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By Rachel Jennings on May 19, 2026

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Risk of death rated ‘high’ at Busselton swimming pool

By Jaimee Calder on September 21, 2016

And budget contraints are to blame.

Margaret River strip to become smoke-free zone

By Alexander Ferrier on September 21, 2016

But it won’t be policed.

Charges laid over Calista murder

By Jaimee Calder on September 21, 2016

Police finally found the remains of Richard Andrews, 70, yesterday.

Barnett now looking toward the election

By Alicia How on September 20, 2016

After a leadership spill motion was rejected, Colin Barnett says the LNP has its sights set on 2017.

Bolton joins champions on Sandover Medal Walk

By Olivia Russell on September 20, 2016

Less than 24 hours after he won the Sandover Medal, Jye Bolton has been immortalised at Subiaco Oval.

Police officer punched and bitten

By Jonathan Cunningham on September 20, 2016

A male officer was taken to hospital with injuries to the face, arm, leg and hand.

Future bleak for Australian Gum Tree

By Jonathan Cunningham on September 20, 2016

Climate change is expected to push them out of the Australian interior.

Humans kill a quarter of Perth’s Little Penguins

By Nicholas S. Phillips on September 20, 2016

They’re being hit by boats, jestkis, windsurfers and other recreational craft.

Barnett says leadership debate ‘therapeutic’

By Jaimee Calder on September 20, 2016

He was retained as Premier this morning.

Eagles start building at Lathlain

By Luke Worthington on September 20, 2016

But negotiations between the club and the new Perth Stadium have not been as easy.

Colin Barnett remains as Premier

By Jaimee Calder on September 20, 2016

The leadership spill motion was defeated this morning.

Tightrope walking

By Ruby Dong on September 20, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Masked balancing act on display at Perth Zoo.

Station-ary

By Stefanie Muller on September 20, 2016 • ( Leave a comment )

Subterranean commuters await the next train in the Western Australian capital.

Police search Calista home of missing man

By Jaimee Calder on September 20, 2016

A man has been arrested and police are searching a Calista home.

Liberal leadership spill this morning

By Sarah Linnegar on September 20, 2016

We could have a new Premier by lunch time.

Perth hospitals to offer 24-hour stroke management

By Luke Worthington on September 19, 2016

Up to 60 per cent of patients could go on to live normal lives.

Nine opens new studio in the city

By Katie Lambert on September 19, 2016

And their journalists are pretty excited about it.

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