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Eileen Bond, the Perth-born icon who married colourful businessman Alan, passed away on Wednesday night.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumPerth will be a little less colourful without Red in it

Eileen Bond — the woman who was Perth’s ‘It’ girl before the town knew what an ‘It’ girl was — passed away quietly on Wednesday night, bringing an effervescent chapter in Australian history to a quiet close.

Ben Harvey

Reagan Chown has been sentenced in the WA Supreme Court. Pictured is WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch arriving at the sentencing Justin Benson-Cooper

Courts & JusticePremium‘Murder should stand’: WA’s top cop on Anthony Woods’ death

WA’s top police officer has confirmed he will be calling on the Government for tougher penalties for cop killers after a meth-fuelled car thief was jailed for the manslaughter of a young constable.

Sarah Steger

A vaccine update sent out Thursday morning revealed RSV jabs meant for adults had been given to babies and children, and vice versa.

HealthCommentsUrgent warning after patients given wrong RSV immunisation

The Department of Health has sent an urgent reminder to medical staff to make sure they’re giving patients the right RSV immunisation after receiving reports of some being given the wrong type.

Hannah Cross

A Year 3 boy allegedly showed a knife to girls at Singleton Primary School. Inset bottom left: Education Department deputy director-general for schools Steve Watson.

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Mum’s ‘horror’ after boy scares girls, takes knife to school

A young girl was terrified of returning to class for days after a Year 3 boy allegedly made a death threat then showed her a knife he had smuggled into a primary school in Perth’s south.

Bethany Hiatt

Eileen Bond, the former wife of the late Alan Bond.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumBond’s ‘devastated’ children break silence on tragic death

The children of Eileen Bond — the first wife of the late Alan Bond — have paid tribute to their mother after she died on Wednesday night, four days after suffering a stroke.

Ben Harvey

On July 10 there will be an open-air screening of the much-loved musical, Bran Nue Dae.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumMusical at Perth amphitheatre celebrates NAIDOC Week

The musical Bran Nue Dae has been an inspirational influence on generations of Australians, so what better way to bring people together to celebrate 50 years of NAIDOC Week.

Sandra Jackson

Reagan Ainslie Chown (left) killed WA Police Constable Anthony Woods (right).

Courts & JusticePremiumFIFO worker who killed ‘larger-than-life’ WA cop learns fate

Reagan Ainslie Chown — the meth-fuelled car thief who killed a young constable in the line of duty — has been sentenced.

Sarah Steger

Eileen Bond has died. Pictured right with Alan Bond in 1987.

WA NewsCommentsPerth icon Eileen Bond dies aged 87

Eileen Bond, the first wife of the late Alan Bond, has died from heart complications.

Shannon Hampton and Ben Harvey

Shaydan Riley was driving home from work when he collided with a truck and a ute in Aldersyde on Tuesday.

WA NewsPremiumTributes flow for ‘loving dad’ killed in Wheatbelt crash

The 30-year-old man who died in a horror three-vehicle crash in the Wheatbelt is being remembered as a ‘loving’ father of three with a ‘big personality’.

Caitlin Vinci

Attorney-General Tony Buti will on Thursday confirm that legislation is being developed to hold the Church more accountable for abuse committed by priests under its supervision.

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Buti’s bid to hold Church accountable for sex-abuser priests

The WA Government will legislate to make it easier for victims of historic child sex abuse to pursue the Catholic Church.

Kate Emery

Joondalup mayor Albert Jacob will not run again for the top job.

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Joondalup mayor to bow out of politics after nearly 20 years

Albert Jacob has decided not to run for a third mayoral term in October, paving the way for ex-Federal Liberal Ian Goodenough to put his hand up for the top job.

Justin Bianchini

We Bury the Dead has been nominated for Australia’s richest fil prize at CinefestOZ.

MOVIE NEWSCommentsPremiumStar Wars hero headlines nominees for WA film festival

Daisy Ridley battled zombies in Albany during the production of horror movie We Bury the Dead, and now the former Jedi will battle other films at CinefestOZ.

Ben O'Shea

Ocean Heroes at Broome.

Regional WAOcean Heroes brings surf inclusion back to Broome

For many families, a trip to the beach is a cherished pastime. 

Natasha Clark

West Aussies in certain regions of the State are being urged to prepare for flash flooding.

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Destructive rain and flash flooding to hit parts of Perth

Storm advice has been issued for parts of Perth as people are being urged to prepare for damaging winds, heavy rainfall and possible flash flooding.

Amy Cavender

As many as 128 trees had to be cut down at Perth Zoo from the shot hole borer (inset).

state politicsCommentsREVEALED: Grim trail of damage caused by pest at Perth Zoo

A bitter argument has broken out in State Parliament as questions mount over the trail of damage left behind by the shot hole borer and whether it could have been stopped.

Jessica Page

Police CommentsPremiumNew WA police station and car fleet unveiled by top cop

Police have unveiled a brand new station in Perth’s east and a fleet of 12 cars for the crack squad tasked with catching serious offenders fast.

Caleb Runciman

An artist’s impression of the $5.2 million two-storey cafe/restaurant at sunset.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumDetailed plans unveiled for Burns Beach foreshore revamp

The City of Joondalup is about to begin work on a $10.7 million redevelopment of Burns Beach foreshore, which will include the construction of a two-storey cafe with panoramic ocean views.

Liam Murphy

Albany resident Katrina Worsfold snapped these photos of humpbacks off Cheynes Beach earlier this week.

whale of a timePremiumCheynes humpbacks put on a show as whale season reaches peak

Albany resident Katrina Worsfold spent a morning at Cheynes last week, and was treated to dozens of humpbacks putting on a spectacular ocean show, breaching, blowing and tail slapping close to shore. 

Jacki Elezovich

WA Treasurer Rita Saffioti.

state politicsCommentsPremiumSaffioti accused of ‘changing tune’ over WA’s debt monster

Rita Saffioti has shrugged off criticism of WA’s rising debt levels during heated debate in Parliament, insisting the State’s AAA credit rating is proof it is sustainable.

Jessica Page

Cash, drugs and a gel blaster have been seized from a southern suburbs home after a terrifying late-night armed robbery. 

CrimePremiumCash, drugs & gel blaster allegedly seized from Perth home

Two burglars broke into a home in Perth’s south and threatened the occupants with a knife before fleeing.

Jessica Evensen

Transperth said trains on the Thornlie-Cockburn line between Cannington and Cockburn Central had been cancelled about 7am.

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Thornlie-Cockburn train line resumes operation

Perth’s railway network has been thrown into chaos after an incident cancelled trains on the Thornlie-Cockburn line.

Jessica Evensen

The CWA conference had 200 members gather from across the State.

Annual conference PremiumCWA State Conference brings together WA’s regional women

The Country Women’s Association of WA State Conference held this year in Albany, brought fond memories of years gone by and a taste of the future for members. 

Jacki Elezovich

Health Minister Meredith Hammat revealed in Budget Estimates there were 4145 elective surgery admissions for the week ending June 22.

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Health minister Hammat refuses to admit to ‘hidden waitlist’

More West Australians than ever are being admitted for their long-awaited elective surgeries after the Department of Health recorded its highest number of admissions in a week.

Hannah Cross

Mineral Resources' Koolyanobbing iron ore project in the Yilgarn.

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Mines Dept scrutinises Yilgarn land flogged by MinRes

Yilgarn iron ore tenements Mineral Resources has sold to a private company that wants to start mining later this year are now subject to a review by the State Government over cleanup costs. 

Simone Grogan