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The team behind Metronet’s Morley-Ellenbrook line collected a bunch of accolades at the recent state architecture awards.

On track: The train line winning prizes and transforming Perth

The Morley-Ellenbrook line’s domination of this year’s WA Architecture Awards acknowledges how rail is reshaping our city.

  • Mark Naglazas

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Sandy Anghie, left, helps unveil the statue of Edith Cowan on Thursday afternoon.

St Georges Terrace gets its first statue of a woman

A statue of the first female parliamentarian in Australian, Edith Cowan, has been unveiled along St Georges Terrace in Perth’s CBD.

  • Holly Thompson
Jacob Dwyer during his arrest.

As it happened: WA news on Monday, June 9

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  • Holly Thompson
The Labor leaders disembark a Metronet train on the new line.

‘Over budget’ Thornlie-Cockburn link opens, free travel for Armadale line continues

Labor also reiterated its plan to expand Metronet with more Swan River ferry stops.

Blak Dingo quiz nights with Ilona McGuire. By Cole Baxter

Three Things I Love: Community leader shares her top Perth experiences

She’s an artist and leader whose job it is to create special and positive Perth experiences. Here are the people, places and things she can’t live without.

  • Emma Young
Andrew Jackson, Adam Gilchrist and Melanie Jackson at the RMHC Gala Ball launch on Tuesday night. Picture: Ronald McDonald House Charities

Imagine: RMHC Gala theme unveiled in style

Barbagallo Motors in Osborne Park served as the vibrant venue for Tuesday night’s official launch of the Ronald McDonald House Charities WA Gala Ball.

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File photo: People on the sidelines of the soccer match broke out into a brawl.

As it happened: WA news on Monday, May 26

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A record number of participants turned out for the 2025 event.

Record numbers hit Perth streets for charity run as Adam Selwood honoured

The HBF Run For A Reason has raised more than $1.9 million so far. The late West Coast player was fundraising and training for the event before his death.

More than 40,000 people took to the streets of Perth for the 13th annual HBF Run for a Reason.
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In pictures: The 2025 HBF Run For A Reason

A record 40,000 people participated in the 2025 event, raising more than $1.8 million so far.

Off Lancelin Island.

Three Things I Love: Young Volunteer of the Year makes time for stunning WA sights

She’s a nurse and student by day, and an ambulance officer by night, wanting to “give back.” But she’ll always make time for these Perth and WA experiences.

  • Emma Young

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