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PoliticsDutton labelled ‘biggest threat’ to WA

Peter Dutton has been labelled the “biggest threat” to Western Australia and accused of using a Chinese intelligence ship to win votes.

Angie Raphael

See the pictures PremiumFreshly tattooed bikie Brajkovich pleads not guilty

Dayne Brajkovich — the bikie whose changing tattoos have been made infamous — was all smiles at his latest court appearance, after his not guilty plea set up a showdown with as many as eight police.

Tim Clarke

Fearmongering claimsCommentsPremiumMcGowan slams Peter Dutton as the ‘biggest threat to WA’

Mark McGowan has accused Peter Dutton of using the presence of a Chinese intelligence ship to stir up fear to win votes, labelling the Defence Minister himself ‘the biggest threat to Western Australia’.

Annabel Hennessy

Fatal brawlPremiumKallaroo murder accused to make plea offer over mate’s death

A man who is due to stand trial charged with murdering his mate at a house in Kallaroo will offer to plead to a lesser charge.

Shannon Hampton

‘Not about him’CommentsLiberals claim ‘McGowan factor’ diminishing ahead of poll

The Liberal Party’s most senior politician in WA believes the diminishing influence of Mark McGowan on the Federal election campaign helps explain a sharp drop in Labor’s primary vote.

Peter Law

Anthonisz-Whyte scandalPremiumPhysio in WA’s worst public sector fraud denies charges

The physiotherapist accused of helping a high-ranking bureaucrat to carry out WA’s biggest case of public sector fraud has formally pleaded not guilty to more than 500 counts of corruption.

Shannon Hampton

Long wait PremiumTime running out for prosecutors in Wooroloo fire case

Prosecutors have been warned they have just weeks to finalise their brief of evidence against the man accused of causing the Wooroloo bushfire which destroyed 86 homes and scorched more than 10,000ha.

Tim Clarke

Health warning CommentsPremiumCOVID cases rise slightly as WA braces for pandemic high

Daily COVID cases have risen slightly as WA pushes towards nearly 90,000 active cases.

Peta Rasdien

‘Extensive damage’PremiumAlleged drunk driver lucky to have escaped serious injury

An alleged drunk driver crashed into a parked car in the early hours of Monday morning.

Brianna Dugan

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REVEALED: What WA voters really think about COVID

Only about a third of West Australians in four key electorates are worried about COVID — despite infections soaring as the State’s active caseload doubled in the space of a fortnight.

Josh Zimmerman

‘Self-destructive behaviour’PremiumWoman ‘lucky to be alive’ after trio of drink-driving days

A woman was told she was lucky she had not killed herself or someone else when she drove with a blood alcohol reading more than four times above the legal limit three days in a row.

Tegan Guthrie

Historic chargesPremiumMan pleads not guilty to 1995 sexual penetration of child

A 56-year-old man has pleaded his innocence after being charged with two counts of sexual penetration of a child under 13 dating back to 1995

Tegan Guthrie

No pleaPremiumTeen on child indecent dealing charge bailed with 24/7 care

A 19-year-old charged with indecently dealing with a child aged 13-16 has been granted bail after a support service was found to provide him with 24/7 care and supervision.

Tegan Guthrie

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Boost to MedicareCommentsPremium
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Labor promise to strengthen Medicare via WA Surgicentre

An innovative new Surgicentre that will separate non-complex elective surgery from emergency surgery with the aim to cut waiting times will be built in Bentley, if Labor wins the Federal election.

Emily Moulton

Final week blitz CommentsPremiumAlbo’s last ditch to woo WA as he touches down in Perth

Anthony Albanese touched down in Perth on Sunday night as his fight to be the country’s next prime minister enters its final days.

Annabel Hennessy

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Libs’ home buyer plan finally brings contest of ideas

Scott Morrison’s last-minute pitch to young voters at the Coalition’s official campaign launch has set up a genuine contest of ideas over housing affordability.

Peter Law

Peter Law

‘Time for change’CommentsPremiumRoberts believes changing Pearce electorate benefits Labor

Labor’s star candidate for Pearce Tracey Roberts is unsurprised by polling that placed her marginally in front with less than a week to go, insisting the make-up of the Liberal stronghold had shifted over time.

Josh Zimmerman

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Cost spikeComments
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Fuel prices set to soar in WA as war in Ukraine takes toll

Petrol in Perth remains on track to break the $2 per litre barrier for the second time in the space of two months when the fortnightly cycle hits a new high on Wednesday.

Josh Zimmerman

Carnage on our roads PremiumElderly driver seriously injured in two-car collision

An elderly man is being flown to Royal Perth Hospital after a serious crash east of Perth.

Sarah Steger

‘High demand’ CommentsPremiumPerth residents warned of more emergency ambulance delays

Perth residents are being warned there is likely to be delays in ambulances responding to emergency calls for the second time in a week.

Josh Zimmerman

‘Disillusioned’ CommentsPremiumWA cops say morale ‘ok’ as hundreds apply for mining jobs

Police Minister Paul Papalia has dismissed claims that morale amongst rank and file officers was at an all-time low saying he had not encountered such views and questioned the motive behind the claims.

Emily Moulton and Phil Hickey

Trains delayedPerth train station reopens after police incident

UPDATE: Perth train station has been re-opened after a police incident disrupted train services on Sunday afternoon.

Sarah Steger

See the picturesCommentsPremiumHuge $35m Perth Cultural Centre overhaul revealed

The Perth Cultural Centre will be transformed into a ‘beating green heart’ featuring a tree-lined boulevard and water playground with the WA Government announcing an additional $15 million for the project.

Josh Zimmerman

Suburban warfareCommentsPremiumNedlands residents rally against $25m hot springs plan

A war is raging in our western suburbs over a tourism proposal which includes a geothermal hot spring to replace the old Tawarri reception centre.

Amber Johnston