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    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/news/education/premiers-reading-challenge-harry-potter-books-still-enchanting-young-readers-in-2026-c-22404055</loc>
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      <image:caption>East Beechboro Primary School students Ayva, 10, Ella, 9, and Artem, 11. Carwyn Monck</image:caption>
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        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T20:15:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Premier’s Reading Challenge: Harry Potter books still enchanting young readers in 2026</news:title>
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    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/business/workplace-matters/gary-martin-beware-the-daylight-robbery-of-the-workplace-magpie-who-swoops-in-on-other-peoples-ideas-c-22411538</loc>
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      <image:caption>They swoop in on someone else’s idea, pick it up, give it a quick polish and then present it as their own work — they are the workplace magpie.</image:caption>
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        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T19:15:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Gary Martin: Beware the daylight robbery of the workplace magpie who swoops in on other people’s ideas</news:title>
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    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/opinion/joe-spagnolo-speculation-about-paul-papalias-retirement-resurfaces-as-pauline-hanson-circles-c-22418605</loc>
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      <image:caption>Ongoing speculation that WA Defence Minister Paul Papalia will retire well before the next State election in 2029 is again doing the rounds amongst Liberal and Labor circles.</image:caption>
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        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T19:14:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Joe Spagnolo: Speculation about Paul Papalia’s retirement resurfaces as Pauline Hanson circles</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/opinion/ben-harvey-coldplay-in-spotlight-thanks-to-state-governments-commercial-in-confidence-saga-c-22406282</loc>
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      <image:caption>Roger Cook is applying ‘commercial-in-confidence’ to duck questions about how much he paid to bring Coldplay to Perth — and it’s miffed Ben Harvey off.</image:caption>
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        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      </news:publication>
      <news:genres>OpEd</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T18:54:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ben Harvey: Coldplay in spotlight thanks to State Government’s commercial-in-confidence saga</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/alabama-police-officer-antonio-fanning-rescued-from-kariijni-by-strangers-c-22425888</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22425888/b09014b8a1e43c01ccaecb4c771a469a3d365e64.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Antonio Fanning plunged about eight metres into Joffre Gorge, crashing onto a series of rock ledges before landing face-down in a rocky pool below.</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T18:47:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alabama police officer Antonio Fanning rescued from Kariijni by strangers</news:title>
      <news:keywords>wa, travel</news:keywords>
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    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/business/money-advice-for-young-australians-is-stuck-in-the-nineties-despite-major-economic-changes-says-david-koch-c-22423189</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22423189/59e34c7dcb327b50eaceee61bb6e6efc1434e687.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Much of the money advice still being dished out to young Australians today is outdated — literally. </image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T18:41:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Money advice for young Australians is stuck in the nineties despite major economic changes, says David Koch</news:title>
      <news:keywords>business, economy, your-money</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/cricket/mitchell-johnson-where-does-australias-historic-odi-series-defeat-to-bangladesh-leave-the-format-c-22426252</loc>
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      <image:caption>Australia&apos;s Marnus Labuschagne is in the spotlight.</image:caption>
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        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Mitchell Johnson: Where does Australia’s historic ODI series defeat to Bangladesh leave the format?</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/fremantle-dockers/paul-hasleby-the-secret-to-fremantle-dockers-success-lies-in-the-injury-list-or-lack-thereof-c-22425959</loc>
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      <image:caption>Fremantle are having a splendid season.</image:caption>
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        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Paul Hasleby: The secret to Fremantle Dockers’ success lies in the injury list, or lack thereof</news:title>
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    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/fremantle-dockers/danielle-laidley-every-fremantle-dockers-mid-season-rating-c-22424330</loc>
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      <video:title>Danielle Laidley: Every Fremantle Dockers’ mid-season rating</video:title>
      <video:description>In this subscriber exclusive episode, The West Australian&apos;s expert AFL columnist Danielle Laidley joins Sports Editor Jackson Barrett to discuss the player ratings for every Dockers player at the midway point of the season.</video:description>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-06-13T18:00:00.000Z</video:publication_date>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Danielle Laidley: Every Fremantle Dockers’ mid-season rating</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/soccer/2026-fifa-world-cup-five-players-to-watch-from-both-australia-and-turkiye-in-tournament-opener-c-22422982</loc>
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      <image:caption>Arda Guler and Jordan Bos might prove the key for their sides in their World Cup opener.</image:caption>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>2026 FIFA World Cup: Five players to watch from both Australia and Turkiye in tournament opener</news:title>
      <news:keywords>soccer, world-cup-soccer</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/world-cup-soccer/2026-fifa-world-cup-socceroos-veteran-jackson-irvine-says-special-australian-squad-are-his-biggest-joy-c-22414780</loc>
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      <image:caption>Jackson Irvine believes this group of Socceroos is special.</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>2026 FIFA World Cup: Socceroos veteran Jackson Irvine says special Australian squad are his biggest joy</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/lifestyle/stm/nat-locke-the-photos-we-posted-to-facebook-in-the-early-days-were-truly-a-sign-of-the-times-c-22401451</loc>
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      <image:caption>Nat Locke</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nat Locke: the photos we posted to Facebook in the early days were truly a sign of the times</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/lifestyle/stm/adrian-barich-the-best-of-our-community-spirit-shone-through-as-we-searched-for-lost-norman-krakouer--c-22401374</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22401374/3cfedde9f9998ce5948790c01290cb172f2eb328.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Adrian Barich for STM. </image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Adrian Barich: the best of our community spirit shone through as we searched for lost Norman Krakouer </news:title>
      <news:keywords>stm</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/lifestyle/stm/why-has-onlyfans-suddenly-taken-over-our-tv-screens--c-22389542</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22389542/7d612daccd83375ae18a673330612d1854f28e45.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Euphoria’s Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) takes on OnlyFans in season three of the HBO series.</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Why has OnlyFans suddenly taken over our TV screens? </news:title>
      <news:keywords>stm, tv</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/lifestyle/stm/stm-loves-croff-bakehouse-pearla-winter-solstice-dinner-kyha-age-of-reason-and-greek-by-george-calombaris-c-22370492</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22370492/da8d3876535842a09b5fe910f85d5755ff443671.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Pearla is hosting a Winter Solstice Dinner on June 20.</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>STM Loves: Croff Bakehouse, Pearla Winter Solstice Dinner, Kyha, Age Of Reason and Greek by George Calombaris</news:title>
