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Perth Bears roar into NRL, bound for early success

NRL CEO Andrew Abdo says he wants the Perth Bears to have largely local players long-term, but says the North Sydney link will set them up for success in 2027.

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Perth team confirmed to join NRL in $65m deal funded by Western Australia taxpayers

Western Australia premier Roger Cook has revealed the details of the heavily-anticipated NRL expansion team based in Perth

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What are the symptoms of measles? How long does the vaccine last? Experts answer 6 key questions

So far in 2025 (as of May 1), 70 cases of measles have been notified in Australia, with all states and territories except Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory having recorded at least one case. Most infections have occurred in New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia.

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Problem child no more: surprise rise in state rankings

Western Australia has cemented its spot at the top of the latest CommSec State of the States rankings, but another state's climb comes as more of a surprise.

AAP

Virginia Guiffre’s ‘no way’ suicide tweet resurfaces after death

Giuffre was found dead at her home in western Australia on Friday

Evening Standard

Virginia Giuffre, Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew accuser, dies aged 41

Giuffre’s family issue statement confirming she killed herself at her farm in Western Australia

The Guardian - AU

Man Charged With Murder Of 39 Y.O. Woman In WA

A 38-year-old man has been charged with murder after a woman was killed in an alleged domestic violence incident in remote Western Australia.

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Why Margaret River should be top of your Asutralia bucket list

It’s got world-class beaches and wineries that would put Tuscany to shame. Margaret River is Western Australia’s best-kept secret — and it’s a must-visit for anyone heading to the Ashes and Lions, says Katie Strick

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WA premier says NRL expansion talks are now 'positive'

Western Australia premier Roger Cook has been spotted at the NRL double-header, while declaring renewed talks with the league over expansion are positive.

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Tropical Cyclone Errol likely to form off north coast of Western Australia this weekend

Weather bureau predicts high-pressure system will bring above-average temperatures across south-east Australia

The Guardian - AU

'Incredible and rare' sight as endangered whale attacked by 60 orcas in brutal hunt

A massive gang of over 60 orcas was seen brutalizing an endangered pygmy blue whale off the coast of Western Australia by a whalewatching tour.

LiveScience

Virginia Giuffre breaks silence after alarming health scare and reveals truth behind ‘four days to live’ post

Giuffre’s condition is said to have worsened after a bus crash in rural Western Australia on March 24

Evening Standard

NRL treated state like 'cash cow': WA Premier

The NRL's chances of expanding into Perth have seemingly deteriorated further after the Western Australia premier hit out at the league over negotiations.

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Bus driver in crash that left Virginia Giuffre with 'four days to live' gives very different version of events

Ross Munns speaks out after Prince Andrew’s accuser posted photo from hospital bed claiming she was close to death after being ‘hit by a school bus travelling at 110km/h’

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“Seems Fishy”: After Prince Andrew’s Accuser Says She Has 4 Days To Live, Police Contradicts Her

"There were no reported injuries as a result of the crash," said a spokesperson from Western Australia Police about an accident that matches Giuffre's description. The post “Seems Fishy”: After Prince Andrew’s Accuser Says She Has 4 Days To Live, Police Contradicts Her first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Election Diary: Dutton flags intervention in what he sees as ‘woke’ education, but how much could he actually do?

Peter Dutton came perilously close to a DOGE moment on Monday night, when he was asked about getting the “woke” agendas out of the education system. Noting the Commonwealth government “doesn’t own or run a school”, Dutton told a Sky audience in Brisbane that people wondered why there was “a…

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PM takes election battle on well-trod path to wild west

Anthony Albanese has prioritised Australia's mining state, visiting WA for the 30th time as prime minister to try to sandbag support.

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Flood alerts as Tropical Cyclone Dianne makes landfall

Tropical Cyclone Dianne has made landfall in northern Western Australia bringing damaging wind gusts and rain but is expected to weaken within hours.

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I Photographed This Boxer Dog Holding His Favorite Things (13 Pics)

A local legend in his home city of Perth, Western Australia, he is a loveable goofy boy who has perfected the art of holding things. Like, any things! The post I Photographed This Boxer Dog Holding His Favorite Things (13 Pics) first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Child removal 'deepening wounds' in Indigenous families

First Nations children in one state are 20 times more likely to be in out-of-home care than non-Indigenous kids, a report from Human Rights Watch has found.

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Synchronised bleaching: Ningaloo and the Great Barrier Reef are bleaching in unison for the first time

This summer, an intense marine heatwave struck off northwestern Australia, driving sea surface temperatures up to 4°C above the summer average. The large mass of warm water has slowly moved south from the Kimberley region and through the Pilbara, leaving a wave of underwater destruction behind. Now Ningaloo Reef is…

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Great Barrier Reef & Ningaloo Simultaneously Hit With ‘Heartbreaking’ Coral Bleaching

Severe and simultaneous coral bleaching has been found in both Western Australia's Ningaloo and the east coast's Great Barrier Reef.

The Conversation

Woodside’s bid to expand a huge gas project is testing both major parties’ environmental credentials

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has indicated a Coalition government would quickly approve a giant gas project off Western Australia which will release billions of tonnes of greenhouse gases until around 2070.

AAP

WA come up just short of fourth-straight Shield final

Defending champions Western Australia toiled valiantly but came up just short of booking their place in a fourth consecutive Sheffield Shield final.

The Conversation

Less than 1% of the world’s biggest radio telescope is complete – but its first image reveals a sky dotted with ancient galaxies

Part of the world’s biggest mega-science facility – the SKA Observatory – is being built in outback Western Australia.

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