Doctors have ridiculed the State Government’s new campaign to boost vaccination rates for a range of diseases because it excludes the one killing more Western Australians than the others combined.
John Flint
St John paramedics failed to realise a pregnant woman was suffering a brain haemorrhage and told her to walk down the stairs from her third-floor apartment to a waiting ambulance.
Josh Zimmerman
Liam Ryan has been a human highlight machine ever since he started playing footy, has he enters his 100th game in West Coast colours we look back at 11 of the very best.
Jake Santa Maria
From a Zorzi-built stunner with a personal touch in Nedlands, to an East Freo home that grows with the family, here are the Perth property listings to check out this week.
Raquel de Brito
A Perth man will have to learn to walk again after a cherry picker he was on toppled over in a shocking workplace accident.
Rebeka Petroska
The Cook Government has labelled the $1.37 billion Yanchep rail extension a game-changer, saying it will transform the northern suburbs of Perth.
Joe Spagnolo
Mark Humphries is about to embark on his latest satirical role as the anchor of The 6.57 News, as part of 7NEWS nationally from Friday night - but has the Government got enough ‘oddballs’
Dylan Caporn
Aussie movie star Rebel Wilson is being sued for defamation after accusing producers of her new film The Deb of embezzlement and inappropriate behaviour.
Jessica Evensen
The PM has told Russia to ‘back off’ after it accused Australia of spreading ‘anti-Russian paranoia’ in charging two of its citizens with espionage, as it emerged one of the accused has links to Perth.
Shannon Hampton
The involuntary manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin has been dismissed with a judge blaming police for withholding evidence.
Andrew Hay
Senator Fatima Payman has told a crowd of backers a ‘groundswell’ of support is behind her after she quit the Labor party to support a motion in favour of recognising a Palestinian state.
Jake Dietsch
Tech billionaire Elon Musk is putting money into the re-election campaign of Donald Trump, according to news organisation Bloomberg.
Army veteran and award-winning journalist Matt Moran is set to throw his hat into a second Liberal preselection after failing in a bid to be chosen to take on independent Kate Chaney in Curtin.
Anthony Albanese has sympathised with US President Joe Biden's latest verbal slip, but says the comments were unfortunate.
The environment minister gets off the gas at his rental property, but the move coincides with a steep rental price increase.
The NSW premier has ruled out winding back daylight saving, saying the practice encourages healthy lifestyles and helps get children off devices.
Hopes are fading that King Charles and Queen Camilla will come to Perth as part of an Australia tour in October - but the WA Government and monarchists still have their fingers crossed the royals will visit.
The West Coast Eagles official Instagram shared some exciting news about the birth of AFL great Andrew Gaff and wife Emma Van Woerden’s first baby.
Caitlin Vinci
President Joe Biden has made a series of unforgivable gaffes, mistaking US Vice President Kamala Harris with political rival Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy with ‘President Putin’.
Luxury properties excel in capital gains, but yields are another story altogether, as shown by a mansion renting for $3750 a week in Dalkeith.
West Coast interim coach Jarrad Schofield hasn’t ruled out putting his hand up for the role long-term, as he prepares to lead the Eagles for the next seven weeks.
A water tank company has copped a massive fine after one of their workers was left paralysed from a horrific fall into a concrete tank.
Blake Antrobus
The Aussie dollar surged this month in multiple countries, giving travellers the confidence to head overseas to spend their hard-earned cash.
Aisling Brennan
The huge proposed Westport outer harbour development may not open until 2042 — 25 years after plans to build the Roe 8 road link to Fremantle Port were shredded.
Matt Mckenzie
Oh to be a fly on the wall at Fortescue as executive chair Andrew Forrest shows belated awareness of his group’s tactics against former members of the so-called Fortescue Family.
Geraldton’s Kannikoski family says Bhagwan has lived up to its name as their marine services company prepares to join the Australian share market at the end of the month after an $80m float.
Sean Smith
A serial climate activist has been charged for allegedly blocking access to Woodside’s Burrup Hub project on Friday — almost three years since a 14-hour-long protest was held on the same road.
Caleb Runciman and Cain Andrews
The super-rich have a very different mindset toward investing than the average person. Here’s how they divide their investments between asset classes ...
Amala Balakrishner
Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell has expressed concern that holding interest rates too high for too long could jeopardise economic growth.
