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Crime sceneCleo’s parents maintain heartbreaking vigil at camp

As the search for Cleo Smith nears its seventh day, the little girl’s mother and stepfather remain at the isolated camp site where she was last seen, hoping against the odds she will be found safe.

Brianna Dugan

Strong signalCommentsPremiumWA leaders of the future awarded

Being able to bring their full self to work has made all the difference to WA’s Lizzie Plotnek, who just won a major national prize for LGBTQIA+ leadership.

Adrian Lowe

Hardline stancePremiumUnvaccinated wharfies face job losses

A major Australian stevedore has become the first known blue collar employer to take a hardline stance on unvaccinated WA workers by warning their jobs could be terminated.

Jenne Brammer

Investigation ‘wide open’VideoHow search for little Cleo turned Australia-wide

Police investigating the disappearance of four-year-old Cleo Smith from a Carnarvon campsite say they believe she was abducted - and are not restricting their appeal for information to WA.

Michael Ramsey

‘My Princess’‘Where are you?’: Mum pleads with missing Cleo

Cleo Smith’s mum Ellie has made another desperate plea to her daughter six days after she disappeared from their tent near Carnarvon.

‘Wholly unnecessary’PremiumCourt told cop accused of JC murder ‘reckless’

A court has heard the actions of the police officer who drew his gun on an armed Yamatji woman in Geraldton deprived his colleagues a tactical advantage and cost a ‘disturbed’ woman her life.

Emily Moulton

‘truly extraordinary’PremiumCost of legal stoush between court officials exposed

The legal stoush between WA’s Children’s Court president and one of his magistrates has so far set taxpayers back more than $274,000 in legal costs.

Shannon Hampton

Casino royal commissionCommentsPremiumCrown Perth would ‘look at’ return of overseas junkets

Crown’s top money man has admitted the under-pressure casino giant would consider allowing high-rolling overseas gamblers to come back to Perth.

Tim Clarke

MANUAL MISHANDLINGCommentsPremiumTraining group sues driller DDH1 over alleged rip-off

Advanced Mine Performance Training Services launches a Supreme Court action listed drilling group DDH1 allegedly ripping off manuals and assessment materials.

Neale Prior

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Terrifying messagesPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Premier hit by chilling death threats from anti-vaxxers

Mark McGowan has received multiple death threats after anti-vaxxers shared his personal mobile number in online chat groups overnight.

Peter Law

Vaccination targetsPremiumWA must stick to national plan to reopen: BCA chief

Business Council Australia chief executive Jennifer Westacott is urging the WA Government to outline its plan to reconnect with the rest of the nation.

Kate Purnell

No stone unturnedVideoPremiumMeet the top cop leading the search for missing Cleo

The man heading up the special taskforce set up to solve the Cleo Smith case is no stranger to running major police investigations — including missing children cases.

Phil Hickey

Covid-19Premier’s shocking vaccine warning

One premier has indicated plans to ban anyone who is not vaccinated against Covid-19 from travelling into his state.

Angie Raphael

WA mysteryVideoKey evidence that confirms Cleo was at camp ground

WA Police have revealed how they placed Cleo Smith near the Carnarvon campsite she is feared to have been abducted from in the lead up to the little girl’s suspicious disappearance.

Bryce Luff

Huge incentiveVideoCommentsPremiumThe ‘extreme’ WA cases that drew $1m rewards

The $1 million reward on offer for information that leads to finding little Cleo Smith is a rare but vital tool in trying to solve mysteries in WA. Here are four other times it was desperately needed.

Troy de Ruyter

On holdCommentsWA, QLD border relaxation paused after new COVID case

The relaxation of travel restrictions between Queensland and WA from Friday will be ‘paused’ after the discovery of a COVID-positive Uber driver on the Gold Coast.

Peter Law

Mandate madnessCommentsPremiumPoor turnout as failed politicians join anti-vax rally

Just 150 anti-vax protesters rallied outside Dumas House in Perth today, saying they were ‘not selfish’ for protecting their individual freedoms.

Briana Fiore

Grim twistVideoNo ‘body’ found as cops confirm Cleo likely kidnapped

WA Police have confirmed the high probability that four-year-old Cleo Smith was kidnapped, saying they have ‘not yet located her body’.

Peta Rasdien

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‘STOP for Respect’CommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Rio’s unprecedented WA shutdown over sex assaults

The mining giant has pressed pause on sites across the State to address workers on the scourge, as well as racism and bullying.

Caitlyn Rintoul

As it happenedVideoIN FULL: McGowan’s important Cleo announcement

Police believe four-year-old Cleo Smith was snatched from her tent at a WA campsite and have offered a $1 million reward for information leading to her location. CATCH UP ON THE PRESS CONFERENCE HERE.

Staff writers

Desperate searchVideoPremier announces $1 million reward for Cleo’s return

A $1 million reward is now on offer for information which leads to the return of missing four-year-old Cleo Smith.

Brianna Dugan

Incorrect informationCommentsPremium‘Admin error’ blamed for compulsory vax travel blunder

The State Government has rushed to correct a Health Department document which appeared to reveal plans to make the COVID-19 vaccine compulsory for all interstate travel to WA.

Peter Law

‘Perverting course of justice’PremiumTroy Buswell to deny claims he tried to coerce wife

The lawyer for former WA treasurer Troy Buswell says he intends to plead not guilty to claims he tried to persuade his ex-wife not to give evidence against him at an ongoing domestic violence trial.

Shannon Hampton

Horrific allegationsPremiumPizza king accused of raping woman in front of husband

Concerning new allegations have emerged of a further two sex assaults by Como restaurateur Alberto Nicoletti — who is now accused of attacking nine women.

Shannon Hampton