4 h. ago WA fishing ban challenge lands in court as industry mounts fightback

Western Australia’s commercial fishing industry has questioned the claim some demersal fish stocks are in dire straits and argue an “unfair” ban will penalise all who make a living from the state’s fisheries.

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5 h. ago 'Toughest firearm reforms' in Australia to be introduced in NSW

The NSW government will introduce the "toughest firearm reforms" in the country this week.

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10 h. ago WA Police discover $11 million worth of cocaine hidden under slab

The massive drug bust began as a traffic stop on Leach Highway in Welshpool, before several search warrants revealed the true scale of the haul.

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10 h. ago NSW Premier Chris Minns to introduce 'toughest firearm reforms' in Australia

Premier Chris Minns has confirmed the NSW government will introduce the "toughest firearm reforms" in Australia to parliament this week in the wake of the Bondi Beach mass shooting.

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11 h. ago Seven West shareholders overwhelmingly back Southern Cross takeover

Seven West Media shareholders have thrown their support behind the acquisition of the company by Southern Cross Media after backing the merger at today’s scheme meeting.

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12 h. ago This was the hardest ATAR exam question WA students faced. Can you solve it?

Dr Vesife Hatisaru took a look at one of the hardest questions from this year’s mathematics specialist exam, which focused on complex numbers. 

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32 h. ago WA’s commercial fishers mount fightback against sweeping ban

Western Australia’s commercial fishing industry has questioned the claim some demersal fish stocks are in dire straits and argue an “unfair” ban will penalise all who make a living from the state’s fisheries.

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34 h. ago Australia’s biggest Hindu temple is slated for Melbourne’s fringe – but a skink could stop it

The $250 million project aims to provide a space for the country’s fastest growing religion, but locals have raised concerns about the influx of visitors.

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50 h. ago A year after WA Police were given powers to search for weapons, how effective has it been?

Police Minister Reece Whitby says the statistics show the laws are proving successful.

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50 h. ago A meat cleaver, axes: The weapons taken away under WA Police’s new search laws

Police Minister Reece Whitby says the statistics show the laws are proving successful.

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58 h. ago The 2025 honour roll: WA students with the highest ATARs revealed

West Australian high school graduates have logged in to find out their ATAR results and for 18 students, opening them held an additional surprise – the highest possible score of 99.95.

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67 h. ago CCC probe uncovers ‘serious misconduct’ in Public Transport Authority

The Corruption and Crime Commission formed an opinion of serious misconduct against the authority’s former manager of safety and rail access.

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3 d. ago Bondi shooting as it happened: PM says Australia to establish national gun buyback scheme; men arrested in Liverpool had no confirmed links to Bondi gunmen, police say

Five days after the Bondi Beach terror attack claimed 15 innocent lives, Australia remains on edge. Look back at our rolling coverage.

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3 d. ago Head’s hometown masterclass leaves Australia in total control

A hometown century from Travis Head has Australia in total control of the third Test. On a day when England threatens to fight back, Head remains unbeaten on 142, guiding Australia to 4-271 and a commanding 356-run lead at stumps.

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3 d. ago What kind of Australia do we want to be? Let’s stop dodging the hard questions

The Bondi massacre is a tipping point. Now, confronting serious points of tension is a precondition for sustaining a successful multicultural society.

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3 d. ago WA’s premier maternity hospital put on notice after damning report into baby boy’s death

Doctors and midwives at WA’s premier maternity hospital will undergo new training as part of an unprecedented cultural reform program after the death of a baby boy.

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3 d. ago Bondi shooting live updates: PM says Australia to establish national gun buyback scheme; men arrested in Liverpool had no confirmed links to Bondi gunmen, police say

Five days after the Bondi Beach terror attack claimed 15 innocent lives, Australia remains on edge. Follow our live coverage.

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3 d. ago Bondi shooting live updates: PM says Australia to establish national gun buyback scheme; men arrested in Liverpool had ideological links to shooters, police say

Five days after the Bondi Beach terror attack claimed 15 innocent lives, Australia remains on edge. Follow our live coverage.

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3 d. ago Perth bodybuilding coach jailed for importing steroids through post offices

The 48-year-old was running a Port Kennedy gym and personal training business while also selling illegal performance enhancing drugs.

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3 d. ago Fremantle live music institution gets green light to turn it up to 11

A much-loved live music venue in Fremantle will be able to rage on after being granted an exception from noise restrictions in a bid to protect the music scene in the port city.

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