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Body in bin mysteryVideoPremiumDam victim ‘not connected to other investigations’

Senior police sources have revealed the man found dead in a wheelie bin, reported missing and known to police, was not connected to any ongoing investigations — including the death of Nick Martin.

Phil Hickey, Brianna Dugan and Emily Baker

Election spendingCommentsPremiumLibs to release costings in week before election

The WA Liberals will only release their policy costings the week before the election, unless the McGowan Government follows through on a pledge to establish an independent parliamentary budget office.

Josh Zimmerman

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Wheelie bin body victim ‘reported missing’

The man found dead inside a wheelie bin floating in a dam had been reported missing and was known to police.

School health shockPerth school lunch supplier fined $30k over sandwich

A Perth school lunch supplier has been fined $30,000 after one of its sandwiches sent a primary school student into near-deadly anaphylactic shock.

Charlotte Elton

Year to givePremiumPandemic success gives not-for-profits hope

WA not-for-profits are optimistic the State’s success in handling COVID-19 will contribute to a rise in philanthropic activity this year.

Meilin Chew

Footprint slashedPremiumMyer quits entire floor at Galleria amid retail squeeze

In yet another sign of the mounting pressures facing WA’s bricks-and-mortar retailers, Myer has slashed its footprint at Morley.

Kristie Lim

‘Change the date’VideoCommentsPremiumThousands march in ‘biggest ever’ Invasion Day Rally

Thousands have come out to rally against ‘Invasion Day’ through Perth in what is thought to be the biggest turnout for the now annual Australia Day protest. SEE ALL THE PICTURES FROM THE PROTEST HERE

Caitlyn Rintoul

Taking the pledgeCommentsPremiumThe heartwarming stories behind WA’s new Aussies

From the Irish lovebirds who met after a 15,000km journey to the couple who only planned to stay a year. These are the stories behind some of the 165 people who took the citizenship pledge today.

Sarah Steger

Classy moveLate West Aussie to be honoured in every GWS match

A minute’s silence will be observed before the Giants’ season opener against Fremantle in Perth on Sunday to honour late West Aussie Jacinda Barclay.

Justin Chadwick

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Drug lab-accused bikie’s big win over cops

A senior Mongols bikie and his partner — who were charged after the alleged discovery of a drug lab at a home once registered as a daycare centre — have had serious charges against them dropped.

Shannon Hampton

‘Highly unusual’PremiumPolice seize CCTV in hunt for wheelie bin murder clues

CCTV footage could hold vital clues to the shocking discovery of human remains found inside a wheelie bin floating in a dam east of Perth on Monday.

Brianna Dugan

Picture galleryCamera IconPremiumHundreds of WA migrants become Aussie citizens

Hundreds of migrants became Australian citizens at Australia Day citizenship ceremonies this morning around the metropolitan area. SEE THE PICTURES FROM ACROSS PERTH

‘Invasion day’ ralliesCommentsPremiumSmall number of arrests as protests kick off

Protestors have been arrested following Invasion Day rallies in Sydney which have been attended by more than 1000 people. It comes as Perth protesters prepare for a rally at Forrest Place at 12pm.

Sarah Ison

Grim discoveryPremiumBody-in-bin shock: Cops launch search in hunt for clues

A foul smell led a group of teens to a man’s remains stuffed in a wheelie bin floating in a national park dam yesterday. Today police are working to identify the victim. WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT

Brianna Dugan and Phil Hickey

‘Exciting’ opportunityPremiumAust Day honour for North West Shelf pioneer

Professor Mark Randolph’s career has flourished alongside, and contributed to the success of, the North West Shelf project.

Rhianna Mitchell

Health checkPremiumStartup’s software to simplify clinical trial process

An online platform is being rolled out to WA doctors to simplify the recruitment process for clinical trials.

Kate Purnell

Special collectionCommentsPremiumThe 50 news photographs that define our story

This Australia Day, The West Australian has painstakingly chosen the 50 most important news photographs that define our recent history. Taken together, they are a snapshot of the Australian story.

Malcolm Quekett

Road toll risingPremiumDriver behaviour to blame for horror January death toll

Driver behaviour was the main cause in half of the crashes that killed 23 people in 25 days this month.

Daryna Zadvirna & Brianna Dugan

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Young West Aussies evenly split on Aus Day date change

Young West Australians are split down the middle when it comes to changing the date of Australia Day.

Josh Zimmerman

Australia Day honoursCommentsPremiumTV veteran O’Brien rejects award over Court controversy

Former ABC 7.30 host Kerry O'Brien has declined an Order of Australia gong because he believes the decision to honour Margaret Court may erode the hard-won fight against LGBTQI+ discrimination.

Annabel Hennessy

SEE THE FULL LIST OF WINNERSCommentsPremiumTurnbull, Waterhouse and Court among big Oz Day honours

Community heroes from the bushfire and COVID-19 emergencies joined politicians, performers, scientists and sports stars in the ranks of Australia Day honours. SEE THE FULL LIST OF WINNERS HERE.

David Mills

Australia Day honoursCommentsPremiumDoctor, engineer and choreographer among WA’s finest

Perth doctor Ken Fitch, engineering professor Mark Randolph and veteran choreographer Chrissie Parrott have been recognised for their contribution to WA in the 2021 Australia Day Honours list.

Angela Pownall, Rhianna Mitchell & Sarah Steger

World’s most wantedPremiumWA’s one tonne ice haul link to ‘El Chapo of the East’

One of the world’s most wanted men, accused drug kingpin Tse Chi Lop, is expected to fight extradition to Australia as seven men prepare to face trial over one of the biggest ice seizures in WA.

Janet Fife-Yeomans & Shannon Hampton

Doubling downCommentsPremiumCourt speaks to church about the ‘devils’ against her

The controversial tennis great has vowed to continue to spread her divisive views on the LGBTQI+ community, declaring she won’t be ‘backing off from the word of God for anybody’.

Sarah Steger

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