      <news:keywords>stm</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/lifestyle/stm/larrys-unique-thai-review-unassuming-woodvale-eatery-offers-authenic-flavours-and-a-friendly-atmosphere-c-22362489</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22362489/e63ea4d13bdf30bb2859054cb0f62fa640a06b2f.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Larry&apos;s Unique Thai in Woodvale.</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Larry’s Unique Thai review: unassuming Woodvale eatery offers authenic flavours and a friendly atmosphere</news:title>
      <news:keywords>stm, restaurant-reviews</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/lifestyle/stm/tender-by-lucy-tweed-chicken-with-salad-dressing-rice-is-an-easy-adaptable-one-pan-family-dinner--c-22278826</loc>
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      <image:caption>Chicken with salad dressing rice, from Tender by Lucy Tweed. Photography by Rob Palmer. Murdoch Books, $39.99</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tender by Lucy Tweed: Chicken with salad dressing rice is an easy, adaptable one-pan family dinner </news:title>
      <news:keywords>stm, recipes</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/politics/state-politics/perth-and-bunbury-to-home-18-community-batteries-to-soak-up-excess-rooftop-solar-power-c-22426028</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22426028/1bacbc19e02362fd2215cf50050619e1f154c2cc.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Federal Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy Josh Wilson said WA and Australia were among the best in the world on implementing battery storage.</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T17:51:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Perth and Bunbury to home 18 community batteries to soak up excess rooftop solar power</news:title>
      <news:keywords>state-politics, environment, federal-politics, technology</news:keywords>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/news/mental-health/growing-evidence-that-we-can-rewire-and-train-the-brain-for-a-more-positive-life-to-improve-wellbeing-c-22411666</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22411666/bcb4271032d821370155b08ccda1c3073fa540d9.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Minimalist 3D illustration of a human brain divided into contrasting blue and pink halves on a dark background. The visual represents the balance between logic and creativity, analytical thinking and imagination. Suitable for concepts related to neuroscience, brain training, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, innovation, and the future of human intelligence.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T16:46:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Growing evidence that we can rewire and train the brain for a more positive life &amp; to improve wellbeing</news:title>
      <news:keywords>mental-health, health</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/opinion/editorial-giving-the-gift-of-life-this-national-blood-donor-day-c-22426441</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22426441/06393c84d309dc5b8fefa0b0f4ef18d065db0761.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>10-year-old Connie lives with beta thalassemia, and is calling on West Australians to donate blood this Blood Donor Day to help people like her.</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:genres>OpEd</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T12:45:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Editorial: Giving the gift of life this National Blood Donor Day</news:title>
      <news:keywords>opinion, health</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/national-blood-donor-day-how-donations-help-kids-like-10-year-old-connie-cappello-stay-healthy--c-22417496</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22417496/28b054333d10665475f5639ff99ee4bdd33d3096.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>News. 10-year-old Connie lives with beta thalassemia, a genetic blood disorder that means she needs regular blood transfusions every four weeks to stay healthy and well. She’s calling on West Australians to donate blood this Blood Donor Day to help people like her. Jackson Flindell</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T12:40:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>National Blood Donor Day: How donations help kids like 10-year-old Connie Cappello stay healthy </news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/perth-teen-sprinter-is-better-than-cathy-freeman-at-the-same-age-says-olympic-gold-medallists-coach-c-22307224</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22307224/4cabb033340098c5ead78927128d06cc1f47d87e.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Paul Ehioghae, Charlotte Ehioghae and Emanuelle Ehioghae. </image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T12:02:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Perth teen sprinter is better than Cathy Freeman at the same age, says Olympic gold medallist’s coach</news:title>
      <news:keywords>sport, athletics, olympics</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/politics/state-politics/independent-judicial-commission-to-investigate-badly-behaved-judges-in-wa-legal-system-under-new-laws-c-22424073</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22424073/ee21fe2614679018da5e446e74c1158f26cb1442.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Attorney-General Tony Buti has announced the establishment of a Judicial Commission.</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T12:01:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Independent Judicial Commission to investigate ‘badly behaved’ judges in WA legal system under new laws</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/news/police/police-open-homicide-investigation-into-womans-body-found-in-kalgoorlie-c-22426725</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22426725/7da633bcb4a05de00921cb32cd8e5ef68d4b2080.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Police are investigating after the body of a person was found on the side of Goldfields Highway in Kalgoorlie-Boulder on Friday, June 12.</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T11:25:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Police open homicide investigation into woman’s body found in Kalgoorlie</news:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/hania-ahmed-pakistani-community-in-mourning-after-9yo-perth-girl-shot-dead-by-police-during-family-visit-c-22426277</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22426277/ef65a053892d9b397a969903035e10ff479fee19.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>CCTV footage of shots being fired at car killing 9yo Hania Ahmed in Chakwal, Pakistan on Wednesday night. Inset: Pakistani police.</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T11:06:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Hania Ahmed: Pakistani community in mourning after 9yo Perth girl shot dead by police during family visit</news:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/horse-racing/western-empire-finally-lands-elusive-winter-trilogy-with-dominant-success-in-strickland-stakes-c-22426614</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22426614/60d8b51dd19bfbdfcd3c990ac47e706250afe3dd.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Western Empire wins the Strickland Stakes with william Pike aboard</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T10:35:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Western Empire finally lands elusive winter trilogy with dominant success in Strickland Stakes</news:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/horse-racing/star-jockey-william-pike-lands-four-winners-at-belmont-including-western-empire-c-22426743</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22426743/82217986e2c31e4d64b8068bca5dab9daddd270f.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Western Empire wins the Strickland Stakes with William Pike aboard.</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T10:31:19.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Star jockey William Pike lands four winners at Belmont, including Western Empire</news:title>
      <news:keywords>horse-racing</news:keywords>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/politics/federal-politics/one-nation-in-wa-meet-the-disenfranchised-perth-voters-abandoning-major-parties-for-pauline-hanson-c-22410918</loc>
    <video:video>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-06-13T10:31:00.000Z</video:publication_date>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T10:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>One Nation in WA: Meet the disenfranchised Perth voters abandoning major parties for Pauline Hanson</news:title>
