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The Latest Breaking News from Western Australia

Light aircraft crashes at tourist hotspot in Australia, killing 3

Authorities say they are investigating the cause of the crash off island located near Perth, Western Australia.

Al Jazeera

Foreign tourists among three dead after Rottnest Island seaplane crash

Privately owned Cessna 208 Caravan 675 plane was carrying seven people when it crashed off Western Australia coast

The Guardian - AU

Genius or charlatan? The strange tale of a 19th-century polymath who left a trail of controversy across colonial Australia

About 20 minutes’ drive north of Geraldton, on Australia’s west coast, lies a hill named Mount Sommer. The little peak is one of the few relics left behind by the enigmatic nineteenth-century polymath Dr Ferdinand von Sommer, Western Australia’s first government geologist.

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Mining state moves to become 'conservation superpower'

Endangered species are being given hope as a state better known for mining adds an area equivalent to the size of Tasmania to its conservation estate.

AAP

Spectacular aurora australis thrills sky gazers across south-east Australia

The green and purple southern lights show was so strong it appeared over Tasmania, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and NSW

The Guardian - AU

Australia has a remarkable history of outdoor cinema. Here’s why Netflix will never beat it

In December 1916, as war raged in Europe, an entrepreneurial pearl diver took a chance on some bleeding-edge technology and installed an outdoor cinema in one of the country’s most isolated towns – Broome, Western Australia.

The Conversation

Perth Airport Transfers: Convenience at Your Fingertips

Perth Airport, a bustling gateway to Western Australia, serves millions of travelers each year, from business executives to holidaymakers. Navigating the initial stages of your journey can often be a daunting task, particularly when it comes to ...

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Edwards inspires thrilling NSW Shield win over WA

Jack Edwards has taken 10 wickets for the match to help NSW to a thrilling Sheffield Shield win over Western Australia, claiming victory at the death.

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NSW star Patterson ends long Shield century drought

NSW veteran Kurtis Patterson has scored an unbeaten 167 to lift his side to 9-463 in their Sheffield Shield first innings against Western Australia.

AAP

On 18th birthday, Nagpur's Daksh Khante youngest in the world to complete Ironman race in Australia

NAGPUR: City boy Daksh Khante scripted history in Busselton, Western Australia, on Sunday by attempting and finishing the Ironman on the day he turned 18, thus becoming the world's youngest finisher of a long-distance triathlon race.

The Times of India

Northern Star to buy WA gold developer in $5b deal

Northern Star has agreed to buy De Grey Mining in an all-scrip transaction that will give it ownership of the massive Hemi gold project in Western Australia.

AAP

21 Y.O. Man Charged With The Alleged Murder Of His Mum In Western Australia

The woman, aged in her 40s, has become the 92nd woman to be killed in Australia this year.

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Residents told it’s ‘too late to leave’ as wildfire in Western Australia triples in size

‘Fire has impacted evacuation routes and leaving now will put your life in danger,’ emergency services warn townsfolk

The Independent UK

Western Australia’s endangered cockatoo among world’s longest-living birds

Oldest Carnaby’s cockatoo in wild lived to 35, with eight recorded living beyond 21, researchers find

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WA's Bancroft breaks form slump against SA in Shield

Cameron Bancroft has finally found some runs, with a half-century putting Western Australia in control against South Australia in the Sheffield Shield.

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WA quick Richardson survives injury scare in Shield

Western Australia's injury-plagued paceman Jhye Richardson has overcome an injury scare while celebrating a Sheffield Shield wicket against South Australia.

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Defiant Goodwin helps WA out of early Shield trouble

Dropped catches cost South Australia as Western Australia's Jayden Goodwin bagged a half century, but there was more anguish for Cameron Bancroft.

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Discrimination case launched over child removals

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families have launched legal action against the Western Australian and NSW governments over child removals.

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Handscomb, Harris steer Victoria to Shield win over WA

Western Australia spinner Corey Rocchiccioli has taken a bizarre hat-trick as Victoria batters Peter Handscomb and Marcus Harris secured an eight-wicket win.

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Victoria close in on victory over WA as seamers shine

Victoria pacemen Fergus O'Neill and Sam Elliott have their side on the cusp of taking the Sheffield Shield ladder lead against defiant Western Australia.

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Victoria frustrate reigning Sheffield Shield champs WA

Victoria are in the box seat to knock off reigning Sheffield Shield champions Western Australia following some valuable lower-order runs.

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North Melbourne lock in deal for 'home' games in WA

North Melbourne will play six home games in Western Australia over the next three seasons in a deal that will provide significant financial benefit to the club.

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Agriculture pioneers made WA Australians of the Year

Western Australia's 2025 Australians of the Year are Dianne and Ian Haggerty for their world-leading modern farming techniques.

The Canberra Times

Farm pioneers Dianne and Ian Haggerty are WA's 2025 Australians of the Year

Farming couple share WA's Australian of the Year Award for 2025.

The Guardian - AU

More than half of Australia sweats through heatwave as BoM forecasts more scorching temperatures

BoM expects hot weather to continue across parts of Queensland, Western Australia and Northern Territory next week

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