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Mock rescue goes wrong at BHP’s Leinster nickel mine

There are questions marks over the future of BHP’s WA nickel operation due low prices for the steal and battery ingredient.

A rescuer needed rescuing after a safety drill went badly wrong at BHP’s Leinster underground mine, leaving a miner dangling over a 150-metre deep shaft.

West Aussies work the longest hours in the country. The industry most are in won’t be a surprise

The CBA’s report, released on Monday, found WA has the strongest economy in the country. But not everything is positive.

The WA postcodes selling at a loss

Back in 2020, nearly half of homes were sold at a loss in Perth, now in a remarkable turnaround the percentage of loss-making sales has declined to 6.4 per cent.

Kevin Rudd joins Assange at Saipan court; Charter flight leaves him $780,000 in debt

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrives to the the United States Courthouse with Australian ambassador to the US Kevin Rudd.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is set to be freed after agreeing to a plea deal with US prosecutors.

The three words that led to freedom for Julian Assange

Wikilieaks founder Julian Assange.

After numerous plot twists, the high-stakes hide-and-seek game is coming to a dramatic conclusion, with both Julian Assange and the US getting what they need.

The campaign to free Assange is over. The public argument about him is not

The campaign to free Julian Assange has reached a dramatic final moment. A moment that will divide opinion just as much as every other phase in his remarkable life.

A lockdown project and a fallen tree: Gregory Lynn’s sliding doors moments

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If Gregory Lynn had not kept bees or if a road that crossed the Wonnangatta River was not blocked on the fateful evening, a cool-headed pilot might have got away with murder.

Staged suicide? Push for coroner to reopen inquest into death of Gregory Lynn’s first wife

A new witness and allegations of threats and abuse have been uncovered after police reviewed the 1999 death of Lisa Lynn.

‘Perth is like San Francisco without the junkies’: Tucker Carlson’s message for his Australian faithful

Tucker Carlson addresses a crowd, including federal MPs, at an event in Canberra on Tuesday.

Vaccine companies, woke corporations, and non-MAGA conservatives were Carlson’s targets at an event in Canberra attended by MPs including Barnaby Joyce, Matt Canavan and Alex Antic.

Three senior Seven executives fall in mass redundancies

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The departure of three senior staff, including the chief revenue officer Kurt Burnette, represents a major overhaul of Seven West’s operations.

Greens heap praise on WA senator for breaking ranks

“I think Senator Payman has now set the bar for other Labor MPs. If a first-term young senator can cross the floor to do the right thing, then other Labor MPs have run out of excuses.”

Labour candidate Kevin Craig has been sacked.

‘Stupid error of judgement’: Labour candidate sacked for betting against himself to win

Kevin Craig said he had intended to give “any winnings to local charities” when he made the bet a few weeks ago “when I thought I would never win this seat”.

Airbnb is not what it was. Here’s why I haven’t used it in years

Airbnb is not the beast that it was when it first launched.

I was an early adopter not just because of its convenience, but also for its connection to local life. But then it began to change.

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How do you actually spend your super? Here’s all you need to know

Spending your superannuation can be daunting and, at times, confusing. Here’s all you need to know about accessing your nest egg.

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I’m being generous this EOFY, but the taxman is not

We’re less generous than we used to be. Could that be because the taxman is hassling us about our benevolence?

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Ross Gittins

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I’m very well-paid, but totally burnt out. What should I do?

You are not alone; 44 per cent of Australian workers are dealing with burnout, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.

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Here’s Johnny! How a kid from Clifton Hill rose to the NBA draft

He comes from a family of sporting high achievers and is poised to become an instant millionaire this week.

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THE PEOPLE OF PERTH

Fahmi says he is a simple man, with a simple dream.

‘I’m always comparing myself to others my age’: Perth people open up

In the paradise of Perth, people have their challenges, whether depression, pressure to succeed or missing a former home. Nevertheless, they’re still driven by dreams.

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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Police, firefighters and ambulances rushed to the Westminster house, where two people were found unconcious.

Perth couple critical with suspected carbon monoxide poisoning

The man and woman, aged in their 50s, were using a charcoal heater to try and stay warm overnight as the temperature plummeted to three degrees. They never woke in the morning and are now fighting for their lives in hospital.

East coast investors caught out in Perth property buying frenzy

East coast investors have been issued a warning.

Many east coast investors raiding the Perth property market are paying too much to beat the competition without regard to quality or location. 

Take two: Shein pop-up moves to Claremont Showgrounds

At its peak, the e-commerce company Shein was valued at $US100 billion.

Shein Air pop-up to land at Centenary Pavilion at the Claremont Showgrounds on July 5 after canned announcement in Joondalup.

Worries of ‘irreversible’ damage to jarrah forest by Alcoa revealed

The 280 square kilometres of jarrah forest cleared by Alcoa to date makes its WA operation one of the biggest mines in the world.

Water Corporation concluded that contamination of Perth’s dams is “certain” but the state government heavily watered-down its recommendations to reduce the risks from bauxite mining.

Axe swings at Seven West Media with 150 jobs to go

Seven West Media has suffered a heavy loss.

Redundancies come as the Kerry Stokes-controlled media company braces for the end of a lucrative commercial deal with Facebook and Instagram’s owner Meta.

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The Panthers have rarely got their recruitment and retention decisions wrong, but losing the best player in the game is surely one they lament.

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Emotional Petracca reflects on profound impact on family

Injured Melbourne star Christian Petracca has opened up about one of the most “traumatic” experiences of his life.

Western Bulldogs star Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and father-son pick Sam Darcy.

Eye to the future: AFL clubs expected to be able to trade two years of picks

Clubs will be allowed to trade draft picks two years in advance under mooted AFL changes that could come in as soon as this year, while trading salary-cap space for draft picks is also on the agenda.

An incident in a junior football league has reinforced the importance of umpire safety.

Junior football league investigates after teenage boy allegedly clashes with umpire

The incident has served as a wake-up call about the safety of umpires in community football.

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Australia dumped from T20 World Cup but Afghanistan’s tactics under scrutiny

After losing to India, Australia missed the semi-finals when Bangladesh lost to Afghanistan in dramatic and controversial circumstances.

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Former Australian tennis star Jelena Dokic believes Alex de Minaur belongs among the top four contenders for the Wimbledon men’s singles title.

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