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The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs.
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- 49+ min agolatest article
- Aug 14, 2026earliest in window
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- News 925
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- Sports & Fitness 694
- Politics 690
- Sport 646
- Economy, Business & Finance 620
- Crime & Law 618
- Sensitive Subjects 568
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Search for Indonesian missing ship carrying 240 people
39+ min ago (144+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs. A search is underway for an Indonesian passenger ship carrying 240 people that's missing after…...
One dead, dozens missing after Vanuatu ferry sinks
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (197+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs. At least one person is dead and more than 30 are missing after a ferry…...
‘GUN’: Passengers tackle men on Virgin flight from Melbourne
4+ hour, 52+ min ago (292+ words) Two male passengers have been restrained aboard an international flight from Melbourne after allegedly threatening others and becoming involved in a dramatic mid-air disturbance. The incident unfolded on Virgin Australia’s daily VA7 service from Melbourne to Doha on Friday, which is…...
Woman Unknown wins Venice Film Festival top prize
7+ hour, 58+ min ago (26+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs....
Hungary's PM to scrap Orban-era ban on gay adoption
8+ hour, 30+ min ago (26+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs....
Saudi Arabia shuts down oil pipeline
9+ hour, 6+ min ago (26+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs....
Shark drones make for a safer summer but no guarantees
9+ hour, 40+ min ago (26+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs....
Ukraine braces for winter, Russian attacks hit economy
10+ hour, 17+ min ago (26+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs....
Uganda buries ex-boy-king, succession battle begins
12+ hour, 9+ min ago (26+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs....
Trump triggers row by backing a united Ireland
12+ hour, 39+ min ago (274+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs. Donald Trump has triggered a diplomatic row after backing a united Ireland during a…...