      <news:keywords>federal-politics, wa</news:keywords>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/west-coast-eagles/west-coast-coach-andrew-mcqualter-defends-eagles-forward-jake-waterman-after-match-winning-miss-c-22427235</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22427235/a3bcd36b3a287ea34fcb02c0e9167231b2989b63.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has vehemently defended spearhead Jake Waterman after his match-winning shot hit the post in the dying moments of their one-point defeat to North Melbourne.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T10:30:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>West Coast coach Andrew McQualter defends Eagles forward Jake Waterman after match-winning miss</news:title>
      <news:keywords>west-coast-eagles, afl</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/business/wa-lost-badly-angus-taylor-calls-on-history-in-warning-against-bhp-port-hedland-strike-c-22420455</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22420455/0f83cbbfe830223d7001964bccbf44378189da88.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title>‘WA lost badly’: Angus Taylor calls on history in warning against BHP Port Hedland strike</video:title>
      <video:description>Workers at BHP&apos;s Port Hedland iron ore operation, Australia&apos;s largest, have voted to strike for the first time since 2008, threatening to halt operations at the nation&apos;s busiest iron ore port.</video:description>
      <video:player_loc>https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6398229273112</video:player_loc>
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      <video:category>business</video:category>
      <video:duration>167</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-06-13T10:15:00.000Z</video:publication_date>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T10:15:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>‘WA lost badly’: Angus Taylor calls on history in warning against BHP Port Hedland strike</news:title>
      <news:keywords>business, federal-politics, unions, wa</news:keywords>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/west-coast-eagles/north-melbourne-spearhead-nick-larkey-shows-strong-sportsmanship-after-victory-over-west-coast-eagles-c-22427221</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22427221/ccc8e4c236be3420e8c1555161e044c6504eefaa.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title>North Melbourne spearhead Nick Larkey shows strong sportsmanship after victory over West Coast Eagles</video:title>
      <video:description>Geelong hosts Gold Coast at GMHBA Stadium in a crucial Friday night AFL match, with the Cats seeking redemption after a 56-point opening round loss to the Suns.</video:description>
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      <video:duration>142</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-06-13T10:08:56.000Z</video:publication_date>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T10:08:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>North Melbourne spearhead Nick Larkey shows strong sportsmanship after victory over West Coast Eagles</news:title>
      <news:keywords>west-coast-eagles, afl, north-melbourne-kangaroos</news:keywords>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/west-coast-eagles/west-coast-eagles-coach-andrew-mcqualter-to-seek-clarity-from-afl-after-hamish-davis-incident-c-22427050</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22427050/1e385e06eee0d86fb698767673e0143dcc263bd4.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>West Coast coach Andrew McQualter says he will seek clarification from the AFL as to why play was allowed to restart before the Eagles were able to replace a concussed player against North Melbourne.</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T10:08:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>West Coast Eagles coach Andrew McQualter to seek clarity from AFL after Hamish Davis incident</news:title>
      <news:keywords>west-coast-eagles, afl</news:keywords>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/wafl/wafl-2026-west-coast-topple-swan-districts-by-seven-points-in-fiery-clash-c-22413065</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22413065/ff4229e1540915ea4edc1b085b4eef6b4d0ef3b7.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>West Coast have overcome Swan Districts in a fiery WAFL clash.</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T09:56:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>WAFL 2026: West Coast topple Swan Districts by seven points in fiery clash</news:title>
      <news:keywords>wafl, swan-districts-football-club, west-coast-eagles</news:keywords>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl/josh-kempton-west-coast-eagles-learn-covering-for-reuben-ginbeys-absence-wont-be-easy-c-22426522</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22426522/20f360f5d2f01f72d43a6cd09b4e295e01cc1874.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>West Coast’s swingman Jobe Shanahan very nearly inspired them to a win without Reuben Ginbey, but the Eagles have learnt covering for the lion-hearted defender will be anything but easy.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T09:40:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Josh Kempton: West Coast Eagles learn covering for Reuben Ginbey’s absence won’t be easy</news:title>
      <news:keywords>afl, west-coast-eagles</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/west-coast-eagles/west-coast-eagles-fall-short-again-as-jake-waterman-hits-the-post-in-dying-seconds-against-north-melbourne-c-22409821</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22409821/f5c15dc2240206365ae5703d95bc00d21393974a.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Jake Waterman missed a late shot on goal that would have out the Eagles in front. </image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T09:15:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>West Coast Eagles fall short again as Jake Waterman hits the post in dying seconds against North Melbourne</news:title>
      <news:keywords>west-coast-eagles, north-melbourne-kangaroos</news:keywords>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/west-coast-eagles/three-word-analysis-of-every-west-coast-eagles-player-in-north-melbourne-clash-c-22426343</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22426343/3ab31f9a1c1bfcfd54e1fcf774d8377f1042241d.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>A late miss by star West Coast spearhead Jake Waterman proved costly as North Melbourne held on for a one-point win in a thriller at Optus Stadium</image:caption>
    </image:image>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T09:03:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Three-word analysis of every West Coast Eagles player in North Melbourne clash</news:title>
      <news:keywords>west-coast-eagles, afl, north-melbourne-kangaroos</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/horse-racing/spicy-martini-proves-an-8000-bargain-in-winning-the-group-1-3-million-stradbroke-handicap-at-eagle-farm-c-22426545</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22426545/4af8bb8231e74318a637b3d87fdc894a39ed2816.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Taylor Marshall celebrates aboard Spicy Martini after winning the Stradbroke Handicap</image:caption>
    </image:image>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T08:01:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Spicy Martini proves an $8,000 bargain in winning the Group 1 $3 million Stradbroke Handicap at Eagle Farm</news:title>
      <news:keywords>horse-racing, qld-races, wa-races</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/horse-racing/ernie-manning-star-pacer-mister-smartee-has-been-hit-by-a-leg-problem-which-will-force-him-out-for-12-months-c-22426303</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22426303/1e1c1268ab606a1f73fca3e52bcde83374db1316.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Star pacer Mister Smartee has been hit by a leg problem which will force him out for 12 months</image:caption>
    </image:image>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T07:42:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ernie Manning: Star pacer Mister Smartee has been hit by a leg problem which will force him out for 12 months</news:title>
      <news:keywords>horse-racing</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/news/court-justice/bradley-pen-dragon-community-protection-wa-website-surged-in-use-by-1500-per-cent-after-rapists-release-c-22390347</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22390347/2836b167faeb8be73872e5b657498434806407a5.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>The number of West Australians who checked which sex offenders live in their suburb skyrocketed more than 1500 per cent after notorious paedophile Bradley Pen Dragon (pictured) was released from prison.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T07:22:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Bradley Pen Dragon: Community Protection WA website surged in use by 1500 per cent after rapists’ release</news:title>
      <news:keywords>court-justice, crime, wa</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/travel/asia-an-ancient-and-intricate-compendium-c-22385064</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22385064/fc59b268259774aec1824c2fcc35597025452bc6.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Bibimbap lunch on Dongbaek Village Tour, Dongbaek Village, Jeju Island.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T07:08:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Asia, an ancient and intricate compendium</news:title>
