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    Senior ADF officer charged over lucrative WA naval contracts

  2. CrimePremiumStabbing victim fighting for life after Kalgoorlie horror

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  4. Disaster and EmergencyPremiumDriver killed after 4WD flips in horror crash in Wheatbelt

  5. SoccerWorld Cup final ends on sour note as ‘sore loser’ lashes out

Spain hoisting the trophy.

SoccerCommentsSpain reign! Substitute’s strike to go down in history

Spain are World Cup champions for the second time after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in the final following a dramatic extra-time goal by a player who hadn’t scored for the whole tournament.

Tim Reynolds

Barnaby Joyce clarifies One Nation immigration stance.

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Joyce draws line after Hanson migration comments

LIVE UPDATES: Barnaby Joyce has sought to clarify One Nation’s position on the White Australia policy after Pauline Hanson’s recent migration comments sparked controversy.

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Isaiah Dudley starred for Fremantle against Port Adelaide.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumLAIDLEY’S RATINGS: Dudley’s perfect day amid trio of 10s

Fremantle did enough to beat Port Adelaide as West Coast continued to show they are on the right path with a fighting defeat to Brisbane. Here’s how Danielle Laidley rated every players’ efforts.

Danielle Laidley

Too many people focus on the years until retirement instead of the years until the money is actually spent.

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumWhy you’re thinking about retirement savings all wrong

DEBTMAN: One of the most dangerous numbers in investing is your age. Not because age doesn’t matter. It does. The problem is people often focus on the wrong age and they’re often solving the wrong problem.

Bruce Brammall

Father-of-four Jez Bridges has revealed how doctor's discovered he has a rare eye cancer that has spread to his liver.

The NightlyHow dad learnt of terminal diagnosis after no symptoms

A father-of-four has revealed how a routine appointment uncovered a terminal eye cancer diagnosis that has spread to his liver, leaving him with just two years to live.

Chloe Maher

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Barnaby Joyce said: “Pauline Hanson does not support the White Australia Policy.”

PoliticsVideoBarnaby Joyce labelled as One Nation’s ‘clean up boy’

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson claimed that the end of the White Australia Policy had led to problems for Australia.

Caitlyn Rintoul and Madeline Cove

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Pauline Hanson says her continued good performance in the opinion polls is encouraging but that she is open-minded about someone else leading any One Nation government.

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Hanson’s leadership signal as One Nation climbs in polls

LATIKA M BOURKE: In an exclusive interview with The Nightly, Pauline Hanson has spoken about her future as One Nation’s leader as the minor party continues its good performance in the polls.

Latika M Bourke

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Mamamia has named Luca Lavigne as its new chief executive, with the founder’s son stepping into the top job following the departure of outgoing CEO Natalie Harvey.

BusinessCommentsMia Freedman’s son appointed new CEO of Mamamia

Mamamia has named Luca Lavigne as its new chief executive, with the founder’s son stepping into the top job after the departure of their CEO.

Chloe Maher

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A rare photo of Liang Wenfeng

BusinessCommentsChina’s mysterious new billionaires are conquering the world

THE ECONOMIST: This baby-faced billionaire you’ve never heard of is now richer than Sam Altman.

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A woman is fighting for life after being badly injured after being stabbed.

CrimePremiumStabbing victim fighting for life after Kalgoorlie horror

A woman has been critically injured after being stabbed by someone known to her.

Brooke Rolfe

The anti-Semitism royal commission will consider the Jewish community's future safety needs. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

TerrorismPremiumJewish security, abuse in spotlight at Bondi inquiry

Former attorney-general Mark Dreyfus is one of seven witnesses to be called for the first day of fresh hearings at the anti-Semitism royal commission.

Eleanor Wilson

Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested in the US. (AP PHOTO)

CrimePremiumTate brothers arrested in US over alleged sex trafficking

Manosphere influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate are facing extradition to the UK on rape and sex trafficking charges after being arrested in the US.

Alanna Durkin Richer

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    Man allegedly stabbed in face at Bondi Beach

  2. CrimePremiumQuinns Rocks machete fight leaves two men hospitalised

  3. Courts & justicePremiumUncle jailed for assault on niece in Kalgoorlie-Boulder

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    Inside the mind of WA’s most notorious paedophile Pen Dragon

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Barnaby Joyce clarifies One Nation immigration stance.

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Joyce draws line after Hanson migration comments

LIVE UPDATES: Barnaby Joyce has sought to clarify One Nation’s position on the White Australia policy after Pauline Hanson’s recent migration comments sparked controversy.

