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Rarriwuy Hick.

Warm PropsPremiumBroome

Home And Away alumni Rarriwuy Hick stars in Warm Props, a behind-the-scenes comedy set in stunning Broome.

Belle Taylor

Police from (ROG) Regional Operations Group operating out of the Maylands Police Complex.

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Motorist, pedestrian fighting for life in separate accidents

Two people have been left fighting for life in separate accidents north and south of Perth.

Troy de Ruyter

Toni and Graham Velterop are among those who have benefitted from the annual Arum Lily Blitz.

war on weedsPremiumSeventh annual Arum Lily Blitz starts

This year’s Arum Lily Blitz has kicked off with a bang.

Warren Hately

Three people are assisting Police with their investigations into a fatal stabbing.

CrimePremiumFatal attack in Midland leads to questioning of three

Emergency services rushed to the scene after reports a man, aged in his 30’s, was found with serious injuries at the corner of Great Northern Highway and Margaret Street, Midland, about 5pm on Wednesday.

Jessica Evensen

Jason Clare said the new laws would be introduced within the first fortnight once parliament resumes sitting on July 22. NewsWire/ Nikki Short

Federal PoliticsCommentsNew laws to allow ‘spot checks’ to stamp out childcare fraud

Education Minister Jason Clare has pledged to make new laws that would allow on-the-spot compliance checks at childcare centres, after Joshua Brown was charged with dozens of child sex offences. 

Ellen Ransley

Social media accounts of Kieren Daniel Mittelheuser, also known as “The Crabman”, paint a picture of a man with simple tastes.

The NightlyLife of ‘The Crabman’ charged over Pheobe’s murder revealed

The third person charged over the alleged murder of Pheobe Bishop has been revealed as a father with a passion for fishing,  fast cars and heavy metal.

Peta Rasdien

A family car has been pushed off the road in Perth’s south.

CrimePremiumFamily shocked as vicious driver rams them off road

The Ford followed the family through several streets including Alabaster Drive, Baningan Avenue, Marraboor Place, Shala Way, and Imandra Circuit.

Jessica Evensen

Christine Hamilton-Prime and her husband, Dr Ganesa Raja.

Local GovernmentCommentsYoungest-ever councillor’s bid to become first female mayor

A councillor has embarked on a campaign to be the first woman to become the mayor of one of Perth’s biggest councils.

Justin Bianchini

Social media accounts of Kieren Daniel Mittelheuser, also known as “The Crabman”, paint a picture of a man with simple tastes.

QLD NewsVideoLife of ‘The Crabman’ charged over Pheobe’s murder revealed

The third person charged over the alleged murder of Pheobe Bishop has been revealed as a father with a passion for fishing,  fast cars and heavy metal.

Peta Rasdien

A Catholic priest has been charged with assualting a child more than 30 years ago. NewsWire / Monique Harmer

CrimePremiumPriest hit with more vile WA sexual assault charges

An 80-year-old man has been extradited from New South Wales after an investigation revealed he allegedly sexually assaulted a 13-year-old girl more than 30 years ago.

Jessica Evensen

The Madre Fire in southeastern San Luis Obispo County has grown to 140 square kilometres. (AP PHOTO)

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumCalifornia's largest wildfire explodes in size

A wildfire in central California has expanded despite the best efforts of firefighters, pushed by summer gusts that increase as the sun starts going down.

Christopher Weber

Denmark Women in Business met for a networking dinner at The Dam.

BusinessPremiumWomen in Business find networking is flavour of the month

The Denmark Women in Business group’s latest get-together served as a warm welcome for Chamber of Commerce chief executive Gillian Corker.

Claire Middleton

Qantas admits it still does not know who was behind a “significant” cyber attack.

QantasVideoCommentsQantas still not sure who was behind mass hack

Qantas admits it still doesn’t know who was behind a ‘significant’ cyber attack, days after the personal information of up to six million customers was stolen. 

Jessica Evensen

Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump.

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Albo urged to stand firm on tariffs, Qantas still in dark

LIVE UPDATES: As US President Donald Trump’s 90-day US tariff freeze nears expiry, Australian industry leaders are urging Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to hold firm and protect the country’s exporters.

Kimberley Braddish

Authorities have declared a state of emergency in wider municipal areas of Greece. (AP PHOTO)

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumThousands evacuated as fires threaten Greece, Crete

Gale-force winds have made for tinderbox conditions, hampering Greek authorities' efforts' to tame several fires, as much of Europe bakes in a summer heatwave.

Alexandros Avramidis and Renee Maltezou

Luke Manassa, was 21, was killed in a stabbing at Pemulwuy on June 26.

AustraliaVideo‘Possible mistaken identity’ in Sydney ambush murder of 21yo

NSW Police have provided gruesome details after charging two teenagers with the murder of 21-year-old Luke Mannassa in Pemulwuy, describing the attack as a brutal, ambush-style killing.

Kimberley Braddish

Russia has become the first country to formally recognise new rule of the Taliban in Afghanistan. (AP PHOTO)

Conflict and WarPremiumRussia first country to formally recognise Taliban rule

Russia has removed the Taliban from its list of outlawed organisations, making it the first country to formally recognise it's new rule over Afghanistan.

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As Russia’s President Vladimir Putin tells President Donald Trump he won’t back down.

World NewsCommentsTrump says ‘no progress’ with Putin after intense phone call

As Russia's President Vladimir Putin tells President Donald Trump he won't back down, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky wants to discuss weapons supply.

Gram Slattery, Dan Peleschuk and Dmitry Antonov

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs remains locked up at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Centre. (AP PHOTO)

Diddy faces violence in notorious jail awaiting sentence

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs remains locked up at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Centre, a facility notorious for frequent lockdowns, violent altercations, and harsh conditions.

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US President Donald Trump’s controversial tax cut package will be signed into law after Congress narrowly voted in favour of the megabill.

North AmericaCommentsTrump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ narrowly passes US Congress

US President Donald Trump's controversial tax cut package will be signed into law after Congress narrowly voted in favour of the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

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Shire president Julia Meldrum initiated a new council committee focused on lobbying efforts.

funds in focusPremiumLobbying a ‘long-term project’: Meldrum

Shire chiefs have defended the apparent lack of success in their high-profile lobbying efforts after the State Government Budget largely overlooked the region.

Warren Hately

The crew from Scrublands: Silver filming on the jetty last year.

council costsPremiumTurner Jetty showdown for July meeting

Councillors will be asked to consider a key report later this month that will determine the future of Augusta’s popular Turner Street Jetty

Warren Hately

Shire of Augusta-Margaret River councillor Greg Boland.

CCTV PremiumSurveillance policy needed for Shire: Boland

The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River will be pushed to develop a policy governing the use of closed-circuit television surveillance across the region.

Warren Hately

Margaret River Wine Association's Amanda Whiteland.

wine timePremiumLocal wineries to feature in UK Sommelier of the Year

Margaret River Wine Association chief Amanda Whiteland flew out to London this week to represent the region on the world stage.

Warren Hately