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Why Perth has more to offer than just Ashes cricket this winter

From island getaways to white sand beaches and fine-dining restaurants, Michael Jones discovers that this Australian city has plenty to offer cricket fans beyond the game

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Labor gains Senate seats in Victoria and Queensland, and surges to a national 55.6–44.4 two-party margin

Buttons have been pressed to electronically distribute preferences for the Senate in Victoria, the ACT, Queensland and Western Australia. Labor gained a seat from the Liberals in Victoria, with the other two unchanged. I had a wrap of earlier button presses on Tuesday.

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One Nation boosts parliamentary ranks with new senator

Pauline Hanson's party will grow from two to three in the next parliament, having won the final spot in the Senate in Western Australia.

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How the North West Shelf expansion risks further damage to Murujuga’s 50,000-year-old rock art

Yesterday, new environment minister Murray Watt approved an extension for the North West Shelf liquefied natural gas project. The gas plant at Karratha, Western Australia, will run until 2070.

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Can Murray Watt fix Australia’s broken nature laws? First stop, Western Australia

New federal Environment Minister Murray Watt is in Western Australia this week to reboot nature law reform. Reform stalled in the Senate last term, following stiff opposition from the state’s Labor government and mining sector.

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Walk with the world’s oldest living culture in Western Australia

Travellers can see the land – and themselves – in a new light, on immersive cultural tours with traditional custodians in Western Australia’s South West

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The ferocious fight back and 'dodgy pass' that took Tiffany Cromwell from ‘no, not my day' to ‘alright, game on’ at SEVEN

After illness pre-race Canyon-SRAM zondacrypto rider hauls way back to front of tough Western Australian gravel race, delivering confidence building performance ahead of Unbound

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Why is southern Australia in drought – and when will it end?

Swathes of South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania and Western Australia are in the grip of drought as they experience some of the lowest rainfall totals on record.

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UCI Gravel World Series – Australian champions Mark O'Brien and Tiffany Cromwell win Western Australia's SEVEN

Strong local contenders Cassia Boglio and Mark Chong have to settle for second spot in grueling home state sortie once again

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‘I started seeing robots’: what happens when you run nearly nonstop for three days

When Craig Jeffrey heard about a 200-mile foot race through Western Australia he thought it sounded ‘brilliant’. But after a while, things got odd

The Guardian - AU

SEVEN unfurls as Western Australia keeps preparation toward 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships rolling

'We're very well down the line in our project planning' says race director Stephen Gallagher as Nannup brings solid foundation to next year's rainbow race

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NRL announce new Perth CEO amid Bears PR battle

The NRL has made a surprise announcement on the inaugural CEO of the Perth Bears, in a move likely to give them some media sway in Western Australia.

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Perth Bears eye 30,000 members, NRL's biggest fanbase

Western Australian officials want to have 30,000 members from their state alone, confident the Perth Bears can be among the NRL's most supported teams.

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How Perth won an 18-year battle for NRL readmission

Plans for Perth's NRL return were first hatched in 2006. There have been no shortage of highs, lows, hurdles and false dawns on the ensuing rollercoaster ride.

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V'landys turns on charm before crack at Perth media

While Western Australia premier Roger Cook fought off criticism of the Perth Bears deal, ARL Commission chairman Peter V'landys was joking about breakfast TV.

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Perth Bears roar into NRL, bound for early success

NRL CEO Andrew Abdo says he wants the Perth Bears to have largely local players long-term, but says the North Sydney link will set them up for success in 2027.

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Perth team confirmed to join NRL in $65m deal funded by Western Australia taxpayers

Western Australia premier Roger Cook has revealed the details of the heavily-anticipated NRL expansion team based in Perth

The Conversation

What are the symptoms of measles? How long does the vaccine last? Experts answer 6 key questions

So far in 2025 (as of May 1), 70 cases of measles have been notified in Australia, with all states and territories except Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory having recorded at least one case. Most infections have occurred in New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia.

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Problem child no more: surprise rise in state rankings

Western Australia has cemented its spot at the top of the latest CommSec State of the States rankings, but another state's climb comes as more of a surprise.

Evening Standard

Virginia Guiffre’s ‘no way’ suicide tweet resurfaces after death

Giuffre was found dead at her home in western Australia on Friday

The Guardian - AU

Virginia Giuffre, Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew accuser, dies aged 41

Giuffre’s family issue statement confirming she killed herself at her farm in Western Australia

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Man Charged With Murder Of 39 Y.O. Woman In WA

A 38-year-old man has been charged with murder after a woman was killed in an alleged domestic violence incident in remote Western Australia.

Evening Standard

Why Margaret River should be top of your Asutralia bucket list

It’s got world-class beaches and wineries that would put Tuscany to shame. Margaret River is Western Australia’s best-kept secret — and it’s a must-visit for anyone heading to the Ashes and Lions, says Katie Strick

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WA premier says NRL expansion talks are now 'positive'

Western Australia premier Roger Cook has been spotted at the NRL double-header, while declaring renewed talks with the league over expansion are positive.

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Tropical Cyclone Errol likely to form off north coast of Western Australia this weekend

Weather bureau predicts high-pressure system will bring above-average temperatures across south-east Australia

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