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The Prime Minister has warned Australians their computer systems are under attack from a sophisticated state-based actor.
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Cyber warfare

Cyber attack on WA government prompts national warning 

Intrusion attempt on WA's Department of Premier and Cabinet is part of a series of attacks on Australian computer networks that prompted warnings from the PM.

  • by Nathan Hondros
Protesters made their feelings clear outside Rio Tinto's Perth headquarters.
Opinion
Governance

Rio Tinto failed, now shareholders in the spotlight

  • by Elizabeth Knight
The view looking north over the Juukan rock shelters in 2013.
Mining

Rio Tinto launches internal review after blasting ancient WA rock shelters

  • by Nick Toscano
Vic Park
Planning

'Sidelined' Vic Park council on warpath over Metronet sky rail plans

  • by Marta Pascual Juanola
Police were called to Warriewood McDonald's after reports of a large group causing a disturbance inside on Friday night, NSW Police said in a statement on Sunday.
Police

Man charged after Wembley sex attack on woman with child asleep next to her

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Politics

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Black Lives Matter

WA Greens senator silent on tweets calling for the destruction of historical statues

A WA Greens senator who praised UK protesters for destroying a historical monument and encouraged his social media followers to tear down "symbols of white supremacy" has declined to comment further on a series of divisive tweets.

  • by Nathan Hondros
WA Opposition Leader Liza Harvey.
Coronavirus pandemic

Freo ship's coronavirus cases 'no excuse' to keep state locked up: Harvey

Liza Harvey is ramping up pressure on Mark McGowan over WA's interstate travel restrictions, accusing him of playing politics over a sheep ship docked in Fremantle.

  • by Nathan Hondros
Liberal preselection candidate Christopher Tan was preselected in February for a winnable seat in WA's Upper House at the next election.
WA election

Liberal hopeful quits after scrutiny over driving record, party investigation

  • by Nathan Hondros
Premier mark McGowan has been pushed hard to re-open WA's borders - the ones inside and to the outside.
Mark McGowan

‘People need a date’: McGowan urged to reunite state in time for public holiday

  • by Fran Rimrod
Liberal preselection candidate Christopher Tan was preselected in February for a winnable seat in WA's Upper House at the next election.
Liberal Party

Liberal candidate faces sack after revelations he drove without a licence with 30 unpaid fines

  • by Nathan Hondros

Crime & Courts

The case was heard in WA's District Court.
WA courts

Perth man jailed over 'incredibly dangerous' Northbridge glassing attack

Defence lawyer Paul Yovich.
Claremont killer trial

Claremont killer trial LIVE: If the DNA evidence is not proven, the whole case falls over: defence

  • by Heather McNeill
A courtroom sketch of accused man Bradley Robert Edwards.
Claremont killer trial

As state's case draws to a close, Claremont defence takes aim at evidence

  • by Heather McNeill
A sketch of Bradley Edwards during his police interview.
Claremont killer trial

Claremont killer trial LIVE: Defence admits it doesn't know how DNA contamination could have occurred in lab

  • by Heather McNeill
Bradley Edwards in the mid-1990s.
Claremont killer trial

Claremont killer trial LIVE: 'Things went desperately wrong': Prosecutor describes Sarah's likely final moments in abductor's car

  • by Heather McNeill
Paul Whyte was charged over what has been touted as one of the worst cases of public corruption in the country.
Courts

Senior WA bureaucrat pleads guilty to 530 corruption charges

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Education

It's back to school or face the penalties, says WA Education Minister Sue Ellery.
Education

Compulsory schooling to resume in WA for Catholic and state schools

  • by Aja Styles
Schools

'Violence, disrespectful behaviour not on' in WA schools but sadly a reality: Education Department

  • by Lauren Pilat
Schools

Mental health, stress levels of WA year 12s a concern as students call for more support

  • by Lauren Pilat

Health

AMA president Andrew Miller said a bad culture had arisen within the health department because of the inadequate complaints processes.
Healthcare

Doctors have their say on Royal Perth Hospital surgeon and specialist 'generational war'

  • by Nathan Hondros
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Healthcare

‘Generational war’ rages at RPH with dozens of senior Perth doctors accused of bullying

  • by Nathan Hondros
Mental health

The Perth family fighting for answers over much-loved son's tragic death

  • by Lauren Pilat

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