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Pauline Hanson says Labor is running scared of One Nation. NewsWire

UPDATEDPremiumPremiumOne Nation claws back support in polls

Labor’s primary vote has slumped to its equal lowest point since winning government, as One Nation won back support in the latest Newspoll.

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson says immigrants are ‘destroying’ Australia. NewsWire / John Gass

POLITICSCommentsPremiumCommentsPremium‘Do not apologise for being white’: Hanson tells UK conference

Immigrants are “destroying” Australia like they have the UK, One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has told a black-tie conservative dinner in London.

Treasurer Rita Saffioti has reminded eastern whingers, WA does not receive billions in pokie revenues.

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CommentsPremiumDon’t pokie the bear: Saffioti slams eastern states over GST

Treasurer Rita Saffioti has fired a salvo at eastern states whingers who want to get their hands on the WA’s GST - reminding them that they get billions of dollars in pokie revenues. 

One Nation candidate for Secret Harbour Luke Herdegen with leader Pauline Hanson.

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CommentsPremiumOne Nation names fitness guru for historic WA election push

A successful gym owner and former national weightlifting champion has been anointed by Pauline Hanson to lead One Nation’s historic tilt a winning the Secret Harbour by-election.

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CommentsPremiumSecret Harbour by-election to be most expensive ever

The fight for Secret Harbour is shaping as the most expensive by-election in WA history - with political parties expected to throw hundreds of thousands of dollars at winning the seat.

MP Josh Wilson was suspended for 5 matches after punching an opposition player during a game of football.

Federal PoliticsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumSoccer punch MP eyes return as five-match ban ends

Fremantle MP Josh Wilson says he is keen to play soccer again - after being banned from playing for five matches after punching an opponent in the head.

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Cockatoo Island.

MiningCommentsPremiumIron ore miner declares insolvency

The Hong Kong company miner on Cockatoo Island off the Kimberley has collapsed into administration, with taxpayers owed money.

Adrian Rauso

A Perth man who died in a Balinese detention centre reportedly owed tens of thousands of dollars to more than a dozen furious customers he ripped off through his Indonesian car restoration company. 

WA NewsVideoPremiumPerth mechanic found dead in Bali conned man out of $76,000

A Perth man who died in a Balinese detention centre reportedly owed tens of thousands of dollars to more than a dozen furious customers he ripped off through his Indonesian car restoration company. 

Jessica Evensen

In a remarkable twist of fate, the two found one another on a red dusty road near Beacon, 12 days after the backpacker went missing.

WA NewsCommentsCommentsHow saving backpacker Carolina changed WA farmer’s life

New details reveal how a local livestock farmer accidentally stumbled across a German backpacker 12 days after she went missing, triggering an international search and rescue mission.

Dr Christian Jack Joseph, 26, appeared in Perth Magistrates Court on Sunday.

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PremiumFreo death accused showed jiu-jitsu choke moves in video

The friend group of a Perth doctor charged over an alleged choke-hold death after an altercation in Fremantle on Saturday morning say they have been left completely stunned after he was thrown behind bars. 

Christian Jack Joseph, 26, is accused of killing a 63-year-old man who was found unresponsive on a Fremantle street in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Courts and CrimeVideoPremiumPremiumYoung Perth doctor accused of killing man in Fremantle

A young doctor has been charged with manslaughter after a 63-year-old was found unresponsive on a Fremantle street in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Financial advice costs are set to soar after the industry was asked to stump up for higher regulator fees, putting quality advice even further out of reach for many.

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumWhy financial advice is about to become even more expensive

Financial advice costs are set to soar after the industry was asked to stump up for higher regulator fees, putting quality advice even further out of reach for many.

Nick Bruining

Too many people focus on the years until retirement instead of the years until the money is actually spent.

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumWhy you’re thinking about retirement savings all wrong

DEBTMAN: One of the most dangerous numbers in investing is your age. Not because age doesn’t matter. It does. The problem is people often focus on the wrong age and they’re often solving the wrong problem.

Bruce Brammall

The real tangible value of professional financial advice is for those with modest savings, trying to wrestle with a complicated retirement income system. There’s one way to make sure they can get it.

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Simple fix that would make financial advice so much cheaper

The real tangible value of professional financial advice is for those with modest savings, trying to wrestle with a complicated retirement income system. There’s one way to make sure they can get it.

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A rare photo of Liang Wenfeng

The EconomistCommentsChina’s mysterious new billionaires are conquering the world

THE ECONOMIST: This baby-faced billionaire you’ve never heard of is now richer than Sam Altman.

