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Zosia MelanczukOnline Producer

Zosia moved to Perth from London in 2026 and works across PerthNow, The West Australian and The Nightly. She has previously worked for Good Morning Britain and ITV News. She particularly enjoys reporting on human interest stories and welcomes all news tips from readers.

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Celebrity fitness guru Sam Wood appeared to joke about strangling his wife ‘to death’ in a now-deleted TikTok posted before he was arrested and charged with domestic violence offences over the weekend.

CrimeVideoSam Wood joked about ‘strangling wife to death’ in TikTok

Celebrity fitness guru Sam Wood appeared to joke about strangling his wife ‘to death’ in a now-deleted TikTok posted before he was arrested and charged with domestic violence offences over the weekend.

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Ash Dykes is embarking on a month-long expedition down the Congo Bain's remote Sangha River.

AdventureMan kayaking down dangerous African river in inflatable raft

A self proclaimed extreme athlete is pushing himself to the limit by paddling through the densest, most dangerous jungle known to man, in none other than an inflatable kayak.

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Gypsy-Rose Blanchard pictured with the father of her daughter Ken Urker.

EntertainmentGypsy-Rose Blanchard speaks out over ex-fiancé’s death

Convicted murderer Gypsy-Rose Blanchard has broken her silence after her former fiancé and the father of her child died suddenly on Thursday.

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Gypsy Rose Blanchard pictured with her ex-fiancé Ken Urker.

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Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s ex-fiancé found dead at 33

Ken Urker, the former fiancé of convicted murderer Gypsy-Rose Blanchard, has died at the age of 33 after he was found unresponsive at his home in the US, according to reports.

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The family will be upgrading their Fiji holiday after winning $150,000 on a scratchie.

LottoPerth mum makes family’s dream a reality with scratchie win

The young mum is looking to make her family’s dream holiday a reality after a stunning win from a last-minute Lotto scratchie purchase.

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The Busselton bakery has been a top bakery spot in the south west for a number of years.

Small Business‘Breaks my heart’: WA bakery announces shock closure

‘Sometimes even when business is good, the numbers and the reality of running a small business simply don’t stack up.’

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Harry and Meghan are understood to be planning a return to the US if their state funded security is not reinstated.

Royal U-turnSussexes considering US return just weeks after UK move

It is understood that the Sussexes are already looking to return to the US, just weeks after moving back to the UK, if their bid for tax-payer funded security fails.

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The actor struggled with substance abuse for much of his adult life.

EntertainmentThe tragic amount Matthew Perry spent trying to get sober

In a new Netflix documentary set to hit screens in Australia next month, Perry’s sister reveals the true depth of the late Friends star addiction.

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Wednesday’s incident has fuelled security concerns for the Sussexes.

Royal FamilySecurity alert at school attended by Harry and Meghan’s kids

Police are understood to be investigating an incident involving the security of Prince Harry and Meghan’s children.

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The miserable weather is forecast to lift in Perth and most parts of WA by the end of the week.

SEE THE FORECASTSpring weather on the way for Perth after gloomy few days

Clear sunny skies are on their way after several parts of the state were battered by severe thunderstorms.

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While some ensembles stunned, other looks hit a bum note.

SEE THE PICTURESMTV VMAs 2026 red carpet: Best and worst dressed music stars

While there were some outstanding outfits on display, not everyone’s ensembles hit the right note under the red carpet spotlight.

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A tip off from a local farmer has helped foil an alleged plan to attack a US air base in the UK.

World NewsPremiumHeroic farmer foils alleged UK terror plot

A tip off from a farmer returning from a party in the early hours has helped British police foil a would-be alleged terror plot on a US air base.

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