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10/08/2025

West Coast put in one of its best performances of a forgettable season against the AFL's ladder leaders, Adelaide, but it wasn't quite enough to secure a fairytale upset win.

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West Coast put in one of its best performances of a forgettable season against the AFL's ladder leaders, Adelaide, but it wasn't quite enough to secure a fairytale upset win at Perth Stadium.

10/08/2025

The use of smartphones and watches was banned in "an effort to protect its younger students," according to a school policy for Hale School.

"[The teachers] reported very, very clearly that boys are coming in more calm, they're less distracted," Hale School’s headmaster, Dean Dell’Oro, told Nadia Mitsopoulos on ABC Radio Perth.

The use of smart phones and watches was banned in "an effort to protect its younger students," according to a school policy for Hale School.

10/08/2025

The AFL's worst-performing team should consider spending beyond the club's salary soft-cap — and pay the associated tax — to fast track its rebuild, according to former Fremantle captain Peter Bell.

The AFL's worst-performing team should consider spending beyond the club's salary soft-cap — and pay the associated tax — to fast track its rebuild, according to former Fremantle captain Peter Bell.

10/08/2025

With state Liberal parties at loggerheads with the federal leader on their commitment to net zero, some robust debate is inevitable — but keeping it from spilling over is a persistent challenge, writes Keane Bourke.

With state Liberal parties at loggerheads with the federal leader on their commitment to net zero, some robust debate is inevitable — but keeping it from spilling over is a persistent challenge.

10/08/2025

Have you ever wondered what causes that dreaded smell and what you can do to tackle it?

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This is what experts had to say.

09/08/2025

What a stunning shot!

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09/08/2025

Is it raining where you are?

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for heavy rainfall with flooding possible for the Lower West, including Perth, southern parts of the Central West and far western parts of the Central Wheatbelt.

We would love to see your wet weather pictures !

Weekends in Perth have been gloomy of late and this one is no exception, with heavy rainfall predicted for the metropolitan area up to Jurien Bay on Saturday afternoon.

09/08/2025

Jennifer Chin was found guilty of stabbing her daughter's clandestine boyfriend in what even the judge called an "unusual" case. Here's how it unfolded.

08/08/2025

Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are in many devices, such as phones and tablets, tools, electric bikes and scooters.

The batteries have sparked approximately 94 fires in WA this year, and that figure is rising from previous years.

Danny Mosconi, DFES assistant commissioner spoke to Nadia Mitsopoulos on ABC Radio Perth about when lithium-ion batteries undergo thermal runaway.

Mr Mosconi said it was a "pretty scary event" to see a battery overheat.

Thermal runaway involves violent bursting of one or multiple battery cells, hissing and release of toxic, flammable and explosive gases, and an intense, self-sustaining fire, according to DFES.

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08/08/2025

"Are you depressed?"❌
"Do you want to sleep better?"✅
"Do you think you need help?"❌
"Do you want to be there for your family?"✅

Psychologist Chris Harris joined Nadia Mitsopoulos on to outline exactly how to talk to a man about his mental health.

Psychologist Chris Harris explains how men have to overcome the "fear of being the runt of the litter", and need to know that they are valued, needed and loved.

08/08/2025

After losing his home, car and job, Perth father Brendon has faced homelessness for over a year — but a stranger’s gift of a car is helping him rebuild.

In fact, it was an ABC Radio Perth listener who heard his story and wanted to help out!

After losing his home, car and job, Perth father Brendon has faced homelessness for over a year — but a stranger’s gift of a car is helping him rebuild.

08/08/2025

The West Coast Eagles are at 'rock bottom' and AFL Hall of Famer Mick Malthouse says there are a number of areas the club “needs to get right”, and an important one is the list.

He says picking up older players is not the solution.

“They don't add value to your team. You've got to nurture that yourself,"

Malthouse, who coached the Eagles to two premierships, disagrees with the suggestion players over 30 are needed to offer leadership on the team.

"Take him on as a coach, take him on as a mentor. Don't put them on your list… You can get some experience in the 25 to 27, 28 year-old mark."

08/08/2025

In his year from hell, Brendon lost his house, car and job – and his family has experienced homelessness ever since.

When Brendon told his story to as part of its Breakfast Blitz campaign, which is partnering with UnitingWA to donate non-perishable food items to rough sleepers, ABC listener Heather was moved.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-08/abc-radio-perth-listener-donates-care-to-father-who-lost-home/105628346

08/08/2025

The number of fires caused by exploding lithium-ion batteries so far this year is almost double the number of fires for the entire 2020.

08/08/2025

South West WA wildlife carers say kangaroos are being left with horrific injuries as animal control agents step down, leaving local police to pick up the slack.

08/08/2025

: A government jet carrying WA Regional Development Minister Stephen Dawson made an emergency landing in Geraldton after circling to burn fuel.

A government jet carrying WA Regional Development Minister Stephen Dawson made an emergency landing in Geraldton after circling to burn fuel.

08/08/2025

For National Science Week, ABC Science is shining a spotlight on Australia's underrated animals. From the colourful cuttlefish to the marvellous marsupial mole - vote now for your favourite critter here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2025-08-01/science-week-underrated-australian-animal-vote/105582104
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08/08/2025

A West Australian Hall of Fame cattle breeder now lives with cow heart valves after contracting Q fever — and she's urging others in the industry to protect themselves.

08/08/2025

Perth businessman Ted Powell's donation to Murdoch University is the biggest donation ever received by a tertiary institution in the state and was inspired in part by his late wife's love of animals.

08/08/2025

Save time and effort in the kitchen with these slow cooker meals that are perfect for winter.

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From a classic bolognese to vegetarian soups and stews, there are plenty to choose from.

07/08/2025

The answer is chicken poo, according to gardening expert Sabrina Hahn! 🌱🐔
"It's the best thing ever," she told ABC Radio listener Geoff after he asked what manure he should use on his backyard orchard on the ROOTS and SHOOTS show.

Geoff also has a veggie patch in his backyard, but Sab said different poo works for different trees.

"Now, with your citrus trees, you're going to have to be a bit careful because once they get hold of a lot of nutrients, they'll drop their leaves," Sabrina said.

"So, a little bit less of the poo and more of the compost for them."

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07/08/2025

At the end of a trip in Bremer Bay along WA’s south coast, camper Anita Hayler witnessed a rare grey morph southern right whale calf, initially mistaking it for an albino whale.

Roughly five per cent of southern right whales are born with lighter pigmentation, known as grey morphs, and they darken with age.

While not as common as an albino whale, the grey morph is still rare and left Ms Hayler awestruck.

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07/08/2025

Australia is to get another satellite internet provider in 2026, giving SpaceX's Starlink some long-awaited competition, as NBN Co partners with Amazon to roll out high-speed broadband using 3,200 low Earth orbit satellites.

07/08/2025

In 2023, West Coast suffered its biggest defeat in club history, losing to Sydney by 171 points. The Swans won 31.19 (205) to the Eagles' 5.4 (34).

Could the ladder-leading Crows widen that margin against the Wooden Spooners this weekend?

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07/08/2025

Jennifer Mui Len Chin says she was trying to protect her family from what she thought was a naked and possibly armed intruder in her home when she stabbed her daughter's 14-year-old boyfriend.