Magic of Aladdin arrives in Perth
The genie is out of the lamp and the magic carpet cleared for take-off as the musical Aladdin opens at Crown Theatre.
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The day the Coffin Cheaters and Finks declared war
In recent years, there have been no major outbreaks, but fire-bombings, drive-by shootings and bashings have kept police busy as they try to keep a lid on tensions between the 13 gangs.
Migrants could face ‘Australian values’ test
Malcolm Turnbull has embraced a possible “Australian values” test for new migrants
That’s definitely not Big Red Car
Brisbane band DZ Deathrays were joined on stage by a former Wiggle at a Byron Bay music festival.
Culture stands proud in Pilbara NAIDOC celebrations
NAIDOC Week was celebrated with a host of community activities across the region.
Four injured in head-on crash
Police say a 39-year-old woman lost control of her vehicle and collided with another car.
Public have their say on pool for Cottesloe
Beachgoers at Cottesloe have been asked to cast their vote on which of three saltwater pool proposals should be built there.
How the cops and feds have taken down WA’s bikies
Police seize more than 200 weapons and lay charges against one in five WA bikies in a bid to ensure bikie wars engulfing the East coast do not spread here.
How life for sisters changed in a heartbeat
Two Perth sisters have an unusually close bond — both born with a rare defect that makes the heart beat too fast.
Pro surfing event could move north
Margaret River’s iconic surfing competition could be moved to Kalbarri.
Eight-hour ED wait for mentally ill in WA hospitals
One in three patients seeking mental health treatment at WA emergency departments last year waited more than eight hours to be seen
WA bid to lift mining enrolment numbers
WA mining industry comes together in a “call to arms” after successive cohorts of school leavers ignored the industry on which the State has built its reputation.
Punters dress to impress at NWJC Ladies’ Day
There was plenty of creativity and flair trackside at the annual NWJC Ladies’ Day meet.
Recurring out-of-control parties disappoint police
Roebourne police were pelted with bottles and rocks at an out-of-control party in Wickham last night.
Toogood’s worlds collide
Shihad frontman travelled to Sudan for his surprising side project.
Let’s not put a lid on rubbish
The Chaser’s Craig Reucassel goes back to basics for War on Waste.