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      <image:caption>NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 28: Tina Fey, Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner, and Ben Stiller attend Game Five of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs between the Atlanta Hawks and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on April 28, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) Sarah Stier</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A new study by EzLicence has revealed Cockburn as the easiest spot in WA for learner drivers to practice.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Perth mum Tabitha Wellman (second left) launched nationally-awarded cleaning business Manhattan Maids 16 years ago.</image:caption>
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      <news:title>Perth mum frustrated with unreliable cleaners launches Manhattan Maids, nationally-awarded cleaning business</news:title>
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      <image:caption>WA Day celebrations will be moved to Perth Park in 2028 as part of a new public holiday calendar for West Aussies.</image:caption>
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      <news:title>Perth’s WA Day celebrations moving to Perth Park in 2028 in line with November date change</news:title>
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      <image:caption>Madison and Christopher&apos;s wedding at Nikola Estate.</image:caption>
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      <news:title>Wedding of the week: Spanish Steps proposal just the beginning of this love story</news:title>
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      <image:caption>Meet 17yo triplets Conrad, Francis, Oscar Cvitan - who form emerging indie band Birdland. They released their debut EP in early June, and are set to embark on a national tour in July. </image:caption>
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      <news:title>Birdland: Viral Perth teen band of triplets to launch national tour after debut EP release He Was Me</news:title>
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      <image:caption>Perth singer Emily Davis is off the semi-finals of the Australian Singing Competition. </image:caption>
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      <news:title>Perth soprano Emily Davis one of three West Aussies advancing to national classical singing semi-finals</news:title>
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      <image:caption>The Esplanade Park has opened in Mount Pleasant, featuring an egret-themed playground for kids.</image:caption>
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      <news:title>Long-awaited Esplanade Park finally opens along the Mount Pleasant foreshore </news:title>
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      <image:caption>Inspiring trailblazer Michael Swift set an international record during his fundraising efforts. </image:caption>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-05T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Michael Swift: Perth student breaks international cycling record raising funds for Leukaemia Foundation </news:title>
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      <news:title>WA hobbyist treasure hunter strikes gold at Madora Bay Beach after stormy WA long weekend</news:title>
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      <video:title>Ellenbrook hoon driver smashed letterboxes and ripped up lawns before attending police station with hammer</video:title>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-05T10:59:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ellenbrook hoon driver smashed letterboxes and ripped up lawns before attending police station with hammer</news:title>
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      <image:caption>Beloved husband and devoted father, Rooney Taua, was the 61-year-old man killed in the horror bus crash in Perth’s north on Thursday. </image:caption>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-05T07:46:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Passenger killed in fatal Transperth bus crash identified as beloved husband and devoted father </news:title>
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      <video:title>Single Perth women explain why city is ‘worst place ever to date any men’</video:title>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-05T07:41:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Single Perth women explain why city is ‘worst place ever to date any men’</news:title>
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      <image:caption>The 43-year-old said he had debated whether to go public with his diagnosis but ultimately decided to share his experience in the hope it could help others.</image:caption>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-05T05:04:50.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ken McNickle: Survivor season 33 runner-up reveals heartbreaking cancer diagnosis</news:title>
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      <image:caption>Perth residents have been blessed with two days of sunshine ahead of next week’s significant cold front. </image:caption>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-05T03:55:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Perth weather: Sunny skies to flood Perth this weekend ahead of ‘significant’ system </news:title>
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      <image:caption>Wesley College in South Perth.</image:caption>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-05T03:07:14.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>South-of-the-river Perth school crowned Australia’s best private school, next highest WA school ranks 16th</news:title>
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      <image:caption>The father bought the chicken from a supermarket in Perth’s northern suburbs.</image:caption>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-05T03:05:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Perth family speechless after supermarket roast chicken arrives with head still on </news:title>
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      <image:caption>Saturday lotto</image:caption>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-05T02:49:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Lotto: Perth grandfather believed massive Saturday Lotto jackpot actually just a phone glitch</news:title>
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      <image:caption>Australian OnlyFans star Annie Knight has revealed she has gone “a bit over budget” with plans for her upcoming wedding to fiancé Henry Brayshaw.</image:caption>
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