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Footy fans are set for a pre-season derby double, Perth leading the Aussie boom in luxury properties and McGowan’s message for Kirkup ahead of the State election debate.
Camera IconFooty fans are set for a pre-season derby double, Perth leading the Aussie boom in luxury properties and McGowan’s message for Kirkup ahead of the State election debate.

Perth footy fans are set for a pre-season derby double and McGowan’s message for Kirkup ahead of the State election debate are making headlines this afternoon.

A former semi-professional boxer has also been accused of a crowbar bashing in WA’s South West — allegedly exhibiting “stalker-like behaviour” towards a pregnant woman before the alleged attack.

Here are five must-read stories from The West Australian this afternoon.

Premier asks Zak Kirkup for a ‘respectful’ debate

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Mark McGowan wants a ‘respectful and considered’ debate with WA Liberal Leader Zak Kirkup.

The Premier is set to face off with the Opposition leader tomorrow night and says he wants to avoid the aggressiveness employed by former US President Donald Trump.

Channel 7 will host the only leaders’ debate from 7pm with a panel that includes Geof Parry, Jessica Page and The West Australian’s State political editor Peter Law.

Read the full story here.

Boxer accused of crowbar bashing in WA’s South West

April 12, 2011: Townsville, QLD. Boxer, Joel Casey, poses with his World Title belts in Townsville, Northern Queensland. Keywords: boxing / fighters / posing / half length / HL1511 (Photo by Fiona Harding / Newspix)
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Camera IconApril 12, 2011: Townsville, QLD. Boxer, Joel Casey, poses with his World Title belts in Townsville, Northern Queensland. Keywords: boxing / fighters / posing / half length / HL1511 (Photo by Fiona Harding / Newspix) Contact Email: www.newspix.com.au Contact Web URL: newspix@newsltd.com.au Contact Email: www.newspix.com.au Credit: Picture: Fiona Harding

A former semi-professional boxer is accused of chasing a heavily pregnant woman with a crowbar before smashing the bar into her housemate’s face in their South West home.

Joel Peter Casey, who was known as “2 Gunz” during his decade-long light heavyweight boxing career, became so infatuated with the woman that he had exhibited “stalker-like behaviour”.

He allegedly forced his way into the victim’s Dalyellup home on December 6, armed with a 30cm crowbar, Bunbury Magistrate’s Court heard.

Read the full story here.

Perth footy fans set for pre-season derby double

Fremantle and West Coast are locked in to battle it out in front of crowds at Optus Stadium this pre-season.

It will be the second time the two teams meet, with the WA rivals playing with no crowds at Mineral Resources Park this weekend.

A reduced capacity is expected for the second derby on Sunday, March 7.

Read the full story here.

Alleged rape victim’s message to Linda Reynolds

Defence Minister Linda Reynolds has been hospitalised ahead of her address at the National Press Club today. Credit: The Daily Telegraph
Camera IconDefence Minister Linda Reynolds has been hospitalised ahead of her address at the National Press Club today. Credit: The Daily Telegraph

Defence Minister Linda Reynolds has been hospitalised ahead of her address at the National Press Club today.

It comes as her former staff member Brittany Higgins is due to speak with federal police about her alleged rape in Senator Reynolds office in 2019.

A statement from Senator Reynolds’ office said she had taken advice from her cardiologist who told her to take a period of medical leave.

Brittany Higgins, who has spoken openly about the alleged assault, sent her a message after she was hospitalised on advice from her doctor.

Read the full story here.

Perth leads Australian boom in luxury properties

Perth's luxury properties are growing in price faster than anywhere else in Australia.

The West Australian capital was the top ranked Australian city for luxury price growth in a global report by commercial real estate agency Knight Frank, coming in at number 34 with 3.6 per cent annual growth.

It was up from 0.9 per cent growth one year earlier, when it was ranked 63 – and the last Australian ranked city.

Read the full story here.

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