      <news:keywords>travel, asia, guides</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/travel/retro-culture-blends-western-and-traditional-c-22379400</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22379400/7a80b7ac1204da335307c17ca715a3045e22652d.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption> A Kyoto flea market.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T06:48:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Retro culture blends Western and traditional</news:title>
      <news:keywords>travel, asia</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/west-coast-eagles/west-coast-eagle-hamish-davis-left-concussed-by-paul-curtis-dumping-tackle-as-liam-baker-twists-ankle-c-22426543</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22426543/4d08d472fb41faafac3a87b63a1ba954585b086f.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Hamish Davis was concussed in the first term.</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T06:43:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>West Coast Eagle Hamish Davis left concussed by Paul Curtis dumping tackle as Liam Baker twists ankle</news:title>
      <news:keywords>west-coast-eagles, afl</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/news/world/young-australian-girl-killed-by-police-in-chakwal-pakistan-after-family-mistaken-for-robbers-c-22426435</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22426435/8f205ee3ad97da5fa200708b59375b0a61ee4a05.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Armed security personnel in Pakistan. (Stock picture).</image:caption>
    </image:image>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T05:51:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Young Australian girl killed by police in Chakwal, Pakistan after family mistaken for robbers</news:title>
      <news:keywords>world</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/west-coast-eagles/afl-live-scores-west-coast-eagles-take-on-north-melbourne-at-optus-stadium-c-22426398</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22426398/d125a83c1450d6cce633ddcf09a27784f799c9d5.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>North Melbourne won by one point.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T05:27:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>RECAP: West Coast Eagles fall one point short of North Melbourne</news:title>
      <news:keywords>west-coast-eagles, afl</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/wafl/western-australias-top-prospects-shine-in-under-18-national-championships-win-over-south-australia-c-22406705</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22406705/0142a6d0382ab825603b4c6c7fcfe92adace5dc4.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>WA co-captain Leo Steed impressed. </image:caption>
    </image:image>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T05:22:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
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      <image:caption>Australian babies exposed to bushfire smoke in the womb and in their first year of life are at a higher risk of health problems, including poor birth outcomes, respiratory issues and impaired memory and cognition.</image:caption>
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      <video:tag>bikies, court-justice, wa</video:tag>
      <video:category>news/bikies</video:category>
      <video:duration>843</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-06-12T22:00:00.000Z</video:publication_date>
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        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T22:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Exiled Comanchero ‘Lethal’ Les Grantham reveals child sex abuse, meth addiction behind violent bikie life</news:title>
      <news:keywords>bikies, court-justice, wa</news:keywords>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/opinion/michelle-grattan-when-did-albo-abandon-his-my-word-is-my-bond-principle-amid-looming-one-nation-threat-c-22421407</loc>
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      <image:caption>The Albanese government’s ‘broken promises’ have given fodder to those seeking to feed the disillusionment that is overtaking a growing number of Australians, as the looming One Nation threat approaches.</image:caption>
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        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:keywords>opinion, federal-politics</news:keywords>
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      <image:caption>Child support shapes separated parents’ behaviour. When it makes parenting more exhausting, the cost does not stay inside. It shows up in children’s wellbeing, women’s economic security, and community life.</image:caption>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:keywords>opinion, parenting</news:keywords>
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  </url>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:keywords>competitions</news:keywords>
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    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/opinion/anxiety-aunt/anxiety-aunt-help-my-daughter-wants-to-get-a-tattoo-sleeve-how-do-i-convince-her-it-is-a-bad-idea-c-22400853</loc>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption>Bruce Lee, Wayne Bennett are proof that taking a  break means you’ll always be at your best</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:genres>OpEd</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T19:18:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Justin Langer: Bruce Lee, Wayne Bennett are proof that taking a  break means you’ll always be at your best</news:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/lifestyle/running-with-tony-buti-ultra-marathon-runner-shane-johnstone-shares-his-inspiration-and-tips-to-succeed--c-22422276</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22422276/1bacdc3547e25ad5a3355d16dc6820c25279bf4a.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Tony Buti with Shane Johnstone, endurance runner. </image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Running with Tony Buti: Ultra marathon runner Shane Johnstone shares his inspiration and tips to succeed </news:title>
      <news:keywords>lifestyle, sport</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/politics/federal-politics/paul-murray-get-set-for-a-long-debate-on-immigration-chaos-that-albanese-cant-win-c-22421243</loc>
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      <image:caption>Albanese needs to get ready for a long debate on immigrations chaos that he can&apos;t win.</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Paul Murray: Get set for a long debate on immigration chaos that Albanese can’t win</news:title>
      <news:keywords>federal-politics, opinion, paul-murray</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl/ryan-daniels-the-seven-afl-figures-who-have-owned-2026-so-far-c-22421147</loc>
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      <video:title>Ryan Daniels: The seven AFL figures who have ‘owned’ 2026 so far</video:title>
      <video:description>Eagles fans, would you rather have Barass or Flyin Ryan still at West Coast?</video:description>
      <video:player_loc>https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6398119045112</video:player_loc>
      <video:tag>afl</video:tag>
      <video:category>sport/afl</video:category>
      <video:duration>68</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-06-12T18:00:00.000Z</video:publication_date>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ryan Daniels: The seven AFL figures who have ‘owned’ 2026 so far</news:title>
      <news:keywords>afl</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/fremantle-dockers/every-the-west-australian-back-page-from-fremantle-dockers-12-game-winning-run-c-22419096</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22419096/f4b3f0da1b068ce82aeffe703e3b7524c6e18427.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Fremantle have been in white-hot form, sweeping away all before them in a record-breaking 12-game winning run.</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Every The West Australian back page from Fremantle Dockers’ 12-game winning run</news:title>
      <news:keywords>fremantle-dockers, afl</news:keywords>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/west-coast-eagles/west-coast-eagles-debutant-marcus-herbert-leaves-parents-astounded-with-his-resilience-to-afl-dream-c-22418613</loc>
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      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22418613/f205b752c4bac8f0389db542c5a151eb9086e94c.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title>West Coast Eagles debutant Marcus Herbert leaves parents ‘astounded’ with his resilience to AFL dream</video:title>
      <video:description>The AFL has secured a three-year extension for Gather Round in South Australia until at least 2029, introducing new attractions including a free city parade featuring ten players from each of the 18 clubs on Friday afternoon and a marquee Saturday ni</video:description>
