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A crowd gathers at the City Beach whale carcuss, which has proven a nightmare to remove.

SharksVideoExpert warns City Beach whale scent could linger for weeks

A shark expert says the whale carcass decomposing on a popular Perth beach is a ‘pot of gold’ for hungry sharks as another warns the scent could remain for more than week after the animal is removed.

Oliver Lane and Brooke Rolfe

Mark Walthaus and Rachel Dohnt have been confronted with just how much of a long slog homeownership will be. 

EconomyVideoPremiumInterest rate hike threatens to lock families out of Perth

Mounting financial pressure on families in Perth has only intensified with the fourth interest rate hike of the year causing more challenging circumstances by the day.

Brooke Rolfe

The former deputy chief executive officer of a Western Australia local government, Sam Curulli, 27, faces dozens of fraud and drug charges. LinkedIn

CRIMEPremiumEx-council deputy chief charged by police

The former deputy chief executive of an Aussie council has been hit with dozens of fraud and drug charges by police.

Emma Kirk

Perth mum, Angela McAllister, 40, died suddenly from brain aneurysm on Friday.

WA NewsPremiumPerth family shattered after mum-of-two unexpectedly dies

A young Perth family’s world has been turned upside down after a devoted mother-of-two died suddenly at the age of just 40.

Caitlin Vinci

Police allegedly found child exploitation material on the mobile phone of former West Coast Eagles player Laurie Bellotti. /football

COURTPremiumEx-AFL star caught with child abuse material

A former West Coast Eagles player has allegedly been caught with child abuse material on his mobile phone.

Emma Kirk

The miserable weather is forecast to lift in Perth and most parts of WA by the end of the week.

SEE THE FORECASTSpring weather on the way for Perth after gloomy few days

Clear sunny skies are on their way after several parts of the state were battered by severe thunderstorms.

Zosia Melanczuk

Farmer Mic Fels fears for his harvest because of a crackdown on backpacker and temporary visas.

WA NewsVideoWA’s multibillion-dollar harvest under threat as workers locked out

Farmers say an army of workers are being blocked or delayed in a bureaucratic nightmare. 

Asher Gibbon

Chicken Treat CEO Jamie Stewart.

RetailPremiumMajor menu changes for Chicken Treat as it marks 50 years

Chicken Treat boss Jamie Stewart is betting on everything from ‘fancier’ chicken menu items to digital kiosks to drive its next phase of growth and make fast-food feel less like fast-food.

Cheyanne Enciso

A 70-year-old motorbike rider has died after a collision with an SUV in Perth’s north.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumMotorcyclist dies after horror crash in Perth’s north

A 70-year-old motorbike rider has died after a collision with an SUV.

Brooke Rolfe

Members of the public at City Beach formed a crowd surrounding the whale carcass.

SharksPremiumSharks circle whale carcass as officials scramble next move

A washed-up whale carcass lured sharks and hundreds of fascinated onlookers to City Beach on Monday and is now proving a giant headache for authorities working out how to remove its remains.

Jessica Evensen and Brooke Rolfe

Clocks will jump forward one hour at 2am on Sunday. Glenn Campbell/NcaNewsWire

DAYLIGHT SAVINGSPremiumWhy millions of Aussies to lose hour’s sleep

Millions of Australians will lose an hour’s sleep this weekend as the clocks spring forward one hour at 2am on Sunday. Here’s what you need to know.

William Elliott

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of WA as lightning and hail continue to batter the State. 

WeatherHail, storms and rain set to drench WA as warning issued

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of WA as lightning and hail continue to batter the State. 

Tegwen Bescoby

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ANIMALSPremiumGrim shark warning after whale washes ashore

Experts are sounding the alarm over potential shark movements after a whale carcass washed up on a popular Aussie beach.

Jack Nivison

More than one million lightning strikes hit Western Australia over the weekend. DTN Total Lightning Network / NewsWire

WEATHERShocking lightning strike forecast for WA as electrical storm hits

More than one million lightning strikes have been recorded across one state, with more to come as outback towns smash monthly rainfall averages.

Blair Jackson

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says there will still be a role for backpackers. NewsWire / Hilary Wardhaugh

NewsPremium‘At sea’: Treasurer lashes ON amid pleas

Treasurer Jim Chalmers claims Barnaby Joyce is “all at sea” on questions on migration as farmers raise fears about worker shortages.

Nathan Schmidt

WA farmers face fuel price uncertainty as harvest rolls around.

Fuel concernsPremiumFuel price uncertainty hits farmer’s pockets at harvest

WA farmers and rural transporters are feeling the pinch as fuel prices remain high in the lead up to harvest. 

Bob Garnant

The WA Police mounted unit is on the hunt for new horse recruits.

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WA Police to double mounted unit in bid to bolster safety

The WA Police force is looking to double the number of horses in the Mounted Unit.

Jessica Evensen

4-year-old Pamela from Boyupbrook with a Venturon Starstruck 199W at the Perth Royal Show.

Perth Royal showThousands flock to Royal Show for games and gourmet goodies

Claremont Showgrounds transformed into a sea of colour on Sunday, as punters wound their way through a maze of games and gourmet goodies in search of the Show’s most memorable attraction: the show bags.

Jessica Evensen

Pauline Hanson’s One Nation has surged in the polls. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

NewsPremium‘Pariah’: Warning about One Nation ‘disaster’

One Nation forming government would be “a disaster” and leave Australia “a pariah”, a political stalwart has warned.

Nathan Schmidt

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COSTSPremiumDeputy PM rules out fuel excise cut

A senior minister has all but ruled out another cut to the fuel excise, despite prices hitting up to 237.8c per litre in parts of Australia.

Nathan Schmidt

Synergy Chief Executive Officer Kurt Baker.

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WA gas-fired proposal powering ahead as next steps taken

Plans for a new $700 million WA gas-fired power station have taken a significant step forward with the State Government to seek environmental assessment of the proposal. 

Joe Spagnolo

Veteran volunteer David Ashfold has been crowned 2026 Legend of the Show.

AgriculturePremiumVeteran volunteer granddad crowned 2026 Legend of the Show

The Perth grandfather has made his legend status official after being crowned 2026 Legend of the Show, making him the second recipient of the Royal Agricultural Society of WA’s highest show accolade.

Jessica Evensen

West Coast Eagles fan Steve Martin is boycotted the AFL Grand Final to go to the show.

Royal ShowPremiumEagles fans seek refuge from Freo footy fever at Royal Show

West Coast Eagles fans dodged Fremantle’s AFL Grand Final frenzy sought refuge at the Perth Royal Show’s opening day.

Charlton Hart

REIWA boss Suzanne Brown said that the tax changes have made the situation worse for renters.

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Transition to home ownership never been harder in WA

The plight of WA renters has been laid bare, with new figures showing the option of buying a home is now near impossible for Perth battlers.

Joe Spagnolo