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The Israeli army says its troops are operating near the city of Rafah and in the Gaza Strip's north. (AP PHOTO)

Conflict and WarIsraeli strikes hit dozens of targets in Gaza Strip

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says he is set to make a special statement but have given no detail on what it would be about.

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A US government site has been transformed into a page backing a theory COVID-19 leaked from a lab. (AP PHOTO)

Coronavirus (COVID-19)White House website backs theory COVID-19 came from lab

US President Donald Trump's White House has launched a COVID-19 website in which it blames the origins of the coronavirus on a lab leak in China.

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How to deal with a $30 million windfall might seem like a nice problem to have — but a problem it could be.

So you’ve won $30 millionPremiumMillion $$ tips and what to do if you win the lottery

How to deal with a $30 million windfall might seem like a nice problem to have — but a problem it could be.

Nick Bruining

More than 60,000 people have been caught breaking road rules on new safety cameras - Driver using electronic device

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Courts appalled by the ‘self-entitlement’ of Perth drivers

A Perth magistrate has been left appalled by the ‘self-entitlement’ of Perth drivers as more shocking cases emerged of bad behaviour behind the wheel.

Caleb Runciman

Records from UWA student guild meetings show it has been adding new measures to ease the cost-of-living burden for students struggling to make ends meet.

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Cash-strapped students to receive free food & hygiene packs

Pregnancy tests and personal hygiene packs are among free items to be offered to cash-strapped students at the University of WA — amid concerns some could even be living rough on campus.

Bethany Hiatt

Kalgoorlie Courthouse

courts and crimePremiumMan admits pickaxe assault

A man has changed his plea and admitted hitting his 70-year-old neighbour with a pickaxe during an argument outside the front of their homes.

Jessica Antoniou

City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder heritage officer Tim Cudini with artefacts on display as part of the Anzac 110th Anniversary Special Exhibition at Boulder Town Hall.

ANZAC EXHIBITIONPremiumBoulder hosts 110th Anzac anniversary exhibition

An exhibition which details the experiences of Goldfields men who fought during World War I is on display in Boulder.

Carwyn Monck

Dan Lawson, right, leads the way for South Kalgoorlie teammates T. K. Kippin and Tate Anderson.

Fire brigade PremiumSouths looking to climb Easter rankings

Local brigades facing stiff test against Harvey and Mandurah.

Neale Harvey

Shire of Coolgardie president Malcolm Cullen.

Refinancing debtPremiumShire of Coolgardie increases loan so it can pay creditors

The financially stricken Shire of Coolgardie has refinanced its existing ANZ loan, borrowing another $4 million so it can pay outstanding creditors and restart maintenance and projects.

Neil Watkinson

The Lester Prize’s 2024 exhibition will be displayed at the Cannery Arts Centre in Esperance in June.

EXHIBITIONPremiumEsperance to host works from prestigious portraiture award

The Lester Prize’s 2024 exhibition will be displayed at the Cannery Arts Centre in Esperance in June.

Carwyn Monck

Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

courts and crimeJealous man allegedly stabs partner for cheating allegations

A man accused of stabbing his partner of 10 years broke down in court after having his bail refused. 

Jessica Antoniou

Boulder’s Shanica Perrin.

FootballPerrin bags five goals in new role

Boulder’s Shanica Perrin was the game’s leading forward with five goals.

Neale Harvey

Rebecca Rawlinson and Josh Fewkes.

GolfFewkes, Rawlinson emerge on top

This year’s tournament drew players from Victoria and Tasmania.

Neale Harvey

Mines Rovers’ Estelle Walter kicks during her team’s Goldfields Football League women’s match against Kalgoorlie last Saturday.

FootballMines Rovers grab second win to open GFLW season

Chanelle Halligan marked her return to local ranks with three goals last weekend.

Neale Harvey

Jayden Daniel, 10, tries out one of the new gaming karts, specially designed for use in hospitals, which have been donated to Perth Children's Hospital. Danella Bevis

HealthGaming carts brighten up the lives of sick kids at PCH

Three new gaming carts donated to Perth Children’s Hospital will now bring a welcome distraction to sick kids at their bedsides.

Claire Sadler

A grader on Burt Street in December, and, inset, Simply Gorgeous Home and Giftware owner Stacey Woods and City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder chief executive Andrew Brien.

BUSINESSRetailers ‘disappointed’ with city’s stand on roadworks

The bitter fallout from the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s Burt Street roadworks continues to linger, with traders renewing their expressions of disappointment.

Carwyn Monck

New Education Minister Sabine Winton at Bob Hawke College Andrew Ritchie

EducationWA’s new Education Minister goes back to the drawing board

Teaching can be over complicated and is now valued less highly by society, WA’s new Education Minister believes, as she seeks to hit the frontline of classrooms and hear directly from teachers.

Dylan Caporn

Left to right are Cottelsoe surf club members Rob Turner, Mike Franz, Tom Locke and Ian Earl who will be taking part in a row-in to shore of multiple boats on morning of Anzac Day.

Anzac Day CommentsSurf boats to row into Cottesloe Beach in Anzac Day tribute

The event, organised by the Cottesloe Surf Life Saving Club, is expected to see as many as 20 boats rowed to shore.

Malcolm Quekett

Ukraine and Russia have frequently exchanged prisoners since Russia's invasion in February 2022. (AP PHOTO)

Conflict and WarRussia, Ukraine 'to swap POWs' after bodies exchanged

Ukrainian authorities says the bodies of 909 troops have been received from Russia after mediation from the International Red Cross.

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Police set up at a crime scene after finding a burnt-out car in Beverley Hills in Sydney. (Steven Saphore/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimePremiumProbe into motive after mum's body burnt, son assaulted

A group of men are on the run after a woman and her eight-year-old son were assaulted in their home before she was kidnapped and found dead in a burnt-out car.

William Ton

A judge says Sean "Diddy" Combs' delay request came too close to his trial. (AP PHOTO)

CrimeDiddy loses bid to delay sex-trafficking trial

A bid by Sean "Diddy" Combs to delay a sex-trafficking trial by two months has been rejected by US District Judge Arun Subramanian.

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US President Donald Trump signed an executive order in January to release RFK-linked documents. (AP PHOTO)

CrimeUS administration releases RFK assassination records

About 10,000 pages of records related to the 1968 assassination of Senator Robert F Kennedy have been released after an order from US President Donald Trump.

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Lucy's close encounters with asteroids should help scientists better understand the solar system. (AP PHOTO)

World NewsNASA Lucy spacecraft nears asteroid for close encounter

The Lucy spacecraft launched by NASA in 2021 is set to swoop past a small asteroid called Donaldjohanson.

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Police say a mob that attacked members of the Ahmadi community were dispersed. (AP PHOTO)

CrimeKarachi mob kills member of Ahmadi minority

Pakistani police say a mob has killed one person in Karachi after attacking a place of worship of the Ahmadi community.

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