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2026 Honda ZR-V e:HEV LX

ReviewPremium2026 Honda ZR-V e:HEV LX review

It might be the middle child of Honda’s three-model SUV family in Australia, but the ZR-V hybrid is far from a middle-of-the-road offering.

Damion Smy

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COURTGroup’s court ‘win’ over trans women ban

A lesbian rights group has won a Federal Court appeal to exclude transgender women from its public event. But the legal fight is not over yet.

Angie Raphael

Isabelle Orr, Billy Hams, Emi Irvine, Jared Ballard and Archie Blatchley.

School ballPremiumIN PICTURES: Denmark ag students in fairytale themed ball

A touch of magic swept across the Great Southern as WA College of Agriculture Denmark students stepped into a real-life fairytale for their 2026 school ball. 

Amy Towers

Perth car enthusiasts are revving their engines over the chance to have their cherished vehicle immortalised as the newest Hot Wheels toy.

WA NewsCommentsPerth revheads race to have cars made into a Hot Wheels

Perth car enthusiasts are revving their engines over the chance to have their cherished vehicle immortalised as the newest Hot Wheels product.

Fraser Williams

A man has allegedly been caught on CCTV taking off with almost $3000 worth of fuel from a family-owned petrol station in Sydney. 9News

CrimeMan allegedly steals $3000 of diesel, flees

Two brazen fuel thieves have allegedly struck in two separate states - one making off with 1000L of diesel and another taking $3000 worth.

Emma Kirk

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NewsPremium2027 Lepas L6 previewed: Another electric and hybrid SUV from Chery

Chery's style-focused export brand Lepas will be here before the end of 2026, and the L6 is set to be one of its first models.

William Stopford

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NewsPremiumLexus GX hybrid one step closer

The Lexus GX looks like going hybrid in the US following a GX550h trademark filing; if sold here it would see all Lexus SUVs electrified.

Damion Smy

Audi RS 5 Sedan / Audi RS 5 Avant

NewsPremium2026 Audi RS5 price and specs

Audi's new BMW M3 rival is the most aggressive-looking, most powerful, and heaviest vehicle yet to wear the RS5 nameplate.

William Stopford

NSW Health Minister Ryan Park has spoken to the Little Wings CEO this week. Picture NewsWire / Monique Harmer

NEWSPremiumKids’ charity at breaking point in fuel crisis

As the fuel crisis continues to stretch across the globe, a non-profit charity has revealed the ‘crippling’ impact it’s had on sick kids across the country.

Alexandra Feiam

Karen Gee was delighted to see another one of her dresses worn by the duchess. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

LifestyleCrowning moment for Aussie fashion as royals touch down

The Duke and Duchess Sussex have once again proven they have the power to crash websites and catapult sales into the stratosphere just by getting dressed.

Will Nicholas

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NewsJAC T9 electric ute could take on Toyota HiLux BEV thanks to fuel crisis

Record fuel prices across Australia may have just pulled an electric version of the JAC T9 closer to local showrooms.

Damion Smy

A needle-free flu vaccine for children is being rolled out across WA from today.

HealthCommentsGame changer: Needle-free flu ‘jab’ for WA kids from TODAY

A simple nasal spray alternative to flu jabs for children is being rolled out across WA ahead of the winter season.

Troy de Ruyter

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NewsPremiumAnother new Nissan EV ruled out for Australia

Like the larger Leaf SUV, Nissan's new electric Juke won't be launched in Australia, but Chinese EVs could appear in the brand's local showrooms.

Matt Campbell

Robbie Campo is the incoming CEO of HESTA

Your MoneyCommentsPremium$100b super fund appoints new CEO

The $100 billion industry superannuation fund HESTA has tapped Robbie Campo as its next chief executive, with Ms Campo to succeed Debby Blakey from August.

Ryan Johnson

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News2026 Honda Prelude has no direct rivals in Australia, says local boss

Honda’s new Prelude is one of only a handful of two-door hybrid sports coupes in Australian showrooms, which made pricing it particularly challenging.

Damion Smy

Health Minister Ryan Park said the move made life easier and more affordable. Damian Shaw

NEWSPremiumBig change to the pill for millions of Aussies

One Aussie state is bringing in a major change making it easier for women to access contraceptives.

Abisha Sapkota, Euan Kennedy

2026 Toyota Corolla Cross GXL FWD

Review2026 Toyota Corolla Cross GXL FWD review

Here are three pieces of sensible advice: eat your vegetables, stand up straight, and buy a Toyota Corolla Cross.

William Stopford

Latitude sent millions of spam messages, with many lacking a working unsubscribe function. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

FinancePremiumFinance giant lashed again for sending unstoppable spam

After failing to include a working unsubscribe option in thousands of spam messages, an Australian financial services giant has been hit with massive fines.

Duncan Murray

Lauren Pileggi, Swan Valley Winemakers president and winemaker at Baskerville-based Upper Reach Wine.

RetailCommentsPremiumWhy WA vintners oppose wine bottle deposit plan

WA’s wine industry wants the State Government to hit pause on plans to include wine bottles in its popular container deposit scheme, with producers saying they face an $11 million financial hit.

Cheyanne Enciso

Read what your zodiac sign predicts for your day.

StarsPremiumYour horoscope for Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Read what your zodiac sign predicts for your day.

Kim Fairminer

New data has confirmed Perth is still in a chronic rental shortage, with prices rising faster than any other capital city in Australia.

PropertyCommentsPremium‘Chronic’: Rent rises faster in Perth than any other capital

New data has confirmed Perth is still in a chronic rental shortage, with prices rising faster than any other capital city in Australia.

Kim Macdonald

Tracc Civil Managing Director Frank Janssen at a housing development in Hammond Park.

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New homes to cost $15k more as fuel and material prices soar

The cost of each residential lot in new estates will jump by up to $15,000 due to massive hikes to diesel prices and other materials, according to civil contractors.

Kim Macdonald

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NewsPremiumMG previews luxurious extended-range electric flagship SUV in Australia

MG has previewed a luxurious, full-size extended-range electric SUV for a potential Australian launch.

William Stopford

In some cases, the watchdog found timers suggested a sale was about to end, even though the promotion continued beyond the stated deadline.

Consumer protectionCommentsPremiumWatchdog’s Black Friday sweep exposes dodgy sales tactics

The competition watchdog is investigating several retailers after a Black Friday advertising sweep found around half of 50 businesses reviewed made “concerning” claims that may have misled shoppers.

Ryan Johnson