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      <video:category>sport/west-coast-eagles</video:category>
      <video:duration>479</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-06-12T18:00:00.000Z</video:publication_date>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>West Coast Eagles debutant Marcus Herbert leaves parents ‘astounded’ with his resilience to AFL dream</news:title>
      <news:keywords>west-coast-eagles, afl</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/lifestyle/the-power-of-choice-perth-exhibition-shares-final-moments-of-those-accessing-voluntary-assisted-dying-c-22415573</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22415573/e7c39ba50ee8da0f3a19bb8f3a1e0fdb45defc96.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Photographer Julian Kingma with GoGentle founder Andrew Denton.</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>The Power of Choice: Perth exhibition shares final moments of those accessing voluntary assisted dying</news:title>
      <news:keywords>lifestyle, health, wa</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/lifestyle/garden/sabrina-hahn-how-to-improve-struggling-frangipani-plus-advice-on-cycads-and-thrips-c-22405189</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22405189/af6ac1818240c09d88cd0f2369f858f93d43ad63.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Gardening columnist Sabrina Hahn.</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Sabrina Hahn: How to improve struggling frangipani, plus advice on cycads and thrips</news:title>
      <news:keywords>garden</news:keywords>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/fremantle-dockers/everything-you-need-to-know-to-jump-on-the-fremantle-dockers-bandwagon-in-2026-c-22404456</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22404456/92b2ea9f46dfb48c3885a15b7727b38160e79c82.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Fremantle has had a long journey.</image:caption>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Everything you need to know to jump on the Fremantle Dockers bandwagon in 2026</news:title>
      <news:keywords>fremantle-dockers, afl</news:keywords>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/entertainment/theatre/black-swan-state-theatre-companys-the-almighty-sometimes-by-playwright-kendall-feaver-at-subiaco-arts-centre-c-22401786</loc>
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      <image:caption>The Almighty Sometimes playwright Kendall Feaver.</image:caption>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Black Swan State Theatre Company’s The Almighty Sometimes by playwright Kendall Feaver at Subiaco Arts Centre</news:title>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Your horoscope for the weekend of June 13-14, 2026</news:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/business/finance/experts-reveal-rise-in-break-ups-amid-cost-of-living-crisis-with-open-communication-about-money-the-antidote-c-22313050</loc>
    <image:image>
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      <image:caption>Worried senior couple calculating domestic finances using laptop and reviewing bills at home</image:caption>
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      <news:publication>
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        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Experts reveal rise in break-ups amid cost-of-living crisis, with open communication about money the antidote</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/politics/state-politics/wa-government-to-introduce-mental-health-outpatient-care-after-suicidal-crises-after-wide-scrutiny-c-22422283</loc>
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      <image:caption>The WA Government is introducing additional care and support to people leaving hospital following a suicidal crisis after months of scrutiny of the State’s mental health system.</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T13:12:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>WA Government to introduce mental health outpatient care after suicidal crises after wide scrutiny</news:title>
      <news:keywords>state-politics, mental-health, public-health</news:keywords>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/politics/state-politics/health-minister-meredith-hammat-faces-calls-to-send-hospital-billing-concerns-to-the-auditor-general--c-22421776</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22421776/3b6b42bb411bdc65f5fe6fefddee0cfb2c34aceb.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>A private radiology company has written to Health Minister Meredith Hammat frustrated over the outcome of a meeting it had with her in January where it says it raised serious concerns over billing issues at Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital.</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T12:36:24.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Health Minister Meredith Hammat faces calls to send hospital billing concerns to the Auditor General </news:title>
      <news:keywords>state-politics, public-health, wa</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/wa-drivers-urged-to-play-slower-music-as-new-research-links-low-bpm-songs-to-safer-driving-c-22415605</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22415605/3408e683b4485c19bc3e3a7e41deb489f5d0461a.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Research urges WA drivers to slow down their music habits while they drive.</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T12:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>WA drivers urged to play slower music as new research links low-BPM songs to safer driving</news:title>
      <news:keywords>wa</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/politics/state-politics/pauline-hanson-angus-taylor-right-wing-deal-is-off-as-liberals-and-one-nation-battle-each-other-for-wa-c-22421713</loc>
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      <video:title>Pauline Hanson, Angus Taylor: Right wing deal is off as Liberals and One Nation battle each other for WA</video:title>
      <video:description>Pauline Hanson arrives in Perth for a sold-out fundraising event at the Crooked Spire in Midland, drawing approximately 300 supporters paying $70 each to hear her speak.</video:description>
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      <video:category>politics/state-politics</video:category>
      <video:duration>225</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-06-12T11:30:00.000Z</video:publication_date>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T11:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Pauline Hanson, Angus Taylor: Right wing deal is off as Liberals and One Nation battle each other for WA</news:title>
      <news:keywords>state-politics, federal-politics, wa</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/news/7-news/7news-perth-achieves-massive-increase-in-viewers-as-afl-coverage-records-41-per-cent-audience-growth-c-22423857</loc>
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      <image:caption>7NEWS Perth has cemented its unrivalled position as the place West Australians turn to for news, with a remarkable increase to its loyal viewership. Pictured: Tim McMillan and Angela Tsun.</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T11:08:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>7NEWS Perth achieves massive increase in viewers as AFL coverage records 41 per cent audience growth</news:title>
      <news:keywords>7-news, entertainment, wa</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/west-coast-eagles/north-melbourne-star-luke-davies-uniacke-ready-for-scrap-against-west-coast-eagles-harley-reid-c-22422152</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22422152/a664edd79250a78b587d64176a5f4cbc24778056.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title>North Melbourne star Luke Davies-Uniacke ready for scrap against West Coast Eagles’ Harley Reid</video:title>
      <video:description>The AFL has signed a three-year extension to keep Gather Round in South Australia until at least 2029.</video:description>
      <video:player_loc>https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6398121407112</video:player_loc>
      <video:tag>west-coast-eagles, afl</video:tag>
      <video:category>sport/west-coast-eagles</video:category>
      <video:duration>101</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-06-12T11:00:00.000Z</video:publication_date>
    </video:video>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T11:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>North Melbourne star Luke Davies-Uniacke ready for scrap against West Coast Eagles’ Harley Reid</news:title>
      <news:keywords>west-coast-eagles, afl</news:keywords>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/news/education/experts-sound-the-alarm-over-declining-balancing-skills-in-australian-children-c-22401257</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22401257/43cd1cd5dbd65976236147937591d76a768653a8.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Rory, Aria and Rafaeil moving to help boost balance. </image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T10:36:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Experts sound the alarm over declining balancing skills in Australian children</news:title>
