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‘Vile’Man charged over racist posters a ‘violent extremist’

A 23-year-old man accused of plastering anti-Semitic posters around Perth’s northern suburbs has been charged by police.

Daryna Zadvirna

Shock admissionCommentsPremiumDoor open for FIFO workers sacked over harassment: BHP

BHP has told a parliamentary inquiry into mine sex attacks that it has sacked workers over sexual jokes and offensive texts but believes rehab offers a way back into the workforce for some offenders.

Caitlyn Rintoul

SEE THE PICTURESCommentsShocking images of bridge stunt surface online

Pictures of two men jumping off one of Perth’s newest landmarks is making waves on the web.

Daryna Zadvirna

‘Surge plan’CommentsPremiumWA ‘has enough ventilators’, if jab rates increase

Western Australia has enough emergency ventilators to deal with a COVID-19 outbreak, health authorities have insisted — if the state’s vaccination rates pick up.

Charlotte Elton

‘Caged animals’CommentsPremiumTime to exit holding pattern and set date to reopen WA

This elevator music we’ve all been listening to for more than a year now is clearly sending us round the twist when we really should be preparing to go around the world.

Jenna Clarke

Jenna Clarke

SEE THE PICTURESPremiumMongols bikie loses cool outside court after sentencing

A notorious Mongols bikie caught flushing a stash of cocaine down the toilet will spend Christmas behind bars after he breached a suspended imprisonment order.

Council voteCommentsPremiumDi Bain elected Perth Deputy Lord Mayor

A post-local government elections vote has installed the former TV journalist as Basil Zempilas’ deputy.

Peter Law

High demandCommentsPremiumR.M. Williams unveils plans for second CBD store

Andrew and Nicola Forrest’s R.M. Williams plans to expand its WA footprint with a large store in Perth’s CBD, as the company celebrates record boot sales.

Jenne Brammer

Destructive windsVideoTrees down, power out as wild weather hits

Perth has woken to damaging winds and rain but the worst is yet to come, according to the Bureau of Meteorology which has upgraded its severe weather warning.

Staff reporter

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Father ‘glassed’ on Transperth bus in front of child

A father was reportedly set upon by a group of teenagers as he rode with his family on a Transperth bus this afternoon, leaving him bleeding profusely and onlookers shaken.

Daryna Zadvirna

Disturbing allegationsPremiumMore shocking charges for alleged paedophile babysitter

A Perth babysitter already accused of raping a baby and molesting other young children is facing fresh sex charges over two more alleged victims - one of them a 20-month-old toddler.

Shannon Hampton

HOPE DOWNSPremiumGina’s lawyers fail to slow showdown preparations

A judge has ordered families of three iron ore pioneers to keep preparing for the multi-billion-dollar Hope Downs showdown despite the row being subject to five separate appeals.

Neale Prior

Hunt overMeth driver who killed mum in crash apprehended

Troy Raymond Gard was high on meth when he crossed onto the wrong side of the road and collided head-on with a car being driven by Perth mum - and police were looking for him again this week.

Daryna Zadvirna

Storm coming‘Significant’ weather system approaching to batter WA

A weather system the Bureau of Meteorology has described as ‘significant’ will batter WA from tomorrow, with very windy and rainy conditions tipped for much of the State.

Staff Writer

‘Sophisticated’ planPremiumBorder breacher avoids jail over failed grand final bid

A Melbourne man who fraudulently travelled to WA in an effort to try and get to the AFL Grand Final will walk free from prison after paying a hefty fine.

Shannon Hampton

‘I’m home’CommentsGrey’s Anatomy star Kate Walsh confirms she’s in WA

WA’s favourite adopted Perthonality Grey’s Anatomy actress Kate Walsh has revealed she is back in the State after several months in the US.

Rangi Hirini

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‘Stable policy’ neededCommentsPremium
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Why we must end the climate wars

Our State is one of the most trade-exposed economies anywhere on earth and we must make the outcomes of the Glasgow UN Climate Change Conference work for us, writes Patrick Gorman

Tall orderCommentsPremiumFirst home buyers need 10 years to save deposit

Today’s first-time buyers face a tough road to home ownership, with new research showing it takes up to a decade to save a deposit in certain areas. Here’s where it takes longest.

Kim Macdonald and Meleva Thorn

Ahead of the gameCommentsPremiumPerth school serves up WA’s most finance-savvy teens

A group of teens from Rossmoyne Senior High School have proved they are well ahead of the game when it comes to personal finance hacks — and now they will have some real money to invest.

Bethany Hiatt

Eyebrow raiserVideoSpud King shaves eyebrows and raises $300k for Telethon

WATCH: Telethon has seen its fair share of eyebrow-raising stunts but Spudshed king Tony Galati cropping his iconic ‘caterpillars’ for charity is one of the best — and bushiest.

Simon Collins

Unbelievable achievementVideoCommentsTelethon raises whopping $62 million for sick kids

The fundraiser’s spirit of giving reached remarkable levels, with West Aussies from all over the State opening their hearts — and wallets — for those in need.

Charlotte Elton & Simon Collins

Huge resultTelethon smashes fundraising record with half hour left

Telethon 2021 has broken its own fundraising record, reaching a whopping $48 million with half an hour remaining in the broadcast.

Charlotte Elton

Absolute show-stopperVideoTelethon 2021 draws to close with stunning show

The closing show of Telethon 2021 has kicked off with a bang, with a showstopping performance from Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse.

Charlotte Elton

Groundbreaking researchCommentsHow your Telethon donation could give Ava a better life

Telethon-funded research is putting WA at the cutting edge of treatment for a rare neurological disorder — one that may help a child like Ava have a better quality of life.

Charlotte Elton