The West Australian

The West Australian, commonly referred to as The West (with its Saturday edition called The Weekend West), is the sole daily newspaper in Perth, Western Australia that is locally edited. It is owned by Seven West Media (SWM), which also owns the other significant newspaper in the state, The Sunday Times. Established in 1833, The West is the second-oldest newspaper in Australia still in circulation. Known for its strong conservative perspective, it has consistently backed the Liberal–National Party Coalition. Among Australia's largest newspapers by circulation, The West holds the fourth position and is the only paper in the top 20 that is not part of News Limited or Fairfax Media.

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Cost-of-living pressures sees Aussies take on a second job

17 hours ago | thewest.com.au | Cameron Micallef

The post-Covid boom in the number of Aussies working multiple jobs continues as higher cost of living pressures means more workers are taking on a second gig. The Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows that in the March quarter there were 963,100 Aussies – or 6.5 per cent of the workforce – who had more than one job.
‘Uncertain macro backdrop’: ASX slips ahead of jobs figures

18 hours ago | thewest.com.au | Cameron Micallef

Cautious investors sold down the ASX on a quiet day of trading on Friday, despite the US and China resuming trade talks, as markets await critical jobs data out of the US. The benchmark ASX 200 index slipped for the second consecutive day of trading falling by 23.20 points or 0.27 per cent to 8,515.70. The ASX200 has now recorded four consecutive weekly gains. The broader All Ordinaries fell during Friday’s trading, down 26.70 points or 0.30 power cent to 8,741.90.
Statins could cut sepsis deaths by 39 per cent: study

19 hours ago | thewest.com.au | Ella Pickover

Statins, typically used to lower cholesterol, may help lower the risk of death among sepsis patients by 39 per cent, according to a study. The new study examined information on sepsis patients who received statins during a stint in intensive care and compared it with patients in a similar situation who did not receive them. Some 14.3 per cent of 6000 sepsis patients who were given statins died within 28 days. This is compared with 23.4 per cent of 6000 patients who did not receive statin therapy.
Socceroos itching to confirm World Cup fate

20 hours ago | thewest.com.au | Anna Harrington

The Socceroos will move on from the "frustrating" wait to have their tickets to the World Cup finals officially stamped and set their sights on sealing the deal in Saudi Arabia. Aziz Behich's wonderful 90th-minute goal against Japan delivered a 1-0 victory in Perth and almost certainly confirmed direct qualification for next year's tournament in North America.
Graham Arnold’s 10-man Iraq beaten 2-0 by South Korea in FIFA World Cup qualifier

22 hours ago | thewest.com.au | Marco Monteverde

Former Socceroos coach Graham Arnold remains confident he can guide Iraq to next year’s FIFA World Cup despite tasting defeat in his first game in charge of the Lions of Mesopotamia. Iraq, who had striker Ali Al-Hamadi sent off in the first half, suffered a 2-0 home loss to South Korea in an AFC third-round Group B qualifier on Friday morning (AEST).
Supercars roll into Hedland for one-off community event

23 hours ago | thewest.com.au | Natasha Clark

Port Hedland will get a rare taste of Supercars action when the Matt Stone Racing team stops in town for a special community event at Spoilbank Marina on Thursday June 12. Fresh off the track at Perth’s Wanneroo Raceway, the Matt Stone Racing team is heading to Darwin for the next Supercars round. Driver Cameron Hill and the crew will stop in Hedland, giving locals the chance to meet the team and see their Gen3 Camaros up close.
Athletes vie for lucrative prizes across sprints and endurance events at Leonora Golden Gift

1 day ago | thewest.com.au | Carwyn Monck

Local runners mixed with professionally trained athletes at the weekend’s Leonora Golden Gift as they vied for a cut of the lucrative $65,000 prize pool. There were 120m and 600m sprints for short-distance runners, as well as open and masters mile events for athletes to test their endurance on the Tower Street circuit. The spectacle attracted a strong crowd of spectators who cheered the athletes on.
Mushroom cook facing further questions in murder trial

1 day ago | thewest.com.au | Emily Woods
Perth father Andy Wood helps rescue passengers as tourist boat capsizes off the coast of Bali

1 day ago | thewest.com.au | Fraser Williams

A tourist boat carrying 89 passengers capsized off the boat of Bali, with a Perth family among those that had to jump overboard for safety. The boat took off from the coast of Nusa Lembongan, otherwise known as Mushroom Bay, in rough swell and only made it 100 metres before panic ensued. Among the near 100 passengers onboard the ferry as the trouble went down was the Wood family, with Andy Wood detailing how the accident happened. “It was pretty rough swell when the boat was coming in...
ASX finishes lower despite lithium shares huge rally

1 day ago | thewest.com.au | Cameron Micallef

Australia’s sharemarket sea-sawed throughout Thursday’s trading as the Commonwealth Bank continued its record march higher. The benchmark ASX 200 index basically traded flat, losing just 2.90 points or 0.03 per cent to 8,538.90. The broader All Ordinaries also finished marginally in the red down 1.60 points or 0.02 per cent to 8,768.90. The Aussie dollar temporarily jumped above 65 US cents, but slid throughout the day’s trading and is now buying 64.99 US cents.