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A major disturbance involving multiple inmates has unfolded at WA’s maximum security prison.

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Officer injured during riot at WA’s maximum security prison

A major disturbance involving multiple inmates has unfolded at WA’s maximum security prison with reports of widespread damage to cells and ‘considerable’ flooding.

Charlton Hart and Caleb Runciman

Cloverdale crash

Disaster and EmergencyVideoPremium‘Small boy lying face down’: Horrific details of fatal crash

Cloverdale residents have recounted the horror and distressing screams that followed a little boy being fatally struck on Tuesday while crossing a suburban street.

Brooke Rolfe

A Perth man who died in a Balinese detention centre reportedly owed tens of thousands of dollars to more than a dozen furious customers he ripped off through his Indonesian car restoration company. 

WA NewsVideoPremiumPerth mechanic found dead in Bali conned man out of $76,000

A Perth man who died in a Balinese detention centre reportedly owed tens of thousands of dollars to more than a dozen furious customers he ripped off through his Indonesian car restoration company. 

Jessica Evensen

Brad Gandy Australian Workers Union WA State Secretary.

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‘I won’t listen to Cook’: Union leader striking against BHP

The senior Labor figure spearheading historic strikes against BHP has told Premier Roger Cook and any other political colleagues hoping for an end to the militant industrial action to get stuffed.

Adrian Rauso and Oliver Lane

Up Late

WATCHVideoCommentsPremiumChina paranoia? Village idiot can see there COULD be a link

As fallout over the Telstra outage continues, Ben Harvey outlines reasons why speculation China played a hand wasn’t such a long bow to draw, given Bejing’s military aggression in the Pacific.

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“Paranoia over China? Even village idiot can see there COULD have been a link” with Ben Harvey.
Shag, marry, date . . . Albo made his enthusiasm for the singing budgerigar very clear.

WATCHVideoCommentsPremiumAlbo’s enthusiasm for the singing budgerigar is very clear

In tonight’s show, as fallout over the PM’s podcast ‘interview’ and Kylie confession continues, Ben Harvey recalls other politicians who’ve found themselves getting it wrong in ‘off-the-cuff’ moments.

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Ben Harvey explains what happens to our hip pockets when the new financial year begins on July 1.

Up LateVideoCommentsPremiumA one-stop shop for new financial year changes

Ben Harvey explains what happens to our hip pockets when the new financial year begins on July 1 — what happens to your tax and how to claim hundreds of dollars worth of Government incentives and grants.

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US President Donald Trump signed an agreement that Iran said gave it control of the waterway — and global energy supplies. Now, Iran’s military is violently asserting authority. (Doug Mills/The New York Times)

World NewsVideoCommentsHow Trump failed to secure the Strait of Hormuz in Iran deal

A fragile ceasefire has unravelled into fresh chaos in the Strait of Hormuz, as a controversial Trump-brokered deal is blamed for handing Iran sweeping control over one of the world’s most critical oil routes.

Edward Wong, Michael Crowley and Eric Schmitt

US President Donald Trump speaks at Salute to America, an Independence Day event honouring the nation's 250th anniversary, Saturday, July 4, 2026, on the National Mall in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

World NewsVideoCommentsUS President speaks as America celebrates its 250th birthday

US President Donald Trump addressed the nation on its 250th anniversary to a scattered crowd in Washington late on Saturday, following a stormy forecast that led officials to evacuate the National Mall.

Campbell Robertson and Pooja Salhotra

ASIO boss Mike Burgess has delivered a scathing take-down to China for its ‘political meddling’.

World NewsVideoCommentsAustralia tried to push back on China, China pushed harder

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Since resuscitating relations with China from a low point a few years ago, the Australian Government has relied on an oft-repeated mantra to ‘cooperate where we can, disagree where we must’.

Victoria Kim and Lily Kuo

New information has been revealed about Jeffrey Epstein’s final days and death.

World NewsVideoCommentsShocking details emerge about Epstein’s death

A New York Times Magazine investigation has pieced together the final days of Jeffrey Epstein, revealing never before heard information.

Charles Homans, Steve Eder, Jan Ransom and Michael Rothfeld

Elon Musk is set to become the world’s first trillionaire.

BusinessVideoCommentsTrillionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX overtakes Amazon

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Since going public on Friday, SpaceX has become one of the six largest companies in the world.

Jason Karaian

Education

Growth in independent schools has outpaced enrolments in public and Catholic schools for eight consecutive years.

EducationCommentsPremiumSchool choice under threat, parents warn in new campaign

Australia’s lobby group for private schools is launching a campaign targeting Federal electorates to highlight the growing shift towards independent schooling and argue against any cuts to government funding.

