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Designs for the proposed AI data centre in Hazelmare.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumResidents rage over data centre planned next to Perth school

Residents of a quiet pocket in Perth’s north-east are up in arms as the local council considers plans for a three-storey data centre next to a school.

Fraser Williams

Katherine Meinberg and Gert Jurisoo of Borden with one of Meinberg's handmade 2026 Wagin Woolarama special candles.

Woolly CandlesPremiumWoolly Wanderer candles a hit at Wagin Woolorama

A chance meeting between Estonian couple Katherine Meinberg and Gert Jurisoo on the other side of the world from home sparked a love of farming and a unique business idea for candles

Georgia Campion

Two are dead and thousands are without power after the latest Russian strikes on Ukraine. (AP PHOTO)

Conflict and WarPremiumTwo dead, thousands without power in Ukraine

The latest Russian strikes on Ukraine have left two people dead and thousands across the north without power as Russia continues to target energy facilities.

Staff Writers

Flood warnings are in place across much of the Top End, particularly in Katherine and Daly. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

Severe WeatherPremiumSodden communities hit twice by slow-moving cyclone

As residents of one state begin the clean-up from Cyclone Narelle, two other jurisdictions have battened down the hatches as it moves further west.

Tom Wark

Jennifer Turner, is worried about the exposure to secondhand smoke and vape drift in apartments. Sandra Jackson

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‘Serious risk’: Pressure mounts on stalled strata smoke laws

The second phase of a review into WA’s strata laws is overdue by at least eight months, with Cancer Council WA warning that delays were putting the community’s health at risk. 

Claire Sadler

President Donald Trump says the US may leave other nations to guard the Hormuz Strait. (AP PHOTO)

Conflict and WarPremiumTrump considers 'winding down' Iran war

President Donald Trump says he is considering "winding down" US involvement in the Iran war and leaving other nations to guard and police the Hormuz Strait.

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Tourism Minister Reece Whitby is heading to China to try and secure more direct flights between Perth and the Superpower.

TourismCommentsPremiumWA tourism boss chases more China flights in Shanghai trip

WA Tourism Minister Reece Whitby is heading to China this week to secure more direct flights between Perth and Chinese cities.

Joe Spagnolo

Energy Minister Amber Jade-Sanderson has directed government agencies to purchase power from emerging windfarms.

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WA signs wind farm deals in major step to ditch coal by 2030

The State Government has signed contracts to buy future energy supplies from emerging windfarms, in a major step towards exiting coal and powering WA with renewables and gas.

Joe Spagnolo

The shooting of a man armed with a knife will be subject of an internal police investigation. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimeMan injured after police shooting in suburban street

Police have shot a man in a suburban street after officers received reports of a person armed with a knife making threats.

Staff Writers

Iran has reported another attack on its nuclear enrichment plant of Natanz. (EPA PHOTO)

Conflict and WarPremiumIran reports new attack on key Natanz nuclear facility

Iran's Natanz nuclear enrichment facility has been hit in an airstrike, an official Iranian news agency reports, saying there was no radiation leakage.

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Fuel prices in Perth on Saturday 21st March. Caltex on Lynwood Avenue, Lynwood Stuart Quinn

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Record fuel prices in Perth likely to be smashed again

Petrol and diesel prices in WA have smashed historic records, FuelWatch data confirms. 

John Flint

The war has caused the worst global energy disruption in history, eclipsing the 1973 oil embargo. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS The Iran war)

Conflict and WarPremiumWar's energy impact forces world to pay up or cut usage

Attacks by Iran and Israel targeting Mideast energy infrastructure have damaged gas ‌fields, oil refineries and terminals that will take years to repair.

Alex Lawler and Arathy Somasekhar

Ricky Hirsch, who left a trail of misery in the wake of his failed Perth property business, was told he would have to pay the sum immediately after he queried if he could have extra time.

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Court orders ‘confused’ conman Ricky Hirsch to pay up $550k

Mr Hirsch, who left a trail of misery in the wake of his failed Perth property business, was told he would have to pay the sum immediately after he queried if he could have extra time.

John Flint

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BREAKINGPremiumMalinauskas declares victory as red tsunami sweeps SA

The South Australian Premier has declared victory after a high stakes election that could shake up politics across the country.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Australian presence revealed in Iran submarine strike.

PoliticsCommentsUnanswered questions on ADF’s role in Iran submarine strike

ANDREW GREENE: Questions remain unanswered over the role of Australian Navy personnel aboard a US submarine involved in a strike on an Iranian warship.

Andrew Greene

Convicted domestic violence offender Rory Vassallo has sensationally stood aside from an executive role of a WAFL club, just 72 hours after he was appointed.

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Convicted DV offender stands aside as WAFL club patron

A convicted domestic violence offender has sensationally stood aside from an executive role of a WAFL club, just 72 hours after he was appointed. 

Jessica Evensen

Port to pub event. Pictured - Team of 10 Champions Subiaco Sport Steam

Big swimCommentsPort to Pub swim draws 4000 people in stunning conditions

‘Everyone has said they’ve been able to see the bottom of the ocean the whole way —the water has been so clear,’ race boss said. 

Caleb Runciman

One Nation is enjoying an early surge in South Australia’s vote count. NewsWire / John Gass

PoliticsPremiumPauline Hanson ‘vindicated’ as One Nation wins seat

Pauline Hanson has shared an emotional reaction to the surge for One Nation, as the populist party officially wins its first seat.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer, David Hannant, Hannah Moore

Iranian-Australians are hoping the war in their homeland leads to a brighter future for the nation. (Jay Kogler/AAP PHOTOS)

Religion and BeliefPremiumRebirth, renewal: Iranian diaspora's wish for new year

Members of Australia's Iranian diaspora are hoping for renewal in their war-torn homeland as they bring in the new year.

William Ton

Rhoda Roberts coined the term ‘Welcome to Country’. Supplied.

NEWSPremiumIcon behind ‘welcome to country’ dies at 66

Tributes are flowing for the “trailblazer” Indigenous leader credited with coining the term “Welcome to Country” following news of her death.

Clareese Packer

The military base on Diego Garcia is jointly used by the United Kingdom and the United States. (AP PHOTO)

Conflict and WarPremiumFears of war spreading with Iran targeting Indian Ocean

Iran has reportedly fired ballistic missiles at a joint UK-US military base on the island of Diego Garcia, part of the Chagos Islands, in the Indian Ocean.

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Police Sergeant Benjamin Cochane with retired track star Honey.

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WA Police officers find comfort in retired greyhounds

They say dogs are a man’s best friend, and these perfect pooches are doing just that — making the days of WA Police officers a little less ruff. 

Jessica Evensen

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NEWSPremium‘Very dangerous’: Warning amid 5cm hail

Warnings have been issued to Sydneysiders as “very dangerous thunderstorms” sweep through, with hail as large as 5cm recorded in one suburb.

Clareese Packer

A diversionary program involving sport at school will aim to help bring down youth crime rates. (Michael Dodge/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimePremiumSport in schools program aims to curb youth crime rates

Diversion programs will be rolled out to try and keep kids from committing crimes as a pair of youths are charged with setting a gelato shop alight.

Tom Wark