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Caitlin Vinci is a reporter for PerthNow local newspapers, covering the southern suburbs. She was previously part of PerthNow and The West Australian's online team where she worked as a digital producer. Caitlin made the switch to reporting at the end of 2024 and is currently finishing off her studies at Curtin University. Caitlin regularly covers community news, courts and crime.

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A seven-storey complex with 20 apartments has been proposed in Mt Pleasant.

Housing MarketCommentsPremiumSeven-storey apartment tower for ritzy, riverfront suburb

A planning application from Gary Batt Associates Architects estimated construction would cost $10 million.

Caitlin Vinci

Noongar elders are fighting for ownership of Sister Kate’s land.

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Noongar elders fight for ownership of ‘sacred women’s land’

‘The disrespect the Uniting Church and Congress have shown by signing this agreement without speaking to us is shameful.’

Caitlin Vinci

Two people have been killed, while another two are being assessed for injuries after multiple motorcycle accidents across the State on Sunday. 

Disaster and emergencyA horror day in WA: two motorcyclists dead, two injured

Two are dead and two are being assessed for injuries after multiple motorcycle accidents across the State on Sunday. 

Caitlin Vinci and Rachel Fenner

A popular beach has been closed with a search underway for a missing person off the coast of Denmark.

MISSING PERSON Search for missing person off the coast of Denmark suspended

The popular beach in Denmark where a person went missing on Friday will reopen after WA police suspend the search.

Caitlin Vinci

Shortly before 11am, a motorcyclist in his 40s, ran into a tree near the Pinjarra-Williams Road and Watts Road intersection, in Dwellingup. 

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumMotorcyclist flown to RPH after hitting tree

A man has been flown to Royal Perth Hospital after his motorcycle crashed into a tree in WA’s south-east on Sunday. 

Caitlin Vinci

Multiple crews are attending a fire on Airfield road please stay away from the area so the crews can do their jobs

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ACT TO SURVIVE: Northern blaze sparks up to emergency level

A bushfire emergency warning has been issued for Gingin after a blaze escaped containment lines. 

Caitlin Vinci

The home of the Cockburn City Soccer Club could get a new clubhouse with two function rooms.

SportCommentsPremiumNew clubhouse revealed as part of $20m park makeover

Detailed designs for the clubhouse overhaul were made public this week, showing two function rooms, six changerooms, 18 showers and ample storage space.

Caitlin Vinci

Fremantle MP and Labor Minister Simone McGurk is st to lose her seat.

Fremantle electionCommentsGreen politics set to end Labor’s red reign in Fremantle

Independent contender Kate Hulett could emerge a giant-killer as she looks to win the seat of Fremantle off cabinet minister Simone McGurk. 

Katina Curtis and Caitlin Vinci

David Wenham cuts Perth movie tour short and catches emergency flight home to prepare for Cyclone Albert

Cyclone emergencyVideoActor abandons Perth event to catch urgent flight home

The well-known Lord of the Rings actor abandoned his movie premiere event in Perth to be with his family.

Caitlin Vinci

March 1 marks the official opening of the HMAS Perth memorial in East Fremantle.

FremantleCommentsMemorial to honour lives lost on sunken battleship

The memorial site dedicated to commemorating the life lost on HMAS Perth I is opening on Saturday, marking the 83rd anniversary of the ship’s sinking.

Caitlin Vinci

Back row: City of Canning Cr Hardeep Singh, Cr Jesse Jacobs, Cr Mark Bain, Cr Steve Parkinson and Cr Lindsay Holland. Front row: Deputy Mayor Ben Kunze, Cr Sara Saberi, Mayor Patrick Hall, Cr Amanda Spencer-Teo and Cr Paul Tucek. Absent: Cr Craig Sweeney.

PoliticsPremiumBizarre way council picked new deputy mayor

The election of the council’s new deputy mayor came down to luck of the draw.

Caitlin Vinci

This riverside inner-city suburb is a lively destination where public art, live music and laneway festivals complement the trendy cafes and quirky vintage boutiques. 

NeighbourhoodsCommentsPremiumThe riverside suburb where you can buy a home for under $1m

This riverside inner-city suburb is a lively destination where public art, live music and laneway festivals complement the trendy cafes and quirky vintage boutiques. 

Caitlin Vinci