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The 2021 Rottnest Swim event is under way.

The 2021 Rottnest Swim event is under way. Credit: Justin Benson-Cooper/The Sunday Times

GALLERY: Swimmers take the ultimate test of endurance — The Rottnest Channel Swim

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A glittering crowd converged on Crown Perth on Thursday night for the West Australian of the Year Awards.

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The White House Correspondents’ Asscociation dinner was thrown into turmoil after a shooter opened fire at the event inside the Washington Hilton.

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An Anzac Day dawn service in Geraldton and right, the service on Mt Clarence in Albany.

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Bridget Hudson, Jafar Jackson as Michael Jackson and Ellie Christina.

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Their first stop was to the Royal Children’s Hospital in Parkville.

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A young boy wearing an astronaut costume cheers next to a woman waving a flag as they watch a live broadcast of the return of the Artemis II crew members to Earth.

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Hundreds packed out Crown Perth on Wednesday morning to honour Telethon’s 147 beneficiaries for 2026.

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The warning zone in Carnavon as the streets turn quiet.

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Josef Stefan winning shot ‘Flying Rodent.’

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More than 300 West Aussie health professionals gathered at the Crown Ballroom to celebrate the winners of this year’s WA Rural Health Excellence Awards.

SEE THE PICSWA health heroes celebrate awards at Crown Ballroom

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