Bethany Hiatt

Perth cyber-safety expert Paul Litherland.

CrimeCommentsPremiumAlarming rise in sextortion scams targeting Perth teens

A Perth cyber-safety expert says education remains the key to halting an alarming rise in boys and young men being blackmailed by criminals who coerce them into sharing intimate sexual images.

Bethany Hiatt

Curtin Student Guild president Dylan Storer is calling for more student accommodation at the WA School of Mines in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

Student housingUni students sleeping rough in Kalgoorlie, guild says

Accommodation shortages at the WA School of Mines have left university students sleeping in tents and couch surfing, the Curtin Student Guild says.

Isabella Davis

A university official says a student was treated with lack of empathy after relations died in Gaza. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)

TerrorismPremiumUni student denied exam delay after Gaza family deaths

A university demanded death certificates for Gazan family members killed in the conflict when a student requested an exam extension, a royal commission heard.

Lucinda Garbutt-Young

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Matthew's story and others like it are why DonateLife Week is focusing on kids and young people. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

HealthPremiumYoung Australians urged to discuss organ donation

A teen back on the rugby field and a sister honouring a final wish highlight the life-changing impact of organ donation ahead of this year's DonateLife week.

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Marie-Anne Keeffe is under investigation for her personal promotions of wellness products.

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WA Health probe director’s social media product endorsements

A WA Health bureaucrat has been promoting health and wellness products to her 44,000 social media followers, prompting a review by the department.

Caleb Runciman

Mothers who had antibiotics during labour but supplemented with a prebiotic during pregnancy did not have an increased risk of their baby developing food allergy.

HealthCommentsPremiumPregnant women need to take THIS to protect their baby

New WA research suggests a simple dietary intervention during pregnancy could help protect babies against food allergies associated with antibiotics taken before birth. 

Claire Sadler

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Read what your zodiac sign predicts for your day.

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Double Rainbow, Northbridge. Pictured: Dandanmyeon noodles and scorched brocollini.

FOOD REVIEWSCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumDoes Double Rainbow pass the date-night test?

There’s an art to finding a great date-night restaurant, writes Megan French. Does this Korean(ish) venue qualify?

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And every dog lover reading this will know exactly what I mean.

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THAT’S LIFE The restaurant rule for parents that shouldn’t need stating

This week, a restaurant in California made the news for a very mundane reason and it’s something that has similarly left my mouth literally agape.

Entertainment

Christopher Nolan's film follows Greek hero Odysseus' journey home after fighting the Trojan War. (AP PHOTO)

EntertainmentPremiumThe Odyssey makes $A378 million in global ticket sales

Christopher Nolan's adaptation of The Odyssey has grossed $A378.6 million in global ‌ticket sales on its opening weekend.

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The show was an attempt to bring Super Bowl vibes to the World Cup. (AP PHOTO)

EntertainmentPremiumPremiumMadonna, Shakira and Ted Lasso appear in World Cup show

Madonna, Justin Bieber and Shakira brought their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance, with a surprise cameo from Ted Lasso.

Journalist, broadcaster and politician Derryn Hinch is being farewelled at a state funeral. (Christopher Hopkins/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumPremium'That's life': VIPs arrive to farewell Derryn Hinch

Famous faces from across the media have gathered for the state funeral of broadcasting giant Derryn Hinch.

Soprano Amy Manford.

Musical theatreAmy Manford on making all her dreams come true

From performing in four different The Phantom Of The Opera productions around the world to sharing the stage with Andrea Bocelli, the accomplished soprano is ticking off career goals, one performance at a time.

AFL

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumLAIDLEY’S RATINGS: Dudley’s perfect day amid trio of 10s

Fremantle did enough to beat Port Adelaide as West Coast continued to show they are on the right path with a fighting defeat to Brisbane. Here’s how Danielle Laidley rated every players’ efforts.

Danielle Laidley

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Isaiah Dudley starred for Fremantle against Port Adelaide.
Fremantle spearhead Josh Treacy is on track to become one of the greatest Dockers forwards of all time alongside Matthew Pavlich.

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Fremantle spearhead Josh Treacy is on track to become one of the greatest Dockers forwards of all time, but could he surpass club legend Matthew Pavlich before his career is out? Mitchell Woodcock takes a look.

Mitchell Woodcock

Essendon's Nate Caddy has been cleared to return to action after a heart scare. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumStar Essendon forward in the clear after heart scare

Essendon's Nate Caddy has been cleared to resume training and playing after being hospitalised with an elevated heart rate during Sunday's win against GWS.

