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'Armed student' forces school lockdown

'Armed student' forces school lockdown

A student at a remote WA high school allegedly brandished a knife and screwdriver during an incident that forced classrooms to be locked down.

Killer's handgun would have been illegal under new laws

Killer's handgun would have been illegal under new laws

Killer's handgun would have been illegal under new laws

Killer's handgun would have been illegal under new laws

The WA government says proposed laws would have stopped a killer from owning a handgun he used to murder a mum and daughter.

Cops did not believe therapist abused teen, jury told

Cops did not believe therapist abused teen, jury told

Cops did not believe therapist abused teen, jury told

Cops did not believe therapist abused teen, jury told

Two teenage boys who went to police and the church with allegations they had been sexually abused by their counsellor were not believed, a jury has heard.

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'I'm ready': Circati targets Socceroos starting berth

'I'm ready': Circati targets Socceroos starting berth

Fresh off promotion to Italy's Serie A with Parma, defender Alessandro Circati is ready to stake his claim to become a first choice for Australia.

Vixens smash Fever’s unbeaten Super Netball run

Vixens smash Fever’s unbeaten Super Netball run

West Coast Fever have had their unbeaten Super Netball record ended by the Melbourne Vixens, who subjected them to a 76-65 home defeat in Perth.

WA Libs reject Dutton's nuclear plan in the short term

WA Libs reject Dutton's nuclear plan in the short term

The WA Liberal Party's energy spokesman says Peter Dutton's plan for nuclear power won't work in the state as he backs coal until renewables can take over.

Murder of mother and daughter 'horrific', WA premier

Murder of mother and daughter 'horrific', WA premier

West Australian Premier Roger Cook has called for reflection after a mother and daughter were murdered in their home by a gunman searching for his ex-wife.

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Man shot dead ex's friend, daughter then took own life

Man shot dead ex's friend, daughter then took own life

Man shot dead ex's friend, daughter then took own life

Man shot dead ex's friend, daughter then took own life

A man has shot dead his ex-partner's friend and her daughter before killing himself in an apparent murder-suicide at a home in Perth's west.

AFL ticks off free kick as Magpies fume after draw

AFL ticks off free kick as Magpies fume after draw

AFL ticks off free kick as Magpies fume after draw

AFL ticks off free kick as Magpies fume after draw

Fremantle have kicked the last four goals to snatch a dramatic draw against Collingwood and the AFL has since ticked off on a controversial late free kick.

Dockers back Amiss to overcome goalkicking wobbles

Dockers back Amiss to overcome goalkicking wobbles

Dockers back Amiss to overcome goalkicking wobbles

Dockers back Amiss to overcome goalkicking wobbles

Fremantle forward Jye Amiss has the yips, but coach Justin Longmuir is confident the 20-year-old will be able to regain his mojo soon.

Eagles players dazzled by football 'freak' Harley Reid

Eagles players dazzled by football 'freak' Harley Reid

Eagles players dazzled by football 'freak' Harley Reid

Eagles players dazzled by football 'freak' Harley Reid

Adelaide will be keeping a close check on West Coast rising star Harley Reid when the two sides lock horns at Adelaide Oval on Sunday.

Brittany Higgins could face fresh defamation allegation

Brittany Higgins could face fresh defamation allegation

Brittany Higgins could face fresh defamation allegation

Brittany Higgins could face fresh defamation allegation

Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds could add another social media post to her high-profile defamation case against her former staffer Brittany Higgins.

Two dead after shots fired at home in suburban Perth

Two dead after shots fired at home in suburban Perth

Two dead after shots fired at home in suburban Perth

Two dead after shots fired at home in suburban Perth

Police have declared a crime scene at a home in suburban Perth after two people were allegedly shot dead and another was taken to hospital.

Ex-footballer Barry Cable faces child sex abuse charges

Ex-footballer Barry Cable faces child sex abuse charges

Ex-footballer Barry Cable faces child sex abuse charges

Ex-footballer Barry Cable faces child sex abuse charges

Detectives have charged disgraced Australian Rules footballer Barry Cable with historic sex crimes against a young girl in the late-1960s.

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NBL, WNBL to hold HoopsFest weekend round in Perth

The men's and women's National Basketball Leagues will converge on Perth in September for a weekend-long festival mirroring similar concepts in the NRL and AFL.

Eagles coach Simpson ignoring the Harley Reid hype

Adam Simpson says he's trying to block out the noise surrounding West Coast's in-form No.1 draft pick Harley Reid.

'We were fish in a barrel': Australian man shot by ISIS

An Australian tourist shot in Afghanistan thought he would die after an ISIS gunman shot him in a targeted attack on his travelling group.

Longmuir backs wobbly Dockers to find the target again

Fremantle's accuracy in front of goal will be a big talking point when they face Collingwood at Optus Stadium.

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Lyon opens up on calf heartbreak and bid for 2027 Ashes

Star Australia spinner Nathan Lyon is keen to win the Ashes in England in 2027, and he's confident his body can get him there.

Don't change your ways 'Nev' Amiss, Dockers coach urges

Fremantle spearhead Jye Amiss suffered from goalkicking yips last week, but he's being backed to turn things around in their clash with Collingwood.

Yeo back for Eagles, Magpies make five changes

Elliot Yeo will reunite with Harley Reid after the West Coast veteran was named to return for the AFL clash with the Crows at Adelaide Oval.

Brittany Higgins set to tie the knot in June wedding

Brittany Higgins is preparing to marry, as lawyers spar over documents related to the former political staffer's $2.4 million compensation payment

WA govt proposes 'anywhere, anytime' knife search laws

The WA government will introduce tough new knife laws to parliament, which include empowering police to stop and search citizens without reasonable suspicion.

Dutton doubles down on gas, rejects support for mining

Domestic gas production will expand, approvals will be fast-tracked and nuclear reactors rolled out to keep the lights on under a coalition government.

Electricity grid 'not fit for purpose' without new gas

Consumers have been warned of higher taxes or power bills if gas remains banned under federal and state government building programs for new power generation.

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