Perth
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Courts
Floreat parents found guilty of starving daughter
The parents will spend their first night behind bars after a four-week trial where damning evidence was presented to the court about how the girl was allowed to become dangerously thin.
- by Rebecca Peppiatt
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Zempilas uses council meeting to lambast ‘stitch up’ over East Perth car park plan
Perth Lord Mayor and Liberal candidate Basil Zempilas has launched a blistering tirade as his row with the state government over the East Perth Primary School intensifies.
- by Jesinta Burton
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Test cricket
‘Worst possible scenario’: Channel Seven forced into commentary shake-up before first Test
Ricky Ponting and Justin Langer are prioritising their IPL commitments, while Australia will have to do without bowling coach Daniel Vettori.
- by Andrew Wu and Daniel Brettig
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Local government
Roaming cats kill 47 million native Perth animals a year. These crusaders want that to end
The WA Feral Cat Working Group has urged the government to make an election promise to allow councils to introduce laws forcing Perth’s cat owners to keep them on their property.
- by Hamish Hastie
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Instagram model Grace Piscopo accused of lying to protect ex-boyfriend accused of murder
The 28-year-old teared up on the witness stand as prosecutors accused her of lying about the whereabouts of Andre Rebelo on the morning his mother died.
- by Rebecca Peppiatt
As it happened: WA news on Tuesday, November 19
Liberal leader Libby Mettam has accused WA media of being “obsessed” with City of Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas – who is also her candidate for the seat of Churchlands – as she brushed aside questions over her future.
- by Emma Young
West Aussies see urban sprawl, reaching net zero among Perth’s biggest hurdles before 2050
West Australians believe the state’s capital will need to rapidly decarbonise and diversify its mining-dependent economy, halt urban sprawl and support more apartments if it is to accommodate 3.5 million people by 2050.
- by Jesinta Burton
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NRL 2025
WA’s ‘leaguer’ premier to get his wish for more NRL games in 2025
WA is expected to host three National Rugby League fixtures next year, on top of Game II of the State of Origin. Roger Cook will be happy.
- by Connor McGoverne
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Courts
Perth Instagram star takes the stand in ex-boyfriend’s murder trial
The last witness to be called in Andre Rebelo’s murder trial was revealed to be his famous ex-girlfriend and mother of their son, Grace Piscopo.
- by Rebecca Peppiatt
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