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People losing faith in WA hospitals, says Mettam after death of baby

WA Liberal leader Libby Mettam has called on the state government to conduct their own inquiry.

WA’s Opposition Health Spokeswoman Libby Mettam has claimed another death in a public hospital under what she has labelled as questionable circumstances was a further pointer to systemic failures within the state’s health system. Follow our live coverage here.

Overseas students are flocking to WA. Here’s where they’re not living

With 27 students for every bed, you could quadruple the amount of purpose-built student accommodation in this area and still not meet demand, experts say.

Perth clinic disrupts market with cut-price IVF services

The Baruahs know how torturous infertility treatment can be, having spent seven years enduring it. But when they finally held their son, “everything changed.”

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Fifty raids across Perth as alleged $10m illegal tobacco business busted

There have been a series of raids.

Nine people have been arrested and charged after a joint investigation allegedly unearthed a lucrative illegal tobacco business in WA.

Fuel and power costs stopping businesses from profit-boosting changes

High fuel costs have eaten into the ability of small and medium sized businesses to undertake changes to boost their productivity.

The retail sector has been struggling for almost two years, as high inflation and interest rates hit the spending plans of consumers.

Man arrested over 500 fake COVID-19 payment claims

A card printer, embossing machine, drivers licences, fake Medicare and other ID cards, mobile phone signal jammers and phones, tablets and computers were seized.

‘If we change our way of life … they win’: Paris, terror and the ‘light-touch’ Olympics

Most host cities undergo an expensive building spree to fit the Games. Paris is making the Games fit the city.

Druids, selfies and weak flat whites: Ancient traditions mix with the new at Stonehenge

People gather during sunrise as they take part in the Summer Solstice at Stonehenge.

About 10,000 people have marked the summer solstice at Stonehenge, including a man called Larry who says he was a raven.

Woman takes boyfriend to tribunal after he fails to take her to the airport

The woman lodged a claim with the tribunal, which said that, in her view, the agreement for a ride to the airport constituted a legally binding agreement.

The woman involved had arranged to be picked up by the man, who she was in a relationship with, but he never arrived to collect her.

Catherine gets it – being honest doesn’t always feel terrific, but it gets the job done

The princess’s glossy My Fair Lady return was a masterclass in not just doing what you do best to keep the masses happy, but in controlling the narrative.

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Jobs on the line as media chiefs unite in stinging rebuke of Meta

‘Ban them’: Nine’s Mike Sneesby, News Corp’s Michael Miller and Seven West Media CEO Jeff Howard in Canberra on Friday.

The bosses of Nine, News Corp and Seven West Media have called for a potential ban on Facebook if parent company Meta fails to comply with local laws and values.

Senior Seven journalist Robert Ovadia sacked

One of Seven’s most-prominent journalists has been dismissed following an investigation into alleged inappropriate behaviour.

Former AFL CEO with performer Meat Loaf ahead of the 2011 grand final.
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Blast from the past? Push for Andrew Demetriou to become next AFL chairman

An influential club president believes the former AFL CEO would be a formidable opponent to the NRL’s boss.

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This Pilbara novelist’s world building is seamless

Ambelin Kwaymullina’s new novel blends fantasy, sci-fi, thriller and First Nations folklore to bring readers into a world of corruption and deceit.

Why fans of the world’s biggest pop stars are mad at Taylor Swift

From left: Camila Cabello, Taylor Swift, and Charli XCX onstage before opening night of Swift’s 2018 Reputation Stadium Tour in May 2018 in Arizona.

Is Taylor Swift really “chart blocking” Charli XCX and Billie Eilish? And what does that even mean?

Pizza-eating partner killer could walk from jail in nine years

A judge said Robert Rickerby violently punched, kicked and hit partner Jessica Geddes then left her slowly dying as he went to get food.

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2024 WA Australian of the Year Mechelle Turvey and WA Police Commissioner Mr Col Blanch.
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Cassius Turvey’s mother addresses event as 2024 WA Australian of the Year

After Mechelle Turvey’s 15-year-old son, Cassius, was fatally assaulted coming home from school, she began training police recruits in dealing with victims of crime. On Tuesday, as WA 2024 Australian of the Year she addressed the state’s Inspiring Australians’ Breakfast.

