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A second person has died following the Wantirna crash. NewsWire / Nadir Kinani

NewsPremiumHeartbreaking update after family hit by car

There has been a horrific update in the tragic Wantirna crash, in which a 91-year-old driver lost control of her car and struck two adults and a little toddler.

Duncan Evans

Better access to continuous midwifery care is key to reducing birth trauma, experts say. (Jane Dempster/AAP PHOTOS)

HealthBirth trauma preventable yet affects too many women

One in three women experience birth trauma, but experts say it can be prevented by improving access to continuity of midwifery care and antenatal education.

Maeve Bannister

Olympian Leisel Jones has shared the powerful three words that kept her alive when she “wanted to end it all”.

The NightlyLeisel gives update after day she wanted ‘to end it all’

Australian Olympic swimming champion Leisel Jones has given an update on her wellbeing, less than two weeks after revealing she had wanted to ‘end it all’ in a raw and vulnerable post on social media.

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Olympian Leisel Jones has shared the powerful three words that kept her alive when she “wanted to end it all”.

SwimmingVideoCommentsLeisel gives update after day she wanted ‘to end it all’

Australian Olympic swimming champion Leisel Jones has given an update on her wellbeing, less than two weeks after revealing she had wanted to ‘end it all’ in a raw and vulnerable post on social media.

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Health authorities believe there have been undetected cases of measles in WA after confirming a locally acquired case.

HealthMEASLES ALERT: Exposure sites in Perth, Pilbara revealed

Health authorities believe there have been undetected cases of measles in WA after confirming a locally acquired case.

Hannah Cross

Masterchef cook Julie Goodwin has had enough of the body shamers.

The Nightly‘Tired of it’: Julie Goodwin hits out over health concern

The much-loved former Masterchef star has issued a rare public statement about her dramatic weight loss.

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Masterchef cook Julie Goodwin has had enough of the bodyshamers.

TVComments‘Tired of it’: Julie Goodwin hits out over health concern

The much-loved former Masterchef star has issued a rare public statement about her dramatic weight loss.

Peta Rasdien

Olubiyi Jibowu, 57, had his leg amputated after his leg went into sepsis following a pedicure.

The NightlyDad’s home pedicure ends with his leg being amputated

A father who gave himself an at home pedicure was forced to have his leg amputated when the pampering went pear shaped.

Eloise Budimlich

Olubiyi Jibowu, 57, had his leg amputated after his leg went into sepsis following a pedicure.

World NewsCommentsDad’s home pedicure ends with his leg being amputated

A father who gave himself an at home pedicure was forced to have his leg amputated when the pampering went pear shaped. 

Eloise Budimlich

The new method, called a CAC-DAD test, also takes into account the density and dispersion of the plaque, which was not accounted for in the previously.

WA NewsAI algorithm to help improve heart attack risk prediction

Western Australian researchers have developed an AI algorithm to better predict the risk of heart disease in a more personalised way.

Oliver Lane

How harmful are vapes?

HealthCommentsJust how harmful is vaping? More evidence is emerging

When vapes started to become popular, the tiny cartridges carried big promises, presented as a healthier alternative to cigarettes and a path to quit smoking. So why are alarms now being raised?

Dani Blum

UFC fighter Ben Askren died four times in the past month.

NewsCommentsTough-nut UFC fighter dies FOUR TIMES in just a MONTH

The ex-champion has revealed in an emotional video his relief at making ‘it out to the other side’.

Troy de Ruyter

ECU postdoctoral research fellow Mary Kennedy says implementation strategies need to be come in to ensure patients are receiving the right level of care.

HealthWA study reveals cancer patients missing exercise support

A majority of oncology healthcare providers are not giving exercise guidance to their patients despite extensive research proving the benefits for people living with cancer. 

Claire Sadler

AHPRA has stepped in to warn medicinal cannabis prescribers that poor prescribing practices were leading to a spike in patients experiencing psychosis. 

HealthCommentsPremiumDoctors in medicinal cannabis crackdown amid psychosis spike

The health practitioner watchdog warned medicinal cannabis prescribers that poor prescribing practices were leading to a spike in patients experiencing psychosis. 

Claire Sadler

Margo Furness & Sophie Morris.

SEE THE PICSCamera IconPremiumPerth dentists and doctors glam up for charity ball

It was a night filled with philanthropy, camaraderie, and entertainment by dentist DJ Dr Vireena.

Kellie Balaam

Katanning Rotary Club members Val Cattanach and Danny McGrath, Kojonup Rotary president Lyn Boddington, Wagin Rotary president Norm Chilcott, Katanning Rotary president Cameron Taylor and secretary Chris Richardson and Kojonup Rotary vice-president Malcolm McDonald holding their Adopt a Room certificate for Cancer Council WA Crawford Lodge.

Good causeUGS rotary clubs sponsor regional cancer patient room

Four Upper Great Southern Rotary clubs have joined forces to provide regional people undergoing cancer treatment and their families with free accommodation in Perth.

Hannah Whitehead

RPH Noongar Co-Naming event with WA Minister of Health Hon Meredith Hammant MLA. Francine Eades EMHS Area Director of Aboriginal Health – Ben Noteboom RPBG Executive Director – Minister for Health Meredith Hammat - Aunt Sandra Harbin - Ken Nicholls RPBG Manager of Aboriginal Health - Sandra Miller EMHS Acting Chief Executive.

HealthRoyal Perth Hospital co-named Walbirring Karlup

The hospital on Tuesday said it had been co-named the Noongar phrase during NAIDOC Week, following extensive consultation with at least 20 First Nations people. 

Jessica Evensen

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NEWSPremium‘Breaking point’: Nurses escalate action

Thousands of nurses and midwives have launched the next phase of their campaign for fair wages, saying the latest pay offer falls short.

Andrew Hedgman

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breakingPremiumParaglider killed after horror 20m fall

A man has died after his paraglider plunged 20m during a horror aviation incident.

Nathan Schmidt

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HealthBomber’s vow after concussion ruling

Concussion issues have ended a young Essendon gun’s 2025 season and the AFL’s concussion panel has had its say on his future.

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Mother of two Sharon has been battling motor neurone disease since 2018. (Supplied/AAP PHOTOS)

HealthData registry funds plea in fight against MND

Marked by muscles withering away and the inability to speak and eat, motor neurone disease is fatal and affects more than 2500 people in Australia.

Farid Farid

Shocking statistics have discovered two thirds of West Australian children under five have never been taken to a dentist.

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
HealthCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Never been taken to dentist at 5: Shock WA study

Two thirds of West Australian children under five years old have never been taken to a dentist, an alarming new study has revealed.

Dylan Caporn

Air India's budget carrier has been reprimanded for delayed checks and forged documents. (EPA PHOTO)

HealthAir India Express warned about checks, forged records

The budget carrier attached to Air India was reprimanded about delayed checks and forging records months ago, aviation regulators say.

Staff Writers

Bartenders Remy Wise-Petering and Tseg Asressewill with the mocktails at QT who have partnered with Dry July to highlight that you can still enjoy your favourite cocktails minus the alcohol for this month, in Perth.

LifestyleThe big perks of putting down booze this Dry July revealed

As West Australians turn to non-alcoholic alternatives this Dry July, experts say cutting out alcohol can have health benefits in just a week - let alone a month. 

Claire Sadler