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Daicos-inspired Pies down Eagles to lock in finals spot

Sun, 08/09/2026 - 18:01
The Eagles, led by a hobbled Harley Reid, twice closed to within 10 points in a frantic final quarter that featured plenty of heroic acts from both sides.
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Unions, BHP urged to ‘nut out the detail’ as strike action enters second day

Sun, 08/09/2026 - 14:48
The two-day industrial action began on Saturday with a 24-hour ship-loading ban and continued with a 24-hour work stoppage from 5.30am on Sunday.
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Back before Christmas: Fremantle bridge return on budget and ahead of schedule

Sun, 08/09/2026 - 11:32
Fremantle MLA Simone McGurk acknowledged the impact the project has had on local business and thanked the community for their patience and support.
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Fresh search planned for Nannup Four 20 years after their disappearance

Sat, 08/08/2026 - 13:41
Chantelle McDougall, Leela McDougall, Tony Popic and Gary Felton vanished from their Roberts Road property in July 2007.
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From bulletproof bones to bees: What gets WA researchers buzzing?

Sat, 08/08/2026 - 03:00
A material used in bulletproof vests could help strengthen the next generation of bone implants, while one of Australia’s best-known native bee scientists is helping families discover the pollinators living in their own backyard.
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On the front line of WA’s fight against bird flu as fears grow for endangered species

Sat, 08/08/2026 - 03:00
Off the coast of Geraldton, a program focused on Australian sea lion pups hopes to keep the population resilient ahead of bird flu taking hold.
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Four years overdue: The $4m social housing project left half-built

Sat, 08/08/2026 - 01:00
Repeated builder collapses and state delays leave architect-designed Fremantle homes sitting idle in the middle of a housing crisis.
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‘It won’t be a US military base’: Cook stands firm on HMAS Stirling future

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 15:52
WA Premier Roger Cook has backed the stance of the Albanese government that the US Navy presence in the state will not be a US base on Australian soil.
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A WA paramedic and FIFO worker had big shoes to fill on The Block – and nine days to rearrange their lives

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 12:49
WAtoday sits down with paramedic Lisa and FIFO worker Rosco to find out what drove them to The Block, and how they managed to upend their life in the space of nine days.
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WA news LIVE: Man, 67, arrested at Perth Airport after allegedly accessing child abuse material

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 07:35
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Shock for safety: Zempilas calls for graphic ad campaign to save lives on WA roads

Fri, 08/07/2026 - 01:00
The comments follow a recent spate of fatal incidents on WA roads when 14 people lost their lives in the space of just two weeks.
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‘My baby was covered in my blood’: Perth mum confronts serial DV attacker in court

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 16:06
Guy Cramp wiped away tears as Chloe Wright, the mother of his child, spoke about the day he repeatedly punched her in a horrific assault that was caught on CCTV cameras.
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New portfolios put Pastorelli under pressure as Water Corporation workers set for strike

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 14:16
More than 200 Water Corporation workers are poised to strike next week following nine months of negotiations over pay, attraction and retention issues.
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Perth paediatrician now faces 72 child sex abuse charges

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 09:12
A Perth paediatrician on bail over dozens of child sex abuse allegations will return to court on Thursday after being hit with another 15 charges.
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WA news LIVE: Perth paediatrician now faces 72 child sex abuse charges

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 07:21
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What can a winter in Paris teach us in Perth about ‘not seeing’ the homeless?

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 03:00
Homelessness is ever-present in every city, including my own. Why did it take an extreme weather event in another country for me to really see it?
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Gold still glitters – but who will mine it? The key takeaways from Diggers and Dealers

Thu, 08/06/2026 - 03:00
As this year’s Diggers and Dealers mining forum wraps up in Kalgoorlie, WAtoday takes a look at the key issues raised as all eyes in the resources industry turned to the Goldfields.
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Perth boy accused of stabbing mum to death refuses to appear before magistrate

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 12:53
The 16-year-old is accused of murdering his mum and stabbing his 12-year-old sister two weeks ago.
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WA news LIVE: Melbourne man extradited to Perth over allegations he flew to WA to assault teen girl

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 07:31
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The Perth suburbs where power bills cost less than a small cup of coffee

Wed, 08/05/2026 - 01:00
Outer Perth suburbs have seen the highest intake of home battery installations this past year with Bedfordale leading the way with 2007 homes.
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