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The new  Freo restaurant that’s like going over to a chef mate’s

A community eatery reviving a much-loved location over winter has well-priced coastal Mediterranean dishes – and chefs trained in an influential Perth dining room.

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People losing faith in WA hospitals, says Mettam after death of baby

People losing faith in WA hospitals, says Mettam after death of baby

WA’s Opposition Health Spokeswoman Libby Mettam has claimed another death in a public hospital under what she has labelled as questionable circumstances was a further pointer to systemic failures within the state’s health system. Follow our live coverage here.

‘A wonderful mum’: premier pays tribute to his mother after her death

‘A wonderful mum’: premier pays tribute to his mother after her death

“Alongside my dad, to whom she was married for more than 70 years, she raised our family in a home full of love, respect, and kindness,” he wrote.

Fifty shades of beige: ‘Unprecedented demand’ for abandoned Perth house

This house in Mullaloo has been empty for 3 years.

This, ahem, retro 1980s house features many details synonymous with the decade, including a sunken lounge, frosted glass and a fetching colour palette.

That’ll be how much? Perth house prices tipped to reach new high in 2025

Perth house prices are continuing to climb.

FOMO as Perth grapples with an acute housing crisis is forcing up property prices, off the back of strong population growth and construction challenges.

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Lucky to be alive: a Perth family’s harrowing story of survival at sea

Evander Av and Laila Mason look out to the ocean that so nearly took all their lives.

A monster wave turned a fishing holiday into a disaster for a Perth family, who have lost a $170,000 boat – but not their lives, thanks to a lucky break.

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‘Ban them’: Nine’s Mike Sneesby, News Corp’s Michael Miller and Seven West Media CEO Jeff Howard in Canberra on Friday.

Jobs on the line as media chiefs unite against Meta

The bosses of Nine, News Corp and Seven West Media have called for a potential ban on Facebook if parent company Meta fails to comply with local laws and values.

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This house in Mullaloo has been empty for 3 years.

Fifty shades of beige: ‘Unprecedented demand’ for abandoned Perth house

This, ahem, retro 1980s house features many details synonymous with the decade, including a sunken lounge, frosted glass and a fetching colour palette.

Perth house prices are continuing to climb.

That’ll be how much? Perth house prices tipped to reach new high in 2025

FOMO as Perth grapples with an acute housing crisis is forcing up property prices, off the back of strong population growth and construction challenges.

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Former AFL CEO with performer Meat Loaf ahead of the 2011 grand final.
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AFL 2024

Blast from the past? Push for Andrew Demetriou to become next AFL chairman

An influential club president believes the former AFL CEO would be a formidable opponent to the NRL’s boss.

The ‘super shoes’ that could help break more records in Paris – before they’re banned

Chunky, high-tech track shoes have produced world-beating race times – but they’re on their last lap.

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Five burning questions ahead of the second Sydney derby of the AFL season

The Swans are flying without a care in the world, while the Giants would love another win to help get their season back on track. We take a closer look at Saturday’s huge clash.

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‘Waited nine months to let me have it’: Pies fans have long memories, as Steven May discovered

Steven May was reminded – loudly and often – on King’s Birthday what Collingwood supporters thought of his comments last October about the reigning premiers.

Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt speaks to the media after naming his squad.
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‘Investing in the future’: Schmidt confirms snub for NRL-bound stars in Wallabies shake-up

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has named his first national squad for Tests against Wales and Georgia. There is no shortage of talking points.

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‘I was going to throw red wine in his face’: Boomers coach Goorjian’s staunch defence of Giddey

The national men’s basketball coach insists the point-guard has come out the other side of the scandal that has shadowed him this NBA season.

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T20 World Cup LIVE: Australia’s Super Eights campaign kicks off against Bangladesh

Australia advanced with a perfect record and will look to maintain their run as the second stage of their tournament gets under way at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.

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