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Six-year-old WA boy reported missing in Booragoon dies in suspected backyard drowning

A six-year-old boy reported missing by his family dies in a suspected drowning, with police saying he was found unresponsive in a pool in the backyard of a neighbour's property in the southern Perth suburb of Booragoon.

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Perth date for 80s band Fiction Factory as they play together again

A relaxed late summer festival at Perth's Craigie Hill Golf Course will see the three members of Fiction Factory reform for a celebration of past fame on Top of the Pops.

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King stars as Saints beat Dockers in Perth

St Kilda forward Max King booted three goals in the third quarter and popped up for the match-winner late in the game in his side's 10-point win over Fremantle.

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WNBL finals delayed as COVID strikes

The Melbourne Boomers have been forced to wait for their WNBL grand final opponent after the Canberra-Perth semi-final was postponed due to COVID.

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As Ukrainian refugees flee to Perth, the community rallies to provide beds, funds and much needed support

Despite the 13,000 kilometres of physical distance to the war in the Ukraine, people in Perth are rallying to find spare rooms, much-needed funds but also friendship and support for those displaced by the conflict.

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Kings hammer Wildcats to go second in NBL

Sydney Kings have won their ninth successive game thanks to a record-setting first-half scoring blitz against the Perth Wildcats.

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Perth prison reports death in custody

The death of a Perth prisoner marks the fifth Indigenous death death in custody in Australia this year and more than 500 since the 1991 royal commission.

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Perth Children's Hospital nurse Peter De Mouilpied made dozens of child exploitation videos, court hears

A former Perth Children's Hospital nurse produced dozens of child exploitation videos featuring children as young as four and filmed students on their way to school for sexual gratification, the District Court in Perth is told.

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Chair of Perth-based gamekeeping body for Scotland calls for predator controls to save endangered birds

A recent study by the NatureScot agency warned the capercaillie - the largest of the grouse species - will disappear from its last remaining pockets within two to three decades

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Folk stars to converge on Perth Concert Hall for a music benefit for Ukraine

Perth is bringing together the likes of Duncan Chisholm, Julie Fowlis, Phil Cunningham and Karen Matheson in an evening of joyous live folk music to help Ukraine.

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Rest and recovery for Perth man after the rescue of Dnipro orphanage children

Perth's Steve Carr is over the moon that his two-week mercy mission to get 49 children fleeing the war in Ukraine safely into Scotland is successfully completed.

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Refugee aid hub in Perthshire sees 100 tonnes of donated items leave for Poland

Volunteers with Tayside and Strathearn Help for Ukraine's warehouse hub in Errol have become masters of sorting, boxing, taping and shrink wrapping and thanks to the generosity of Perthshire businesses and residents they have sent 100 tonnes out in transit to aid organisations in Poland.

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Independent sports shop in Perth calls time on trading after over 30 years

Owner of Campus Sports Steven Gilbert confirmed with “profound sadness” that his business will close on April 23 after a “very challenging” two years

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Restaurant and flats plan lodged for former Lakeland store in Perth

The entire ground floor of the St John Street building would have an open layout with restaurant and bar area if approved, with five apartments across the two upper floors

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Head coach Alan Clark confident Perthshire will steer clear of relegation

The Eagles sit second bottom of the National League 3 and have a huge home fixture against Greenock on Saturday

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WA records two more COVID-19 deaths and 8,133 new cases as more free RATs sent to regions

The deaths of a man aged in his 70s and another in his 80s are reported in WA's latest COVID-19 figures, as the state prepares to distribute thousands more rapid antigen tests in regional and remote areas.

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Crown Perth royal commission details many failings of WA government and casino regulator

Crown has faced repeated fire for alleged wrongdoing in its casinos, but a WA royal commission final report also points the finger at some less racy targets — the state government and its casino watchdog.

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JackJumpers stun Wildcats on the road

Tasmania have ended Perth's six-game NBL winning streak with a stunning 85-83 upset on the road.

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Frantic search for missing Perth man last seen leaving home in black car

A search is underway for Jorg Hemmann who went missing from his home in Perth.

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Paul Simpson earns praise after Jeanfield defeat league leaders Penicuik at the Riverside

The midfielder netted a clever third on another impressive night for the Perth side, who triumphed 4-1

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Crown 'unsuitable' to operate Perth casino

Crown will retain its West Australian casino licence but will face independent monitoring after a royal commission found it was an unsuitable operator.

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Melbourne Boomers, Adelaide Lightning, Perth Lynx and UC Capitals prepare for ultimate showdown in WNBL semi-finals

After a chaotic finish to the WNBL's home-and-away season, the last four teams standing — the Melbourne Boomers, Adelaide Lightning, Perth Lynx and UC Capitals — are ready for their tilt at glory.

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Conservative Perthshire councillor will stand as Independent because "party politics and local councils don’t mix"

Colin Stewart - elected as a Conservative Perth and Kinross councillor in 2017 - said whips and bosses put "significant pressure on councillors to vote the ‘right way’"

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Scots murderer who killed own son after stabbing him in chest dies behind bars

Edward Simpson had been serving a sentence at HMP Castle Huntly near Perth where he was found dead on Friday, March 18.

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Unbeaten Brumbies rotate for Perth trip

The Brumbies will leave five-eighth Noah Lolesio and their Wallabies props James Slipper and Allan Alaalatoa behind for their trip to Perth.

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