Steve Larkin

Justin Longmuir needs to sort Fremantle’s road habits.

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Freo can’t be building bad habits amid long wait for finals

We all know Fremantle are flag favourites and a long way clear on top of the ladder, but two uncharacteristic performances on the road are a timely reminder about how quickly bad habits can creep up on teams.

Craig O'Donoghue

West Coast’s hopes of causing one of the biggest upsets in western derby history could hinge on how Harley Reid’s injured ankle pulls up.

AFLCommentsPremiumReid’s ankle set to determine Eagles’ hopes of derby upset

West Coast’s hopes of causing one of the biggest upsets in western derby history could hinge on how Harley Reid’s injured ankle pulls up, as fans cross their fingers that the superstar will be fit to play.

Mitchell Woodcock

All eyes were on Hayden Young during Fremantle’s win over Port Adelaide.

AFLVideoCommentsPremium‘Most nervous I’ve been’: How Young beat injury anxiety

All eyes were on Hayden Young during Fremantle’s win over Port Adelaide to see if his body could handle the game, and even he admits his nerves were sky high. But Young revealed how he got through that anxiety.

Craig O'Donoghue

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Perth forward Jack Kluske celebrates a goal.

WAFLCommentsPremiumDemons look for forward half chemistry as finals looms again

Perth coach Mark Stone says they will continue to work on their forward chemistry as they prepare for an assault on an elusive premiership this September.

Mitchell Woodcock

South Fremantle will be without star midfielder Matthew Parker because of another hamstring injury.

WAFLCommentsCommentsSuperstar Bulldog Parker hamstrung once again

South Fremantle are hopeful star Matt Parker will be available for the grand final rematch against East Perth next month after another hamstring injury.

Oscar Hine-Baston kicked the match-winning goal for Perth.

WAFL 2026CommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumAnd the award for best late-game cameo goes to... Oscar

Oscar Hine-Baston has become the King of Lathlain for a night after slotting the match-winning goal for Perth in a thrilling three-point win against a brave East Fremantle.

South Fremantle produced a late comeback to beat Swan Districts.

WAFLCommentsCommentsSouth produce late comeback to down Swans

South Fremantle mounted a late comeback to charge to their third victory in a row, downing Swan Districts by 11 points at Fremantle Community Bank Oval.

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Fremantle stars Gabby Newton and Michael Frederick arrive at Perth airport.

AFLCommentsPremiumTwo teams, one flight: United Freo head to SA as one club

There were Dockers everywhere you looked at Perth airport on Friday morning as Fremantle’s men’s and women’s teams travelled to South Australia together in a move that has shown how close the club has become.

Craig O'Donoghue

Adelaide AFLW great Chelsea Randall has been forced to retire because of concussion. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

AFL'I had no choice': concussion forces AFLW great to quit

One of the AFLW's most decorated players has been forced to retire because of ongoing concussion issues.

Fremantle and West Coast have locked in their official pre-season practice matches.

AFLWCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumDockers, Eagles lock in pre-season practice matches

Fremantle and West Coast have locked in their official pre-season practice matches with the Dockers to face Richmond and the Eagles Collingwood.

Mim Strom will feature for Australia against Aisling McCarthy and Orlagh Lally, who will play for the Irish team.

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CommentsPremiumDockers to go from friends to foes for marquee AFLW clash

Before she gets the rare chance to represent Australia against Ireland in a marquee AFLW fixture in August, Fremantle star Mim Strom says she might need to learn some new tricks.

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Spain hoisting the trophy.

SoccerCommentsSpain reign! Substitute’s strike to go down in history

Spain are World Cup champions for the second time after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in the final following a dramatic extra-time goal by a player who hadn’t scored for the whole tournament.

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Spain celebrate their win.

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They left it late, but Spain outmuscled Argentina to be crowned World Cup champions.

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Donald Trump lingered to stay in Spain’s famous victory shot.

SoccerVideoDonald Trump lingers to stay in Spain’s famous trophy shot

A hot-mic moment said it all after FIFA president Gianni Infantino failed to intervene in time.

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A quarter of Australia's landmass is now under some form of conservation agreement. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumAboriginal conservation deal boosts environmental goals

A huge swath of the Simpson Desert in the Northern Territory is now protected through Aboriginal management, meeting a major environment target.

Chelsea Heaney

Proposed changes to Tasmania's federal electorates include honouring an Indigenous hero. (Ben McKay/AAP PHOTOS)

Indigenous AustraliansPremiumElectorate honour set for Indigenous resistance 'hero'

Tasmania's status as the only state without an Indigenous-named electorate is set to end after the electoral commission ticked off on re-badging Franklin.

