared to indicate the chain was selling “premium 95” that was consistent with 91 fuel.
Survivor’s guilt and devastation: Court hears toll of fatal Curtin University roof collapse
Apprentice glazier Jonnie Hartshorn, 23, died when the roof he was installing at the university’s Bentley campus collapsed under him in October 2020.
Point to prove: Dockers star primed for Cats clash
The Dockers are staring down the barrel of a straight-sets finals exit after the minor premiers suffered a shock 32-point loss to Hawthorn in last week’s qualifying final.
WA news LIVE: Mitchell Freeway crash blocking lane during peak hour traffic
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Looking to stay in Freo on grand final weekend? You may be up for $3000 a night
Melbourne is notoriously expensive to visit during the grand final weekend. But this year, Fremantle is nipping at its heels.
Grieving Perth mother’s fight for therapy funding after daughter’s suicide
A “desperate” Perth mother whose 18-year-old daughter died hours after being discharged from a Perth mental health hospital has been refused a government payout for ongoing private psychological support for her family.
‘Extremely rare’: Car plunges into sinkhole in Canning Vale
The driver had a lucky escape and was not injured as the hole opened beneath their car about 4am.
The two WA regions where the world’s AI companies want to build data centres
We’re getting a lot of proposals at the moment from data centre developers looking to develop in less populated areas,” WA Premier Roger Cook said.

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