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Traffic chaosPedestrian ‘stable’ after being struck by Audi

A woman is in hospital after she was hit by a car in Rivervale overnight, while two people are in police custody after sparking a short police chase in Canning Vale.

Sarah Steger

Pure chaosHomes lose roofs as wild weather smashes Perth

The State Emergency Service has received more than 48 calls for help in the past 24 hours, with the storm damage stretching from Two Rocks down to Albany.

Sarah Steger, Kate Phillips & Bryce Luff

NATIONAL COVID UPDATESCommentsNSW records 239 new local cases, QLD nine

NSW has recorded 239 new local COVID cases. It comes as Queensland recorded nine new cases of virus, as parts of the state wake up to the first day of a strict lockdown. SEE THE LATEST UPDATES.

Soaked cityVideoPerth records its WETTEST July in 26 years

If you thought you’ve been reaching for your umbrella a little more than usual, you’d be right. It rained on 28 of July’s 31 days, something which hasn’t happened in 75 years.

Too lateCommentsPremiumWA can’t wait months for Jandakot COVID facility: AMA

The WA branch of Australia’s Medical Association says the State simply can’t wait until 2022 for a purpose-built quarantine facility to be built in Perth. But it has offered an alternative to hotels.

Joe Spagnolo

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4000 WA prisoners jabbed with Pfizer

Thousands of WA criminals behind bars have been vaccinated with the in-demand Pfizer coronavirus vaccine, despite hordes of West Australians still waiting.

Joe Spagnolo

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New bid to solve 41-year mystery of missing Perth girl

Australian Federal Police are launching a fresh appeal to try to finally solve a four-decade-old mystery of how a 13-year-old girl suddenly vanished after leaving her Perth home to attend a party.

Michael Traill

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Sale of TAB back on McGowan Government’s agenda

The sale of WA’s publicly-owned TAB to wagering and gaming giant Tabcorp is back on the McGowan Government’s agenda.

Peter Law

Changing guardPremiumSpotlight on new wave of bikies looking to flex muscle

WA’s next generation of outlaw motorcycle gang members will be under more heat than ever when a proposal for Australia’s toughest bikie laws is taken to State Parliament next month.

Sarah Steger

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WA’s ready but no signs for Optus Stadium grand final

Despite saying WA is “ready to host a grand final”, the McGowan Government has not done a single thing to try and get the AFL event to Perth should Melbourne fall over.

Joe Spagnolo

Take actionRed alert issued for Perth, SW as a storm looms

Residents in the State’s South West, including Perth, have been told to take action now as a strong cold front bringing severe thunderstorms approaches.

Brianna Dugan

‘Very sad’VideoPremium‘Huge loss’: WA car club boss killed in horror crash

Shockwaves have rippled through WA’s car community in the wake of Friday night’s horror Churchlands crash which killed a Perth father and injured three others, including his daughter.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Severe weather warning‘July not done with us yet’: Front to bring winds, rain

‘July isn’t quite done with us yet.’ That’s the message from BOM with a strong cold front set to move over the southwest of the State by late evening, bringing showers, thunderstorms and damaging winds.

AAP

SEE THE FOOTAGEVideoPremiumMan clings to car roof as hoons cause havoc in Midland

Shocking video shows a hoon doing burn outs and driving dangerously in Midland — all while a man clings to the roof of the car. SEE THE FOOTAGE.

Kate Phillips

Terrifying collisionMan dies after horror crash in Churchlands

A 58-year-old man has been killed and two teenagers seriously injured after a crash in Churchlands overnight.

NATIONAL COVID UPDATESNSW records 210 cases, one death

Parts of Queensland will go into a snap lockdown from 4pm after a spike in cases linked to a school cluster. It comes as NSW records 210 new local cases. SEE THE LATEST COVID UPDATES.

‘Witness statement’CommentsPremiumPolice probe into road safety boss’ carpark crash

Police will likely examine CCTV footage of Road Safety Commissioner Adrian Warner's alleged dust-up with a motorist.

John Flint

Phone a friendPremiumCrown heat gets dialled up by billionaire

Tim Roberts, billionaire businessman and buddy of James Packer, has admitted he phoned in most of his insight to the board running Crown Perth.

Tim Clarke

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Ex-bikie rescued in undies in major sting pleads guilty

The former bikie who was rescued in his underwear after being kidnapped and held for a $2 million ransom could be facing a lengthy jail term after pleading guilty to proceeds of crime allegations.

Emily Moulton

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Why we need a plan to save Midland

Our city’s once-sleepy eastern hub is booming, but it’s come at the price of increased congestion - and Paul Murray says it’s high time the McGowan government did something about it.

Sweet scienceCommentsPremiumThe Bunbury legend still boxing clever at 99

He’s closing in on 100 and still teaching youngsters the noble art of self defence ... meet Bill Ivory, the Bunbury boxing trainer who’s given confidence to countless kids.

Steve Butler

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Jandakot quarantine facility lands for travellers

Jandakot Airport has been chosen as the site of WA’s first purpose-built quarantine facility that will house 2000 travellers a month.

Lanai Scarr

Booming sectorPremiumDiggers forum more inclusive of women

Now in its 30th year the three-day talkfest — which kicks off on Monday — continues to distance itself from past traditions as companies and executives work on fostering a more inclusive environment.

Kate Purnell

On the chargePremiumHow Rio lithium boss went from sheep to battery metals

Marnie Finlayson’s work ethic — instilled through a remote upbringing and from building her career from the ground up — is a driving force behind the waves Rio Tinto is making in the lithium space.

Danielle Le Messurier