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Emergency alertPremiumFast-moving Perth bushfire threatens lives

An emergency warning has been issued for a fast-moving, out-of-control and unpredictable bushfire in Perth’s southeast, with lives under threat.

Rebecca Le May

Best of the bunchCommentsPremiumPerth’s top mummy bloggers

From amazing business women to ethereal earth mums, Perth is home to some of Australia’s most inspirational mummy bloggers. Here’s some of the yummiest mummies to grace the social pages.

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distinguished careerCommentsPremium
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Cormann appointed adjunct professor at UWA

Former finance minister Mathias Cormann has been appointed an adjunct professor at the University of Western Australia’s business school, giving special lectures and offering support to researchers.

Rourke Walsh

Generation nextCommentsPremiumYoung ‘Gilly’ making his mark in WACA juniors

Archie Gilchrist, the son of Australian cricket great Adam, is making a name for himself in the WACA junior district ranks. Watch his highlights here.

Jordan McArdle

Cultural phenomenonCommentsPremiumWhy everyone should go to the Perth Fringe

The organised artistic chaos that descends on the city each year always leaves its mark. Simon Collins details what makes Perth Fringe — the world’s third largest — such an immersive rite of passage.

Simon Collins

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Risky operationCommentsPremium
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Pair jailed after grow houses discovered across Perth

A Vietnamese couple have been jailed over the discovery of multiple elaborate cannabis grow houses, including a home that was so damaged by the illegal enterprise it needed to be demolished.

Shannon Hampton

Wild westPremiumREVEALED: The suburbs where WA’s bikies hang out

From the bikies flaunting their colours around Perth to the lesser-known warehouse haunts in our industrial areas. Here is your guide on where to avoid.

Phil Hickey

investigation
investigation
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investigation
What really goes on inside WA’s bikie clubhouses

When the toughest cops go hunting the toughest outlaws — the bikie clubhouse is one of the first doors they kick down. What they look lilke inside is known only to a few.

Phil Hickey

In pursuit of perfectionCommentsPremiumHow our obsession with school success hurts our kids

Kindergarten is increasingly becoming academic. Now a growing cohort of teachers, child development experts and occupational therapists say the trend has led to highly anxious and disengaged students.

Rhianna Mitchell

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analysis
55 days to goCommentsPremium
analysis
Will Zak hold his seat? What to watch this election

While Mark McGowan looks certain to lead Labor to a thumping State election victory on March 13, there are a number of tantalising contests. Peter Law and Josh Zimmerman analyse the seats to watch.

Peter Law and Josh Zimmerman

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Fight NightVideoCommentsPremium
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Is Scarborough the new Northbridge?

By day, the beachside strip is abuzz with families and beachgoers soaking up the sunshine but as night falls, alcohol-fuelled violent brawls are erupting in bars and spilling out onto the streets.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Island within an islandCommentsPremiumMcGowan: WA border ‘not coming down soon’

Premier Mark McGowan said the State’s hard border will stay for the foreseeable future as Victorians will be allowed to come to WA from Monday if they undergo two weeks’ quarantine.

John Flint

SEE THE DESTRUCTIONBlaze in Perth’s south destroys house, closes freeway

Firefighters are desperately attempting to save homes and businesses from an out of control bushfire, with emergency warnings issued for Perth’s southern suburbs.

Claire Ottaviano

‘Highly unusual event’VideoCommentsPremiumPremier ‘would swim in’ Swan River after shark attack

Mark McGowan says he has no qualms about swimming in the river, despite a shark sighting last night — about 36 hours after a man was attacked by a bull shark.

Phil Hickey

‘We've had enough’CommentsPremiumFreo’s Tent City community calls for housing action

Three weeks after the first tent was pitched at Fremantle’s Pioneer Park, residents are mobilising to demand better housing — but the future of the 100-strong community is uncertain.

Kim Macdonald & Charlotte Elton

Stillbirth traumaPremiumMcGowan promises inquiry into tragic morphine bungle

“Just tragic, and we all feel for people in that circumstance. To lose a child is beyond description, so we all feel for the family.”

John Flint and Bethany Hiatt

Out of controlFire threatens lives and homes in Perth’s south

A bushfire emergency warning has been issued for Oakford, Casuarina, Anketell and Oldbury, as firefighters battle a fast-moving and out of control blaze.

Beach warningCommentsGreat white shark stalks Meelup Beach

The shark has been detected several times near the South West’s most popular beach, according to authorities who have warned the huge crowds of holidaymakers in the area.

Claire Ottaviano and Natalie Richards

Motorists warnedCommentsMotorcyclist seriously hurt in Perth’s south

The rider has been rushed to hospital after the horror crash in North Coogee this morning.

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Bouncing backCommentsPremium
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Acrobat who broke back at Perth Fringe returns to stage

Anthony Tran — the acrobat who suffered a frightening fall in front of a horrified Fringe World audience 12 months ago — hopes he will be in the spotlight for all the right reasons this year.

Lily Hoffmann

High end rash-ionRevamped rashies combine fashion and protection

In a sea of bikini bods Monique Bossie’s bright designs stand out from the crowd — The designer is on a mission to make beachgoing stylish and safe.

Stephanie McKenna

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Domestic violence chargePremium
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Model ex says WAFL star left her ‘whimpering’

Former model and reality TV star Alana Billings says she was left winded on her kitchen floor after her ex-footballer husband Chris Billings struck her over the head and punched her in the stomach.

Shannon Hampton

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Building the economyCommentsPremium
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Grants see first homebuyers rushing to build

The State Government received 1642 applications for the $10,000 First Home Owner Grant last month — a record for monthly applications for new-build homes and a massive 260 per cent jump from 2019.

Peter Law

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Parents asked to fork out for schools’ flour, cleaner

Schools are asking parents to buy cleaning supplies, cooking ingredients, and even paper and soap before their children return to school next month, a West Australian investigation has found.

Bethany Hiatt

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