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Jaidee takes surgery in Sweetheart stride
JAIDEE Darcy, 3, has already overcome five heart surgeries and is now looking forward to Heartkids WA’s inaugural Stroll for a Sweetheart.
Little Téa beats odds to start school
THE only child in Australia born with a condition similar to those linked to the Zika virus has achieved a major milestone by starting school.
Armadale woman back from the dead
PEOPLE struggle to believe Armadale resident Caris Strestik when she tells them she died for 28 minutes and came back to life.
Meet little Humphrey’s heroes
LITTLE Humphrey Hager had just celebrated his first birthday when his mum lost her battle with cancer, now four men have become his heroes.
Angry’s call to support bushfire concert
ANGRY Anderson has urged West Australians to join him and a star-studded line-up for the South West Bushfire Relief concert in Perth on Sunday.
The need to answer every call for help
THE new head of Lifeline in WA has vowed to “knock on as many doors as possible” to ensure the charity wins the funding it needs to save more lives.
Eyes on the skies for Perth’s Skyworks
SPIRITS were high at this year’s Skyworks, with thousands of people flocking to the Perth foreshore to see the spectacular fireworks display.
What you need to know about Skyworks
EVERYTHING you need to know about the Australia Day Skyworks and Laser Show: Locations, times, transport, road closures, activities and more.
Giant artwork arrives at Elizabeth Quay
VIDEO: WATCH a timelapse video of an eight-storey sculpture inspired by rippling water installed at Perth’s new waterfront ahead of the opening of Elizabeth Quay.
WA flies flag in Australia Day honours
WEST Australians were well represented in the Australia Day honours list, which recognised some of our country’s biggest contributors.
Your ultimate guide to Australia Day
WHAT are your plans for Australia Day? Here’s a list of what’s happening across Perth and WA on Tuesday.
What are the best Aussie icons?
AUSSIE legends, movies, sports, food or TV shows. We’ve listed the top 10 Aussie icons for Australia Day, but which one is the best?
Ebola nurse honoured by recognition
AN Australian Red Cross aid worker, who worked in Sierra Leone during the ebola outbreak, is WA’s nominee for Australian of the Year.
Birthday party for a Perth Zoo favourite
A JUMBO sized party will be held on Sunday for Perth Zoo’s Asian elephant matriarch Tricia, who celebrates her 59th birthday.
Campaign for Riley is just starting
CATHERINE Hughes channelled her “incomprehensible pain” to encourage others to get immunised following the death of her newborn son Riley. She is now one of WA’s Australian of the Year finalists.
Live bushfire appeal raises $627,000
WEST Australians showed just how united they are in times of need, raising $627,000 for the WA Stands Together: The Nine News Bushfire Appeal. | GALLERY
Stars prepare for bushfire appeal event
STARS Samantha Jade and Daryl Braithwaite have touched down in WA ahead of a special live telecast saluting the state’s hero firefighters and their families tonight.
School to rein in cadets and dogs
EXCITABLE bundles of cuteness Ally and Murphy — WA’s newest guide dog recruits — started school this week.
Perth Zoo welcomes endangered monkeys
PERTH Zoo has welcomed critically endangered monkeys from South America as part of a conservation program.
Right back in the swim for Rotto
IT takes more than a cancer scare, surgery and a double mastectomy to stop Jodie Carlyon swimming to Rottnest.
Latest WA News
Luck's in Yet another Div 1 Lotto winner in WA
A LUCKY West Australian has continued the state's extraordinary Lotto run, collecting a cool $822,000 after winning a share of the Division 1 prize.
Milestone 110 up for WA's second-oldest
HELEN Stamelos can’t believe she’s turning 110 this week, making her just the second living supercentenarian in WA.
'So magical' Nigella's envy after Margaret River escape
WITH a net worth of about $25 million, Nigella Lawson can afford to live anywhere - but the saucy UK chef has told her legion of fans she envies West Australians.
Vaccine campaign Long queues for meningococcal jabs
HUNDREDS of WA parents anxious to protect their children from meningococcal disease have joined vaccine wait lists as the bacterial infection claims more lives.
Fish flourishing River health on rebound
DOOMSAYERS who claimed the Swan and Canning rivers were choking to death spoke too soon, with new research showing more species of fish in the estuary this year.
'Nightmare' Bali bouncers 'planted drugs on me'
THE captain of a local football club in Perth has alleged security guards at a Bali bar planted drugs on him.
