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High tech solutionPremiumTop cop’s tip on how Crown Perth can catch more crooks

The acting WA Police Commissioner has used a royal commission hearing to give Crown Perth advice on how to better catch criminals who use casinos to launder their ill-gotten gains.

Emily Moulton

Frenzied attackPremiumPerth psychologist guilty of brutal Vic Park slayings

In March last year, the man bought a taser and handcuffs online - and later that month he recorded a chilling video, in which he was dressed in a black latex suit, ‘rehearsing’ his depraved plan.

Shannon Hampton

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Disabled Indigenous boy ‘failed by authorities’

A Royal Commission into abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with disability has heard WA’s Department of Communities failed a seven-year-old Indigenous Perth boy and his carer.

Daryna Zadvirna

Caught outPremiumLawyer reveals why client broke WA’s strict COVID rules

An interstate mother of four who told police she was coming to WA to attend the AFL grand final has been fined for absconding from her nominated self-quarantine hotel and instead going to Crown.

Daryna Zadvirna

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Repeat BASE jumper let off with slap on wrists again

Notorious Perth BASE jumper Jesse-Jordan Pearce has narrowly avoided jail for his fourth trespassing charge in two years, after leaping off an Elizabeth Quay building with three others last month.

Daryna Zadvirna

Permission grantedCommentsPremiumBiloela family to stay in Perth after visas extended

The Biloela family will be allowed to stay in Australia for another year but cannot return to their Queensland home after youngest daughter Tharnicaa was not granted a visa.

Sarah Ison

Doing less timeCommentsPremiumUpside of COVID as inmates stay clean

Coronavirus border closures are being praised for keeping drugs out of WA and people out of prisons.

Briana Fiore

‘Terrific news’VideoGrand final a goer after no new COVID cases

WA has recorded no new COVID-19 cases overnight, providing a big boost to hopes for a packed Optus Stadium for Saturday’s AFL decider.

Josh Zimmerman, Peter Law & Ben O'Shea

Goal mine!CommentsEcstatic Golden Ticket winner off to the big dance

Blake McPherson went to his local newsagent in the hope of claiming the $30 million Lotto jackpot — and instead found a Golden Ticket in The West Australian giving him entry to the AFL grand final.

Michael Traill

Shots firedPremiumWar of words as mayor challenges gripe against him

Joondalup mayor Albert Jacob is appealing a complaint made against him by councillor Russell Poliwka, saying he needs to be ‘able to challenge statements that I think are misleading to do my job properly’.

Tyler Brown

Security shockCommentsPremiumWA Parliament hit with second cyber attack

There have been two serious cyber attacks launched against WA Parliament in the past 12 months, but authorities have remained tight-lipped on who they believe is responsible.

Briana Fiore

Goodenough ... justCommentsPremiumIan Goodenough survives Moore pre-selection scare

Liberal MP Ian Goodenough has narrowly survived a preselection challenge from Vince Connelly and will contest the safe seat of Moore for the fourth time at the next Federal Election.

Josh Zimmerman

Life lineCommentsEvicted Carillon City retailers set for CBD saviour

The Piccadilly Arcade could house some of the stranded Carillon City businesses by the end of the year.

Alice Murray & Michael Traill

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The COVID case that could unravel the grand final

It wouldn’t be 2021 without a COVID scare just three days out from 60,000 fans packing Optus Stadium for the biggest live sporting event anywhere in Australia since the pandemic began.

Josh Zimmerman

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Pitch to merge WA public unis labelled ‘appalling idea’

WA’s university vice-chancellors have poured scorn on the idea of merging all four public institutions to create one super-university.

Bethany Hiatt

‘Poignant and emotional’CommentsPremiumSacred ground to be the stage for AFL grand final

The ground on which Optus Stadium was built has its own history and legends, with respected Noongar/Yamatji leader Dr Richard Walley describing it as a ‘significant place’.

Shannon Hampton

Brutal injuriesPremiumAccused soccer star basher was out on bail for assault

The teen accused of critically injuring soccer star Danny Hodgson was on bail for two dozen charges — including assaulting a public officer and unlawful wounding — at the time of the alleged attack.

Daryna Zadvirna

Virus scareVideoCOVID-positive NSW truckie spent two days in Perth

A truck driver who was in Perth for two days last week has tested positive for COVID-19 in NSW – but the virus scare will not impact Saturday’s AFL grand final.

Josh Zimmerman & Peter Law

Final evidencePremiumAlleged Vic Park killer claims mystery man moved bodies

An accused double murderer has made a surprising suggestion the day the jury retired to consider its verdict.

Shannon Hampton

‘Do the right thing’CommentsPremiumPlea to let Carillon tenants operate until Christmas

Small Business Minister Reece Whitby has urged real estate trust Dexus to let struggling businesses take advantage of the festive shopping period.

Briana Fiore

Major fundraiserCommentsWest Coast champ sports rivals’ colours for great cause

Perth’s been swept up in Grand Final fever. But 2021 AFL premiership cup ambassador Glen Jakovich wants West Aussies to remember another important upcoming event too — Purple Bra day.

Charlotte Elton

Hot ticketWhere to watch the grand final in style around Perth

Perth’s largest pub is getting ready for its biggest day of trading ahead of WA’s historic AFL grand final match — and there are heaps of places around town where you can watch the game in style.

Raquel de Brito

‘Get out’PremiumEviction order ‘punch in teeth’ for Carillon traders

Global real estate trust Dexus has confirmed retailers must leave by October 31 — just ahead of the pre-Christmas rush — after an eviction letter from their lawyers to tenants this week.

Kim Macdonald

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Dallas an opportunist with happy knack for dodging flak

Dallas Dempster emerged relatively unscathed from the WA Inc royal commission, even though the ‘corporate opportunist’ tag put on him by a senior cop seemed to stick.

Paul Murray