As it happened:WA news on Wednesday,November 20

As it happened:WA news on Wednesday,November 20

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Zempilas uses council meeting to lambast ‘stitch up’ over East Perth car park plan

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.

  • byJesinta Burton
‘Worst possible scenario’:Channel Seven forced into commentary shake-up before first Test
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‘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.

  • byAndrew Wu andDaniel Brettig
Roaming cats kill 47 million native Perth animals a year. These crusaders want that to end

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.

  • byHamish Hastie
Instagram model Grace Piscopo accused of lying to protect ex-boyfriend accused of murder
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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.

  • byRebecca Peppiatt
As it happened:WA news on Tuesday,November 19

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.

  • byEmma Young
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West Aussies see urban sprawl,reaching net zero among Perth’s biggest hurdles before 2050

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.

  • byJesinta Burton
WA’s ‘leaguer’ premier to get his wish for more NRL games in 2025
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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.

  • byConnor McGoverne
Perth Instagram star takes the stand in ex-boyfriend’s murder trial
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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.

  • byRebecca Peppiatt
As it happened:WA news on Monday,November 18

As it happened:WA news on Monday,November 18

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Resolute Mining to fork out $247m to free boss,employees detained in Mali

Resolute Mining to fork out $247m to free boss,employees detained in Mali

Resolute Mining has inked an agreement to hand over the money to ensure the release of its chief executive and two staff being held by Mali’s military junta.

  • byJesinta Burton