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A smoke alert was issued at 9:18 a.m. on Wednesday for Yanchep National Park and surrounding areas in the City of Wanneroo, Western Australia. The smoke comes from a small prescribed burn being conducted by the Parks…
A Perth doctor says he lent WA Labor MP Jagadish Krishnan’s family $300,000 in December 2023 and repeatedly asked for repayment to help fund his daughter’s disability support. Emails show Krishnan promised to repay the…
Western Australia’s Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has launched a social media campaign urging animal owners to prepare for bushfires and other emergencies. The “Pause for your PAWE” animation…
A $13.8 million modular building has opened at Highgate Primary School in Perth, adding six learning areas and space for up to 160 students. The two-storey facility also includes a multipurpose room, staff areas and…
The Western Australian government has awarded $253,174 in WasteSorted Community Education Grants to 15 projects aimed at reducing waste and improving resource recovery. Funded initiatives include repair and sewing…
A survey of 481 rural landholders has found that soil health is a leading priority for farmers in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt and South West. The 2025 WA Rural Landholder Survey, conducted by Soil CRC, found…
The following alert has been issued by the Parks and Wildlife Service at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. This is a new alert. Time of issue: 10:20 AM Date of issue: 11 Nov 2026 Smoke Alert…
A new $13.8 million, two-storey modular building has opened at Highgate Primary School, adding six learning areas with capacity for up to 160 students. The facility also includes a multipurpose room, staff and student…
Former Australia wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist says the country should move on from the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, warning that renewed attention risks overshadowing the start of the men’s summer cricket season. The…
Billionaire heiress Leonie Baldock has bought a five-level office building at 21 Kintail Road in Applecross for $23.5 million. The 2015-built property was acquired through her company, Canning Bridge Private Pty Ltd, in…
West Coast defender Reuben Ginbey has rejected former AFL player Tom Mitchell’s criticism of images showing Eagles players exhausted after a pre-season running test. Mitchell called the footage embarrassing, while…
Billionaire heiress Leonie Baldock has bought a five-level office building in Applecross for $23.5 million, making it Perth’s biggest suburban office deal of the year. Built in 2015, the A-grade property at 21 Kintail…
David Warner has reignited controversy surrounding the 2018 ball-tampering scandal by suggesting that former Australian coach Darren Lehmann was aware of the incident. According to The West Australian, Warner supported…
Emergency services are responding to a vehicle rollover on Tonkin Highway southbound near Abernethy Road, close to Perth Airport. The left lane is closed at the Roe Highway exit, and emergency crews have also blocked…
A serious rollover crash is causing major delays on Tonkin Highway southbound near Abernethy Road at Perth Airport. Emergency services and major crash investigators are at the scene. The left lane is closed at the Roe…
The Cook Labor Government has announced $1.3 million in funding through the 2026 Anzac Day Trust Grant program. This initiative supports nine organizations across Western Australia, providing essential services for…
Western Australia’s government is considering changes to residential design codes that could allow housing blocks in Perth to be smaller than previously planned. The proposal is part of a broader planning reform and…
Kayo Sports has launched its “Summer of the Century” cricket coverage, with Fox Cricket figures and players including Adam Gilchrist, Mitchell Starc and Ellyse Perry attending the event. The summer’s opening white-ball…
Western Australia’s grain harvest is well under way, with CBH Group reporting that 5.1 million tonnes have been collected across receival sites in its five zones. The state’s grain-handling company says the tally is…
Adam Gilchrist has urged Australian cricket to move on from the 2018 Sandpapergate scandal as conflicting accounts from Usman Khawaja and Mitchell Starc revive debate ahead of the summer season. Khawaja said the whole…
West Coast will enter the 2026 AFL Draft with a top-five selection and several later picks as it continues rebuilding its list, Yahoo reports. The club is expected to target a small forward and a key defender, while…
A groundbreaking study published in The West Australian has identified a simple, effective method to help newborn babies, particularly those born prematurely, develop a healthy circadian rhythm. By implementing this new…
A study by The Kids Research Institute Australia found that eye masks and ear plugs may help premature babies develop a circadian rhythm. The approach was tested with newborns, including Olivia, who was born at 24 weeks…
The first innings of the Australia v England opening ODI will be shown live and free on Kayo Freebies on Friday, November 13. The match is part of a white-ball series beginning at Perth’s Optus Stadium, with three ODIs…
Former federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg says Australia needs leaders with “moral clarity” to confront antisemitism. Speaking in Perth on Tuesday at the launch of his book, he said the country remained fragmented and…
Magnolia, the Perth-based food project led by Anisha Halik and Jacob D’Vauz, is beginning a three-month summer residency at Astral Weeks, a listening bar in Northbridge. The menu draws on flavours of the Malay…
Private George Laban Lupson, a Fremantle-born medic killed by an artillery shell on the Western Front during World War I, has been formally identified more than a century after his death. He is among 11 previously…
The Western Australian government is facing intense criticism over the delayed implementation of critical domestic violence reforms. Despite a 2023 pledge by the Cook Government to introduce legislation targeting…
Western Australia’s Consumer Protection watchdog has launched civil proceedings against Burk Fuel and Burk Pty Ltd, alleging the companies sold unleaded 91 petrol while charging motorists for premium 95 or 98 fuel. The…
Perth dwelling values have fallen 8.9 per cent from their April record high, marking the steepest decline over a comparable six-month period in 40 years, according to property researcher Cotality. House sales in the…
