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French woman Amina Bouhaddi accused of trying to smuggle 10kg of meth into WA appears in court

17 hours ago | perthnow.com.au | Emily Moulton

A French woman accused of trying to smuggle 10kg of methamphetamine into WA in her suitcase has appeared in court over the alleged incident. Amina Bouhaddi appeared in Perth Magistrates Court on Friday charged with one count of importing a commercial quantity of a border controlled drug, which carries a maximum life sentence. Police allege the 18-year-old had flown into the State from Paris when her baggage was searched on April 25.
‘Underwhelming’: Aussies remain cautious spenders

2 days ago | perthnow.com.au | Cameron Micallef

Australians’ spending improved marginally in April, but it was not the bump many businesses were hoping for following rate cuts, falling inflation and back-to-back long weekends. Household spending rose by 0.1 per cent following a 0.1 per cent fall in March and a 0.2 per cent rise in February, Australia Bureau of Statistics figures show.
Police to examine erotic novel Daddy’s Little Toy following child abuse material charges

2 days ago | perthnow.com.au | Rhiannon Lewin

A 10-page synopsis of erotic fictional novel Daddy’s Little Toy is being examined by police after a Sydney author was charged with child abuse material offences following the book’s publication. Lauren Tesolin-Mastrosa, 33, who publishes under the pen name “Tori Woods”, was charged over the content in the novel that allegedly depicts a relationship between a man and his friend’s 18-year-old daughter.
West Coast boss Don Pyke breaks down remembering ‘emotional’ victory after Adam Selwood’s death

2 days ago | perthnow.com.au | Ben Sutton

West Coast CEO Don Pyke fought back tears speaking about the Eagles’ emotion-charged victory in the wake of the tragic death of premiership player Adam Selwood. The Eagles upset St Kilda last month at Optus Stadium for their only victory of the season. It came just 24 hours after the AFL world were shattered by the death of Selwood. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Don Pyke’s exclusive interview with 7NEWS Perth. Adam Selwood’s death came just a few months after twin brother Troy also died.
Calm, composed Socceroos primed to take down Japan

3 days ago | perthnow.com.au | Justin Chadwick

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is brimming with confidence Australia can beat Japan for the first time since 2009 and earn automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup. The arch rivals will lock horns in front of more than 50,000 fans at Perth's Optus Stadium on Thursday night, and there's plenty on the line for the Socceroos.
What happens when you go toe-to-toe with a 'monster'

3 days ago | perthnow.com.au | Murray Wenzel

Good luck going toe-to-toe with a "monster". Jai Opetaia's most recent victim has offered a chilling warning to the Australian's Italian title challenger as he prepares for his own ring return. David Nyika, New Zealand's former Olympic silver medallist and flag bearer, was humbled in a furious Gold Coast slugfest that left him bloodied and sprawled on the canvas in January.
Aussie Matt Dufty bans mum from Challenge Cup Final

3 days ago | perthnow.com.au | Mark Staniforth

Warrington full-back Matt Dufty has banned his mum from this weekend's Challenge Cup final at Wembley because she has never seen him win. Dufty's dad Glenn is planning to jet in from Australia in the hope of watching his son lift major silverware for the first time, but mum Leonie is under strict instructions to stay at home. "My mum hasn't seen me win yet," laughed Dufty. "She's come over and watched me seven times and we've lost all seven.
Millionaire Medley Draw: Three players scoop up $1 million division one prize

3 days ago | perthnow.com.au | Fraser Williams

Three Lotto players will be having a very happy hump day after scooping up a life-changing sum in Wednesday’s Millionaire Medley Draw. The trio will each pocket a cool $1 million after netting the division one prize. Division two produced ten winners who will walk away almost $5,300 richer. Although none of the division one or two ticketholders were from WA, 22 sandgropers pocketed $515.85 from the division three prize.
Expect plenty of support for England's Barmy Army

3 days ago | perthnow.com.au | Rory Dollard

England fans are ready to back the team's Ashes tilt in Australia, with more than 50,000 tickets already snapped up by eager travelling supporters. COVID-19 restrictions meant limited support on the last tour of Australia in 2021/22 but, with no such barriers in their way this time, there is set to be a major England presence at the five-match series.
ASX closes on brink of record high, as CBA continues to soar

3 days ago | perthnow.com.au | Cameron Micallef

Australia’s stock market soared to within one per cent of a record high as investors factored in interest rate cuts and the Commonwealth Bank became the first Australian company to surpass the $300bn market cap. The benchmark ASX 200 index gained 75.10 points or 0.89 per cent to 8,541.80 points while the broader all ordinaries also finished higher up 79.30 or 0.91 per cent to 8,770.20. The Australian dollar slid 0.09 per cent and is now buying 64.56 US cents.