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A GoFund me page has been set up to support 24yo Kalamunda Cougars Football player Josh Davis' battle with cancer.

Public HealthYoung footballer’s cancer battle sparks skin check plea

The father of a young footballer diagnosed with stage four melanoma after a routine scan has urged the sporting community to be vigilant over skin checks.

Glen Quartermain

New data shows a majority of West Australians have admitted to breaking a road rule, with a leading road safety body warning everyday bad driving habits can cost a life. 

WA NewsHorrific statistics as West Aussies’ bad driving exposed

New data shows a majority of West Australians have admitted to breaking a road rule, with a leading road safety body warning everyday bad driving habits can cost a life. 

Claire Sadler

Not one but TWO WA beaches have been named in the top 50 World’s Best Beaches list, as one incredible contender was ranked third. Pictured is Turquoise Bay.

WA NewsTWO WA beaches named in world’s top 50

Not one but TWO WA beaches have been named in the top 50 World’s Best Beaches list, as one incredible contender was ranked third — the location of which will come as no surprise to most West Aussies.

Katherine Kraayvanger

Belinda Lotsu (Mum) and Emmanuel Lotsu (Dad) at KEMH where Belinda gave birth to quadruplets. Belinda and Emmanuel with Amy and Amana and Amon (left) and Amber in the humidicribs.

GOOD NEWSMum gives birth to WA’s first quadruplets in six years

WA mum Belinda Lotsu was wishing for just one daughter after having a miscarriage but instead became pregnant with quadruplets in a shock to both her and her husband.

Claire Sadler and Brooke Rolfe

Australia

Over 5000 new Volkswagens have been recalled after a dangerous defect was discovered. Supplied

RECALLHuge defect found in popular car range

A global car manufacturer has issued a major recall for thousands of vehicles after a major issue which could increase the risk of “serious injury or even death” was detected.

Harvey Constable

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NEWSKids left stranded as fete ride malfunctions

More than a dozen schoolchildren were left stranded on a ride at a Western Sydney school, following a malfunction which sparked a dramatic rescue.

Harvey Constable

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Rugby UnionBrothers to meet in Reds-Brumbies battle

Brothers Treyvon and Kadin Pritchard will renew their sibling rivalry when the Reds host the Brumbies on Saturday night.

Marco Monteverde

The accused killer of a five-year-old girl has been brutally bashed as riots grip Alice Springs.

NEWS WORTHYRiots in Alice Springs after accused child killer bashed

In today’s episode, Kristin Shorten has the latest from Alice Springs following an outbreak of violence after the accused killer of a five-year-old girl was brutally bashed before being taken into custody.

Ben O'Shea

World News

The UK Government has increased its terrorism threat level from “substantial” to “severe”.

World NewsAussies warned of ‘severe’ risk at holiday hotspot

The destination is hugely popular with Aussies and while Smartraveller has stopped short of saying ’don’t go there’ it has some advice for those planning a visit.

Peta Rasdien

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended spending on intelligence agencies. NewsWire / Nikki Short

POLITICSAlbo defends intelligence spend amid counter-terror cuts

Intelligence agencies are spending less on counter-terrorism compared with five years ago despite getting more funding.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China's regulations have a chilling effect on supply chains (EPA PHOTO)

World NewsUS, Chinese officials raise complaints ahead of summit

Chinese and US economic officials and trade negotiators have called for deeper co-operation and better management of trade tensions during a video call.

David Lawder and Joe Cash

Labor MP Dan Repacholi is demanding ‘urgent clarification’ about Mr Schofield’s status. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

POLITICSMP demands answers after Israel intercepts Aussies

An MP is demanding answers after a man from his electorate trying to deliver humanitarian aid was intercepted by Israeli forces.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Regional WA

Two people were seriously injured after a road crash in Mckail on Wednesday.

Road crashPolice plea for info into crash that seriously injured two

Great Southern traffic police are calling for information about a serious crash in McKail on Wednesday evening that left two people with significant injuries. 

Amy Towers

Ten of the 11 sectors finished higher on a strong day of trading. NewsWire / Max Mason-Hubers

MARKET WRAPASX snaps biggest losing streak in 8yrs

Major miners and Coles have powered the ASX 200 to break their worst run since 2018, delivering a 64-point recovery.

Cameron Micallef

Albany mayor Greg Stocks has called for a minimum compensation package for residents and businesses affected by the loss of the city’s mains gas network.

gas switch cashMayor calls for financial compensation for gas transition

A call for the State Government to financially compensate the thousands of residents affected by ATCO’s decommissioning of the city’s reticulated gas network has been made by the City of Albany.

Melissa Sheil

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ELECTIONSOne Nation, Libs face tight race for key seat

Victoria’s new Liberal leader faces her first major electoral test on Saturday as polls reveal One Nation is within striking distance of seizing a key Victorian seat.

Tia Clarkson-Pascoe

7 News Perth

7News Perth is entering a new era this year as presenting powerhouse Susannah Carr and Rick Ardon transition to fewer days

TVHuge announcement for Perth’s favourite news presenting duo

7News Perth is entering a new era this year with changes coming for presenting powerhouse Susannah Carr and Rick Ardon.

Claire Sadler

Susannah Carr and Rick Ardon are marking 40 years of reading the Seven news together.

