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22 per cent of alcohol products assessed in the study did not display the pregnancy warning label in 2024.

HealthCommentsPremiumAlcohol industry slammed for skipping crucial warning signs

The alcohol industry has been called out for dragging its heels on placing mandatory pregnancy warning labels on products, after new research revealed one in five alcohol products don’t carry the warning.

Claire Sadler

Bondi shootings a failure strategically, operationally and tactically and someone’s got to be fired

Up LateVideoCommentsPremiumBondi shootings a failure and someone’s got to be fired

In tonight’s show, Ben Harvey pinpoints the three leaders who should fall on their swords over the Bondi massacre and explains why their failings will be exposed as a national shame.

Ben Harvey | Tue, December 16

Australians’ satisfaction with their standard of living is at an all time low, and we expect things will only get worse next year.

Cost of livingCommentsPremiumAussie living standards hit rock bottom, 2026 looks worse

Australians’ satisfaction with their standard of living is at an all time low, and we expect things will only get worse.

Kim Macdonald

The Bondi Beach attack was Australia's worst mass shooting in nearly 30 years. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimePremiumBondi gunman's Indian family unaware of radicalisation

Indian relatives of one of the dead gunman in the Bondi mass shooting had little contact, police say, and "no knowledge of his radical ​mindset or activities".

Rishika Sadam

The budget is expected to improve by $5.4bn. NewsWire / John Gass

nationalPremium‘Savings’: Treasurer dodges $1 trillion debt

Jim Chalmers has revealed the government found $20bn in savings to prevent national debt crossing the critical $1 trillion threshold for the first time.

Cameron Micallef

Fire crews confront the blaze on a recently harvested paddock.

Fierce battle Firefighters work overtime to contain huge Mindarabin blaze

A massive bushfire that threatened large parts of the Shire of Gnowangerup has drawn a huge response with firefighters working overtime to manage the blaze, according to shire president Kate O’Keeffe.

Claire Middleton

Former prime minister John Howard lays flowers at Bondi Pavilion.

Federal PoliticsCommentsPremiumPM ‘failed’ to protect Jewish from hatred: John Howard

Jewish Labor MPs say tougher gun restrictions are important but must not be the only answer to tackling anti-Semitism that has been on the rise in Australia over the past two years.

Katina Curtis

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MONEYPremiumBig cash change flagged for Aussies

A major change to the way Aussies pay for certain items at the grocery store or petrol station is set to kick in over the next few weeks.

Aris Schuler-Shah

An 18-year-old Perth man has been charged for displaying a Nazi symbol around his neck as part of an operation set-up in the wake of the Bondi terror attack.

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Man charged with displaying Nazi symbol after Bondi attack

An 18-year-old Perth man has been charged for displaying a Nazi symbol around his neck as part of a police sting targeting anti-Semitism in the wake of the Bondi terror attack.

Caleb Runciman

The close encounter unfolded in seconds at Whitfords dog beach.

WA NewsCommentsMoment drone captures frightening shark and dog encounter

A drone has captured the heart-stopping moment a dog came face to face with a shark in ankle-deep water at a popular Perth beach, prompting renewed calls for warning signs along the coastline.

Francesca De Nuccio

A van driver is being questioned over a hit and run in Perth’s north, which left a cyclist fighting for life. Police say a white Mitsubishi panel van collided with a 60-year-old cyclist on Wanneroo Road, near the intersection of Amberley Way in Westminster about 6pm on Monday.  The 43-year-old driver failed to stop and fled the scene, before returning a short time later.

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Driver charged with hitting cyclist in Westminster

A 43-year-old van driver failed to stop and fled the scene of an accident with a cyclist, before returning a short time later.

Jessica Evensen

Nine-year-old Freya Galati is the youngest cherry queen after Friday’s Cherry Auction.

FIRST OF THE SEASONPremiumSpud princess becomes cherry queen

WA’s spud princess has become the cherry queen, with nine-year-old Freya Galati stepping up during the annual Cherry Auction on Friday. 