Jeff Cox
The rise of retailer Shein already has Amazon on alert, but its plans of selling proprietary supply-chain technology and services to companies around the world has attracted attention from another corner.
Lori Ann LaRocco
Higher payroll and other expenses are eating into airline profits despite strong travel demand.
Leslie Josephs
Refugee Week and The Best Australian Yarn share the same ambitions - to promote a greater understanding and celebrate the lives of migrants
Alison Wakeham
Australia’s most popular short story competition, The Best Australian Yarn, has returned for 2024 with a bigger prize pool, a new addition to the Prize Jury and an exciting new category.
Yes, this contest offers a lot of money but it also offers opportunity, acclaim and a lesson in resilience
Holden Sheppard
The glamourous girlfriend of a Mongols bikie allegedly used a fake profile to lure a rival gang member to Kings Park where he was allegedly bashed with a hammer by her partner and another man.
Emily Moulton
Adam Simpson has departed West Coast less than a year after long serving CEO Trevor Nisbett, but The Snitch reveals who could be next at the multi million-dollar club.
The Snitch
Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King says BHP’s decision to mothball its WA Nickel business is “disappointing” but agrees with the Big Australian’s belief that the nickel market can do a U-turn.
Adrian Rauso
West Coast got the response it wanted from its players. The problem was, it came too late. Thirty minutes too late, writes Glen Quartermain.
Glen Quartermain
In tonight’s show, Harvey reveals the shock bikie gang defection signalled by a subtle clue on the steps of a courtroom.
Ben Harvey | Mon, June 24
In tonight’s show, Harvey explains why the Comachero bikie gang might take offence at the picture on a T-shirt worn by a Mongol taking the piss out of the Rebels.
Ben Harvey | Mon, June 17
In tonight’s show, as Peter Costello steps down as chair of Nine Entertainment, Harvey recounts some of the great bust-ups between journos and politicians.
| Mon, June 10
Two First Nations organisations will be able to support more kids at school with the help of $8 million from the Albanese Government.
Bethany Hiatt
Refugee students who have fled war and conflict have one less hurdle in their way thanks to scholarships helping them pursue their dreams.
Farid Farid
Twelve schoolchildren and their driver have been killed in South Africa when their minibus overturned and caught fire on a road in Gauteng province.
Staff Writers
A WA financial abuse focus group has called for better protections on State Government grants after victim-survivors reported lapse appeals processes when perpetrators exploited payments.
Caitlyn Rintoul
‘There were like 10 doctors and nurses who were all talking, and then we got rushed to the Royal Children’s Hospital.’
Hayley Taylor
The amount of deaths in older West Australians from respiratory syncytial virus has increased fourfold in one year prompting calls for the Federal and State Governments to expand its free immunisation program.
Claire Sadler
A procession of mustangs accompanied Levi Tracy to the Kelmscott church where hundreds of mourners gathered to farewell the fighter, who was described as ‘a brave warrior ‘til the end’.
Rebecca Parish
Bath and beauty giant Lush will pay customers to recycle their plastic cosmetics packaging amid mounting pressures for companies around the world to embrace the circular economy model.
Cheyanne Enciso
French onion soup, confit duck and a chicken parfait that’s ‘parfection’ mark this suburban bistro as one worth storming like it’s 1789.
Owner says people need to support small businesses as award-winning Victoria Park bar announces it will close after nine years.
Read what your zodiac sign predicts for your day.
Contemporary dance means fewer restrictions and hence its appeal to Sydney Dance Company artistic director Rafael Bonachela
Tanya MacNaughton
Home chefs Cory Frayling and Leon Tartaglia behind the viral CheatMeats cooking brand are making such a noise in the kitchen, their daring exploits have been heard as far as Gordon Ramsay’s house.
Actress Shelley Duvall, a mainstay in the films of Robert Altman, has died according to her family.
WA Symphony Orchestra has a double chance to win a prestigious 2024 Art Music Award, shortlisted twice for Performance of the Year: Notated Composition.
West Coast may have won only 10 of their past 70 games, but for an incoming coach it is a plum job, writes Fremantle legend Paul Hasleby.
Paul Hasleby
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir admits missed opportunities in front of goal cost his side as the Dockers squandered a chance to cement themselves in the top four.
Samantha Rogers
West Coast forward Jack Darling has responded to his demotion with a strong performance in his first WAFL game in nearly a decade, including sealing the upset victory off his own boot.
