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Infamous WA nightclub in sudden closure after three decades
5+ hour, 32+ min ago (267+ words) Infamous nightclub Bar1 in Hillarys is days away from shutting its doors for the last time. In an Instagram post announcing the May 2 closure, Bar1 said it had "never just been a nightclub. "It's been a home for generations of party people,…...
He came, he Sawe: Kenyan shatters marathon record
19+ hour, 17+ min ago (26+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs....
So cool!" Maley relishes WNBA game against Caitlin Clark
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (476+ words) Perth Lynx co-captain Anneli Maley has declared she never imagined she would have the chance to play in front of 14, 000 fans in America after making a huge impact during her pre-season debut for New York Liberty against Caitlin Clark's Indiana…...
Shots fired into popular bar in drive-by attack
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (25+ words) Revellers at a busy bar were terrified after the establishment was targeted in an overnight drive-by shooting, the latest incident involving a Melbourne venue....
Former Eagle Trew happy to spread his wings at Black Ducks
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (541+ words) Mitchell Woodcock is a sports reporter at The West Australian and Sunday Times who covers a variety of sports including AFL, WAFL, netball, tennis and hockey. Raised in Perth, Mitchell started as a reporter in Bunbury before becoming the Bunbury…...
Passing the buck just a grave mistake
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (471+ words) Ben Harvey has worked as a journalist since 1999. His early career at The West Australian included stretches of crime reporting and political journalism. He worked in London for regional and national titles before returning to WA in 2006. Since then he…...
Beaches shut after dead whale washes up
2+ day, 44+ min ago (27+ words) The decomposing whale carcass was found on the rock platform of a popular beach in Sydney's south, sparking concern of heightened shark activity in the area....
It's strategic': Harry and Meghan in talks for another tour
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (428+ words) The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are said to be planning another "royal-style" tour despite backlash following their trip Down Under. Thousands of adoring fans turned out in droves to catch a glimpse of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry as…...
Le Bron leads Lakers to verge of playoffs second round
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (371+ words) Le Bron James has continued to defy age as he led the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers to a 112-108 overtime win over the Houston Rockets and the brink of the NBA playoffs second round. The 41-year-old superstar had 29 points, including a…...
Changing of the guard has Sharks motivated for more glory
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (483+ words) Jacki is a reporter for the Albany Advertiser, covering everything from court and crime to local sport and community news as part of the Great Southern team. She graduated from Curtin University in 2024 and got her start at a local…...