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Career criminal jailed over $2m Midland arson attack refuses to reveal why he did it
The shop owner had been repeatedly threatened by people urging him to sell their illegal cigarettes and vapes in the lead up to the arson attack, and they were likely connected, a Perth court heard on Tuesday.
Tow truck driver killed in Osborne Park workplace accident, WorkSafe confirms
The woman, 29, was killed as she was unloading a car from a tow truck tilt tray about 5.40am this morning at a car yard.
In pictures: Top Perth athletes get a look behind the scenes of Nine’s CBD headquarters
Nine Perth joined forces with the Minerva Network on Monday to host an industry event at its CBD studios, exploring how elite sporting performance translates into executive success.
WA news LIVE: Workplace incident unfolding in Osborne Park
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Hey WA, do we have free speech? A US expert has some thoughts
If Professor Jonathan Zimmerman writes a column and no one is offended, “it was a bad column”. So what does he think about the state of free speech in WA?
Productivity Commission urged to find a more productive solution to WA’s GST carve-up woes
Meanwhile, the state’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry has called for public hearings in WA to help counter concerns of an east coast bias in the debate.
Perth man behind bars after threatening to blow up Mandurah Police Station
Luke James Henry was allegedly drunk when he called triple-zero operators on Friday.
Dockers keep setting records while Eagles stumble after early blitz
Fremantle have now secured their second minor premiership with a strong performance against the Crows, as a West Coast defender reinvents himself to make the most of new opportunities in the forward line.
WA news LIVE: Elderly woman sexually assaulted inside her Claremont home
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How Perth’s most in-demand schools impact nearby property prices
New data, compiled by Buyers Advocate Perth, shows a trend in property prices over the past 30 years in the catchments of some of WA’s most in demand schools.
Western Australia’s largest modular social housing to be rolled out in the Wheatbelt
The $27 million project will deliver 54 homes for seniors across the Wheatbelt, using off-site construction to speed up delivery.
‘Wrong spot, wrong time’: Gunshot shatters couple’s regional anniversary getaway
Lacey and Max Ditchfield were asleep in their campervan at Mullewa Waterfalls when a single gunshot tore through the side of their camper.
Under heavy skies, Alice Springs comes together to heal
The people of Alice Springs experienced a collective trauma, says Mayor Asta Hill, and it is time for healing.
‘Six a day’: WA public school lockdowns double as safety fears mount
Rising violent threats drive sharp increase in emergency procedures, but government points to stricter reporting protocols.
Former Nationals member accused of killing Katanning teacher now facing fraud charges
Benjamin Simpkins is alleged to have killed 49-year-old Luke Russell in a hit-and-run incident two months ago. Now police say he also falsified records to get a job at a WA hospital.
On the ground in Secret Harbour, where voters want to send a message
Dissatisfaction with the government more than passion for One Nation has put this safe Labor seat into play.
WA couple win Supreme Court battle to become same-sex parents through surrogacy
Trent and Brad Dunn fought an outdated West Australian law that said they could not be surrogate parents because they are a gay couple.
West Leederville set for $94m twin-tower high-rise across from train station
A green light for the West Leederville project will bring much-needed family-sized apartments – and an edible orchard – to the former Bethel Covenant Community site.
‘Angry’ WA premier tears into ‘dodgy, deceitful, dumb’ GST report
The interim report, released on Friday, labelled the 2018 deal a “mistake” that could end up costing Australian taxpayers up to $12 billion a year and is failing its key objectives.
Former WA One Nation candidate apologises for homophobic comments
The video drew condemnation from a host of WA politicians, with Minister John Carey expressing his disappointment, but lack of surprise, at the comments.

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