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Unlikely drought in northern Bougainville has imperilled lives and sparked major relief efforts. (Benson Wanguare, CARE Papua New Guinea)

WeatherPremiumInside the race to relieve drought-stricken PNG islands

An mission to relieve drought-struck islanders in far east Papua New Guinea has laid bare the difficulties of delivering aid in the Pacific.

Ben McKay

Lendlease's absolute zero plan will see the real estate giant eliminate emissions without offsets. (HANDOUT/LEND LEASE)

Environment'No offsets, no excuses': the pursuit of real zero

A handful of Australian companies are ditching the crutch that is carbon offsets and pursuing genuine emissions cuts, and it's been no walk in the park.

Poppy Johnston

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has taken part in a ceremony as part of the festival of Ashura. (EPA PHOTO)

Conflict and WarPremiumKhamenei appears in public in first since Israel war

The supreme leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has appeared in public for the first time since his country's war with Israel.

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Protesters rallied after the Palestine Action group was banned under anti-terrorism laws. (AP PHOTO)

Conflict and WarPremiumUK police arrest backers of banned Palestine Action

More than 20 people have been arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences after protesters gathered in London in support of the Palestine Action group.

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ABS statistics show there were 286,998 births registered in Australia in 2023 — a record low.

Social AffairsCommentsWA Birth Rates plummet as West Aussies put off having kids

Birth rates in WA continue to plummet, with new ABS stats showing the number of births last year the lowest in nearly 20 years.

Joe Spagnolo

CEO Owen Whittle at The Rosemount in North Perth.

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Live music under attack from infill NIMBYs

People who move close to live music venues should not be allowed to immediately complain about the noise and have them shut down, says that man charged with revitalising Perth’s music scene.

Kate Emery

Sutton’s own lawyer said his crime was surely “as close to an example of evil as one could imagine.”

CrimeCommentsInside the mind of a deranged teenage killer of Perth father

It was November 2022 when he first put pen to paper to plot his evil plan to kill. ‘This is my first diary entry, if you are reading this book, then either I have been caught or I have been killed,’ he wrote.

Shannon Hampton

Clara & David Hurst - Broome Polo Dinner Under The Stars Picture by Matt Jelonek The West Australian 18 May, 2019

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New twist in fallout from death of rogue dentist David Hurst

A prosthodontist who came to rescue of scores of patients needing urgent care in the wake of the sudden death of Perth dentist David Hurst is perplexed by claims from his widow.

John Flint

The parents of Christian Jensen, Jess Broad and Hilary Smith at the Yarramony rail crossing where the three were killed by a train. Pictured are their parents Catherine and Laurie Jensen, Merrilea and David Broad and George and Sally Smith. Kelsey Reid

TransportCommentsPremiumShining a light on Australia’s train lighting ‘disgrace’

Twenty five years after Christian Jensen, Hilary Smith and Jess Broad were killed by a poorly-lit grain train in the Wheatbelt, their families are still fighting for changes that could save lives.

Cally Dupe

Former AFL player Michael Long was recognised at the NAIDOC awards for lifetime achievement. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Indigenous AustraliansPremiumIndigenous excellence honoured in NAIDOC's 50th year

Indigenous change-makers, including a doctor, an AFL legend and a celebrated performer, have been recognised at the National NAIDOC Awards.

William Ton

A community is on edge following an arson attack upon one of Australia's oldest synagogues. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimeMan charged over synagogue firebombing

A man is facing numerous charges over the firebombing attack of a synagogue that's left Australia's Jewish community on edge.

Allanah Sciberras and William Ton

Commander Oleksandr Syrskyi says he expects Russian forces to attempt gains in the Kharkiv region. (AP PHOTO)

Conflict and WarPremiumUkraine expects Russian push as drones 'target Moscow'

Ukrainian commander Oleksandr Syrskyi says a new Russian push is likely in the Kharkiv region as Russian authorities say Ukrainian drones have targeted Moscow.

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Rescuers are searching for people still missing after a wall of water rushed down a river in Texas. (AP PHOTO)

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumAt least 32 people confirmed dead in Texas floods

The death toll from the catastrophic floods in central Texas has risen to 32, while dozens of children from a Christian girls' summer camp remain missing.

JIM VERTUNO, JULIO CORTEZ and JOHN SEEWER

Benjamin Netanyahu will meet Donald Trump, raising hopes of a ceasefire deal in Gaza. (AP PHOTO)

Conflict and WarPremiumIsrael to send delegation to Qatar for Gaza talks

Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with Donald Trump at The White House this week, raising hopes of a truce to end the 21 months of bloodshed in Gaza.

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Rescuers are searching for at least eight more survivors in the rubble of a building in Pakistan. (AP PHOTO)

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumDeath toll rises in Pakistan building collapse

The search continues for survivors believed to be trapped under the rubble of a collapsed building in Pakistan as the death toll from the disaster rises to 16.

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Emma Duncan (6) and Londyn Carr (8) at the Matildas V Panama game at Hands Oval, Bunbury.

SoccerCommentsPremiumBunbury’s Matildas enthusasim not dampened by shock loss

More than 10,000 people turned out to see the Matildas suffer a shock loss to Panama in their first game in regional WA at Bunbury’s Hands Oval on Saturday.

Josh Kempton

Business owner Andrew Donnelly and business associate Shane Carlson leave Joondalup Court on Friday after facing charges.

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Legal strife piles up for embattled ex-Eagle

Former West Coast Eagle Andrew Donnelly has pleaded not guilty to criminal charges that he failed to comply with requirements under WA’s workers’ compensation laws.

John Flint

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LottoCommentsOne lucky West Aussie becomes instant millionaire

One lucky lotto player from WA has struck gold this evening winning over $1 million in the Saturday Lotto draw.

Amy Cavender

West Aussies can expect an influx of wet weather between Sunday afternoon until Monday night.

WeatherCommentsWet and wild weather expected to batter WA

West Aussies in some regions of the state are bracing themselves for a battering of wet weather as the strongest front of the year so far is set to hit on Monday.

Hannah Cross

Turkey is sending firefighting aircraft and trucks to help neighbouring Syria. (AP PHOTO)

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumTurkey aids Syria as fires rage on both sides of border

Turkish fire equipment is on its way to Syria as the neighbouring countries battle deadly blazes amid soaring temperatures and tinder-dry conditions.

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The dramatic rescue unfolded over several tense hours on Saturday afternoon

WA NewsCommentsIncredible whale rescue off popular Perth beach

The dramatic rescue unfolded over several tense hours on Saturday afternoon.

Sarah Steger and Amy Cavender

Russia has intensified its drone attacks on Ukraine in recent weeks, as peace efforts stall. (AP PHOTO)

Conflict and WarKyiv hits Russian air base as drones pound Ukraine

Kyiv's special forces have struck a Russian military airfield, the military says, while Russia carries on with its stepped-up drone attacks on Ukraine.

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Russia has intensified its drone attacks on Ukraine in recent weeks, as peace efforts stall. (AP PHOTO)

Conflict and WarPremiumKyiv hits Russian air base as drones pound Ukraine

Kyiv's special forces have struck a Russian military airfield, the military says, while Russia carries on with its stepped-up drone attacks on Ukraine.

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The arrest of mayor Ekrem Imamoglu led to the largest street protests Turkey has seen in years. (AP PHOTO)

CrimePremiumMayors arrested in Turkey's crackdown on opposition

The mayors of three major cities are the latest opposition figures to be arrested in Turkey since the government imprisoned the mayor of Istanbul.

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