74 m. ago WA news LIVE: Wastewater survey reveals WA tops nation for meth use

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6 h. ago Young tradies like Dylan and western suburbs professionals have this challenge in common

In a special series on Melbourne’s west, The Age explores how to attract high-skilled jobs, get more youths into work and improve transport links.

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6 h. ago The premium Perth postcode with a higher crime rate than one of the city’s poorest suburbs

Which suburbs have the worst crime statistics, Perth’s golden triangle, or the KGB - Koondoola, Girrawheen and Balga? New data from WA Police hides some surprises.

Events

16 h. ago Essendon champion joins Dees’ coach search; Winmar continues bid to co

An Essendon great will be on the panel charged with finding premiership coach Simon Goodwin’s replacement at Melbourne. Meanwhile, Nicky Winmar is continuing his push to be a co-lead plaintiff in a racism class action.

Sport

16 h. ago WA’s new gun laws to remain after disallowance motion thrown out

The new laws represent the most sweeping change to gun laws in Australia since the Howard-era reforms, and were supported by the majority in parliament on Thursday.

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16 h. ago Perth woman’s nightclub Nazi salute costs her $1000 fine and her job

Theresa Plunkett-Hill was kicked out of Connections last month by a German security guard. In response, she yelled “heil Hitler” before performing a Nazi salute three times.

Society

18 h. ago A Machete, a tomahawk and ‘polite’ intruders: Forrestfield home invasion baffles police

Two men, armed and with their faces covered, entered a 78-year-old man’s Forrestfield home, demanding cash and damaging his speedway sprint car.

Events

21 h. ago ‘The dream comes alive’: Australian Picklum closes in on world title with Teahupo’o title

Molly Picklum will go into the World Surf League Finals later this month seeded No.1 and strongly fancied to lift the world championship after victory in the Tahiti Pro.

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23 h. ago ‘Something good is coming’: Man Utd primed to bounce back from horror season, says Fernandes

In an exclusive interview, Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes reveals why he said no to Saudi Arabia, and why he can sense an immediate response to the club’s wretched 2024/25 season under manager Ruben Amorim.

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24 h. ago Perth’s south records strongest winds in 35 years in wild storm

The fast-moving storm cut power to 10,000 homes, with the SES receiving 65 calls for assistance.

Events

25 h. ago WA news LIVE: Perth hills driver to fight charges over Christmas Day head

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25 h. ago WA news LIVE: Measles warning after three cases linked to Perth

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30 h. ago Marelen wastes thousands of hours commuting to work. She wants two things to change

In a new series, The Age focuses on Melbourne’s western suburbs, where high-skilled jobs are scarce and transport links often poor, to see how life could improve in Australia’s fastest-growing region.

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30 h. ago From secondhand shops to a sweet peach negroni, this Lego Masters star has Perth sorted

Alex Towler spends his workdays making Lego sculptures. It’s harder than it sounds, and sometimes you need to unwind, stat. Here are his top Perth picks.

Politics

36 h. ago Ellenbrook teen jailed after Children’s Court backflips on sentence

A Perth teenager who coward-punched a fellow student at an Ellenbrook shopping centre has had his suspended sentenced overturned.

Events

41 h. ago WA news LIVE: Fake gun law videos emerge online as WA police minister makes plea for bill to pass

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Events

42 h. ago As South Australia’s toxic bloom lingers, politicians ramp up response

The algal bloom that has devastated South Australian waters shows no signs of dissipating.

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43 h. ago Harry Gill, Warnie and the Flying Man: Crowd interactions unite us like little else

The epic feat of a cricket fan in Darwin has reminded us of all that can be good about the communal nature of sport.

Events

45 h. ago WA news LIVE: WA’s top cop wants power to close down convenience stores selling tobacco

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47 h. ago Wallabies drop major surprise as O’Connor to play No.10 against Springboks

James O’Connor hasn’t played a Test in nearly three years but is poised to face the world champion Springboks this week.

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