Mitchell Woodcock
The move of captain and premier defender James Sicily to full forward in the second half was the masterstroke the game required to find a winner against Freo, writes Glen Quartermain.
Fremantle have coughed up a chance to break into the top two after a late surge from Hawthorn, with James Sicily kicking two goals as the inspired Hawks overran the Dockers by 13 points in Launceston.
The reigning premiers are not dead yet as East Fremantle took a crucial victory over an undermanned Peel to move back into finals contention at Lane Group Stadium.
Swan Districts gun Aidan Clarke booted a clutch goal in the dying moments to extend his side’s winning streak to seven, squeaking past Claremont in a thriller.
West Coast defeated West Perth for the first time in nearly five years, with a late goal from axed veteran Jack Darling sealing an eight-point upset win at Mineral Resources Park.
Emma Swanson will captain West Coast’s WAFL side for a sixth-consecutive season after being voted in as their leader by her teammates.
Ange Stannett has everything it takes to be Fremantle’s captain. But not for 2024, when the versatile Docker will miss the entire season with an ACL injury.
Claremont have hung on for a thrilling three-point win in a low-scoring slog against fierce rivals East Fremantle to claim their second WAFLW premiership in three years.
Fremantle star Ange Stannett admits she was surprised to learn she had been voted in as the club’s new AFLW captain in a dramatic move that overthrows Hayley Miller.
Fronting up to the world at your lowest moments is the reality of an individual professional sport such as tennis. And you could hear the sadness in Alex de Minaur’s voice, writes Mitchell Johnson.
Mitchell Johnson
West Coast Fever have given themselves a chance at a top-two finish but will now sweat on the final game of the home-and-away season to determine their fate.
Heartbreak overwhelmed what, on any ordinary day, would have been a terrific triumph for Puli in Saturday’s $125,000 Listed Beaufine Stakes (1000m) at Belmont.
Hayden King
Barrister and Indigenous patron Kim Farmer — the daughter of football legend Graham ‘Polly’ Farmer — has been appointed a Children’s Court magistrate.
Tim Clarke
An Aboriginal-owned startup business got a head start on celebrating NAIDOC week a last month, hosting a two-day immersive cultural workshop at Camp Quaranup.
Melissa Sheil
Fatima Payman’s continued presence in the Senate is a constant reminder of an untenable alliance Labor can’t hide.
Paul Murray
The changes, long in the pipeline, would place caps on both donations and spending for Federal elections, and include more timely disclosure of money flows.
Michelle Grattan
This week I have had a snapshot of everything I love about sport. And everything I don’t.
Justin Langer
If Roger Cook were an AFL coach, he’d be sacked.
In the end, BHP wasn’t left with much of a choice. A glut of cheap supply from Chinese-backed mines in Indonesia had wreaked havoc on global nickel prices.
The political lines WA Labor used to such devastating effect at the 2022 election won’t work next time.
The Teals are coming for WA. Climate 200, which has donated thousands of dollars to a group in Forrest looking to run an independent.
Australia has a clear choice about our journey to net zero. We can stick with Anthony Albanese’s plan of renewables or go with Peter Dutton’s nuclear idea. But we must always lean into economic diversification.
Daniel Smith
George Bernard Shaw somewhat cynically observed ‘we learn from history that we learn nothing from history’. Could the same be said for Peter Dutton’s nuclear plan?
Andrew Miller
Manjimup Chamber of Commerce member business and wholefoods store Naked Pantry is passionate about reducing waste.
The State Government has announced grants to support businesses which will close as a result of the end of native forest logging in WA.
That this summer looks set to be punishing should not be a surprise. Global average temperatures have broken records for every month of the past year. But it’s not exceptional. The planet is now 1.2C warmer.
Prince Harry addressed Pat Tillman’s mother as he accepted her son’s namesake award at the ESPY’s — weeks after she condemned him as the winner.
Will Potter
A shocking new stumble from US President Joe Biden has fuelled the fire of fear among Democrats, as a growing cohort calls on Biden to drop out as the party’s presidential nominee.
Dan Mangan
A crash has ended Primoz Roglic's bid for yellow in the the Tour de France, but Biniam Girmay cemented his green jersey by winning Stage 12.
