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The West Australian

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.

  • 3,447articles · 30d
  • 4+ hour agolatest article
  • Aug 15, 2026earliest in window
  • 99%with images
  • 146avg words
articles per day
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  • News 916
  • Sports 724
  • Sports & Fitness 691
  • Politics 687
  • Sport 646
  • Economy, Business & Finance 621
  • Crime & Law 611
  • Sensitive Subjects 561

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News


thewest.com.au > news > regional > bunbury-jetty-timber-donated-to-south-west-mens-sheds-by-southern-ports-c-22866259

Bunbury jetty timber donated to South West men’s sheds

10+ hour, 39+ min ago   (29+ words) The timber of a 60-year-old jetty from the South West’s largest port will be given a new lease on life, after being donated to men’s sheds across the region....


thewest.com.au > opinion > gary-martin-for-texts-sake-will-you-please-pick-up-your-phone-c-22863157

Texting trends and terminology are getting out of hand

15+ hour, 34+ min ago   (228+ words) The West Australian Texting was supposed to make communications easier Instead, it has given us a whole new set of ways to misunderstand one another We have become textpendent, using texts for conversations that go way beyond their original purpose…...


thewest.com.au > opinion > andrew-miller-lucky-country-unless-you-are-a-high-needs-wa-baby-c-22863387

Lucky country, unless you are a high-needs WA baby

16+ hour, 22+ 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....


thewest.com.au > news > kalgoorlie-miner > rred-day-to-shine-a-spotlight-on-rural-education--c-22849079

RREd Day to shine a spotlight on rural education

19+ hour, 34+ min ago   (29+ words) The Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association of WA has announced a social media initiative intended to bring the topic of rural and remote education to the forefront of national discussion....


thewest.com.au > news > human-interest > nine-year-old-perth-girl-holds-key-to-stamping-out-dementia-after-a-miraculous-world-first-trial-success-c-22863329

Miraculous Perth girl, 9, holds key to stamping out dementia

23+ hour, 42+ min ago   (812+ words) Nine-year-old Perth girl Tilly is like any other child her age — with an interest in everything from netball to hair braiding and craft — except for one incredible, almost unbelievable aspect that has left the medical community in awe. The bubbly…...


thewest.com.au > news > south-australia-confirms-first-case-of-h5-bird-flu-in-sea-lion-at-kangaroo-island-c-22863357

State confirms first bird flu case in sea lion

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (229+ 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. South Australian authorities have confirmed the first case of bird flu in a sea…...


thewest.com.au > news > health > australian-teens-risk-nicotine-addiction-as-vaping-smoking-and-nicotine-pouch-use-rises-new-study-finds-c-22855280

Aussie teens hooked on deadly mix of nicotine, study finds

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (419+ 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....


thewest.com.au > politics > first-case-of-bird-flu-in-endangered-sea-lion-c-22863282

First case of bird flu in endangered sea lion

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (28+ words) Australia's rarest seal species has recorded a case of bird flu for the first time, with an animal dying from the disease while recovering from a shark attack....


thewest.com.au > news > health > australian-first-womens-pain-standard-for-healthcare-c-22862916

Australian-first women's pain standard for healthcare

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (24+ words) An Australian-first standard for women's pain has been announced in one state to ensure public health professionals take women more seriously in treating pain....


thewest.com.au > news > health > a-funny-limp-turns-into-giant-steps-against-cancer-c-22862196

A funny limp turns into giant steps against cancer

1+ day, 15+ hour ago   (24+ words) A toddler's unexplained limp led to a devastating cancer diagnosis. Now thriving, her family is supporting a campaign raising vital funds for cancer research....