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A former Catholic priest, Robert James Hickman, has been sentenced to two years and six months in jail for sexually abusing two young girls in foster care 36 years ago. Hickman's history of sexual offences against children dates back to the late 1970s.
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir questioned the AFL's decision-making process regarding Lachie Neale's reprieve, while Brisbane coach Chris Fagan welcomed the news. Neale will feature in the premiership decider against his former club Fremantle at the MCG on Saturday.
Fremantle prepares to take on the Brisbane Lions in the AFL grand final, a stage the Dockers have been striving to reach for years. The team's journey to the grand final has been marked by resilience and determination.
Rafe English, a Fremantle Dockers fan from Perth, is travelling over 50 hours from Illinois to Melbourne to watch his team play in the AFL grand final. His journey includes multiple stops and a 17.5-hour flight.
Two men have appeared in court charged with the shooting of a 37-year-old man in Perth's Hamilton Hill suburb. The alleged "targeted" shooting occurred near bushland on September 13.
Former West Coast Eagles player Mark Hutchings' partner Hannah has died two days after giving birth to their daughter. Hutchings expressed his devastation at her passing, stating that becoming a mother had been Hannah's dream.
Fremantle Dockers supporters are gearing up for their second AFL grand final, but what drives their dedication to the team despite years of ups and downs? For some, it's the little moments of triumph and heartbreak that keep them coming back.
Former Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan is tipped to join the board of Southern Cross Media Group, a move that raises integrity concerns given his influential position as former premier. The appointment comes after a merger with Seven West Media, a company controlled by billionaire Kerry Stokes.
The City of Perth's CEO Michelle Reynolds has been sacked amid ongoing governance concerns and an investigation by the local government watchdog. Reynolds was suspended from her job in May and has vowed to appeal the decision.
Three councillors from the Shire of Coorow have resigned after the sudden termination of the CEO's contract, citing a loss of confidence in the remaining council. The CEO, Mia Maxfield, was sacked without warning after six years in the role.
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