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Black cockatoos.

Cockatoo ChampionsPremiumSouth West NRM host major forum for cockatoo conservation

In a bid to find solutions to the cockatoo crisis, local governments, conservation champions and wildlife experts have gathered for a think tank. 

Craig Duncan

Daryn and Caroline Hardy stroll through Blackwood River.

TALE OF SUPPORT PremiumLife in regions comes with challenges for cancer patient

It almost always starts with that feeling of a lump, which is then followed by a frenzy of treatments, starting with a biopsy, mastectomy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Yousuf Shameel

On the banks of the Blackwood River. Michael Ferrante

Manjimup-Bridgetown TimesPremiumElderly hero rescues woman caught in strong river current

The 77-year-old grabbed hold of the woman and managed to drag her towards the river’s edge. 

Amber Lilley

SuperKids SuperHeroes co-founder Simon Kane, dressed as Batman, in Bridgetown for the annual event.

FIGHTING CANCER PremiumSuperKids SuperHeroes fundraiser smashes $500,000 goal

Smashing their $500,000 total, the team behind the Bridgetown-born SuperKids SuperHeroes campaign are thrilled. 

Josh Kempton and Amber Lilley

Deanmill's Jordan Strahan shapes to kick.

FootballPremiumLSWFL: Hawks beat Bulldogs to move clear in second

Deanmill moved a game clear of Bridgetown in second spot on the Lower South West Football League ladder by notching a 38-point victory in the clash between the sides at Bridgetown Sports Oval on Saturday.

Josh Kempton

Basil Zempilas said homelessness and a lack of housing was more of an issue in the regions than he could have “possibly anticipated”.

HousingPremiumHousing remains a major issue across South West

The Opposition Leader has slammed the South West’s lack of housing during a tour of the region claiming red tape is keeping housing unaffordable. 

Craig Duncan

Dr Brian Walker MLC speaks to farmers at Parliament House.

Gun ProtestPremiumPremiumGun lobby regrouping following defeated gun law petition

Gun lobbyists have vowed to continue fighting Labor’s new gun laws after a bid to stall the Firearms Act was narrowly defeated by just two votes.

Warren District Agricultural Horticultural & Industrial Society representatives Julie Bettink and Ethel Sale with Rick Wilson.

Federal GrantsPremiumPremiumCommunity volunteer groups receive long awaited grants

Community volunteer groups across O’Connor have been given a boost with more than $10,000 in Federal Government funding for the Warren-Blackwood region. 

Nyrie Ylioff with Jayne Fouracres.

Fabulous FloristPremiumPremiumManjimup florist Nyrie Ylioff remembered as a free spirit

Manjimup florist Nyrie Ylioff has been remembered as a free spirit living by her own set of rules after passing from a long battle with breast cancer.

Knights of the Free Company in combat.

Hear ye, hear yePremiumCome one, come all to the 30th Balingup Medieval Canivale

Knights at arms, dragons ablaze and fantasy about — come one and come all to the grand return of the Balingup Medieval Canivale. 

Craig Duncan and Rose Patane

Southerners held Deanmill off by one point during round 17 of the Lower South West Football League’s competition.

FOOTBALLPremiumHome-and-away season ends with nail-biting one point finish

The final round of the Lower South West Football League’s home-and-away season saw a nail-biting one point finish between Deanmill and Southerners on Saturday at Deanmill Football Club.

Amber Lilley

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Shai Bolton and Jye Amiss couldn't impact the game for Freo on Friday night.

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PLAYER RATINGS: ‘Lack of effort’ plagues big-name Dockers

AFL expert Danielle Laidley doesn’t hold back in her assessment of a string of big-name Dockers after their Friday night failure. See how she graded each Fremantle and West Coast player here!

Danielle Laidley

There was even an appointed security guard present. 

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Secret home casino operating in Perth uncovered by police

There were 18 people crammed into the dining room of a house — including a Crown Casino employee — when officers burst in. 

Jessica Page

On July 15, Christopher Desmond, 72, was riding through Albania on his motorbike when tragedy struck.

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Injured Perth dad stranded in European hospital after crash

A tiny detail in his policy with a well-known insurance company means he has been abandoned overseas with broken bones in his feet, hands, leg and spine.

Caitlin Vinci

Justin Langer has quit the board of Chris Ellison's Mineral Resources.

MiningCommentsPremiumAnd that’s out! Justin Langer quits Mineral Resources board

The Former Test cricketer’s resignation from the board will take effect from Wednesday.

Sean Smith and Simone Grogan

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Patients were put at risk of contracting potentially deadly Legionnaires’ disease at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital

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Patients at risk of deadly disease at Sir Charles Gairdner

Vulnerable patients were unknowingly put at risk of contracting potentially deadly legionnaires’ disease at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital through contaminated water.

Charlton Hart and Hannah Cross

Premier Roger Cook.

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Labor can’t ignore WA’s hospital crisis forever

Roger Cook has reassured West Aussies that serious infrastructure failures within one of WA’s biggest hospitals is nothing to worry about. How much longer can the Government pretend that everything is fine?

