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    Motormouth Mitch: Why Eagles must consider mothballing Kelly

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Should rates stay at current levels into 2025, 165,000 households “would have to sell”, the survey found.

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An alarming number of mortgage holders could be forced to sell their homes if interest rates stay high into next year, new research has revealed.

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Anand Runwal died trying to save his two-year-old daughters from an oncoming train.

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The heroic father who tragically died while trying to save his young twin daughters from an oncoming train has been identified.

Michael Walters enjoyed the opportunity to shine in full game time.

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Dockers trio headline McPharlin’s Team of the Week

Fremantle roared back into the top-four with a thumping of Melbourne as three stars caught the eye of Luke McPahrlin in his Team of the Week for round 19.

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CCTV footage shows an allegedly stolen car driven recklessly around the Geraldton area for an unknown period of time where by it collided with a cyclist on Carter street at Rifle Range Road, knocking him off his bike. WA Police

CrimeVideoPremiumFive teens charged with reckless driving after cyclist hit

Shocking CCTV footage has revealed the moment an allegedly stolen car collides with a cyclist in Rangeway on Saturday night, with police claiming five juvenile boys are responsible.

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Courts & JusticeHiggins makes shock decision in defamation fight

Brittany Higgins says she will have to sell her French home to pay for her million-dollar defence in a defamation case brought by Senator Linda Reynolds.

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Car AblazePremiumPolice probing suspicious car fire in WA’s Pilbara

Police are investigating after deeming a van fire that happened in the early hours of Monday morning in the Pilbara suspicious.

Claire Sadler

Courts & JusticePremiumNurse collapses in court after attempted murder sentencing

Emotional courtroom scene as nurse who attempted to take her dementia-stricken husband’s life collapses after learning her sentence for attempted murder.

Emily Moulton

Courts & justicePremiumState concedes ‘weak’ case against Safety Bay murder accused

One of two men charged with murder over a stabbing inside a Safety Bay home has been granted bail amid ‘significant indications’ it may not proceed to trial.

Rebecca Le May

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Federal PoliticsPremiumLocals back dual ‘Hodgson-Beard’ name for new seat

The battle to name WA’s newest Federal electorate has intensified, with locals backing a joint name — Hodgson-Beard — rather than in honour of former prisoner of war Vivian Bullwinkel.

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CommentsPremiumMinisters back in Eagles and Dockers for fairer travel

The Eagles and Dockers calls for fairer travel schedules have received a major boost, with the State Government confirming it would back in a submission to the AFL. 

Shots firedCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumWA Liberals slam Gov response to tiny pest with big impact

The State Government’s response to a small but potent threat to WA’s biosecurity is too little, too late according to the WA Liberal Party.

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CommentsPremiumCrisis point as bill to save Perth trees skyrockets

An outbreak of a tiny beetle killing thousands of Perth’s trees could cost many millions of dollars to eradicate, with experts warning it’s Australia’s worst biosecurity threat in decades.

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CommentsPremiumGovernment stumps up $500,000 for Freo shark barrier

The State Government has stumped up $500,000 for the City of Fremantle to build a shark barrier at Bathers Beach — with council expected to give the project the go ahead this week.

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CommentsPremiumCash is king as chaos clouds digital-only future

A simple coding error was all it took to paralyse computer systems around the world, prompting businesses to question their over reliance on Microsoft and other ways to mitigate the risks.

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PremiumWA Senator Fatima Payman’s husband quits Labor job

Jacob Stokes has resigned from his policy adviser role in a senior WA Labor Minister’s office — just weeks after his wife Senator Fatima Payman sensationally quit the ALP over her push to recognise Palestine.

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Imagine being able to foresee danger — to be able to foresee the possibility of a car accident before it happens.

Lauren Price and Joe Spagnolo

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Eagles legend Naitanui dons hi-vis in post-footy role

Former Eagles star Nic Naitanui has swapped the Sherrin for steel caps during a mine site visit and hinted at a potential career move.

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CommentsPremiumCrisis point as bill to save Perth trees skyrockets

An outbreak of a tiny beetle killing thousands of Perth’s trees could cost many millions of dollars to eradicate, with experts warning it’s Australia’s worst biosecurity threat in decades.

