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Sophie Ellis-Bextor's eighth studio album, "Perimenopop," has just been released. Released on Decca Records, the album is a soundtrack to a celebration of happiness and her triumphant return to disco pop.

WA NEWSPop diva returning to murder Perth dancefloor in early 2027

A British disco star will return to WA in February 2027 as the headline musical act for HSBC SVNS Perth’s two-day fixture.

Zach Margolius

Perth airport lost power during a bushfire emergency on Thursday, leading to delays for passengers.

Disaster and EmergencyBushfire sparks mayhem at Perth airport, passengers stranded

Perth airport lost power during a bushfire emergency on Thursday, leading to major delays for passengers.

Emma Kirk

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INSIDE PARLIAMENTPremiumFresh probe launched into Aus Post’s future

Australia Post will face a fresh parliamentary probe into its long-term viability, as the 200-year-old institution faces mounting sustainability challenges.

Emma Kirk

Black and White Ruffled Lemur Toliara enjoys his Halloween pumpkin as Perth Zoo gears up to hold it's Halloween event 'Boo at the Zoo' which falls on the same day as World Lemur Day Justin Benson-Cooper

WildlifeSpooky lemur bros scream for Halloween treats at Perth Zoo

It’s quite fitting that the spooky-looking primates celebrated Halloween early, as the word lemur means a ‘night wandering ghost’.

Kellie Balaam

Barbara Barrie spent seven decades in roles in movies, theatre and television, including on Suddenly Susan, right.

The NightlyOscar-nominated actress ends life with medical assistance

The 95-year-old earned Emmy, Oscar and Tony Award nominations during a seven-decade entertainment career.

Matthew Quagliotto

Denmark’s Bushfire Ready event will take place from October 30 to November 1.

Bushfire readyPremiumDenmark Bushfire Weekend puts summer fire safety in focus

Denmark residents will get a hands on look at what it takes to prepare for bushfires, with emergency services setting up demonstrations and family activities this weekend Bushfire Ready Weekend.

Amy Towers

The ADF reveals a quarter of personnel are not considered medically fit to deploy.

PoliticsREVEALED: Almost one in four ADF personnel unfit to deploy

A quarter of the Australian Defence Force’s personnel are medically unfit to deploy, an ADF official has revealed in Senate estimates on Thursday.

Andrew Greene

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NEWSPremiumShopping centre fined after worker crushed

A worker was seriously injured after a forklift crushed her in a shopping centre loading bay, with the centre later found guilty over safety failures.

Andrew Hedgman

Jetty Toastmasters celebrated 20 years of helping people find their voice.

WHOLESOMEPremiumJetty Toastmasters celebrates 20 years in Busselton

For 20 years, locals looking to conquer their fear of public speaking, pitch a business, or deliver a memorable wedding toast have had shared sanctuary on the corner of Albert Street and Bussell Highway

Seth Carter

NSW Deputy Premier Prue Car is urging women not to put off breast checks after her own cancer was found through routine screening.

HEALTHPremiumPrue Car’s heartfelt update on cancer fight

More than a year after being diagnosed with breast cancer, NSW Deputy Premier Prue Car has shared a heartfelt update on her health battle.

Andrew Hedgman

A Western Power are working with DFES to restore power. NewsWire / Aaron Francis

TRAVEL UPDATESPremiumMajor Aussie airport loses power, delays hit

A major Aussie airport has lost power during a bushfire emergency, leading to delays for passengers.

Emma Kirk

Cally Bugg's Artopia Gallery has returned, with a new Artopia Collective gift shop operating.

Art galleryPremiumClassy new gift shop and art gallery open in Kununurra

Kununurra’s newest artisanal gift shop has opened in time for Christmas, linked to one the town’s most beloved local art galleries

Eliana Hullett

The State Government's new fatigue road safety campaign.

ROAD SAFETY PremiumSpooky campaign alerts drivers about the risks of fatigue

“Silent killer” is the term being used to describe fatigue as part of the State Government’s new horror-themed road safety campaign launched earlier this month

Rose Patane

Construction works at the Tom Price Hospital site.

Bush MedicinePremiumMain works tenders awarded for two new Pilbara hospitals

Main works at the new multimillion-dollar hospitals in Tom Price and Paraburdoo have yet to begin as the State Government awards tenders for the construction of the two facilities.

Georgia Campion

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NEWSPremiumWoman trapped after horror triple-collision

A woman is fighting for life after being trapped and transported to hospital, following a horror three-car collision.

Emma Kirk

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MENTAL HEALTHPremium‘Please think again’: Minister’s internet safety plea

A senior minister has made an emotional appeal to the Coalition to back internet safety laws, pointing to a teen’s tragic suicide in the US.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Hong Kong's apartment tower blaze was likely started by a "glowing source ... likely a cigarette". (AP PHOTO)

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumLeader sorry and vows reforms after deadly HK inferno

A damning report has outlined the failings that led to Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades, as the territory's chief apologises for the 2025 disaster.

Clare Jim and Anne Marie Roantree

Outgoing Wesfarmers chair Michael Chaney at the company’s annual general meeting in Perth on Thursday.

RetailPremiumChaney blasts pollies over immigration and lack of reform

Outgoing chair accuses the Federal Government and other politicians over a “race to the bottom” over immigration policy and a lack of action on tax and productivity reform.

Adrian Lowe

Russell Hoffman has developed an app called Aussie Words.

aussie wordsPremiumRetiree invents Australian version of popular word game app

It was the word “pshaw” that on popular app Wordle that broke the camel’s back for Denmark man Russell Hoffman, leading him to invent a Australian version of the game.

Melissa Sheil

Perth Airport confirmed the outage in a statement on social media, warning travellers that flights could be impacted.

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Travellers left stranded by Perth Airport’s power outage

Passengers travelling through Perth Airport have been left stranded across Australia after a power outage saw flights cancelled on Thursday.

Taylor Renouf

Firefighters are battling a suspicious out-of-control fire in Kalamunda. 

Disaster and EmergencyLEAVE NOW: Warning in Perth’s east as crews fight wild blaze

Residents in parts of the city’s north-east have been ordered to evacuate as firefighters battle a suspicious out-of-control fire.

Jessica Evensen

A WA building surveying company has been fined and reprimanded for providing misleading compliance documents across five properties.

FinedPremiumBuilding surveyor fined $20,000 for deceptive documents

A building surveying company has been fined $20,000 for issuing misleading compliance documents about several properties across Perth and the Pilbara. 

Eliana Hullett

The project will consist of reconstructing more than 400m of Bathgate Road and 80m of Tambrey Drive, installing a roundabout, adding turning lanes and upgrading stormwater infrastructure.

ROAD UPGRADESPremiumCouncil approves upgrades to one of Karratha’s busiest roads

The City of Karratha has approved a multimillion-dollar upgrade to Bathgate Road and Tambrey Drive to improve safety and access in the area.

Joshua Dowdall

Track map of all tropical cyclones and significant tropical lows that impacted the Indian Ocean during the 2025-26 wet season.

CYCLONE PREPAREDNESSPremiumPilbara locals urged to prepare as cyclone season looms

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services and the Bureau of Meteorology are urging communities in the Pilbara to prepare for the start of the wet season, including tropical cyclones, floods and storms.

Joshua Dowdall