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      <image:caption>Lachie Neale&apos;s got the green light and his girlfriend in Melbourne ! — and certainly looked like a man with plenty to smile about on Friday!</image:caption>
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      <news:title>Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale seen on date with new girlfriend just one day after GF ban overturned</news:title>
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      <news:title>WA’s AI cameras catch 81,000 drivers for seatbelt offences but police dump cases, others overturned</news:title>
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      <image:caption>Mark Hutchings is mourning the death of his late partner Hannah.</image:caption>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-25T02:38:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Mark Hutchings: Tributes flow from AFL community after death of Eagles premiership hero’s partner Hannah</news:title>
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      <image:caption>The 45-year-old nabbed the entire division one Millionaire Medley jackpot last Friday, earning him a cushy $1 million cash prize. </image:caption>
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      <news:title>Lotto: WA FIFO worker becomes overnight millionaire after nabbing entire Millionaire Medley jackpot</news:title>
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      <video:title>AFL grand final: Fremantle Dockers captain Alex Pearce lets go of the premiership cup in early Brisbane win </video:title>
      <video:description>Hayden Young and Josh Treacy&apos;s fathers share their excitement at the grand final parade</video:description>
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      <news:title>AFL grand final: Fremantle Dockers captain Alex Pearce lets go of the premiership cup in early Brisbane win </news:title>
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    <loc>https://www.perthnow.com.au/entertainment/jacob-elordi-lookalike-contest-takes-over-uks-university-of-bristol--c-22924311</loc>
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      <image:caption>A UK Jacob Elordi lookalike contest at an English university has gone viral.</image:caption>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-25T00:53:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Jacob Elordi lookalike contest takes over UK’s University of Bristol </news:title>
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      <video:description>A worker in his 50s has been killed after a scissor lift came into contact with high voltage overhead power lines at a former Westgate Tunnel construction site in Laverton North.</video:description>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-24T23:38:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <image:caption>Beerfarm Red Jewel hazy red ale</image:caption>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-24T20:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tinnie of the Week: Beerfarm strikes pay dirt with hazy red ale tribute to our far north </news:title>
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      <image:caption>The City of Wanneroo has moved to examine privacy protections at its staffed facilities amid concerns over covert recording with smart glasses.</image:caption>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-24T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <image:caption>A concept design image of the proposed major upgrade to St Mark’s Anglican Community School in Hillarys.</image:caption>
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      <news:title>St Mark’s Hillarys plans new sports hub with double-court gym, high ropes course and eight classrooms</news:title>
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      <image:caption>Woolworths development progressing in Duncraig.</image:caption>
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      <news:title>Woolworths development takes shape at former Glengarry Shopping Centre in Duncraig  </news:title>
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      <image:caption>Parking payments at the 2026 Perth Royal Show could go straight back to local community groups.</image:caption>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-24T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Perth Royal Show 2026: How $20 parking at Lake Claremont will support local community groups</news:title>
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      <image:caption>Alana McLean and Robbie Von Klitzing will be hosting a screening of the AFL grand final at Crown Theatre.</image:caption>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-24T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>‘Next best thing’: Crown Perth to host epic AFL grand final party at its theatre for first time </news:title>
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      <image:caption>The partner of former West Coast Eagles player Mark Hutchings has tragically died just days after giving birth to the couple’s first child. </image:caption>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-24T11:14:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Former West Coast Eagles hero Mark Hutchings’ partner Hannah dies after giving birth to couple’s first child</news:title>
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      <image:caption>The MTV Moon Person at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2023.</image:caption>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-24T11:13:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Everything to know about the upcoming 2026 Video Music Awards</news:title>
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      <image:caption>American hip-hop icon Xzibit will play in Perth in October.</image:caption>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-24T11:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Xzibit: Iconic US rapper and MTV star heading to Perth on October 23 to launch Hush Nightclub</news:title>
