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Family of student who took own life suing Education Minister

The grief-stricken family of a Year 12 student who took his own life is suing Education Minister Sue Ellery over claims the public school he attended failed in its duty of care.

Bethany Hiatt & Tim Clarke

Sky high plansCommentsPremiumNedlands developers propose major changes to apartment tower

The developers behind a contentious three-tower complex proposed on Stirling Highway in Nedlands want more and smaller apartments, increased height and dramatically less space for businesses.

Jake Dietsch

More changesPremiumScandal-plagued St John hit by another leader’s resignation

Another of St John WA’s ‘trusted leaders’ has resigned just a week after chief executive Michelle Fyfe quit following the deaths of at least three West Australians while waiting for paramedics.

Kellie Balaam

UNTOLD STORYCommentsPremiumFirst known Indigenous soldier to die overseas identified

A painstaking search by two West Australians has uncovered the country’s first known Indigenous soldier to die while fighting for Australia overseas.

Kimberley Caines

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Silver Chain pays back $17m to severely underpaid employees

Health and aged care service Silver Chain had been underpaying WA staff for nine years, now the not-for-profit has back-paid more than $17m to thousands of well-deserving employees.

Kellie Balaam

Never forgottenCommentsPremiumREVEALED: Tricia’s final moments at Perth Zoo

Perth Zoo has paid a loving tribute to adored Tricia after the 65-year-old Asian elephant sadly passed away surrounded by her dedicated long-time zoo keepers.

Kellie Balaam

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Households smashedCommentsPremium
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Rising costs wiping out half our wage rises

The majority of Perth households have had at least half their wages gains in the five years to 2021 wiped away in a matter of months by skyrocketing mortgages, petrol and grocery prices.

Josh Zimmerman

‘Perth icon’CommentsPremiumMark McGowan pays tribute to WA’s ‘well-loved’ elephant

Mark McGowan has paid tribute to Perth Zoo’s beloved Tricia the Asian elephant who died on Wednesday night aged 65.

Rebecca Le May

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‘Goodbye my beautiful’CommentsPremium
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Tricia’s lifelong carer pens touching farewell to elephant

Where to begin? I think that most people would agree that elephants are an amazing animal. Well, Tricia was a very special individual even among her species.

Steve Edmunds

See the galleryLooking back on Perth Zoo elephant Tricia’s life

Take a moment to look back on the much-loved Asian elephant Tricia’s life at Perth Zoo.

Elisia Seeber

HeartbreakingCommentsPerth Zoo’s beloved Asian elephant Tricia dies aged 65

Perth Zoo’s beloved Asian elephant Tricia has died aged 65. 

Taylor Renouf

Staffing crisis CommentsPremiumNo beds: FSH declares code yellow for second straight day

Fiona Stanley Hospital has been plunged into code yellow for a second consecutive day as it continues to struggle with emergency department presentations outpacing capacity.

Josh Zimmerman

‘Will be a plea’PremiumWhy Troy Mercanti’s lawyer requested ‘one final adjournment’

Troy Mercanti’s lawyer has adjourned his court matters ‘one last time’, promising that the notorious bikie will enter a plea at the next hearing.

Sarah Steger

‘Magical’ findCommentsPremiumRarest of pearl oysters discovered on Kimberley boat tour

The exceedingly rare find on a gourmet cruise off Broome blew away all on board, making the perfect 70th birthday surprise for a Perth entrepreneur who wasted no time turning it into jewellery.

Rebecca Le May

Strike action PremiumWhy health workers and cops could soon walk off the job

A wide range of public sector employees are threatening to walk off the job in a coordinated strike on August 17 if the McGowan Government does not improve on its offer of a 2.75 per cent pay rise.

Josh Zimmerman

wild ride VideoPremiumMotorcyclist on the run from cops nabbed after fuel stop

SEE THE VISION: A motorcyclist on the run from the law was swooped on and arrested by officers as he tried to fuel his bike while under the watch of the police air wing.

Michael Traill

SEE THE PICTURESCommentsPremium‘Didn’t expect this’: WA Police celebrate first NAIDOC event

Australian Greens Senator Dorinda Cox says is hopeful the WA Police Force’s first NAIDOC event is among ‘sparks of movement towards a reconciled pathway’. CHECK OUT ALL THE IMAGES HERE

Daryna Zadvirna

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Northbridge arrests surge on back of boozy revellers

Cops patrolling Northbridge and the Perth CBD experienced one of their busiest Saturday nights so far this year at the weekend, with several dozen arrests made and about 50 move-on notices issued.

Phil Hickey

RetailMall under fire over ‘pornified’ lingerie

A shopping centre has drawn complaints over “porn”-related ad images at one of its stores while it hosts kids’ holiday activities.

News Corp Australia

Pharmacy blitzVideoPremiumConfusion as Perth thief steals meds with ‘no street value’

A manhunt has been launched to find the thief responsible for damaging ram raids on two pharmacies in Perth’s southern suburbs, where only low-dose pain medication was stolen. WATCH THE CCTV HERE

Brianna Dugan

Out of prisonPremiumNotorious paedophile Bradley Pen Dragon gets bail

The infamous child abuser will soon be back on the streets of Perth after a court was told the ‘images’ he was accused of possessing were ‘innocuous’.

Emily Moulton

Rising numbers PremiumThird wave fears grow as COVID cases increase

WA has recorded a second-consecutive day of rising COVID numbers amid fears Australia will soon be hit with its third Omicron wave.

Michael Traill

Break upPremiumBishop splits with beau while on dinner date

Former foreign minister Julie Bishop and her long-time boyfriend David Panton have broken up — while out for dinner.

Sad newsCommentsPremiumPerth Zoo set to move elephants from WA after Tricia dies

There will soon be no elephants to visit at Perth Zoo, with the death of Tricia to trigger the end of her enclosure.

Natalie Richards