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Following a few days of rain, Perth is set to stay wet, with the forecast showing a full week of showers and possible thunderstorms ahead. 

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Mysterious posters blaming east coast property investors for the housing crisis have fanned a backlash as some sellers give up thousands of dollars to favour local offers.

Should rates stay at current levels into 2025, 165,000 households “would have to sell”, the survey found.

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An alarming number of mortgage holders could be forced to sell their homes if interest rates stay high into next year, new research has revealed.

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Perenti has secured a $160 million underground exploration contract as Spartan Resources’ Dalgaranga project, and enjoyed a lifted share price on the back of reduced impact from its nickel exposure.

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Just like a jogger choosing their route for a morning run, navigating an investment path to limit the headwinds can make your journey a lot more enjoyable. 

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Just like a jogger choosing their route for a morning run, navigating an investment path to limit the headwinds can make your journey a lot more enjoyable. 

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A man’s retirement village unit was sold for $910,000 but only $600,000 was returned by the operator. It’s not an uncommon story. Here’s why you’ll get stung when it comes time to sell.

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Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell has expressed concern that holding interest rates too high for too long could jeopardise economic growth.

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CNBC newsCommentsAmazon’s Asian rival Shein wants to be supply chain giant

The rise of retailer Shein already has Amazon on alert, but its plans of selling proprietary supply-chain technology and services to companies around the world has attracted attention from another corner.

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Higher payroll and other expenses are eating into airline profits despite strong travel demand.

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Crisis point as bill to save Perth trees skyrockets

An outbreak of a tiny beetle killing thousands of Perth’s trees could cost many millions of dollars to eradicate, with experts warning it’s Australia’s worst biosecurity threat in decades.

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WA NewsPremiumPerth union official targeted over alleged bikie links

Australia’s workplace watchdog is trying to revoke a right-of-entry permit granted to Edmond ‘Monty’ Margjini who a police prosecutor alleges was a standover man for bikies.

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BusinessPremiumCustomers and staff ring alarm bells about Richtek

You’ve probably seen their business ads on TV and heard them on the radio, but customers say this big business has left them thousands of dollars out of pocket. 

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The Boyup Brook Golf Club will be hosting the AgLime State Sand Greens Championship next month with preparations underway for the tournament.

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Mum furious over 4yo called ‘overweight’ and put on scales

A Perth mum has vented her anger at being told her healthy four-year-old was overweight after being put on the scales at kindy.

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Gov needs to make financial literacy compulsory in schools

It is a common concern that Aussie kids aren’t learning anywhere near enough about personal finances, with most Aussies receiving little to no money education at school.

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Wickepin will be the centre of ‘seeds of change’ as farming women descend on the small Wheatbelt town to uplift, support and educate each other.

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Australia’s first astronaut is coming to Perth next month to talk all things space with university and high school students, big business and industry representatives, and the wider public.

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An additional Royal Flying Doctor Service crew will soon be rostered on weekends in Kalgoorlie-Boulder to boost the service’s ability to provide care for Goldfields patients.

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Retail giant Aldi has issued an urgent recall for a popular chicken snack, urging anyone who has bought the product to return it for a refund.

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Deadly drug you’ve likely not heard of putting people in ICU

A deadly synthetic drug up to 500 times more potent than heroin has arrived in WA – with some users ending up in the intensive care units of WA hospitals.

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When Will St. opened in Leederville as borders were still closed due to COVID, it became one of those restaurants that allowed us to pretend we were somewhere exotic. It lived up to huge hype and continues to.

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Health & WellbeingCommentsCommentsBelieving love is down to fate could be your biggest problem

Some romantics might like to think that finding their partner was all down to fate but this could be their biggest problem.

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CommentsWe have lost our ‘village’, left only with loneliness

We lost it when Uber Eats replaced the local kids who used to bring your pizzas.

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EntertainmentCommentsInside Out 2 breaking Australian animated box office records

Barely a month after its release, Inside Out 2 has broken records for a Disney Pixar film in Australia.

