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LOCKED UPBikie Kaos’ obscene outburst at judge who denied bail

Notorious ex Bandidos boss Brett ‘Kaos’ Pechey says he came to WA to escape bikie associates — and has aimed his foul mouth at a magistrate who denied bail on charges of aiming death threats at police

Shannon Hampton

Running lateProspector remains WA’s most unreliable train service

Figures tabled by Transwa late last month reveal the Prospector arrived on time just 53 per cent of the time during the 2019-20 financial year.

Jason Mennell

‘I AIN’T BUYING’Yes, gold’s pretty but it’s no sure thing

NICK BRUINING: My beef with gold is that compared with other investments, gold simply relies on one thing to make the value move in one direction or the other — human emotion.

CleanawayCouncil won’t back rebuilt recycling plant

A Perth council has rallied against rebuilding a recycling plant that burnt down in November.

Peter de Kruijff

The West LiveColin Barnett calls for ‘bold’ economic plan for WA

Former WA Premier Colin Barnett has praised the State Government's health response to COVID-19 but picked holes in its economic handling of the crisis, labelling it "a bit mandy-pandy".

Caitlyn Rintoul and Jenna Clarke

Perth votesNorthbridge stalwart ponies up for Perth election

Mustang Bar owner and bigN chairman Mike Keiller is mounting a council campaign on police visibility and cultural events platform.

Peter de Kruijff

War of wordsClive’s ‘dictator’ attack on Mark McGowan

Mining billionaire Clive Palmer has accused the Premier of admiring dictators in “countries that have heads of state for life” in his latest salvo over the WA hard border.

Josh Zimmerman

Back openRockpool returns after fire-fuelled closure

It’s fair to say the popular steakhouse has been put through the ringer this year.

Jessie Stoelwinder

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AFLW stars reveal day jobs in equal pay push

Like Supergirl and Wonder Woman, the ladies who lace up for the AFLW live a dual life. They are PE teachers, physios and even sparkies by day, but after knock-off they are high-flying sport stars.

Lily Hoffmann

WA border battle‘I’m with Mark McGowan’: Albanese on WA border

Anthony Albanese says he will continue to back the WA Government’s decision on its border, even if that means it remains closed for months to come.

Sarah Ison

Early works$18.5m raising for Strandline to advance Coburn

The cash will be used for site establishments and early works construction, general working capital, project financing activities and placement costs.

Stuart McKinnon

Last laugh‘Joker’ charged with Perth CBD vandalism

A man accused of spray painting a City of Perth CCTV camera dressed as a comic book villain will face court today.

Daryna Zadvirna

Coronavirus crisisWesfarmers demands Victoria lockdown review

The head of the WA-based company wants economy-crippling stage four coronavirus restrictions to be reviewed in Victoria within weeks.

Kaitlyn Offer

The West LiveColin Barnett weighs in on WA’s COVID-19 response

Former WA Premier Colin Barnett will join The West Live host Jenna Clarke this morning to weigh in on the State's response to the COVID-19 crisis.

Caitlyn Rintoul

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Lanai Scarr
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What now for WA in virus war?

Right now, WA is firmly a Clive Palmer-free zone. It’s also a COVID-free idyllic bubble where things feel really, really normal. But the question now is what happens long-term? Lanai Scarr writes.

Lanai ScarrFederal Political Editor

Grand final debateExclusive poll reveals WA support for Optus grand final

More than half of WA wants Optus Stadium to host the AFL grand final, while Brisbane’s Gabba received just a fraction of support from respondents to an exclusive poll for The West Australian.

Peter Law

Suspected dognappingMad dach to find ‘dognapped’ Kalgoorlie pups

A curious tale of two small dogs who went missing in a suspected dognapping has had a happy ending, with the pair found safe and well on a remote mining lease 100km from their home.

Kelsey Reid

Court fightCollie miner disputes coal supply default notices

Troubled Collie miner Griffin Coal has gone to court to dispute default notices by its biggest customer.

Sean Smith

High stakesMrs Mac’s meets health challenge with plant-based pies

The key ingredient in the new meat-free range — comprising two pies and one sausage roll alternative — is a popular South-East Asian fruit with the texture of shredded chicken

Jenne Brammer

‘Freak accident’Did whale attack diver off WA coast to shield calf?

A humpback whale that struck a woman with its tail during a diving tour in WA’s north was showing “classic defensive actions” and was likely trying to protect its young calf, the tour operator says.

Daryna Zadvirna, Kate Ryan & Caitlyn Rintoul

Investment confidenceCOVID cash cuts to ‘catch up’ with businesses

Australian businesses are largely equipped to survive without JobKeeper payments in the short-term, however economic experts are warning the effects of COVID-19 will catch up with them.

Kate Purnell

COVID crisisVictorian lockdowns a blow to WA consumer confidence

WA businesses are feeling the effect of the Victorian lockdowns as consumer spending concern spreads, according to a small business specialist.

Kate Purnell

Sports rortsFemale members at WA club ‘forced to change behind bar’

Women at a country club in Perth’s north must continue to get changed behind the bar after the club was knocked back for a $500,000 grant from the controversial Community Sports Grants program.

Sarah Ison