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Date set for Linda Reynolds, Brittany Higgins mediation

Date set for Linda Reynolds, Brittany Higgins mediation

Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds and former political staffer Brittany Higgins and her partner will meet face-to-face for mediation over their defamation cases.

Millions in rent relief for WA tenants 'doing it tough'

Millions in rent relief for WA tenants 'doing it tough'

Millions in rent relief for WA tenants 'doing it tough'

Millions in rent relief for WA tenants 'doing it tough'

The WA government will spend $24.4 million helping tenants at risk of eviction from private rentals keep a roof over their heads with payments of up to $5000.

Inmate 'proud' after murdering child sex offender

Inmate 'proud' after murdering child sex offender

Inmate 'proud' after murdering child sex offender

Inmate 'proud' after murdering child sex offender

Convicted sex offender Ashley Bropho was choked to death in his prison cell by a fellow inmate, who laughed about the killing and expressed pride in his crime.

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Climate activist convicted in fight to protect sources

Climate activist convicted in fight to protect sources

An anti-gas campaigner has been convicted of four counts of failing to give police access to his computer and phone and fined $1000.

Police issue VRO to seven-year-old after court bungle

Police issue VRO to seven-year-old after court bungle

A seven-year-old boy's family has received an apology from West Australian police after officers issued a violence restraining order to the child.

Bushfire warning for WA highway downgraded

Bushfire warning for WA highway downgraded

Travellers along parts of Western Australia's Goldfields Highway have been warned about an out-of-control bushfire.

Cash to help WA firms charge ahead with EVs

Cash to help WA firms charge ahead with EVs

A WA government scheme to help businesses install electric vehicle chargers could allow more employees to power up during work hours and while the sun shines.

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WA minister defends actions after teen died in custody

WA minister defends actions after teen died in custody

WA minister defends actions after teen died in custody

WA minister defends actions after teen died in custody

A West Australian government minister has blamed his advisors for the information he gave media after a teen self-harmed in detention and died.

Bancroft ready for Australia Test recall, says Langer

Bancroft ready for Australia Test recall, says Langer

Bancroft ready for Australia Test recall, says Langer

Bancroft ready for Australia Test recall, says Langer

Justin Langer believes Western Australia opener Cameron Bancroft is ready to replace David Warner when the Test incumbent retires in January.

Murder charge after man shot in head

Murder charge after man shot in head

Murder charge after man shot in head

Murder charge after man shot in head

A man has died of a gunshot wound to the head and the alleged shooter has been charged with murder after a confrontation northeast of Perth.

Alert for bushfires southeast of Perth downgraded

Alert for bushfires southeast of Perth downgraded

Alert for bushfires southeast of Perth downgraded

Alert for bushfires southeast of Perth downgraded

WA authorities warn lives and homes could still be at risk as an alert for bushfires southeast of Perth is downgraded.

Ellyse Perry snares 5-22 as WBBL Sixers crush Renegades

Ellyse Perry snares 5-22 as WBBL Sixers crush Renegades

Ellyse Perry snares 5-22 as WBBL Sixers crush Renegades

Ellyse Perry snares 5-22 as WBBL Sixers crush Renegades

The Sydney Sixers have breathed life into their WBBL campaign after beating the Renegades, while Adelaide downed Perth in a final-ball thriller.

Emergency warnings in place for out-of-control fires

Emergency warnings in place for out-of-control fires

Emergency warnings in place for out-of-control fires

Emergency warnings in place for out-of-control fires

Firefighters are battling multiple ferocious blazes across WA, including a fire south-east of Perth that is threatening homes and lives.

Swans sail past Dockers to clinch AFLW finals berth

Swans sail past Dockers to clinch AFLW finals berth

Swans sail past Dockers to clinch AFLW finals berth

Swans sail past Dockers to clinch AFLW finals berth

Winless in their inaugural season, Sydney improved dramatically to make the AFLW finals after claiming a 22-point win over Fremantle.

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Optus Stadium to feature a hill during the 'West Test'

WA Cricket hopes a new slogan and a temporary hill-like structure at Optus Stadium will help attract fans back to Test cricket in Perth this summer.

Mariners strikers on notice as goalscoring woes drag on

Central Coast have opened their title defence with three straight losses, and new coach Mark Jackson is putting the heat on his team's strikers.

Mariners see red as Glory beat champions 2-0

Central Coast have opened their title defence with three straight losses after crashing to a 2-0 loss to the Glory in Perth.

Cotton, Usher lift Wildcats to bounce back NBL win

The Perth Wildcats coughed up a 20-point lead but then responded to score a much-needed NBL win at home to the Adelaide 36ers.

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Crows snare AFLW minor premiership with win over Eagles

Adelaide have booted five goals in the space of six minutes to set up a 26-point win over West Coast in 35-degree heat in Perth.

Concerns after police officer jailed for two years

A constable’s two-year jail sentence for assaulting a woman during an unlawful arrest was manifestly excessive and might be appealed, WA's police union says.

Strikers crush Sixers, Devine inspires Scorchers

The Sydney Sixers are on the bottom of the WBBL ladder with a 1-5 record after slumping to a five-wicket loss to the Adelaide Strikers.

Trio faces court over retiree housing scheme collapse

Three men involved in the failed Sterling Group housing scheme that left dozens of retirees with huge financial losses have appeared in court.

Arson charges laid over bushfires targeting city park

A man has been charged with five counts of arson following a series of bushfires in Perth's Kings Park and in scrub near a nursing home.

WA town stops playing Wiggles to deter rough sleepers

The City of Bunbury has stopped playing the Wiggles' song Hot Potato on loop to deter homeless people from congregating in a park after the band objected.

Alen Stajcic backs Glory to rebound from 'bumpy' start

Perth Glory will be aiming to post their first win of the A-League Men season when they host Central Coast at HBF Park on Saturday night.

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