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Robert and Bindi Irwin united for a special spot on The Project on Sunday to talk up some very big news, with Robert delivering a heartfelt message to his ‘amazing’ sister.

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Deadpool and Inside Out 2, with an assist from an army of Minions, carry the responsibility of saving the theatrical box office from one of its worst performances in 25 years.

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A new investigative crime series starring podcaster and crime journalist Adam Shand and ‘Human Lie Detector’ Steve van Aperen, is sharing new information on Melbourne’s horrific ‘Mr Cruel’ child abductions.

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AFLVideoComments‘They’re a force’: Pundits convinced of Freo’s credentials

Nathan Buckley and David King are among those to have thrown their support behind the ‘Flagmantle’ hype, declaring Justin Longmuir’s men can win this season’s premiership.

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Dockers trio headline McPharlin’s Team of the Week

Fremantle roared back into the top-four with a thumping of Melbourne as three stars caught the eye of Luke McPahrlin in his Team of the Week for round 19.

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LAIDLEY’S PLAYER RATINGS: Dockers on fire as Eagles fail

After a big win for Fremantle and an even bigger loss for West Coast, AFL expert Danielle Laidley runs the rule over every Eagle and Docker after round 19. Here’s who starred and who struggled.

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Motormouth Mitch: Why Eagles must consider mothballing Kelly

Tim Kelly deserves a lot of praise for his efforts of the past 18 months - but the Eagles must weigh up whether he’s better served on the sidelines across the next five weeks, writes Mitchell Woodcock.

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Dockers, Eagles must treat this derby like it’s personal

Forget ladder positions, the most important thing Fremantle and West Coast players need to do this week is treat the derby personally. Craig O’Donoghue reveals why.

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AFLVideoCommentsLongmuir ‘nervous’ for Pearce after best footy Freo’s played

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has described his team’s clearance mauling of Melbourne on Sunday as the best football the team has played, but admits he’s nervous about captain Alex Pearce’s arm injury.

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East Perth coach Ross McQueen says sitting atop the WAFL ladder is a nice reward for his group and the fans but says it means little if they don’t finish the season off in strong fashion.

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South Fremantle star Haiden Schloithe has praised the resilience of his club as they continue to push for finals despite plenty of hardships, including the death of colts star Nick Campo.

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The Royals have survived a mighty last-quarter surge from Perth to jump into top spot with a seven-point victory at a soggy Sullivan Logistics Stadium.

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Returning hero Haiden Schloithe led South Fremantle to an emotional and vital 44-point win over a brave Subiaco to solidify their spot inside the top five.

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AFLWPremiumSwanson named Eagles skipper for sixth consecutive season

Emma Swanson will captain West Coast’s WAFL side for a sixth-consecutive season after being voted in as their leader by her teammates.

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CommentsPremiumStannett deserves to be Freo skipper, next year

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A Queensland farmer had spent the last few years recovering from drought and a mice plague when another catastrophe threw “salt on the wound”.

Aisling Brennan

WA NewsCommentsPremiumNew technology being trialled in fight against road carnage

Imagine being able to foresee danger — to be able to foresee the possibility of a car accident before it happens.

Lauren Price and Joe Spagnolo

CrimePremiumNew shocking details emerge in alleged Collie shooting

The two brothers — who allegedly shot a man they were having an ongoing dispute with — are to remain behind bars after their first court appearance.

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feedbackMore YOUR SAY on those Kings Park cabins

Last week, we published reader views on a trial of “tiny cabin” accommodation in Kings Park. The stream of emails remains so constant, that we are continuing to give you YOUR SAY

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reader eventA Nice Day Out with Wildflowers 2024

West Travel Club one day tour in partnership with Australian Pinnacle Tours

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THE POD WELL TRAVELLEDDiscovering the world through galleries and museums

On this week’s episode, we discuss the captivating galleries and museums of the world that define cultures and histories

Penny Thomas

Cruise DealsSave on classic voyages on Cunard’s Queens

MICHAEL FERRANTE looks at how to sail for less on Cunard’s four Queens

Michael Ferrante

Motoring

Kia EV6 GT getting tech to make it more like a petrol car - report

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