The West Australian
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Who owns The West Australian?Other: Seven West Media
Other: Seven Group Holdings
Other: Kerry Stokes
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Cancer · Los AngelesThe Australian singer and actress died at her Southern California ranch Monday morning. The four-time Grammy winner rose to fame in 1978 after starring opposite John Travolta in the mega-popular movie musical Grease. She sold more than 100 million albums throughout her lengthy career.See the Story
Olivia Newton-John: John Travolta leads tributes to Grease co-star after actress dies aged 73
46% Center coverage: 153 sources
US & Canada · WashingtonAn off-duty Virginia police officer who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan, 6, 2021, with a fellow officer was sentenced Thursday to more than seven years in prison, matching the longest prison sentence so far among hundreds of Capitol riot cases.See the Story
Ex-police officer gets 7-plus years in prison in Jan. 6 case
52% Left coverage: 27 sources
Europe · LondonThe risk of fires from tinderbox dry conditions across parts of England and Wales has been raised to "exceptional" - the highest it can be - as a four-day amber weather warning comes into force.
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Wildfire risk raised to 'exceptional' - the highest it can be - as four day amber alert begins
67% Right coverage: 9 sources
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Mark McGowanWA Premier Mark McGowan tried to put an end to defamation proceedings with Queensland businessman Clive Palmer in December last year. Mr McGowan made an offer for both sides to drop their proceedings and walk away, with each to bear their own costs. The offer was rejected by Mr Palmer and the case proceeded, with the court finding both sides defamed each other in a scathing judgement handed down last week. Justice Michael Lee is due to deliver his decision later today.See the Story
Palmer to pay bulk of defamation costs from McGowan court battle
67% Left coverage: 6 sources
QantasEngineers at Qantas and Jetstar are poised to take industrial action in a bid to break a stalemate in pay negotiations. The majority of members of the Australian Licensed Aircraft Engineers Association (ALEA) have voted in favour of industrial action. The first action will be a one minute stoppage that won't affect any airline or passenger.See the Story
Qantas engineers vote in favour of industrial action
100% Right coverage: 1 sources
US & Canada · Western AustraliaDonors footed the $21-million bill to build a 47,000 square-foot facility with a 600-seat auditorium, art rooms, a band, chorus, dancing, and a digital lab. Pre-K will use the new center through 12th graders at Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools.See the Story
More Charlotte parents moving children to private schools
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Balcatta · BalcattaYvonne Reid, 59, was last seen leaving her Balcatta home on Wednesday. It is believed she may be travelling in a white 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Station Wagon. She is described as around 165cm tall, with a slim build, blonde hair and blue eyes.See the Story
Serious welfare concerns held for missing WA women
100% Right coverage: 1 sources
Oceania · AustraliaAfter 130 days in hospital waiting for agencies to find a disability residential care bed, Mitch Pearce lost the will to live.See the Story
Libby Mettam: NDIS red tape cost an Aussie son his life
100% Right coverage: 1 sources
Western Australia · Western AustraliaThe WA Health Dept has refused to say whether top doctor Anthony Bell — who is facing domestic violence allegations — will stay as chairman of an executive committee that provides expert healthcare advice.See the Story
Accused DV doctor to stay chairman of ‘respected peak body’
100% Right coverage: 1 sources
