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Three people have been left with nothing after their Kununurra house was destroyed by fire on Wednesday.

House FirePremiumWA couple left homeless after fire tears through house

The couple were forced to flee for their lives after the house caught alight on Wednesday morning and was quickly engulfed in fire.

Sarah Crawford

Premier Roger Cook said those with symptoms should stay at home.

Health CommentsPremier gives stern message to those with flu symptoms

Roger Cook has given a blunt message to Western Australian’s who are suffering flu symptoms as cases of the virus soar in the State, don’t go to work and just ‘soldier on.’

Oliver Lane and Jessica Page

Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas and Shadow Minister for Planning and Lands, Aboriginal Affairs and Seniors Neil Thomson in Karratha.

WA News‘Epidemic’: Zempilas on housing shortages in State’s north

Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas has revealed his big takeaway from his listening tour in the State’s north west is that the region has a ‘grave’ housing problem.

Oliver Lane

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NEWSPremiumBizarre twist to craze sweeping Australia

Collectors of this plush toy that has taken Australia by storm are going next level to customise their prized dolls.

Kelsey Wilkie

A WA man allegedly tricked his family into handing over $1.2 million by pretending he was diagnosed with cancer and a recent fraud victim. 

WA NewsPremium‘Conman tricked’ family out of $1.2m with fake cancer story

A WA man allegedly tricked his family into handing over $1.2 million by pretending he was diagnosed with cancer and a recent fraud victim. 

Caleb Runciman

Two and half year old Mia Wirth who was recently taken to urgent care with the flu.

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Grim prediction for flu season in WA prompts urgent warning

WA is in the grips of a horror flu season with the number of people in hospital with the virus more than double compared to the same time last year, as experts warn the worst is yet to come.

Claire Sadler

A St John WA spokeswoman said three people were injured in the incident. 

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Young man charged over crash that injured innocent woman

Anthony Charles Garlett allegedly fled police in a Toyota Kluger, driving through Perth’s northern suburbs before the vehicle came to a crashing halt in the early hours of Tuesday. 

Caleb Runciman and Sarah Steger

Gregory Peter Bragger.

Courts & JusticePremiumDad of crash victim arrested over threats to kill driver

The grieving father of a young girl killed in a car crash in the South West has been arrested after repeatedly threatening to kill the teen who was behind the wheel.

Sarah Steger

Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas.

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumZempilas slams Government for ‘unacceptable’ budget blowouts

Opposition leader Basil Zempilas has slammed the State Government as ‘arrogant’ for $1.6 billion worth of project cost overruns revealed in an Auditor General report.

Oliver Lane

Ocean Alley

Highly anticipatedCommentsAussie rockers set for live music return with WA shows

Ocean Alley are heading back to WA!

Kellie Balaam

Commissioner Col Blanch told 6PR on Tuesday that a police station inside the stadium was still operational during major events.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumHow many people Optus Stadium’s police cells have processed

WA’s top cop says the majority of people attending football games and concerts are well behaved.

Caleb Runciman

Former Planning Minister John Day was appointed to the Salaries and Allowances Tribunal in 2021.

state politicsCommentsPremium‘Invalid’ appointment of ex-Minister dubbed ‘embarrassing’

The invalid appointment of a former minister on the tribunal that sets MP’s salaries has sparked a rush to amend legislation to avoid putting four years of politician pay decisions in doubt.

Jessica Page

Damien Lyndon Woods has been charged and faced Albany Magistrates Court.

Bail granted PremiumWanted man faces court on serious charges from manhunt

A man who was wanted by police after allegedly attempting to drive his car head-on into officers who were trying to stop him has been bailed.

Cameron Newbold

Wildcats player Elijah Pepper, NBL CEO David Stevenson, Former superstar Luc Longley, Perth Lynx captain Anneli Maley and Jamal Diallo Sneakerland at announcement of HoopsFest coming back to Perth

SportPremiumLuc Longley lauds HoopsFest in Perth

Australian basketball icon Luc Longley has declared the way Perth embraced HoopsFest last year elevated the sport to new levels.

One in four WA children lacks key school-readiness skills — such as being able to share, follow rules or talk clearly — the latest snapshot of early childhood development reveals.

EducationPremiumOne in four WA kids lacks key school-readiness skills

One in four WA children lacks key school-readiness skills — such as being able to share, follow rules or talk clearly — the latest snapshot of early childhood development reveals.

Bethany Hiatt

AHPRA issued its first public statement under new laws to warn consumers about a man who may be operating as a dentist or nurse while he is suspended from practising. Photo: iStock

NewsPremiumPublic warned about suspended dentist

The public have been warned about a suspended practitioner who authorities say may still be operating as a dentist or nurse.

Emma Kirk

Disability advocates are calling on the Cook Government to release a review into ways to improve access and inclusion in schools for children with disabilities which was completed six months ago.

EducationPremiumCalls to speed up release of school disabilities review

Disability advocates are calling on the Cook Government to release a review into ways to improve access and inclusion in schools for children with disabilities which was completed six months ago.

Bethany Hiatt

A 38-year-old man has pleaded guilty in Albany Magistrates Court to making threats.

CourtsPremiumAlbany dad avoids jail after scissor stab threat to partner

An Albany father who threatened to stab his partner with scissors, jump on her head and yelled that he would “go to jail for murder” while she was on the phone with police has avoided immediate imprisonment.

Melissa Sheil

A man is clinging for life in hospital after he was cut free from the wreck of a serious late night freeway crash.

CRASH EMERGENCYVideoMan clings to life after horrific freeway crash

The passenger was carefully cut free from the wreck.

Bryce Luff

Police allege Mr Croll performed a Nazi salute while also doing an act in order to incite ‘racial animosity or harassment’.

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Perth man arrested during interview after nazi salute claims

A 20-year-old accused of performing a Nazi salute during a live stream was dramatically rearrested mid-interview while speaking to The West Australian on Monday.

Caleb Runciman

Michael John O’Halloran pleaded not guilty to indecent dealings with a child during his appearance at Narrogin Magistrates Court on June 10.

COURTPremiumMan accused of three child sex charges to face trial

A man will fight several child sex charges that are alleged to have happened in 2021. 

Hannah Whitehead

The University of WA has confirmed it will become the first of Australia’s prestigious “Group of Eight” institutions to set up a branch campus in India, after Indian authorities approved its application. Picture by Gerald Moscarda The West Australian

EducationPremiumUWA gets green light for Mumbai campus

The University of WA has confirmed it will become the first of Australia’s prestigious “Group of Eight” institutions to set up a branch campus in India, after Indian authorities approved its application.

Bethany Hiatt

One of two new safety cameras set up on Princess Royal Drive in Albany.

Safe drivingPremiumFirst advanced safety cameras rolled out on regional roads

The State Government rolled out two high-tech safety cameras in Albany last week as part of a crackdown on road safety offences. They will be rotated around the Great Southern region. 

Jacki Elezovich

Chef and musician Gaby Bainy, 52, tragically died while working at Matso’s Broome Brewery on Tuesday night.

‘True gentleman’‘Perfect’ dad revealed as worker who died suddenly at WA pub

The father-of-one died just two days after his 52nd birthday.

Tita Smith