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      <image:caption>Bonnie Blue claims to have finally named her alleged baby.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>WA councils have been given the power to make their own cat containment laws.</image:caption>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-24T00:32:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-24T00:25:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Albany twins claim second lotto windfall, bagging $1m haul just a year after claiming top Set for Life prize</news:title>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-24T00:09:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Construction to begin on Mosman Park’s central Glyde Street after almost 10 years of consultation</news:title>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-24T00:06:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nedlands residents oppose Bedford Street rezoning as council weighs fourfold increase in housing density</news:title>
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      <news:title>Joondalup developer scraps 18 NDIS apartments from $25m project as construction costs rise</news:title>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <image:caption>Jess Gibbs and Taylor Moore bite into some purple.</image:caption>
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      <news:title>AFL grand final: Fremantle support on the menu at Wanneroo’s Cafe Elixir</news:title>
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      <image:caption>Police Minister Reece Whitby said it  was exciting to see the next generation of police officers.</image:caption>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>WA Police records its largest graduation of new officers for 2026 at Joondalup police academy</news:title>
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      <image:caption>Around 50 volunteer lifesavers will join forces this long weekend to provide extra patrols along Sorrento Beach. </image:caption>
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      <news:title>Sorrento Surf Life Saving Club: Lifesavers rally together to support beachgoers</news:title>
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      <image:caption>Bloom will transform Joondalup’s Central Park into a wildlife-inspired world.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Town of Mosman Park has presented a new draft policy to support people experiencing homelessness.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Riverside Drive became a racetrack on Sunday.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The Town of Cottesloe has approved a new group to explore long-term initiatives to protect the coastline.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>New Joondalup Districts Cricket Club coach Brian Shields and first-grade captain Joe Inglis.</image:caption>
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      <news:title>Joondalup Districts Cricket Club ready for summer season with new WACA coach and elite training facilities</news:title>
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      <image:caption>Ryan and Everly Gower, 2, waiting in line for the face painting stall.</image:caption>
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      <news:title>In the pink: Wanneroo gets fruity at this year’s strawberry fete</news:title>
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      <image:caption>Revegetation works have been completed at Mulder Park.</image:caption>
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      <news:title>Popular Mulder Park revegetated after tree-killing beetle ripped across Lake Claremont</news:title>
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      <image:caption>A Stirling councillor has called for action over what he described as “ongoing and widespread poor pruning practices.”</image:caption>
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      <news:title>‘Undermining’ tree canopy: Stirling ratepayers cop eye-watering $350,000-plus bill for Western Power pruning</news:title>
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      <image:caption>The State Government is being urged to upgrade security at the Joondalup Police Academy.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The future of the Wanneroo Showgrounds will be examined under a new $100,000 masterplan. </image:caption>
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      <news:title>Wanneroo Showground: Fresh $100k masterplan to shape future of historic Perth precinct</news:title>
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      <image:caption>St Hilda&apos;s students were part of the pilot Shed Fit rowing program.</image:caption>
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      <news:title>Shed Fit: Rowing WA program for teen girls a hit with St Hilda’s students</news:title>
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      <image:caption>An artist’s impression of 135 Broadway in Nedlands from the approved 2022 plans.</image:caption>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-09-23T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Prime Nedlands land to remain vacant as developer gets another time extension for apartments</news:title>
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      <image:caption>Allgem Jewellers director Brendan Gryg is up for a national award. Pictured is director Alfie Gryg with son Brendan at the store in Perth Justin Benson-Cooper</image:caption>
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      <news:title>Perth jeweller bounces back from smash-and-grab to become national awards finalist</news:title>
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      <image:caption>Quizzing Australia team members Ante Malenica and Aaran Mohann will be taking part in international competitions.</image:caption>
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      <news:title>Meet the two West Aussie blokes representing the country at International Quizzing Championships</news:title>
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      <image:caption>WA is leading the country in female golf participation, according to new research.</image:caption>
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