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Arson investigated as bushfire burns in Kings Park

Arson investigated as bushfire burns in Kings Park

Perth residents have been warned to close their doors and windows as firefighters battle a blaze in Kings Park, with the arson squad investigating.

Matildas star Ellie Carpenter shrugs off online abuse

Matildas star Ellie Carpenter shrugs off online abuse

Matildas star Ellie Carpenter shrugs off online abuse

Matildas star Ellie Carpenter shrugs off online abuse

Matildas star Ellie Carpenter has shrugged off being the target of online abuse after Australia's semi-final loss at the Women's World Cup.

Matildas fever hits Perth ahead of Olympic qualifiers

Matildas fever hits Perth ahead of Olympic qualifiers

Matildas fever hits Perth ahead of Olympic qualifiers

Matildas fever hits Perth ahead of Olympic qualifiers

The Matildas will be aiming to take the next step towards booking a spot for the Paris Olympics when they take on Iran, Taiwan and the Philippines in Perth.

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Indigenous teen Cleveland Dodd 'let down': WA premier

Indigenous teen Cleveland Dodd 'let down': WA premier

The death of an Indigenous teenager who self-harmed while in custody has reignited calls for improvement and change in the justice system.

Inspector queries expansion of maximum security prison

Inspector queries expansion of maximum security prison

The expansion of a maximum security prison has been questioned after a report found insufficient resources and lagging infrastructure were undermining safety.

Bushfire threat to homes in Perth's west downgraded

Bushfire threat to homes in Perth's west downgraded

A bushfire burning in parkland in Perth's west has been downgraded after earlier warnings that homes could be in danger.

Glory wait on scans for Aaron McEneff's calf injury

Glory wait on scans for Aaron McEneff's calf injury

Perth Glory speedster Salim Khelifi could return to action this week but Aaron McEneff faces a stint on the sidelines.

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Jets snatch 2-2 draw with Glory after injury-time drama

Jets snatch 2-2 draw with Glory after injury-time drama

Jets snatch 2-2 draw with Glory after injury-time drama

Jets snatch 2-2 draw with Glory after injury-time drama

Perth Glory striker Adam Taggart scored after just 60 seconds but his team were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw against Newcastle.

Dockers spoil Saints finals hopes with AFLW win

Dockers spoil Saints finals hopes with AFLW win

Dockers spoil Saints finals hopes with AFLW win

Dockers spoil Saints finals hopes with AFLW win

Fremantle have handed St Kilda their first loss since round three after claiming a confident 24-point win.

Glory striker Ivanovic keen to play key role in new era

Glory striker Ivanovic keen to play key role in new era

Glory striker Ivanovic keen to play key role in new era

Glory striker Ivanovic keen to play key role in new era

Perth Glory will play their first A-League Men game under new coach Alen Stajcic in Sunday's home clash with the Newcastle Jets.

Scientists detect most distant fast radio burst ever

Scientists detect most distant fast radio burst ever

Scientists detect most distant fast radio burst ever

Scientists detect most distant fast radio burst ever

Astronomers in WA have detected a burst of fast radio waves eight billion light-years from Earth as powerful as the sun's total emission over 30 years.

'Our boy deserved a future': Indigenous teen's family

'Our boy deserved a future': Indigenous teen's family

'Our boy deserved a future': Indigenous teen's family

'Our boy deserved a future': Indigenous teen's family

The death of an Indigenous teenager in a prison cell has been described as preventable, as pressure mounts to close the controversial high-security facility.

New Glory A-League ownership deal eases player fears

New Glory A-League ownership deal eases player fears

New Glory A-League ownership deal eases player fears

New Glory A-League ownership deal eases player fears

Perth Glory will enter the A-League Men season on a high after securing new owners to replace the departed Tony Sage.

WA premier 'disappointed' Alcoa could close refinery

WA premier 'disappointed' Alcoa could close refinery

WA premier 'disappointed' Alcoa could close refinery

WA premier 'disappointed' Alcoa could close refinery

Western Australia's premier is "disappointed" US giant Alcoa told investors it could close an alumina refinery near Perth after assuring government it wouldn't.

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Bombers star Dylan Shiel undergoes foot surgery

Dylan Shield will be off his feet for a few weeks after the star Essendon midfielder underwent foot surgery on Thursday.

Tasmania hold on for draw against Western Australia

Tasmania have held on for a draw in a tense final day of their Sheffield Shield clash with Western Australia, after the match sprung to life in the afternoon.

Chevron workers endorse agreements, strike averted

Chevron workers in West Australian gas plants have approved a series of draft enterprise agreements rather than go ahead with a planned strike.

WA heritage laws a step closer to being axed

WA's controversial 2021 Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act is likely to be officially repealed in November.

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WA slashing red tape in bid to boost housing supply

The WA government will slash red tape to boost the supply of homes across the state, with local government decision making simplified for standalone dwellings.

Hospital evacuated, residents urged to flee WA bushfire

A bushfire is threatening homes in the Western Australian town of Corrigin, southeast of Perth, with the hospital evacuated and residents urged to leave.

WA duo Bancroft, Whiteman star against Tasmania

Cameron Bancroft and Sam Whiteman have combined for a 227-run opening stand to put WA on the brink of snaring a first-innings lead against Tasmania.

Hancock lawyers attack rivals in high-stakes trial

Gina Rinehart's lawyers have attacked two rival mining dynasties' billion-dollar claims for iron ore riches in closing arguments at a high-stakes legal battle.

Prespakis overturns AFLW ban but Allen cops three weeks

Adelaide defender Najwa Allen has been handed a three-match ban at the AFLW Tribunal, but Madison Prespakis escaped suspension.

Melbourne property tycoon Brij buys Perth Glory

Perth Glory's stint in receivership is over after Melbourne-based property tycoon Robert Brij bought the A-League club.

Bancroft in the runs again as WA fight back in Shield

The Sheffield Shield match between WA and Tasmania appears headed for a draw after just 10 wickets fell across the opening two days on a flat WACA wicket.

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