WA Labor, Liberals trade barbs over ‘MetroDEBT’ as Yanchep extension opens
The Metronet Yanchep rail extension has officially opened after heavily criticised cost and time blowouts.
- by Alex Condon
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Perth to host top women’s soccer stars in exclusive tournament
In a major sport and tourism coup, Perth is set to host some of Australia’s top women’s soccer players in an exclusive, first-of-its-kind event later this year.
- by Alex Condon
Thousands march in Perth to combat domestic violence as another WA woman dies
Premier Roger Cook couldn’t attend Sunday’s Perth rally against domestic violence but reiterated his government’s $96.4m commitment, while condemning the murder of Erica Hay on Thursday.
- by Alex Condon
42 things the Brisbane Times team loved about Brisbane in 2023
From Lang Park to the stages of QPAC, a lot of good things happened this year.
- by Cameron Atfield, Kristen Camp, Alex Condon, Brittney Deguara, Nick Dent, Jocelyn Garcia, Courtney Kruk, Tony Moore, Rosanna Ryan and Matt Shea
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Everybody was fun Foo Fighting as rock royalty blast into Brisbane
At one point, frontman Dave Grohl asked the crowd, “Do you like rock’n’roll music?” before declaring “I do!” And so did a rapturous Suncorp Stadium.
- by Alex Condon
Fitzroy River Bridge reopens after devastating Kimberley floods
Destroyed by WA’s worst ever floods in January, the new bridge has been completed six months ahead of schedule.
- by Alex Condon
Financial aid for WA residents hit by bushfires, electricity costs
West Australians are eligible to get at least $200 credit on their power bills while residents affected by the Mariginiup fire can access the Lord Mayor’s Distress Relief Fund.
- by Alex Condon
Backyard cricket at Hawkey’s house after National Trust unveils accommodation plans
WA Premier Roger Cook has officially handed the keys to former prime minister Bob Hawke’s childhood home over to the National Trust, which could see it used for short-say accommodation.
- by Alex Condon
Public raises $500K to bring home injured WA police officer Ella Cutler
A close friend and colleague of critically injured WA police officer Ella Cutler has announced the crowdfunding target to bring Cutler home .
- by Alex Condon
Perth woman seriously injured, dog shot in home mauling
A woman has been seriously injured and a dog shot by police after she was attacked by her two pet Rottweilers at her home in Perth’s south.
- by Alex Condon
Woodside workers vote to strike at key WA gas platforms
Woodside employees who are members of the Offshore Alliance could take industrial action on Wednesday, citing “pigheadedness” from the company amid talks over pay and job security.
- by Alex Condon