NEWS What are your favourite memories of Rick and Sue?

West Australians are being asked to send in stories of legendary news duo Susannah Carr and Rick Ardon, as they celebrate a record-breaking 40 years of reading the Seven bulletin together. 

Katherine Fleming

Speaking to The West Australian, Ardon said he had even filmed a personal video message for Cage, to convince him to join the event. 

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Rick Ardon reveals attempts to get Nic Cage to Telethon

Nicolas Cage’s generous Telethon donation and shoutout came about after 7NEWS Perth anchor Rick Ardon attempted to get the Hollywood A-lister to make a surprise appearance at the fundraiser. 

Dylan Caporn

New video has emerged of the moment a man was crushed between cars, during a bizarre highway brawl in Perth’s western suburbs.

‘STOP!’New footage shows man’s leg being crushed during brawl

New video has emerged of the moment a man was crushed between cars during a bizarre highway brawl in Perth’s western suburbs. 

Amelia Broun

Offbeat

While other hairstyles cycle in and out of relevance, the mullet has held it’s ground, proving it’s not just a phase

LifestyleMullet mania: Perth’s favourite haircut that won’t quit

While other hairstyles cycle in and out of relevance, the mullet has held it’s ground, proving it’s not just a phase

Caitlin Vinci

A cuttlefish has made its prediction on the result of the AFL grand final.

AFLClever Perth cuttlefish picks AFL grand final winner

A clever cuttlefish at the Aquarium of Western Australia in Hillarys has been given the task of picking the AFL grand final winner. SEE THE VIDEO

Troy de Ruyter

Royal fanatic Gerry Layton nabbed the royal cake at auction last week.

Royal Family78-year-old royal wedding cake sold to fan with unusual plan

The ‘extremely rare’ slice from Queen Elizabeth’s 1947 wedding was auctioned for a small fortune.

Tegwen Bescoby

They are one of the biggest band’s in the world but scientists suggest they are not ‘harmonically daring’.

MusicWhy the biggest band in the world are officially BORING

They are mega-popular, having sold more than 100 million albums, but scientists have found that their new songs sound a lot like their old ones. Do you agree?

Troy de Ruyter

Aviation

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Previously announced flight changes have been extended to the September quarter.

AviationQantas capacity cuts extended to cope with high fuel prices

Qantas and its budget arm Jetstar have extended capacity cuts by a further three months as fuel prices remain stubbornly high due to ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Rebecca Le May

ViaSat satellite launched by SpaceX rocket

BusinessNew satellite to boost internet across regional WA

Regional and remote Australians could see more reliable satellite internet from later this year after Viasat successfully launched a new satellite over the Asia-Pacific region.

Ryan Johnson

Emergency services are investigating a plane crash that killed two people at a suburban airport. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AviationTwo dead, 10 hurt as plane crashes into hangar

Two people are dead and 10 others have been injured after a light plane crashed into a hangar at a suburban airport, sparking an intense fire.

Abe Maddison

Jetstar and Qantas planes on the tarmac

AviationBrace for impact: airlines set to cull more flights

Airline passengers should brace for more aggravation in the next few months as carriers around the world deepen cancellations and ground planes to cope with stratospheric increases in jet fuel prices.

Danny Lee

Weather

WA is staring down a hotter, drier back half of the year as a fast-forming El Nino begins to flex its muscles in the Pacific Ocean.

WeatherWA faces brutal climate shift as El Nino emerges over winter

WA is staring down a hotter, drier back half of the year as a fast-forming El Nino begins to flex its muscles in the Pacific Ocean.

Troy de Ruyter

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WeatherWild week of heat spikes, cold snaps

Dramatic temperature swings across the country this week are a sign of things to come as fog, showers and possible thunderstorms wrap parts of Australia.

Samina Rakhshani

Perth could face its coldest morning of 2026 this week as cold fronts hit the State.

WeatherPerth to break 2026 weather record for second time in days

Perth residents have been warned of heavy rainfall and another dramatic temperature drop this week. 

Tegwen Bescoby

Australians are set for a mixed bag of weather this Anzac Day.

WeatherWhat weather to expect this Anzac Day

Millions of Aussies won’t need to put on their puffer jackets this Anzac Day as above-average conditions blanket much of the country.

Alexandra Feiam

Countryman

Merinos at Katanning Research Station.

YEAR-ROUND SUPPLYProject finds optimal forage species for year-round feed

A five-year project has found the optimal combination of forage species to establish a year-round feed supply for sheep and cattle.

An edited photo of consultant Paul Swan, Sydney.

WOOL’S WORTHSetting the record straight on wool’s carbon footprint

According to some international frameworks, wool is up to 33 times worse for the environmental than acrylic, nylon and polyester combined

Rebecca Nadge

Farmland prices across the country are expected to increase at a modest rate this year.

Land PricesAus farmland values expected to grow modestly

Farmland prices across the country are expected to increase at a modest rate this year, with the median price per hectare forecast to grow by about 2 per cent.

Georgia Campion

Agora Livestock price updates.

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSBeyond the Saleyards: Lamb market softens

Sheep and lamb markets eased across most States last week, as increased yardings and more cautious buyer activity placed downward pressure on trade, light lambs, and mutton.

DEAN HUBBARD

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