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Giuliano Pirone was working out in a Perth 24-hour gym when he felt unwell and made his way to a shower cubicle, where he collapsed early on August 20.
Western Australia
Aaron Bunch

New development after WA bodybuilder’s shock gym death

The work safety watchdog is investigating after a bodybuilder died in hospital after spending 15 hours unconscious in a gym shower without staff noticing.

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Alistair ‘Sid’ McLean was struck by a car while out on his morning ride in January.
Western Australia
Cassidy Mosconi and Bryce Luff

Driver sentenced over crash that killed beloved father

The cyclist suffered a traumatic brain injury and died in hospital.

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More than $580,000 has been contributed to a GoFundMe campaign launched to support the family of Barry Breslin, pictured here with son Tommy and fiancee Melissa Taheny.
Western Australia
Bryce Luff

Road worker’s devastated fiancee speaks after death of ‘family man, loyal friend’

Barry Breslin was killed while working in Perth’s north.

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Barry Breslin, 35, from Donegal, Ireland, was killed after he was struck by an excavator at a worksite in Perth on Thursday Kilcar Funeral Director's - Raymond Mc Cabe
Western Australia
Phil Hickey

WORKPLACE TRAGEDY: $500K raised after young Irishman killed

More than half a million dollars has been raised so far for the family of Barry Breslin, the young Irishman tragically killed in a workplace incident in Perth last week.

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Dean Thomas Gallagher, 51, died in the early hours of Friday.
Western Australia
Tim Clarke

Man allegedly killed by own son at WA roadhouse identified

Tributes have begun to flow for the man allegedly killed by his own son during a bloody confrontation at a regional roadhouse.

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A dog was shot dead after a WA Police officer was injured in a dog attack during a violent arrest at Canning Vale on Saturday.
Western Australia
Hayley Taylor

Police officer hospitalised after dog attack during arrest

The dog was shot dead by police.

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Karen Salkilld was inspired by a movie when she pretended to die to try to secure more than $700,000.
Western Australia
Cassidy Mosconi

Aussie mum who faked death for insurance payout ‘inspired by movie’

Prosecutors have revealed how the $700,000 plan finally unravelled.

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Broome tradie, Matej Radelic, was accused of restraining three children with cable ties appeared in court for his trial.
Western Australia
Lucy Murray and Bryce Luff

Broome tradie who cable-tied children learns fate

The incident garnered national attention when it was live-streamed on social media.

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Barry Breslin, 35, from Donegal, Ireland, was killed after he was struck by an excavator at a worksite in Perth.
Western Australia
Lauren Price

Tributes flow for ‘lovable’ dad killed on freeway worksite

A 35-year-old man who died in a tragic workplace incident at a roadworks site on the Mitchell Freeway has been identified as a father from Ireland.

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WorkSafe is investigating the work-related death of a labourer at an off-ramp of Mitchell Freeway.
Western Australia
Bryce Luff

Worker killed in freak machinery accident next to busy freeway

The off-ramp of the freeway remains closed.

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Kiri Sheehan, pictured with daughter Luna, gave birth while in a coma after being struck down by pneumonia.
Western Australia
Bryce Luff

Aussie mum gives birth in a coma after falling critically ill

‘They didn’t know if I would wake up.’

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Willi’s Pizza Bar blends modern North American with traditional Italian favourites to offer food lovers funky menu items.
Western Australia
Taylor Renouf

Funky Detroit-style pan pizza eatery opens in Perth

A Detroit-style pan pizza eatery has landed in the heart of Perth’s CBD.

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WA senator Fatima Payman pictured on Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
Politics
Katina Curtis

Divisive senator Payman poised to launch political party

Independent senator Fatima Payman is poised to launch her own political party in an attempt to harness people’s anger with Labor and expand the Senate crossbench.

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Callum Ferris Davies did not deny he committed the offences but had pleaded not guilty by reason of mental impairment.
Western Australia
Rebecca Le May

Man who choked, sexually assaulted 7-year-old learns fate

An ‘opportunistic petty thief’ who sexually assaulted and choked the girl after breaking into her home faced a judge-alone trial.

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Aussie city battered with rain as we enter second month of spring. See your forecast for Thursday, October 3
Western Australia
Caleb Taylor

Aussie city set to be battered with rain on Thursday. See the forecast for your city

There’s a chance of rain everywhere but one state capital will get it worse than others.

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