      <news:keywords>education, health, wa</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/world-cup-soccer/2026-fifa-world-cup-inside-socceroos-coach-tony-popovics-title-winning-season-at-perth-c-22306850</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22306850/5e4d65a0a323676e2f24d495ab07bdd3f1d9ee1c.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Tony Popovic led Perth Glory to their sole title.</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T10:10:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>2026 FIFA World Cup: Inside Socceroos coach Tony Popovic’s title-winning season at Perth</news:title>
      <news:keywords>world-cup-soccer, soccer</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/business/commercial-property/redevelopment-of-iconic-yelo-cafe-delivers-first-luxury-apartments-with-hefty-price-tag-c-22421701</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22421701/e478a7721e63e64723abd3287973b0657767f2ce.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>The spot once loved by locals at Yelo Cafe has now become luxury apartments on the market.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T10:08:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Redevelopment of iconic Yelo Cafe delivers first luxury apartments with hefty price tag</news:title>
      <news:keywords>commercial-property, property, real-estate</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/wafl/how-adding-extra-muscle-has-helped-wa-under-18-ball-magnet-george-gale-take-his-game-to-a-new-level-c-22407414</loc>
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      <image:caption>George Gale has packed on plenty of muscle in recent years.</image:caption>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T10:03:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>How adding extra muscle has helped WA under-18 ball magnet George Gale take his game to a new level</news:title>
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      <image:caption>68-year-old Raymond Smith’s bound body was subjected to ‘particularly gratuitous’ violence in his own home during his killers’ sentencing.</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T10:02:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>James Terence Hunt jailed for life, Paul Douglas May sentenced over murder of Greenbushes man Raymond Smith</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/opinion/editorial-wild-week-in-the-west-as-we-win-role-in-fight-for-the-right-c-22423963</loc>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:genres>OpEd</news:genres>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T09:35:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Editorial: Wild week in the West as we win role in fight for the right</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/news/education/applecross-senior-high-school-teachers-call-for-review-of-wa-school-year-length-arguing-it-should-be-shorter-c-22416496</loc>
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      <image:caption>Applecross Senior High School
Picture Facebook</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T09:12:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Applecross Senior High School teachers call for review of WA school year length, arguing it should be shorter</news:title>
      <news:keywords>education, wa</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/horse-racing/hoba-west-out-to-spoil-western-empires-group-3-200000-strickland-stakes-party-c-22423429</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22423429/d0ba161dcfae8691c591e081b844747f74d74d10.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Western Empire nudges out Hoba West to narrowly win the Strickland Stakes.</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T09:03:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Hoba West out to spoil Western Empire’s Group 3 $200,000 Strickland Stakes party</news:title>
      <news:keywords>horse-racing, wa-races</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/wafl/wafl-2026-east-fremantle-midfielder-jack-cleaver-helps-to-fill-shoes-left-by-milan-murdock-at-sharks-c-22411334</loc>
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      <image:caption>East Fremantle star Jack Cleaver.</image:caption>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T09:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>WAFL 2026: East Fremantle midfielder Jack Cleaver helps to fill shoes left by Milan Murdock at Sharks</news:title>
      <news:keywords>wafl, east-fremantle-football-club</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/state-trauma-conference-2026-experts-gather-at-royal-perth-hospital-to-discuss-mass-casualty-preparedness-c-22410270</loc>
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      <video:title>State Trauma Conference 2026: Experts gather at Royal Perth Hospital to discuss mass casualty preparedness</video:title>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-06-12T08:58:52.000Z</video:publication_date>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T08:58:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>State Trauma Conference 2026: Experts gather at Royal Perth Hospital to discuss mass casualty preparedness</news:title>
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    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/fremantle-dockers/fremantle-dockers-captain-alex-pearce-eyeing-geelong-revenge-as-players-enjoy-bye-c-22417868</loc>
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      <image:caption>Alex Pearce wants revenge on Geelong.</image:caption>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T08:41:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Fremantle Dockers captain Alex Pearce eyeing Geelong revenge as players enjoy bye</news:title>
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    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/news/court-justice/former-professional-cyclist-rohan-dennis-allegedly-caught-driving-while-disqualified-years-after-wife-died-c-22423195</loc>
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      <image:caption>Rohan Dennis has been reported for driving while disqualified. </image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T08:24:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Former professional cyclist Rohan Dennis allegedly caught driving while disqualified years after wife died</news:title>
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    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/soccer/2026-fifa-world-cup-australias-five-biggest-moments-throughout-the-tournaments-history-c-22420979</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22420979/98142b985ea4165243a86759cf1105680d652eae.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>The World Cup has given Australia moments of ecstasy and agony in almost equal measure.</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T08:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>2026 FIFA World Cup: Australia’s five biggest moments throughout the tournament’s history</news:title>
      <news:keywords>soccer, world-cup-soccer</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/business/what-a-difference-a-day-makes-asx-rallies-2pc-on-trumps-iran-peace-hopes-c-22423556</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22423556/89925a99affc5c0799f2b57240732929c01d6816.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>The ASX surged 2 per cent on Friday</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T07:57:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>What a difference a day makes: ASX rallies 2pc on Trump’s Iran peace hopes</news:title>
      <news:keywords>business, markets</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/horse-racing/quality-field-of-proven-group-1-warriors-to-go-to-battle-in-classic-stradbroke-handicap-c-22423344</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22423344/9f689bbca4f0e8b2a229662592f949056555c81d.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Adam Hyeronimus crossing the line aboard Headley Grange in the Kingsford Smith Cup</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T07:02:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Quality field of proven Group 1 warriors to go to battle in classic Stradbroke Handicap</news:title>
      <news:keywords>horse-racing, qld-races, wa-races</news:keywords>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/west-coast-eagles/west-coast-fans-blast-peter-sumich-for-public-attack-on-former-eagles-captain-ben-cousins-c-22422843</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22422843/32465f2e6b49b62f9b98d468cd41dcf677f81061.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>West Coast fans have blasted a “bitter” Peter Sumich for an unprovoked and targeted public attack on former Eagles captain Ben Cousins.</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T06:53:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>West Coast fans blast Peter Sumich for public attack on former Eagles captain Ben Cousins</news:title>