Ben McKay

NAIDOC Week celebrations in Carnarvon.

NAIDOC Week 2026PremiumNAIDOC Week unites communities in Mid West-Gascoyne

Communities across the Mid West and Gascoyne united last week to mark culture and connection, celebrating 50 years of NAIDOC Week.

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Spare Puppets Puppet Theatre.

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Children can see the truth, even if we find it painful

Brilliant Spare Puppets production illustrates lessons facing our beautiful ‘sunflowers, opening to the sky, defenceless’.

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Pauline Hanson sits down with 7NEWS Spotlight on Sunday.

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Pauline Hanson and the art of inconsistency

One thing I’ve learnt is that Pauline, in the words of her political hero Maggie Thatcher, is not for turning. She refuses to countenance any concept of retreat or retraction no matter what’s been stated, misspoken or wrongly put.

Liam Bartlett, 7NEWS Spotlight Correspondent

The only reason Roger Cook, pictured with candidate Georgia Tree, wouldn’t want Anthony Albanese in Secret Harbour would be if a visit from Albo would harm Labor’s chances of retaining the seat.

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Cook warming to an Albo by-election no-show

Don’t believe the garbage that Albo doesn’t do by-elections in WA. Anthony Albanese campaigns in by-elections when it suits.

Joe Spagnolo

Illegal taxi driving is a largely victimless crime (unless you’re a legit cabbie) but I do wonder what happens in the event of a crash. 

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Speak to any cop, bouncer, paramedic or bar tender and they’ll agree that nothing good happens in Northbridge after midnight.

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CommentsI’ve found the one flaw of owning a dog

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Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi appearing with PM Anthony Albanese at Melbourne meets Modi at Marvel Stadium.

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CommentsPremiumAlbo’s willing embrace of the irrational and unforgiveable

Labor’s once-every-three-years national conference is expected to dodge meaningful debate on two of the government’s most significant shortcomings.

Climate Change

Kwinana Energy Recovery has reached a 500,000 tonne milestone.

Reduce, reuse, recycleKwinana facility reaches 500,000 tonne milestone

Australia’s first operational energy recovery facility says it has diverted more than 500,000 tonnes of Perth and Peel’s residual waste from landfill.

Ava Berryman

Record highs are forecast as a heat wave hits much of the US. (AP PHOTO)

Severe WeatherPremiumHeat wave threatens oppressive temperatures in US

A dangerous heat dome is expected to affect as much as two-thirds of the continental United States, with temperature records expected to be broken.

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The World bank will ditch emissions targets and refocus on fighting global poverty.

The EconomistCommentsTrump pressure forces World Bank to ditch climate targets

THE ECONOMIST: Trump pressure has forced the development lender to ditch green target and refocus on fighting poverty.

Fremantle Seaweed managing director Chris De Cuyper.

carbon reductionFremantle Seaweed to trial methane-reducing seaweed in WA

A WA seaweed farmer is working directly with two of WA’s largest feedlot operations to trial its powdered seaweed in a bid to demonstrate the algae’s methane-reducing abilities.

The UN has called on Australia to give an update on the health of the Great Barrier Reef by 2028. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

EnvironmentPremiumPremiumReef dodges 'in danger' World Heritage listing again

United Nations' concern over the water quality on the Great Barrier Reef has triggered a call for action from environmentalists.

A gardening workshop at Geographe Community Landcare Nursery on Saturday highlighted the importance of native plants and soil health.

GREEN THUMBPremiumPremiumGardening workshop showcases benefits of native plants

New garden enthusiasts came together at the weekend for a hands-on beginners workshop focusing on native plants and soil health. 

World

JD Vance and Usha Vance have announced the birth of their fourth child. (EPA PHOTO)

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US Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance have welcomed their fourth child, a son who they have named Alec.

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At least one person was killed and 15 injured in a large-scale overnight Russian attack on Kyiv. (EPA PHOTO)

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Russia has bombarded Kyiv with one of the largest ballistic missile attacks of the war, prompting Volodymyr Zelenskiy to renew a plea for air defence missiles.

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Peruvian authorities say the total number of people missing after an earthquake is still unknown. (AP PHOTO)

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At least six people have been killed after a 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Andes region of Peru, authorities say.

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Your Money

Some of the luxury items gen Z may splurge on as they start to inherit their parents' wealth.

