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Kirsty Lichtenstein is a reporter at the West Australian Newspaper. She is currently finishing her Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) degree at Curtin University. She joined the team in late 2025.

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Offshore drilling rig in Scotland. Photographer: Jason Alden/Bloomberg

OilPremiumCarnarvon boss want to rev up stalled Dorado oil project

Carnarvon Energy hopes to reignite the long-awaited $3 billion Dorado oil project after the Middle East war sparked a scramble to secure petrol supply.

Kirsty Lichtenstein

WA NewsCommentsNerves high, but shark attack won’t deter Rotto tourists

Tourists were still heading to Rottnest Island on Sunday, but were nervous, a day after a deadly shark attack. 

Kirsty Lichtenstein

Steven Mattaboni’s wife has paid tribute to the father-of-two, the day after a fatal shark attack off Rottnest Island.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Father-of-two revealed as spearfisher killed by shark

The heartbroken wife of a father killed by a four-metre shark while spearfishing off Rottnest has described him as an ‘incredible’ dad who ‘lived and breathed the ocean.’

Bethany Hiatt, Jessica Evensen and Kirsty Lichtenstein

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The West Australian exclusive
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Eagles, BHP extend partnership to boost AFL in regional WA

Like thousands of country kids, Connor Riley-Hughes loves a kick of the footy and the rare opportunity to meet his AFL heroes.

Kirsty Lichtenstein

Australia already spends around $1.9 billion annually treating skin cancers, with dermatology clinics and surgical centres managing millions of procedures each year.

HealthCommentsAustralia highest for skin cancers as global crisis deepens

Australia has emerged as the global epicentre of skin cancer, with new international data warning that the country is likely to remain at the forefront of a growing worldwide crisis through to 2050.

Kirsty Lichtenstein

A huge police presence descended on the carpark outside the Arthouse apartments on Grand Boulevard on Wednesday morning after reports a man had left the body.

CrimeVideoPolice reveal shocking new details after woman’s body dumped

A body was callously dumped outside Joondalup apartments on Wednesday morning and an investigation is underway to work out who the woman is.

Kirsty Lichtenstein and Rhianna Mitchell

Jockey Renee Forrest was left injured after the horrifying crash on Tuesday morning.

FundraiserCommentsWA jockey left injured after horror horse float crash

The collision on Tuesday morning has left the jockey with ‘injuries and trauma’.

Kirsty Lichtenstein

One of the biggest attractions this weekend was the giant falcon with a ten-metre wingspan.

SEE THE PICSCommentsCurtin University transformed into glowing wonderland

Curtin University was transformed into a glowing wildlife wonderland over the weekend as thousands of visitors descended on campus for the immersive Creatures on Campus experience.

Kirsty Lichtenstein

New data shows that one in four WA air travellers are being stung by unexpected travel fees.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The hidden airport fees costing West Aussies an extra $95

New data shows that one in four WA air travellers are being stung by unexpected travel fees.

Kirsty Lichtenstein

Despite a looming World Cup campaign, the Hockeyroos remain passionate about supporting the cause.

CommunityCommentsHockeyroos paint the town pink for Mother’s Day Classic

The Australia women’s national field hockey team are preparing to paint the town pink as they continue their advocacy for breast and ovarian cancer research.

Kirsty Lichtenstein

Amelia Broun with Archie 2, Max 4 and Henry 6, Samantha Jolly with Harrison 13 and Brendan 10, Charlotte Goodlet with Alfie 3 with twins Clara and Hugo, Angela Tsun with Mimi 8 and Zoe 9, Jerrie Demasi with Tommie 3 Andrew Ritchie

Mothers DayCommentsHow TV presenters balance motherhood with demanding careers

Three of Perth’s familiar television faces have opened up about motherhood, family traditions and the realities of balancing busy careers with raising children ahead of Mother’s Day.

Kirsty Lichtenstein

PIND Restaurant, which serves mainly Pakastani food, says it will appeal the finding and $72,000 fine.

CrimePremiumPopular restaurant fined over string of food safety breaches

A desi restaurant in Perth’s east has been fined tens of thousands of dollars after failing to comply with a string of food safety standards.

Kirsty Lichtenstein