      <news:keywords>west-coast-eagles, afl</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/business/herd-on-the-terrace/herd-on-the-terrace-long-time-partners-wyllie-group-and-viburnum-funds-to-consciously-uncouple--c-22413487</loc>
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      <image:caption>Herd on the Terrace 120626</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T06:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Herd on the Terrace: Long-time partners Wyllie Group and Viburnum Funds to consciously uncouple </news:title>
      <news:keywords>herd-on-the-terrace</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/business/bulls-n-bears/big-hits-lac-gold-american-tungsten-antimony-and-breakthrough-minerals-c-22422798</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22422798/29c25bea41804da7d3a74fe512acb7ab95c41a87.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Bulls N’ Bears Big Hits looks at notable drill intercepts reported last week to the ASX.</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T05:55:50.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Big Hits: Lac Gold, American Tungsten &amp; Antimony and Breakthrough Minerals</news:title>
      <news:keywords>bulls-n-bears, public-companies</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/western-force/western-force-womens-coach-dylan-parsons-declares-premiership-ambitions-c-22422561</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22422561/95072d09c5f379b12b11566ae4ad2803e8efb959.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Western Force Women’s coach Dylan Parsons has declared it’s title or bust in 2026.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T05:40:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Western Force Women’s coach Dylan Parsons declares premiership ambitions</news:title>
      <news:keywords>western-force, rugby-union</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/business/bulls-n-bears/asx-runners-of-the-week-333d-boresight-southern-hemisphere-white-cliff-c-22422683</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22422683/f3ba145e5bde0aa97d4b38a2ae55d7e52f82c4d9.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>This week’s Bulls N’ Bears ASX Runner of the Week is… 333D Limited.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T05:32:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>ASX Runners of the Week: 333D, Boresight, Southern Hemisphere &amp; White Cliff</news:title>
      <news:keywords>bulls-n-bears, public-companies</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/politics/federal-politics/liberal-leader-angus-taylor-refuses-to-name-target-wa-seats-as-one-nation-threat-looms-large--c-22421709</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22421709/9151b0528784929ef891817addc8c88ebe28b47b.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title>Liberal leader Angus Taylor refuses to name target WA seats as One Nation threat looms large </video:title>
      <video:description>Angus Taylor refuses to name a WA seat that the Liberals can win back.</video:description>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-06-12T05:31:53.000Z</video:publication_date>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T05:31:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Liberal leader Angus Taylor refuses to name target WA seats as One Nation threat looms large </news:title>
      <news:keywords>federal-politics, state-politics</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/business/mining/andrew-forrests-fortescue-inks-historic-deal-with-juukan-gorge-traditional-owners-c-22422530</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22422530/f44fe28b7d4482602552435df64ed4263d07e197.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Fortescue chair and founder Andrew Forrest.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T05:29:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue inks historic deal with Juukan Gorge traditional owners</news:title>
      <news:keywords>mining</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/world-cup-soccer/socceroos-coach-tony-popovic-reaches-short-term-contract-extension-with-football-australia-c-22422038</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22422038/9f6beebb62183fa060907644c51611cd678f398a.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Tony Popovic has signed a contract extension.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T05:05:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Socceroos coach Tony Popovic reaches short-term contract extension with Football Australia</news:title>
      <news:keywords>world-cup-soccer, soccer, sport</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/business/retail/priceline-following-kmart-bunnings-footsteps-by-pushing-deeper-into-private-labels-c-22418226</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22418226/69f92f41299a58321134a168887a84d7c2c4265f.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Wesfarmers’ health division is spearheaded by pharmacy, health and beauty retailer Priceline</image:caption>
    </image:image>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T05:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Priceline following Kmart, Bunnings’ footsteps by pushing deeper into private labels</news:title>
      <news:keywords>retail, health, markets</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/business/mining/fully-laden-fortescue-iron-ore-bulk-carrier-risked-grounding-in-port-hedland-channel-after-engine-bungle-c-22422177</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22422177/18dda9a0db54052c89a2f30cce1f843740ae188e.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>The FMG Nicola was about 5 nautical miles out to sea - but still in the main channel at Port Hedland - on February 7 last year when the ship’s main engine suddenly shut down.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T04:52:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Fully-laden Fortescue iron ore bulk carrier ‘risked grounding’ in Port Hedland channel after engine bungle</news:title>
      <news:keywords>mining, trade, transport</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/business/mining/resources-minister-madeleine-king-sides-with-striking-unions-and-fires-broadsides-at-bhp-and-cme-wa-c-22421684</loc>
    <image:image>
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      <image:caption>Minister for Resources Madeleine King</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T04:37:14.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Resources Minister Madeleine King sides with striking unions, fires broadsides at BHP and industry groups</news:title>
      <news:keywords>mining, iron-ore</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl/west-coast-eagles-wingman-bo-allan-happy-to-play-as-key-defender-if-called-upon-in-reuben-ginbeys-absence-c-22420312</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22420312/f5acb33a14ddea68423e53ddcf0afb78413d334b.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Bo Allan is happy to head down back amid the absence of Reuben Ginbey.</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T04:33:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>West Coast Eagles wingman Bo Allan happy to play as key defender if called upon in Reuben Ginbey’s absence</news:title>
      <news:keywords>afl, west-coast-eagles</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/wafl/wa-name-ruckmen-axel-walsh-benji-van-rooyen-and-frazer-rickson-for-under-18-national-championships-opener-c-22421191</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22421191/8e5b589f5967492c3a117659b143935bcf7cbab6.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Benji van Rooyen, Frazer Rickson and Axel Walsh will all feature in WA&apos;s under-18 national championships opener.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T04:27:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>WA name ruckmen Axel Walsh, Benji van Rooyen and Frazer Rickson for under-18 national championships opener</news:title>
      <news:keywords>wafl</news:keywords>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/2026-fifa-world-cup-socceroos-aziz-behich-and-jacob-italiano-say-mo-toure-returned-to-training-c-22421608</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22421608/4e7f630de9b8083103192283c81ec69f6b4bd364.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Australia have insisted Mo Toure was involved in their most recent training session.</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T03:59:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>2026 FIFA World Cup: Socceroos Aziz Behich and Jacob Italiano say Mo Toure returned to training</news:title>
      <news:keywords>sport, soccer, world-cup-soccer</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/business/rba/westpac-chief-economist-luci-ellis-maintains-forecast-for-two-more-rba-rate-hikes-in-2026-c-22421202</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22421202/f5a527da2cd70c94f07fd430fc106461ca21e75a.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Westpac chief economist and former Reserve Bank assistant governor Luci Ellis.</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T03:56:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Westpac chief economist Luci Ellis maintains forecast for two more RBA rate hikes in 2026</news:title>
