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Watch the videoVideoPerth parkour fail caught on camera

WA Police have released CCTV vision of an attempted parkour move that damaged a building in Perth's south-east.

On the loose!VideoTurkey spotted shopping at Perth’s Watertown

If you thought only a turkey would shop at Watertown, you’d be right.

Holy cow!VideoMeet Peanut, the calf who thinks he’s a dog

A Broome calf who thinks he is a dog has become a local celebrity thanks to his quirky behaviour.

‘Disgusting’PremiumGudinski memorial program sold on eBay

A commemorative program from Michael Gudinski’s state memorial has surfaced on eBay, sparking a furious reaction.

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Bikie ‘wannabes’ snap up WA outlaw gangs’ merch online

For as little as $20 you can cook like a Comanchero and introduce your bub to the outlaw lifestyle by decking out your wardrobe in the colours and patches of WA’s most infamous gangs.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Just kiddingVideoPremier pranks West Aussies with controversial call

Mark McGowan has today declared two new emblems — the State’s official coffee order and the official sandwich.

Mullet overCommentsPremiumElite private Perth school bans mullet haircut

Posh private boys’ school Trinity College is cracking down on mullet hairstyles, labelling the retro cut ‘not acceptable’.

Bethany Hiatt

Emergency unfoldingVideoCommentsPremiumDog found alone on out-of-control boat off Perth coast

A boat has been spotted spinning out-of-control about 10kms off the coast of Alkimos has been secured, with a dog, but no people found on board.

Sarah Steger

Barking mad!CommentsPremiumOut-of-control pet owners ‘brawling’ at Perth dog park

A dog fight has broken out at a new off-lead dog park, but it’s not the canines that are baring their teeth.

Sarah Brookes

Gotta Catch ‘Em AllCommentsPremiumPerth collector nets $500K ‘holy grail’ Charizard card

If you’ve recently sold your old Pokémon cards on the cheap at a garage sale, you might want to look away now because a Perth man has just secured one so rare it’s considered the game’s ‘crown jewel’.

Charlotte Elton

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‘Then it hit me. Maybe ‘Straya doesn’t exist’

There are a lot of conspiracy theories on the internet, but one of the wildest out there is that our country does not exist. But when you think about it, Australia as a concept is pretty unbelievable.

Belle Taylor

Belle TaylorPLAY Magazine Editor

Slippery situationVideoCommentsAustralians warned over Giant African Snail invasion

Australians have been urged to keep an eye out for invasive, disease-carrying giant snails with a huge appetite for more than 500 plant species.

Aaron Bunch

Hull of a timeVideoMates rescued after ‘mattress boat’ drifts out to sea

Two Mandurah men required a high-stakes rescue after their makeshift mattress boat was swept kilometres offshore — while they were equipped with nothing but an esky, beers and a dying phone.

Ben Downie

Here comes the ... PremierVideoCommentsPremiumMcGowan crashes wedding, but he’s no party pooper

Every wedding is a day to remember for the bride and groom but Antonio and Adriana Pruiti-Ciarello’s nuptials were particularly unforgettable because of a surprise guest.

Ben O'Shea

Engine ablazeVideoPassenger captures moment US flight caught on fire

A passenger has captured dramatic images of a United Airlines Boeing 777 engine fire after it suffered a major failure.

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Out of gearVideoCampaign trail fail: Mark McGowan stalls tractor

Despite pre-poll surveys suggesting Mark McGowan will cruise to victory at March’s State Election, his campaign has — a little embarrassingly — stalled for the first time. WATCH THE VISION HERE

Tatt’s one voteComments‘I’ve seen worse’: McGowan’s reaction to fan tattoo

Premier Mark McGowan has given his response after a photograph emerged of his bandana-clad face on the thigh of a dedicated Sandgroper.

Josh Zimmerman

Feline sillyVideo‘I’m not a cat’: Lawyer stumped by kitten filter

A lawyer in Texas was left feline a bit bashful after he joined a live court video conference as a wide-eyed, fluffy, white and brown kitten.

Wait, what?!?Video29yo man charged for hooning on Optus turf in lockdown

A 29-year-old man has been charged after allegedly breaking into Optus Stadium - and driving on the turf - during the first day of Perth’s five-day COVID-enforced lockdown last week.

Fourth time a charmCommentsPremiumCovid and fires didn’t stop this couple getting hitched

A wedding is supposed to be the happiest day of your life. But for one Perth couple — faced with COVID lockdown and a raging bushfire — it’s a miracle it’s happening at all.

Charlotte Elton

Something fishyVideoLawsuit claims Subway tuna sandwiches have no tuna

The fast food giant is being taken to court over claims its tuna sandwiches contain ‘anything but tuna’.

Far from homeVideoRockingham swimmers treated to whale shark sighting

Swimmers in Rockingham were lucky enough to have had a rare encounter with a whale shark this afternoon.

Brianna Dugan

‘Mind blank’VideoCommentsPremier laughs off ‘Cringe World’ dad dance

The Premier was filmed dancing to the tune of Nelly’s Hot In Here, shaking his hips and popping and locking while the audience howled.

Josh Zimmerman

Holden versus FordDriver hits a snag at Bunnings carpark

A driver at Midland Bunnings carpark appears to have hit a snag on Friday afternoon, causing a spectacular pile-up in front of stunned shoppers.

Peter Devlin

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