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In her seatCommentsPremiumWA’s women MPs on progress, power and equality

Women MPs are making great strides but there is still a long way to go before the balance of power between the sexes is equal. Here, seven women in WA politics talk about their hopes for the future.

Kate Emery

INCREDIBLE VIDEOVideoPremiumChaos after woman drives on Gloucester Park track

A woman caused chaos at the Gloucester Park trots tonight when she drove a car at high speed on to the track shortly before a race, with officials saying the event ‘could have been a disaster’.

Ernie Manning

Beach cautionVideoShark warning after carcass found on beach

Beachgoers in Perth’s south are being warned to be on the lookout for sharks after a dolphin carcass was found at White Hills Beach in the City of Mandurah.

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Unfair dismissal fightCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Loyal Labor officer’s shock over ‘brutal’ sacking

A dedicated staffer who worked for Deputy Premier Roger Cook says she was sacked after suffering bullying, harassment and inappropriate comments about her disability within the Labor party.

John Flint

Perth bikie warsCommentsPremiumFace tatts tell inside story of bikie enforcer

When a Hells Angel made headlines for bashing Nick Martin at a bar soon before the Rebels boss was assassinated, the man was a mystery. But Dayne Brajkovich’s story is literally written on his face.

Rourke Walsh

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hospital ramping crisisCommentsPremium
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Bleeding, elderly patients left to wait outside ED

Leaked St John Ambulance case logs lay bare the horrific circumstances endured by patients — many elderly — needing to be admitted to WA’s overflowing emergency departments but kept waiting for hours.

Josh Zimmerman

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Perth bikie warsCommentsPremium
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Slain cop wanted his death to spark bikie crackdown

The widow of a police officer killed by bikies has revealed he wanted his death to evoke action against gangs. It comes as the son of a bookie killed in the same attack says police need to crack down.

Caitlyn Rintoul

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analysis
Royal CommissionCommentsPremium
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Why Crown should fear tough judge

Justice Neville Owen is all too familiar with the potential perils of mixing too much money, power and ego together. He will not go easy on Crown Casino during the Royal Commission.

Tim Clarke

Embarrassing backflipCommentsPremiumBicycle speed humps installed then removed a day later

A southern suburbs council has been forced into an embarrassing backflip on a controversial bicycle speed hump trial.

Michael Traill & Matt Zis

New twistPremiumWoman joins bikie boss re-charged over ‘drug bust’

A co-accused of Perth bikie boss Marius Sabau — who sensationally had serious drugs charges dropped this week — has also been re-charged a second time over a major drug bust.

Phil Hickey and Tim Clarke

Suburban terrorVideoCommentsPremiumSecond car linked to bikie home shooting found torched

Another car linked to Tuesday’s drive-by shooting at the Ascot home of Hells Angels bikie Dayne Brajkovich has been discovered burnt-out in Perth’s south east.

Sarah Steger

Suburban manhuntVideoPremiumPregnant woman, baby survive ‘disgusting’ stabbing

A young pregnant woman has been stabbed several times in the stomach outside her Huntingdale home in what police are describing as a ‘disgusting’ and ‘random’ attack.

Daryna Zadvirna and Brianna Dugan

‘Colourful journey’PremiumCurtain call for long-time Fringe World director

Amber Hasler has announced the 2021 Fringe World Festival will be her last as director, saying ‘all good things must come to an end’ and that she ‘couldn’t be prouder’ of the hugely-popular event.

Simon Collins

State election 2021VideoCommentsPremiumKirkup rejects Labor’s ‘overcooked’ policy estimates

WA Liberal leader Zak Kirkup has rubbished Labor’s multi-billion dollar estimate of how much Liberal policies will cost, urging the public ‘not to trust’ Labor Party figures.

Charlotte Elton

Extraordinary twistPremiumBikie boss charged again after Airbnb drug bust fiasco

WA Mongols bikie boss Marius Sabau — who had his drugs charges sensationally dropped after a police error — has been re-charged with major drug offences again.

Phil Hickey

Cards on tableCommentsPremiumRoyal commission to grill Crown Perth on casino licence

Revelations of money laundering at Crown Perth have prompted a royal commission to determine whether it remains fit to hold a casino licence.

Josh Zimmerman and Peter Law

Horror attackVideoYoung woman stabbed by masked man

Police said the attack happened about 9pm on Mawson place, when the 22-year-old victim got out of her car in Huntingdale.

Daryna Zadvirna

Playing defenceCommentsPremiumBasil: Linda needs a spell on the backbench

Action needs to be taken against embattled Defence Minister Linda Reynolds over remarks made about alleged rape victim Brittany Higgins, writes Basil Zempilas.

Basil Zempilas

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Alleged victim’s horrorPremium
The West Australian exclusive
‘She was shaking like a leaf and in tears’

The father of one of the women allegedly assaulted by an acclaimed Perth restaurateur has exclusively detailed the moment she called him in tears from outside the chef’s popular Highgate eatery.

Sarah Steger

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EditorialCommentsPremium
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The game’s better for having Willie back

In a pre-season week that’s been dominated by political tumult and scandal, suddenly footy was all anyone could talk about — as West Coast’s Willie Rioli finally learnt his AFL football fate.

Bad educationCommentsPremiumTeachers still on stress leave after violent SMYL brawl

Two teachers who tried to stop students from punching tradesmen and smashing up their ute at SMYL Community College are still on stress leave more than a week after the violent mob attack.

Bethany Hiatt

Who’s on the list?PremiumThe 100 WA powerbrokers on plush ALP fundraiser list

A who’s who of WA’s most successful business leaders are on the guest list for tonight’s WA Labor fundraising bash in the western suburbs. Here are 100 of the powerbrokers that will be there.

Peter Law

House of horrorsVideoCommentsPremiumPerth shock victim sues WA housing authority, utilities

Denishar Woods — the young girl left near death by an electric shock from a garden tap at her public housing home — is suing WA’s housing authority, Western Power and Synergy over her injuries.

Tim Clarke

How you can helpCommentsPerth artist holds fundraiser for Milli Lucas’ family

A Perth artist is hoping to raise thousands of dollars to help the family of cancer-fighting teenager Milli Lucas pay off mounting medical and funeral costs.

Charlotte Elton

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