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Woman's body found after house fire, children saved

Woman's body found after house fire, children saved

The body of a woman has been found in a burnt out Perth home after firefighters rescued two children who emerged unscathed from the blaze.

Granny flats no longer need planning approval in WA

Granny flats no longer need planning approval in WA

Granny flats no longer need planning approval in WA

Granny flats no longer need planning approval in WA

Western Australia has relaxed planning laws for granny flats in a bid to bolster housing supply.

Reynolds and Higgins defamation case returns to court

Reynolds and Higgins defamation case returns to court

Reynolds and Higgins defamation case returns to court

Reynolds and Higgins defamation case returns to court

Lawyers for Senator Linda Reynolds, Brittany Higgins and her partner have appeared in court to sort out key dates in preparation for a joint defamation trial.

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Out-of-control bushfire downgraded in WA's south

Out-of-control bushfire downgraded in WA's south

Authorities have downgraded the warning level for an unpredictable bushfire in Western Australia's south after people were evacuated from the area.

Australia lose both finals in Perth rugby Sevens

Australia lose both finals in Perth rugby Sevens

Australia have lost both finals of the Perth Sevens with the women upset 19-14 by Ireland and the men crushed 31-5 by series leaders Argentina.

Aussies teams book semi-final spots in Perth Sevens

Aussies teams book semi-final spots in Perth Sevens

Australia will be represented in both the men's and women's semi-finals at the Perth Sevens after scoring excellent wins in their respective quarter-finals.

Aussie women beat NZ, make Perth Sevens semis

Aussie women beat NZ, make Perth Sevens semis

Australia’s women have booked their spot in the Perth Sevens semi-finals after a gutsy come-from-behind win over rivals New Zealand.

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GB women stun Aussie World Cup champs in Perth Sevens

GB women stun Aussie World Cup champs in Perth Sevens

GB women stun Aussie World Cup champs in Perth Sevens

GB women stun Aussie World Cup champs in Perth Sevens

Australia have been upset 19-12 by Great Britain in a rare group-stage defeat in the women's event at the Perth Sevens, as both home sides endured a mixed day.

'A privilege': Thousands of new citizens call Aust home

'A privilege': Thousands of new citizens call Aust home

'A privilege': Thousands of new citizens call Aust home

'A privilege': Thousands of new citizens call Aust home

Ceremonies around the nation have been officially welcoming more than 22,000 people as Australia's newest citizens.

Hawks rebound in style with road win at the Wildcats

Hawks rebound in style with road win at the Wildcats

Hawks rebound in style with road win at the Wildcats

Hawks rebound in style with road win at the Wildcats

The Illawarra Hawks have snapped their losing streak to reignite their NBL playoff aspirations, beating the on-fire Perth Wildcats 95-77 at RAC Arena.

Murder charge after man's body found in home

Murder charge after man's body found in home

Murder charge after man's body found in home

Murder charge after man's body found in home

Police have charged a 53-year-old man with murder after the body of a 49-year-old man known to him was discovered at a home in Western Australia.

Perth 'bubble' to test Olympics-bound sevens squads

Perth 'bubble' to test Olympics-bound sevens squads

Perth 'bubble' to test Olympics-bound sevens squads

Perth 'bubble' to test Olympics-bound sevens squads

Australia's men's and women's rugby sevens teams will fine-tune their preparations for July's Olympics when the world series visits Perth.

West Coast's Allen urges No.1 pick to continue shining

West Coast's Allen urges No.1 pick to continue shining

West Coast's Allen urges No.1 pick to continue shining

West Coast's Allen urges No.1 pick to continue shining

West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen is urging No.1 draft pick Harley Reid to continue to show his flair while also being impressed by the pre-season of a veteran.

'Idiotic' outback gold ore stealing ring busted

'Idiotic' outback gold ore stealing ring busted

'Idiotic' outback gold ore stealing ring busted

'Idiotic' outback gold ore stealing ring busted

More than a dozen bikies face charges after police swooped on an outback gold ore heist involving a suburban home being used as a processing facility.

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Levi sisters target Sevens impact in Perth

Australia superstar Maddison Levi will come out firing after serving a three-match ban in the early stages of the Perth Sevens, her younger sister Teagan says.

Strikers spin a web to upset Perth in BBL knockout

Lloyd Pope has taken four wickets and fellow leg-spinner Cameron Boyce three to help Adelaide upset Perth in their BBL knockout clash at Optus Stadium.

Cotton and Wildcats make it five straight wins in NBL

Bryce Cotton has demonstrated his full range of talent as the Perth Wildcats fired to thump Brisbane Bullets 118-86 at their RAC Arena home.

WA swelters with the Pilbara forecast to reach 50C

Extreme and severe heatwave warnings have been issued for large parts of Western Australia, with some areas expected to reach 50C.

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Pro-Palestinian unionists to picket Israeli ship

A group of unionists are planning to halt an Israeli ship at a West Australian port in an effort to support Palestinian people

Hutchison to inspire in Perth sevens injury return

Henry Hutchison will return for Australia's men's sevens team after a year out with a knee injury while Heidi Dennis will debut in Perth for the unbeaten women.

WA penguin population feeling the heat

The health of little penguins inhabiting Western Australia's coastline is at risk due to warmer sea temperatures.

Henriques hits Sixers to last-ball win over Scorchers

The Sixers suffered a 4-5 collapse before skipper Moises Henriques saved the day, lifting them to a rare win over the Scorchers in Perth with a 20-ball 47.

Eagles forward Ryan to miss start of AFL season

West Coast forward Liam Ryan will miss the start of the AFL season after undergoing surgery on a damaged hamstring tendon.

Australian scientists help solve mysteries about life

Researchers have used ancient fossils of sea creatures to determine exactly when the complex life forms first developed hundreds of millions of years ago.

More homes destroyed as hot winds fan bushfire threat

Unfavourable conditions are threatening containment lines after firefighters contained bushfires that have destroyed two homes north of Perth.

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