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Two teenagers in hospital after stabbing in Perth as two others arrested
Two teenagers are in hospital with stab wounds and two others have been arrested following an incident in the northern Perth suburb of Karrinyup.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Crime
Three weeks since an act of domestic violence that chilled WA, what has the government done?
Three weeks on from the senseless murder of Jennifer and Gretl Petelczyc, there continues to be a sense of frustration among those battling family and domestic violence about issues they feel aren't being addressed.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: State and Territory Government
As Palestine's soccer team pursues its World Cup dream, players reflect on their motivations
All professional athletes make sacrifices for the sake of their career, but few will be forced to contend with adversity of the scale faced by Palestine's soccer team.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Soccer
Hundreds attend paddle-out in Perth for brothers Callum and Jake Robinson killed on Mexico surf trip
Hundreds of people have turned out at a Perth beach on Saturday afternoon to pay tribute to brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, who were killed while on a surfing trip in Mexico.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Communities
Why Amartey was benched after kicking nine goals in Swans' crushing win over Crows
There were some raised eyebrows when Joel Amartey was taken from the field after kicking his huge haul, but Swans coach John Longmire reveals why he took his young star off against the Crows in Adelaide.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Sport
Transperth hands out more than 1,300 fines to school kids, despite saying they can travel for free
Transperth hands out hundreds of fines to school students for travelling without tickets, at the same time as offering them free public transport.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: State and Territory Government
Yabby exporter fears change to aerial spraying rules may kill her crustaceans
Some farmers and scientists say the removal of a restriction banning aerial crop spraying near farm dams and salt lakes poses a risk to both businesses and the environment.
Published: Source: LandlineTopic: Farmers
Physiotherapy boss who 'groomed' young female patients jailed for sexual abuse at clinic
The former part owner of what is now one of WA's biggest physiotherapy chains is jailed for sexually assaulting five teenagers and young women during massage treatments at his clinics.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Courts and Trials
Housing crisis is separating families, and experts warn little can be done in the short term
After a divorce, single mum Fran saved for 13 years to buy a home on Sydney's Northern Beaches, now she's worried her children will never get the chance.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Property Prices
Man faces court charged with boy's manslaughter after allegedly leaving him severely disabled as a baby
A 37-year-old Perth man charged with the manslaughter of his partner's 11-year-old son after allegedly neglecting him a decade earlier will remain behind bars until later this month.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Police
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Some have said the travel factor for WA sporting teams is overstated. This researcher says otherwise
Travel is a hot-button issue in the AFL this season, with both WA sides doing what they can to mitigate the burden. Now a researcher, embedded with Super Rugby side the Western Force, explains just how draining the flights can be.
Published: Source: ABC Radio PerthTopic: Sport
Are nicotine pouches the next vape? Authorities warn Australia is being flooded with them
Nicotine pouches are illegal in Australia, but they've been seized in alarming quantities since the federal government's ban on single-use vapes. Here's why the small sachets have authorities worried.
Published: Source: StatelineTopic: Nicotine
Perth man found guilty of murdering heavily pregnant lover after seven-week trial
The lover of a heavily pregnant Perth woman is found guilty of her murder after a seven-week trial during which it was suggested four other people, including his wife, could have been responsible.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Courts and Trials
As a small town hunkered down over reports of an active shooter, local police raced to the scene
WA police officers are recognised for their response to a fatal shooting that locked down a small town and sent local police into overdrive.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Police
Minister to hold crisis talks with troubled Perth home builder Nicheliving over 'soul crushing' delays
Concerns about long delays by construction company Nicheliving have reached the Western Australian Parliament as desperate customers describe facing homelessness and living in campervans while they wait for builds to be complete.
Published: Source: ABC Radio PerthTopic: Housing Construction Industry
Housing is 'impossibly unaffordable' in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide, and 'severely unaffordable' elsewhere
A study ranking nearly 100 cities in eight countries places Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth among the world's least affordable cities to buy a home.
Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Property Prices
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