4+ min ago (35+ words) Today, as I step into the role of CME chief executive officer, it is with the firm belief that the WA resources sector remains closer to the beginning of its success than the end....

21+ min ago (52+ words) Jessica Page is the State Political Editor for The West Australian. She has been reporting on politics in Canberra, Sydney and Perth for two decades in radio, television and print. She joined Seven West Media in 2010, leading election coverage for 7News Perth and was appointed to The West Australian in 2024....

25+ min ago (449+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs....

25+ min ago (282+ words) Jacob Bethell has missed a chance to push for a spot in England's top order, after failing to make an impression for the tourists in their win over a Prime Minister's XI. With England's Test players sitting out the match, Bethell had loomed as the most interesting prospect in what was effectively a Lions side on Sunday. But he was caught behind for 16 pushing at a ball outside off stump from South Australian quick Campbell Thompson, as the only tourist who batted not to pass 50. It came as England lost just two wickets as they chased down the hosts' 8-308 declared in Canberra, shaking hands at 2-309 and claiming a first-innings victory. Openers Tom Haines (77) and Emelio Gay (56no) both hit half-centuries against the pink ball, as did No.4 James Rew (92no) and No.5 Asa Tribe (53no). The one concern for the tourists was a hamstring…...

30+ min ago (356+ words) Bethany Hiatt is The West Australian's education reporter, covering issues from kindergarten to university and everything in between. Prior to joining The West, she worked as a high school teacher and on suburban newspapers. She began her journalism career as a cadet at Perth's Daily News. Parents are being warned that paying tutors to coach their child for entry exams to WA's sought-after selective public schools is unnecessary and could "harm a student's wellbeing" In a significant expansion on previous Education Department advice, new guidelines on applying for the Academic Selective Entrance Test " which children sit in Year 6 " caution that "coaching or tutoring for the placement test is not necessary" "There is no credible research that shows coaching helps a child gain entry," the guidelines say "The test will not need your child to know any new or special knowledge…...

33+ min ago (521+ words) Perth could set a new record for the hottest start to summer on Monday, with the mercury set to soar to a scorching 37C. The last time December 1 got as hot was in 1979 when the maximum reached 37.4C "Anything above 37.4C. . . . would be the hottest 1st of December in Perth since records began in 1876," a Bureau of Meteorology spokeswoman said. On Sunday, the maximum temperature in Perth hit a sweltering 34C, with families heading to Elizabeth Quay's Water Park to cool off. For Amira, 4, and Amara, 8, Truong, the fountains became an escape from the rising heat and one of the last chances to cool off before tomorrow's sizzling summer opener. "Unfortunately they're back at school tomorrow," mother Sabina Smirko said. Ms Smirko said her family were regulars at the water park. "You can have food, ice cream, and a splash in the water for the…...

1+ hour, 12+ min ago (485+ words) Interim Perth coach Adam Griffiths has boosted his chances of landing the gig full-time after leading his side to an upset 2-0 away win over Macarthur FC at Campbelltown Sports Stadium. Nicholas Pennington's 66th-minute tap-in and Charbel Shamoon's 88th-minute strike from outside the box ensured the visitors took all three points from Sunday's A-League Men match. The result marked the Glory's second win on the trot - both on the road - after they beat Newcastle 2-1 a week earlier. Griffiths was thrust into the hot seat after David Zdrilic was sacked following Perth's 4-0 loss to Melbourne City in round two. Although the Glory suffered losses in Griffiths' first two games in charge, the team started showing more attacking enterprise. More things started to click in the win over the Jets, and Perth produced their best display of the season in the victory over…...

1+ hour, 28+ min ago (26+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs....

1+ hour, 43+ min ago (26+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs....

1+ hour, 43+ min ago (291+ words) Aaron Kirby is a Digital Producer with The West Australian's sports team. Born and raised in regional WA before moving to Perth, Aaron got his start at the Mandurah Times, covering everything from Court and Crime to Council and WAFL in 2019. He's a sports fanatic and cricket tragic with dreams of following the Australian Cricket Team around the globe. Mitch Marsh hasn't played a red-ball game in nearly a year and has shown little interest in making a return to the pressure cooker of Test cricket amid a terrific run of limited-overs form Yet, speculation he could be thrust into the heat of another Ashes mid-series persist And that could even happen in an opening position as Australia look to beat England at their own game The move would come straight out of England's Bazball handbook, the tourists not shy…...