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PremiumGovernment ball returns a century after dancefloor murder

It is a little known piece of Perth history that 100 years ago Government House was the scene of a grizzly killing when a glamorous young woman shot her former fiance in the middle of a charity ball.

On July 15, Christopher Desmond, 72, was riding through Albania on his motorbike when tragedy struck.

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CommentsPremiumInjured Perth dad stranded in European hospital after crash

A tiny detail in his policy with a well-known insurance company means he has been abandoned overseas with broken bones in his feet, hands, leg and spine.

Justin Langer has quit the board of Chris Ellison's Mineral Resources.

MiningCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumAnd that’s out! Justin Langer quits Mineral Resources board

The Former Test cricketer’s resignation from the board will take effect from Wednesday.

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Basil Zempilas said homelessness and a lack of housing was more of an issue in the regions than he could have “possibly anticipated”.

HousingPremiumHousing remains a major issue across South West

The Opposition Leader has slammed the South West’s lack of housing during a tour of the region claiming red tape is keeping housing unaffordable. 

Craig Duncan

The South West is set to turn yellow this week as Daffodil Day pushes to raise money for cancer research

Daffodil DayPremiumSouth West set to turn yellow for Daffodil Day

The South West is set to turn yellow this week as Daffodil Day returns in a bid to raise money for cancer research.

Craig Duncan

CEO of DVassist Ella Ailenei.

‘More than offensive’PremiumWomen’s advocates condemn sexist language in sporting clubs

Domestic violence and women’s rights advocates have condemned harmful sexist language in grassroots sporting clubs after a South West football coach was sacked for making online comments.

Rose Patane

Cr Craig Carbone has come forward to the Times speaking of the abuse he has received from the community during his almost 12 years as an elected member of the Shire of Harvey. 

SPEAKING UPPremiumPremiumAnother councillor speaks up to abuse from community

Another South West councillor has come forward to share their experience with abuse as an elected member in local government.

Liam Harris and Corey Harris are the owners of Little Spencer.

Business ExcellencePremiumPremiumCommunity favourite bakehouse leads the way with adapting

Local coffee van turned café business has their customers and community to thank after winning in two different categories on the Business Excellence Awards on Saturday.

Damages caused by the vandals at the Dolphin Discovery Centre.

shocking smashing PremiumPremiumBunbury’s Dolphin Discovery Centre a target for vandals

Dolphin Discovery Centre again the target of criminals with their research centre smashed up, a year after thieves break into their complex and stole their dolphin rescue and whale stranding trailer. 

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Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies usually pegged to sovereign currencies or even gold, making them more stable compared to other crypto assets. 

CNBC newsCommentsThe global crypto wave is catching on in Asia

Businesses across Asia are increasingly warming up to stablecoins for cross-border transactions — a trend set to accelerate further as Hong Kong moves to legalise the use of digital tokens, experts told CNBC.

Anniek Bao

Microsoft shares jumped in extended trading overnight Wednesday, pushing the company’s market cap past $US4 trillion.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumMicrosoft tops $US4tr, joining Nvidia in exclusive club

Microsoft shares jumped in extended trading overnight Wednesday, pushing the company’s market cap past $US4 trillion.

Ari Levy and Jordan Novet

Elon Musk’s Tesla sold its crypto at one of the worst possible times.

CNBC newsComments‘Won’t sell’: Musk, Tesla’s multi-billion-dollar crypto miss

Billionaire Elon Musk’s Tesla missed on the top and bottom lines in the second quarter, but another miss was buried in its investor deck.

Ari Levy

Tesla’s slump this year is partly due to backlash against the company in the US and Europe, after Musk spent heavily to help re-elect President Donald Trump.

CNBC newsCommentsMusk warns of a ‘few rough quarters’ for Tesla as sales dive

Elon Musk has warned Tesla faces “a few rough quarters” after the company reported a 16 per cent decline in automotive revenue as sales fell for a second-straight quarter and again trailed analysts’ estimates.

Lora Kolodny

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Police stationed outside the home where a woman was stabbed.

CrimePremiumHunt for clues after woman stabbed to death in Bassendean

Police remain at the home where the stabbing took place, with a man helping with inquiries.

Caitlin Vinci

A woman in her 30s died after being found with critical injuries. 9News

NewsPremiumWoman dies after incident inside home

A woman has died after being found with critical injuries inside a suburban home, with a man now assisting police.

Alexandra Feiam

A broken door at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital mortuary has been left for months awaiting repairs and raised security concerns.

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CommentsPremiumBodies at risk as SCGH’s morgue door left broken for months

A broken door to the mortuary at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital has been left without repairs for months, putting medical documents and even human bodies at risk.

Aranmore Catholic Primary School is next to land being put up for sale.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumCouncil rejects $400k discount for city-owned land

The City of Vincent has rejected an offer by an age care facility for city-owned land in Leederville.

Local Government Inspector Anthony Brown will begin his five year tenure in October.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumFirst local govt inspector hired in wake of Nedlands saga

A local government veteran has been tasked with stopping a repeat of the Nedlands council debacle before it starts.

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BREAKINGPremiumMajor update after baby’s body found in drain

A woman has come forward to assist police investigating the death of a newborn baby whose body was found in a Perth stormwater drain.

Andrew Hedgman