RetailCommentsPremiumBoomers’ wealth transfer set to rewrite luxury retailing

Those set to inherit trillions of dollars in family fortunes are preparing to splurge the money very differently from the generations that built. This is particularly true when it comes to high-end retailing.

Cheyanne Enciso

Super Consumers Australia is calling for mandatory customer service standards after a mystery shopping study of 20 major super fund call centres gave the industry a failing grade. 

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumThe big super funds flunking customer service test

Australia’s biggest super funds have failed a call centre test, with AustralianSuper answering just one in 10 calls as pressure mounts on the Government to bring in mandatory service standards.

Ryan Johnson

Travelling soon? Here’s how you can make extra bucks while on your travels.

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumWant to make extra bucks on your travels? Here’s how

Thousands of seniors travelling around the State or looking to make a few extra dollars in the next few weeks can land a temporary Federal Government job — and not lose a cent of their fortnightly age pension.

Nick Bruining

Why the housing market downturn could mean sizeable savings for existing borrowers.

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumProperty downturn could mean savings for existing borrowers

The sudden decline in residential property sales across Australia means that lenders are scrambling to generate new mortgage business.

Nick Bruining

Finder research found 37 per cent of borrowers, or 1.2 million people, had never tried to negotiate their mortgage rate and just 10 per cent had asked in the past three months.

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumOne million-plus homeowners miss mortgage rate cut chance

A Perth broker says borrowers should ask for a better deal but keep a hard eye on the real cost of switching loans.

Ryan Johnson

Good personal finance does not ask you to disappear when a child arrives. But it does ask your money to grow up with you.

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumRyan Johnson: Why parenthood rewrites your money rules

The arrival of a child does not mean disappearing into duty. It means making sure your money can carry the life you have built.

Ryan Johnson

Property

Perth has dominated a list of Australia’s next $1m suburbs

NewsCommentsPremiumThe surprising Perth suburbs where homes are set to hit $1m

A new list predicting where Australia’s next $1m suburbs is dominated by one city — with Perth predicted to see housing prices rise across several suburbs.

David Hannant

A Dalkeith home that sold $500,000 above the reserve price after a nail-biting three-way battle may help change public opinion about auctions.

House That!CommentsPremiumAuction gamble proves a $500k winner after 63 tense bids

A Dalkeith home that sold $500,000 above the reserve price after a nail-biting three-way battle may help change public opinion about auctions.

Kim Macdonald

More people are turning their backs on auctions and listing homes via private treaty as prices dip. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Urban PlanningPremiumPremiumHome sellers shy away from auctions as demand dips

More people are looking to sell their homes on the private market as low clearance rates scare vendors away from going to auction.

This apartment in West Perth was sold to pay D&C Corporation's debts. Photo from 2022.

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CommentsPremiumSale price revealed for apartment seized over EQ debts

A luxury West Perth apartment seized in a dispute over unpaid bills at Victor Goh’s Elizabeth Quay project has been sold.

The proposed eight-storey development on Glyde Street.

Commercial PropertyCommentsPremiumCommentsPremium$20m Japanese restaurant alley project on a knife edge

A leafy suburb council wants plans for a new mixed-use project on the former Tsunami restaurant site rejected because the developer is refusing to pay a larger community contribution.

St Martin's Tower Sky Bar.

Commercial PropertyCommentsPremiumNew Perth sky bar, arcade in $240m St Martin’s makeover

SEE THE PICTURES: A new sky bar, a conservatory restaurant, an arcade, a vibrant laneway and a public garden have been proposed in a $240 million redevelopment of St Martin’s Centre.

Kim Macdonald

Food

Crispy fried squid tentacles, sliced bean curd salad and steamed prawn dumplings at Juicy Bao Bao, Southlands.

April OoiPremiumIs this Perth’s best WFH spot?

With delicious food and bottomless coffee, this popular chain also doubles as a perfect spot for remote work.

April Ooi

Monelli in Burns Beach offers Italian with an elegant, modern twist.

FOOD REVIEW‘I’ve been sleeping on northern Insta-darling, Monelli’

Last week Megan French hit Perth’s most Instagrammable cafe. This week, Laura Newell typically has the opposite rule: If it’s the hottest thing, it’s the last place you’ll find her. This spot changed her mind.

Queensland grower Peter Wilson says pulse crops, including chickpeas, can feed prisons, hospitals, aged care and the defence industry.

Pulse GamePulse crops could provide a win-win for markets, nutrition

A leading pulse grower has urged for a diversification of targeted markets for the legume crop, suggesting a focus on institutional food systems worth up to $50 billion a year across Australia.