Paying the funeral account usually falls on the executor of the deceased’s estate, but who would have thought that for some there’s a way to get Treasurer Jim Chalmers to foot the bill?
Nick Bruining
Prepaid funerals have become more popular over recent years as the cost of funerals have increased. Here are some ways you can prepay.
People often seek financial advice when they experience significant life events, like starting a family.
Sarah Wells
You probably missed recent warnings from America’s top financial enforcer about potential risks in the booming $2.5 trillion private credit industry. After all, you’re a world away. But think again.
Neale Prior
The start of a new financial year usually heralds a bucketful of changes, but today is proving to be a monster with almost every Australian affected one way or another. Here’s how.
Self-made millionaire Ramit Sethi laid out three tips anyone can use to start getting their spending under control.
Kamaron McNair
Kim Macdonald
A Nicheliving customer’s coastal dream has turned into a four-year nightmare as vandals take advantage of her unfinished home while she waits for clarity from the embattled company.
Under fire building company Nicheliving has declared it won’t respond to ‘daily media inquiries’ amid growing pressure from angry customers with unfinished homes.
The State would need to build 6000 to 9000 more homes every year than it currently does simply to tread water in the housing crisis, according to a landmark new report.
Zach Margolius
This low-key southern suburbs spot is up there with Perth’s most supreme pizza parlours.
One of the best-known faces of the Margaret River wine industry has broken the news of his impending retirement
Warren Hately
Partial to a gin or two? Here’s some of the best places to indulge.
Shocking new data has revealed the amount of Aussies who knowingly get behind the wheel while over the legal alcohol limit.
For more than a century, the Pier Hotel has been a cornerstone of Port Hedland. Renowned for its legendary bar brawls and memorable entertainment, the pub is about to call its last drinks.
Since the pandemic, where working from home became the norm, the boundaries between work and personal time have become increasingly blurred.
Olivia Senior and Norfolk Workplace Consulting
We spoke with Michael Falocco ,FGAA, a jewellery designer at Perth Mint and a Fellow of the Gemmological Association of Australia (FGAA), to delve into the top five trends in luxury jewellery this year.
Dani Meager and The Perth Mint
Fascinating 3D technology in trapdoor spider research is one of the many initiatives transforming our mining landscape in WA.
Alcoa Australia
A spontaneous labour. Twins born at 25 weeks. An incompetent cervix — the perfect storm.
Olivia Senior and Every Week Counts National Preterm Birth Prevention Collaborative
Found amidst Western Australia’s vibrant coral reefs, western rock lobster epitomises the state’s culinary flair, gracing menus with its succulent, umami-rich profile.
Western Rock Lobster Council
We’ve partnered with Vinnies WA to discover how the many Vinnies store volunteers help make the beloved op-shop a beacon of hope and opportunity in the community.
Dani Meager and Vinnies WA
Beyond the big mining and processing equipment you might automatically associate with Alcoa lies a deeper story.
How natural gas is offering an important “safety net” for Australia’s energy transition.
Australian Energy Producers
The RAC Rescue helicopter is taking a man to hospital after a motorcycle crash in Toodyay.
The Country Women’s Association of WA will now allow men to be associate members after the organisation voted to renew its 100-year-old constitution.
Olivia Ford
The City of Greater Geraldton has been named a finalist in the 2024 WasteSorted Awards.
Anna Cox
Major efforts are afoot to help preserve an endangered amphibian which calls the Margaret River area home.
Warren Hately and Craig Duncan
State Government figures are seemingly unmoved by pleas for direct support to the Margaret River region in the face of rampant population growth and increasing pressure from tourism.
The Great Southern Storm have split their first two matches in the colts division of the Nutrien Ag Solutions Country Football Championships on Thursday.
Cameron Newbold
An Australian husband and wife have been found dead at a luxurious hotel in the Philippines.
He was left semi-unconscious with severe injuries just hours after arriving in the major city.
Tess McCracken
Last week, we published reader views on a trial of “tiny cabin” accommodation in Kings Park. The stream of emails remains so constant, that we are continuing to give you YOUR SAY
Stephen Scourfield
West Travel Club one day tour in partnership with Australian Pinnacle Tours
On this week’s episode, we discuss the captivating galleries and museums of the world that define cultures and histories
Penny Thomas
MICHAEL FERRANTE looks at how to sail for less on Cunard’s four Queens
Michael Ferrante