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At least one person was killed and 15 injured in a large-scale overnight Russian attack on Kyiv. (EPA PHOTO)

Conflict and WarPremiumRussian attacks kill six in Kyiv and other cities

Russia has bombarded Kyiv with one of the largest ballistic missile attacks of the war, prompting Volodymyr Zelenskiy to renew a plea for air defence missiles.

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Peruvian authorities say the total number of people missing after an earthquake is still unknown. (AP PHOTO)

Natural DisastersPremiumMagnitude 5.5 quake kills six in Peru's Andes region

At least six people have been killed after a 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Andes region of Peru, authorities say.

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Pauline Hanson says Labor is running scared of One Nation after the Fire the Liar campaign aimed at Anthony Albanese. NewsWire

POLITICSPremiumOne Nation claws back support in polls

Labor’s primary vote has slumped to its equal lowest point since winning government, as One Nation won back support to draw level in the latest Newspoll.

Amy Jackson

Matthew's story and others like it are why DonateLife Week is focusing on kids and young people. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

HealthPremiumYoung Australians urged to discuss organ donation

A teen back on the rugby field and a sister honouring a final wish highlight the life-changing impact of organ donation ahead of this year's DonateLife week.

Katelyn Catanzariti

David McBride remains in jail after leaking secret defence materials about conduct in Afghanistan. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimePremiumScheme coaxing whistleblowers from under the covers

Dozens of whistleblowers, their advocates and regulators will gather for a symposium assessing the state of public disclosure in Australia.

Ben McKay

Kalgoorlie’s Dylan Clarke.

FootballKalgoorlie surge four games clear in fourth spot

Kalgoorlie extended Kambalda’s losing record in 2026 to 11 games.

Neale Harvey

Mines Rovers’ Nick Reghenzani and Railways’ Mason McKenna during their Goldfields Football League match at Digger Daws Oval on Saturday.

FootballDiorites bridge the gap on second-placed rivals

A five-goal last term paved the way for the Diorites’ one-point win against Railways in the Goldfields Football League on Saturday.

Neale Harvey

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder administration building.

Rates PremiumLower residential rate hike leads to mining camp relief

A City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder councillor’s push to provide rates relief to residents this financial year has inadvertently lowered the rates hike to mining camps in the city.

Tegan Guthrie

Regis Resources managing director and chief executive Jim Beyer.

Gold miningPremiumRegis Resources lifts production sights for FY27

Regis Resources will be aiming to get more gold out of its Duketon operations north of Laverton as part of its push to increase overall production this financial year.

Neil Watkinson

Shire of Coolgardie president Paul Wilcox.

Coolgardie development More developments on horizon for Coolgardie

Shire of Coolgardie president Paul Wilcox says it is encouraging to see interest in businesses and groups investing in the community, with three development applications approved at a recent council meeting.

Tegan Guthrie

The Shire of Coolgardie will make additional transfers to its aged care unit reserve to correct its audit finding from 2024-25

Audit finding corrected Shire reserve transfer corrects audit finding from 2024-25

The Shire of Coolgardie has agreed to transfer an additional $72,000 to a reserve for maintenance of aged care units to correct an audit finding.

Tegan Guthrie

The anti-Semitism royal commission will consider the Jewish community's future safety needs. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

TerrorismPremiumJewish security, abuse in spotlight at Bondi inquiry

Former attorney-general Mark Dreyfus is one of seven witnesses to be called for the first day of fresh hearings at the anti-Semitism royal commission.

Eleanor Wilson

Fifteen children are among the rescued after the MV Barima capsized off the coast of Guyana. (AP PHOTO)

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumDozens missing after passenger ferry sinks off Guyana

Authorities in Guyana say 67 people have been rescued after a ferry carrying 116 passengers and crew capsized.

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Iranian media reports say the US military has carried out air strikes in the country's south. (AP PHOTO)

Conflict and WarPremiumIran hits US allies as Israel warns of missile threat

Israel's army says Iranian missiles launched toward a Jordanian port city just across the border could spill over, warning Israelis to expect air-raid sirens.

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More than 1100 people were forced to leave their homes as firefighters battled a blaze in Ores. (EPA PHOTO)

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumSpanish firefighters battle blaze near Madrid

More than 500 firefighters and emergency personnel are trying to contain a wildfire northeast of the capital Madrid.

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The South African government views nuclear power as a key part of the country's electricity supply. (AP PHOTO)

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumSouth Africa nuclear plant workers exposed to radiation

Workers at a nuclear power station in South Africa have been exposed to radiation in three recent incidents, the energy minister says.

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Sydney Water Generic,

NewsPremium‘Freaking out’: Pay blunder causes chaos

Workers at one of Australia’s largest utility firms have been left out of pocket and “freaking out” after a shocking payroll blunder.

David Hannant

A ferry has capsized after sailing from Georgetown, the capital of Guyana. (AP PHOTO)

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumFerry capsizes off Guyana, 53 rescued so far

Authorities in Guyana say a ferry carrying 116 passengers and crew has capsized with 53 people rescued by state and private boats.

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AIPremiumLabor’s demand to big tech

The government has made a big announcement about AI, laying out a series of demands to big tech over the emerging technology.

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Former AFL stars Josh Kennedy and Lewis Jetta lined up for the Carlton Draft GSFL clash between Denmark-Walpole and Royals, drawing huge crowds to McLean Park on July 18.

clash of titansPremiumAFL greats draw crowds to Denmark for showpiece GSFL clash

Denmark’s McLean Park fizzed with festive atmosphere on Saturday, as thousands lined the oval to watch the clash of two ex-AFL titans in the Carlton Draft’s showpiece Great Southern Football League match.

Melissa Sheil

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UPDATEDPremium‘I love it’: Hanson backs mass deportation

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has again stirred controversy as she toured the UK and met with figures from the country’s hard right.

Steve Zemek

The number of drivers flogging it on Perth freeways has soared.

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Fines on Perth freeways surge 675 per cent in crackdown

The number of selfish and idiotic drivers caught speeding on Perth freeways has soared by nearly 700 per cent, as the State Government continues to expand its number of speed cameras on WA roads. 

Jessica Evensen

The aftermath of the Nanga Brook fire.

dasdSouth West shire’s benefit from bushfire spending

Several South West shires are set to benefit from the latest round of bushfire mitigation activity fund grants, with the State spending more than $5.1 million to prepare for bushfire season.

Craig Duncan

William Maahes Vigersune leaves Albany Magistrates Court after learning his fate.

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Man learns fate for nightclub coward punch against teenager

A man who threw the ‘very definition’ of a coward’s punch at a teenager and knocked him unconscious outside a nightclub before goading witnesses, has learned his fate for the serious attack.

Melissa Sheil