Filo crinkle pie with greens, ricotta and lemon Melanie Lionello’s filo crinkle pie with greens, ricotta and lemon extacted from  Easy Italian Dinners From My Little Kitchen by Melanie Lionello, photography by Mark Roper. Murdoch Books $39.99

recipe Filo crinkle pie with greens, ricotta and lemon

This pie is one of my absolute favourites to make on a cold winter’s day – and it’s so simple. By scrunching instead of layering the filo pastry, you get an amazing-looking pie without the fuss.

Drink

The Stella Bella team preparing for vintage 2024.

Standout DropStella Bella Cab Sav wins Queensland Grand Champion wine

Stella Bella’s 2024 Cabernet Sauvignon was crowned Grand Champion Wine of Show at the 2026 Royal Queensland Wine Awards last week earning the prestigious Angelo Puglisi Trophy at the event. 

Craig Duncan

Small Print's popular winter experience 'Fromage Affair' has just kicked off for the winter.

Winter warmerCommentsCommentsFondue demand hits Perth bringing cheesy winter fun

Fondue, not the chocolate kind, is being celebrated in Perth’s CBD following an increased demand for the melted cheesy goodness.

Emma Farelly is talking about her top 10 winter wines and trends this season. Jackson Flindell

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumThe unexpected winter wine trend on WA tables

For many West Australians the ideal winter weekend involves a roaring fireplace, cosy couch, good company and a bottle of local red — but experts say there’s a surprising new addition to WA’s winter drops.

Its cocktail, Don Ruby, was described as capturing “the soft romance of autumn by the coast”.

Cocktail championCommentsCommentsWA’s best cocktail crowned in north Perth bar

The bar has defended its crown for a second year straight.

Waterman shares who he leans on when the going gets tough

“There were definitely times on the way that I thought that my days were numbered”

Waterman shares who he leans on when the going gets tough

Allianz

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Jeremy McGovern joins Dani Shuey for a BBQ and a chat about all things footy!

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Regional

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder administration building.

Rates PremiumLower residential rate hike leads to mining camp relief

A City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder councillor’s push to provide rates relief to residents this financial year has inadvertently lowered the rates hike to mining camps in the city.

Tegan Guthrie

Shire of Coolgardie president Paul Wilcox.

Coolgardie development More developments on horizon for Coolgardie

Shire of Coolgardie president Paul Wilcox says it is encouraging to see interest in businesses and groups investing in the community, with three development applications approved at a recent council meeting.

Tegan Guthrie

Over the past 20 years, agricultural land in Australia jumped by more than 250 per cent, growth driven by strong livestock prices, favourable weather, low interest rates and land scarcity.

Who gets the farm?PremiumSuccession disputes tearing rural families apart

Farm succession disputes are rising in WA as land valuations surge and traditional farming succession becomes a thing of the past.

Melissa Pedelty

The Shire of Coolgardie will make additional transfers to its aged care unit reserve to correct its audit finding from 2024-25

Audit finding corrected Shire reserve transfer corrects audit finding from 2024-25

The Shire of Coolgardie has agreed to transfer an additional $72,000 to a reserve for maintenance of aged care units to correct an audit finding.

Tegan Guthrie

Jim Webb and Jeannie Poletti.

EmergencyCommentsPremiumVolunteer ambo, off-duty nurse saves her grandfather’s life

Geraldton’s own Jeannie Poletti never expected to help save the life of someone she knew, let alone her own grandfather, when she started her career as a nurse and St John WA volunteer ambulance officer.

Imogen Wilson

The retail giant has challenged the ACCC, lodging an application with the Australian Competition Tribunal.

RetailCommentsPremiumGoldfields supermarket battle heats up with Coles appeal

Coles is seeking a review of the Australian competition watchdog’s decision to block its proposal for a new supermarket and liquor store in Kalgoorlie.

Rebecca Le May

Trent, left with black-orange logo cap, at a table of Qantas pilots at Fatty’s.

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The little Singapore restaurant that became part of Australia’s story

Susan Ferroa

Ponant Explorations’ Le Laperouse in the Kimberley.

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Ponant is trying to entice more West Australians

Stephen Scourfield

The Williams Hotel.

Western AustraliaPlenty for a pit stop — or a destination

Don’t just pass through on your way south — come for a stopover and stay longer.

Will Yeoman

Guests on a Viking cruise cycle up the valley in Flam, Norway.

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An active tour of northern Europe started in one of the world’s best cycling cities and ended in another

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Motoring

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Technology

Victoria could force social media companies to identify anonymous accounts accused of vilification. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

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