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Conrad Charlton was the first voice on ABC radio 90 years ago and his sons Michael and Tony were TV broadcasting pioneers

When the ABC launched 90 years ago, Conrad Charlton was the first voice on air. His son, Michael, then was the first face on ABC TV and another son, Tony, also worked at the ABC and called the first televised VFL match on commercial television.

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Trading in dreams: the US company that promised to make Australian children Disney stars – for a fee

A Facebook ad for auditions in Perth drew hundreds – but there was no link to Disney and the company wanted up to US$15,000

The Guardian - AU

Fittler coy on eve of State of Origin II

NSW coach Brad Fittler was giving little away to fans and reporters on the eve of Origin II in Perth as the Blues look to square the series.

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Smith fingerprints on Maroons' Origin push

Harry Grant has relished his access to Cameron Smith as Queensland look to seal the State of Origin series with victory at Perth's Optus Stadium.

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Western Australia hosts State of Origin, but the state has not had a professional rugby league team in 25 years

Western Australia's young rugby league players hope the sun hasn't set on the state's prospect of joining the national competition, as the state prepares to host the sport's biggest event.

ABC News

Blues’ State of Origin reputations on line as weight of expectation falls on Maroons

NSW coach Brad Fittler will be under the microscope in Game 2 against Queensland, who can no longer enjoy the element of surprise

The Guardian - AU

Perth councillor's goal to get ball rolling with new 3G all-weather sports facility project

Cllr Brian Leishman is calling for the council to transform the dilapidated tennis courts on Primrose Crescent, Tulloch

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Maverick the well-travelled cat could have jumped aboard lorry in Perth

The Scottish SPCA is looking after a cat which climbed aboard a delivery lorry which made many stops between England and Scotland - including one in the Fair City - so the lost moggy's owners could potentially be from Perth.

Daily Record

Surge in school uniform support requests to Perthshire charity

Hundreds of families are registering their need for help with a Scottish charity based in Perth that has been gathering packs of pristine second hand school uniform. Almost double the number have contacted Social Flock before the holidays have even begun.

Daily Record

Perth man Bill Duncan's services to curling and to charity recognised with MBE

Bill's hard work and achievements through the years were recently rewarded in the Queen’s Birthday Honours

Daily Record

Perth MP backs Aviva's latest bid to build 77-metre high turbine in the city

Perth and North Perthshire representative Pete Wishart wrote to the local authority last month to support the insurance giant's latest planning application drawing particular attention to its green ambitions

Daily Record

Electronic gaming machines taken offline in weeks leading up to Blackstone takeover of Crown Resorts

Western Australia's casino regulator will inspect the machines after they were tested for "technical issues", before they can can go online again.

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Fishers Laundry in Perth reopens two years after COVID closure creating 80 jobs

The site, located in Inveralmond Industrial Estate, shut in May 2020 due to lockdown and is currently running at a reduced capacity

Daily Record

Perth and Kinross to experience third day without trains after dispute talks fail to halt strike action

Saturday’s service shutdown will go ahead with Network Rail staff walking out - but many rural hotel's have seen little impact on their businesses so far

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Western Bulldogs back in eight with win over Hawthorn, West Coast break losing streak against Essendon

The Western Bulldogs shake off a slow start to beat Hawthorn, while the West Coast Eagles break their losing streak in a tight one against Essendon.

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Childcare worker Rupinder Kaur acquitted of assaulting children after court finds evidence 'fanciful, implausible'

Perth childcare worker Rupinder Kaur is acquitted by a magistrate of assaulting four young children and awarded costs after the evidence against her is found to be "implausible".

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Ponga fit for Origin homecoming

Kalyn Ponga has dealt with a lingering illness to present as one of Queensland's young leaders under coach and mentor Billy Slater.

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WA premier, Qantas chief bury the hatchet

Qantas will launch direct flights from Perth to Johannesburg and Jakarta as Western Australia continues its reopening after years of border closures.

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Why is petrol so expensive in Australia? And when will petrol costs go down?

Dreaming of taking a long drive this weekend? Even with the government halving the fuel excise to 22 cents a litre, petrol prices are still high. So what's going on?

Daily Record

Man made murder threat at Perth fast food restaurant

Ray Sean Stevenson (32) uttered the threat at McDonald’s on Dunkeld Road when he was told it was closed to customers one night in October last year

AAP

English signs fresh AFL deal with Bulldogs

Perth-born ruckman Tim English has signed a two-year contract extension with the Western Bulldogs, rejecting overtures from AFL rivals in Western Australia.

AAP

Wildcats coach quits after just one season

Perth Wildcats coach Scott Morrison has announced his shock departure from the NBL club due to family reasons after just one season.

ABC News

Man charged with murder following death of detainee at Yongah Hill Detention centre

WA police charge a 29-year-old Iranian national with murder after a detainee was killed in a violent altercation at the Yongah Hill Immigration Detention Centre east of Perth last Thursday.

AAP

Murder charge over death in WA detention

West Australian police have charged an Iranian man with murder over the death of a Turkish detainee at Perth's Yongah Hill immigration detention centre.

AAP

Workhorse Trbojevic primed for NSW return

Spurred on by a return to the NSW set-up, Jake Trbojevic hopes to be a difference-maker as the Blues look to square the series against Queensland in Perth.

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