Amber Lilley

Boddington’s Evie Cowcher was picked up by Geelong in the 2025 AFLW Draft.

Dream realised PremiumCowcher heading to Geelong as Cats’ top pick in AFLW draft

Evie Cowcher, a gun footballer from Boddington, is heading to Geelong after being the Cats’ first pick in the AFLW draft on Monday night.

Claire Middleton

Joseph Jamie Woods, 29, was jailed for two years for repeated domestic violence offending including assault and stalking.

courtsPremiumTambellup man jailed for repeated domestic violence offences

A Tambellup man who persistently engaged in family violence for more than five years, including repeatedly breaching restraining orders, stalking and assaulting his partner, has been jailed. 

Jacki Elezovich

The Shire’s of Wagin and West Arthur will receive multiple water tanks and pipe upgrades after Community Water Supplies Partnership program funding success.

WATER SUPPLY SECUREDPremiumWagin and West Arthur secure extra water supplies with grant

Two Wheatbelt shires at the centre of a bushfire that burnt 11,000ha in January have been successful in securing State Government funding to strengthen their water supplies for future firefighting efforts.

Hannah Whitehead

Kimberley Auskcikers have taken to the sport in record numbers in 2025.

record participation Kimberley sees record female Auskick participation in 2025

Kimberley football has seen a massive uptick in Auskick aged girls picking up the sport with new figures from WA Football showing a 37 per cent increase in participation.

Cain Andrews

The blaze was downgraded at 6.22pm on Tuesday.

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Raging Mindarabin bushfire downgraded after burning 5098ha

A raging bushfire that has already razed more than 5000ha in the Shire of Gnowangerup has been downgraded to a watch and act level, despite firefighters not yet managing to get it under control.

Melissa Sheil and Jacki Elezovich

Buildings connected to the old Mogumber Mission have been damaged in a bushfire, according to an Aboriginal leader.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumSeven culturally significant buildings destroyed in bushfire

Firefighters have revealed that buildings connected to a culturally significant WA site have been lost in a raging bushfire.

Caleb Runciman

Minister for Emergency Services Paul Papalia said emergency WA was a world class service despite the outage.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumMP backs ‘world class’ Emergency WA despite crucial flop

Perth hospitals and prisons have become the latest sites to experience power disruptions, after the weekend heatwave caused summer storms and bushfires that have wreaked havoc around the State.

Oliver Lane

Railways' Fina Dethlefsen has been drafted to the AFLW by Richmond.

AFLWPremiumGeraldton’s Fina Dethlefsen earns her Tiger stripes

The Mid West footy factory has produced another rising star, with Geraldton’s Fina Dethlefsen making her way onto Richmond’s AFLW list in Monday night’s national draft. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Father Christmas led the way in the Charity Bikers Toy Run on Saturday, raising money for the Salvation Army.

Bikers Run PremiumIN PICTURES: Hundreds hit the streets for charity bikers run

Albany streets were filled with the sounds of motorbikes on Saturday as riders took part in the 39th annual Charity Bikers Toy Run, raising more than $7000 for the Salvation Army’s Christmas appeal. 

Amy Towers

A woman who drove more than 170km/h on the Albany Highway in Mt Cooke has copped a hefty fine and licence disqualification.

COURTPremiumWoman fined for reckless speeding incident on Albany Highway

A woman who drove at more than 170km/h on the Albany Highway because she was running late for work, has copped a hefty fine and license disqualification.

Hannah Whitehead

Award-winning landscape photographer Christian Fletcher and Casey Jacobs at the opening of Narrogin and the South West exhibition after their year-long mentorship.

Dream come true PremiumNarrogin and South West photography exhibit opening

A young landscape photographer saw his dreams come to fruition as large crowds marvelled at his work in his first exhibition opening.

Hannah Whitehead

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newsPremiumGrim update in search for FIFO worker

Police have provided a sad update in the search for a missing FIFO worker who failed to board his flight after being dropped off at Perth Airport.

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