      <news:keywords>rba, economics, economy</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl/north-melbourne-coach-alastair-clarkson-says-he-is-not-feeling-extra-pressure-after-smashing-from-fremantle-c-22409812</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22409812/97f39817f838ec48096fc3a7f5e196522749272a.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Alastair Clarkson is not feeling under extra pressure, despite North Melbourne’s heavy loss to Fremantle.</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T03:52:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says he is not feeling extra pressure after smashing from Fremantle</news:title>
      <news:keywords>afl, north-melbourne-kangaroos</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/business/energy/lets-give-them-a-choice-alinta-eyes-was-residential-electricity-market-calls-for-end-to-synergy-monopoly-c-22420486</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22420486/8791f8bfd3056bdd0030bd6c3fa96eec7872f0c9.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>This week, both AGL and Alinta bosses have called for an end to Synergy’s monopoly of WA’s residential electricity market.</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T03:08:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>‘Let’s give them a choice’: Alinta eyes WA’s residential electricity market, calls for end to Synergy monopoly</news:title>
      <news:keywords>energy, mergers-and-acquisitions, state-politics</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/business/oil-gas/woodside-energy-boosts-stake-in-browse-gas-project-stake-by-vetoing-inpexs-deal-with-petrochina-c-22421033</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22421033/08220584c014db54cca4479e2e4d29fb3685e72b.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Woodside boss Liz Westcott</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T02:00:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Woodside Energy boosts stake in Browse gas project stake by vetoing Inpex’s deal with PetroChina</news:title>
      <news:keywords>oil-gas, energy</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/business/property/work-begins-on-new-social-housing-apartments-for-melville-seniors-after-major-state-and-federal-funding--c-22371074</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22371074/066f28157bed7330207d1afe35c35e1f3fbdea36.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Artist render of the new Almondbury House social housing being built in Ardross.</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T01:39:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Work begins on new social housing apartments for Melville seniors after major State and Federal funding </news:title>
      <news:keywords>property, housing-market</news:keywords>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/business/markets/australian-share-market-jumps-after-us-president-donald-trump-said-iran-peace-deal-near--c-22420458</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22420458/8ab18e3f9001ebcd18810bdc4839ab42adc0ebf0.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>ASX jumps on US-Iran optimism, SpaceX excitement.</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T01:18:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Australian share market jumps after US President Donald Trump said Iran peace deal near </news:title>
      <news:keywords>markets</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/fremantle-dockers/west-coast-premiership-star-mark-lecras-says-fremantle-dockers-have-the-list-to-contend-for-next-five-seasons-c-22411198</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22411198/3ee59f9d0c009da11186594af3571525e0e87679.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Mark LeCras believes Fremantle are set up to be a long-term contender.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T01:13:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>West Coast premiership star Mark LeCras says Fremantle Dockers have the list to contend for next five seasons</news:title>
      <news:keywords>fremantle-dockers, afl</news:keywords>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl/west-coast-eagles-utility-ryan-maric-set-to-sign-two-year-contract-extension-c-22420350</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22420350/590fe80a92754a5050e7e286e04d8e07f076a2ee.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Ryan Maric is set to remain at West Coast on a two-year deal.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T00:29:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>West Coast Eagles utility Ryan Maric set to sign two-year contract extension</news:title>
      <news:keywords>afl, west-coast-eagles</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/wafl/wafl-2026-swan-districts-cult-hero-nathan-blakely-to-play-final-game-against-west-coast-eagles-c-22418822</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22418822/af178fd95b9f79f57bcf1350bf55ce1cc7c927cf.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Swan Districts ruckman Nathan Blakely will finish up on Saturday.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T00:10:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>WAFL 2026: Swan Districts cult hero Nathan Blakely to play final game against West Coast Eagles</news:title>
      <news:keywords>wafl, claremont-football-club, east-fremantle-football-club, perth-football-club, swan-districts-football-club, west-coast-eagles, west-perth-football-club</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/news/police/free-choice-carlisle-rapid-apprehension-squad-searching-for-two-males-after-archer-street-smoke-shop-robbery-c-22420022</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22420022/38b5737bc75ec34c23acf8c50341b6508085469b.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Officers are on the hunt for two men after the Archer Street business was robbed. </image:caption>
    </image:image>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T00:04:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Free Choice Carlisle: Rapid apprehension squad searching for two males after Archer Street smoke shop robbery</news:title>
      <news:keywords>police, crime, wa</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/business/mining/damage-from-greenbushes-lithium-plant-blaze-could-be-significant-fresh-footage-reveals-c-22419283</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22419283/1acf41b65f75b6df6cda9fb4e315ba6cf4da8a38.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Greenbushes lithium operation.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-11T23:53:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Damage from Greenbushes lithium plant blaze could be significant, fresh footage reveals</news:title>
      <news:keywords>mining, lithium</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/business/your-money/federal-governments-proposed-tax-changes-already-shifting-investor-behaviour-global-x-etf-c-22420027</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22420027/4f1cc004b8b60b4ffd3d71584530aab333a97d18.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveiled plans to replace the 50 per cent capital gains tax discount with one based on inflation.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-11T23:46:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Federal Government’s proposed tax changes already shifting investor behaviour: Global X ETF</news:title>
      <news:keywords>your-money, personal-finance, tax</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/world-cup-soccer/2026-fifa-world-cup-get-to-know-the-26-man-socceroos-squad-hoping-to-etch-their-names-into-the-history-books-c-22323177</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22323177/8523bb3decdcdf673ec52a643991ff3fd07f7e86.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>From respected, history-making veterans to a group of rising stars, there is plenty of talent hoping to write their name into Australian history at the World Cup.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-11T23:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>2026 FIFA World Cup: Get to know the 26-man Socceroos squad hoping to etch their names into the history books</news:title>
      <news:keywords>world-cup-soccer, soccer, sport</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/business/commercial-property/kailis-family-unveils-epic-new-pics-of-2m-greek-tavern-planned-for-leederville-warehouse-c-22419841</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22419841/f9d51492d2bd5a042abf288561947353bae357aa.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>The project, developed by Kerasma Hospitality Ptd Ltd and led by hospitality operator Mickey Kailis, involves the adaptive reuse of a single-storey warehouse in the Leederville town centre.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-11T22:04:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Kailis family unveils epic new pics of $2m Greek tavern planned for Leederville warehouse</news:title>
      <news:keywords>commercial-property, food, retail</news:keywords>
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