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    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/soccer/2026-fifa-world-cup-group-k-portugal-colombia-uzbekistan-and-dr-congo-c-22340870</loc>
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      <image:caption>Cristiano Ronaldo and Diogo Dalot of Portugal at training in Houston.</image:caption>
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        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-17T10:35:16.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>2026 FIFA World Cup: Group K - Portugal, Colombia, Uzbekistan and DR Congo</news:title>
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    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/politics/state-politics/nationals-refute-fisheries-ministers-claim-of-supporting-fishers-who-made-threats-as-inquiry-vote-passes-c-22445255</loc>
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      <image:caption>Kirrilee Warr arriving at Parliament.</image:caption>
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        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-17T10:17:29.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nationals refute Fisheries Minister’s claim of supporting fishers who made threats as inquiry vote passes</news:title>
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    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/business/mining/gina-rineharts-hancock-prospecting-eyes-new-mine-chips-in-20m-for-st-george-minings-brazil-project-c-22447610</loc>
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      <image:caption>Gina Rinehart</image:caption>
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        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-17T10:07:17.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting eyes new mine, chips in $20m for St George Mining’s Brazil project</news:title>
      <news:keywords>mining, iron-ore</news:keywords>
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    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/fremantle-dockers/xavier-ellis-how-fremantle-dockers-can-beat-geelong-cats-with-two-simple-plans-in-place-c-22445690</loc>
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      <image:caption>Max Holmes at Geelong training in Perth on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-17T09:44:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Xavier Ellis: How Fremantle Dockers can beat Geelong Cats with two simple plans in place</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/news/court-justice/shocking-details-revealed-as-fifo-worker-joshua-upson-goes-on-trial-for-assaulting-ex-girlfriend-at-mine-site-c-22444868</loc>
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      <image:caption>Joshua Brian Upson went on trial at WA District Court on Wednesday charged with deprivation of liberty and committing an offence in circumstances of aggravation while in the place of another.</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>2026-06-17T09:28:14.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Shocking details revealed as FIFO worker Joshua Upson goes on trial for assaulting ex-girlfriend at mine site</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/opinion/editorials/editorial-once-shunned-pauline-hanson-shows-why-one-nation-has-surged-c-22447440</loc>
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      <image:caption>Pauline Hanson was for years shunned, disparaged and patronised, now she’s on the rise. </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>2026-06-17T09:04:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Editorial: Once shunned, Pauline Hanson shows why One Nation has surged</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/news/world/new-twist-as-pakistani-police-make-conflicting-claims-about-perth-girls-shooting-death-c-22446730</loc>
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      <image:caption>Nine-year-old Perth girl Hania Ahmed was killed in Chakwal when officers shot her family’s hired Toyota as they tried to flee after being held at gun-point by two robbers on a motorbike. </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>2026-06-17T08:55:35.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>New twist as Pakistani police make conflicting claims about Perth girl’s shooting death</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/politics/state-politics/police-minister-blames-wa-being-an-enormous-state-over-regional-courts-not-having-private-security--c-22444738</loc>
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      <image:caption>Police Minister Reece Whitby couldn’t explain the stalemate. </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>2026-06-17T08:51:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Police Minister blames WA being an ‘enormous state’ over regional courts not having private security </news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/cottesloe-winter-swimming-perth-medical-student-swim-group-salty-scrubs-embrace-freezing-weekly-tradition-c-22443492</loc>
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      <image:caption>India Newman, Meg Davidson, Ryker Scott Tarum De Silva, Lotte George and Amy Mack. </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>2026-06-17T08:38:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Cottesloe winter swimming: Perth medical student swim group ‘salty scrubs’ embrace freezing weekly tradition</news:title>
      <news:keywords>wa, perth</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/anne-stroud-first-female-president-of-the-royal-agricultural-society-of-wa-named-c-22444743</loc>
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      <image:caption>Anne Stroud at the Perth Royal Show in 2025.</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>2026-06-17T08:29:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Anne Stroud: First female president of The Royal Agricultural Society of WA named</news:title>
      <news:keywords>wa</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/fremantle-dockers/fremantle-dockers-welcome-back-caleb-serong-as-geelong-stars-bailey-smith-and-tom-stewart-both-miss-trip-west-c-22445829</loc>
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      <image:caption>Bailey Smith and Tom Stewart will both miss the clash against 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>2026-06-17T08:22:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Fremantle Dockers welcome back Caleb Serong as Geelong stars Bailey Smith and Tom Stewart both miss trip west</news:title>
      <news:keywords>fremantle-dockers, afl</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/business/bulls-n-bears/st-george-lands-60m-to-fast-track-brazilian-critical-metals-play-c-22446997</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22446997/ce3f45d2720afaaa3d22d0e9065c5b58c950f7a5.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>St George Mining’s niobium froth flotation is part of the company’s beneficiation test work at its Araxá project in the globally significant niobium and rare earths province of Minas Gerais, Brazil.</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>2026-06-17T07:56:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>St George lands $60M to fast-track Brazilian critical metals play</news:title>
      <news:keywords>bulls-n-bears, public-companies</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/news/police/rendelle-abraham-12-year-old-under-care-of-state-government-missing-prompting-alert-c-22446897</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22446897/ec2f81a6ba522ed1386f26bde14053343666be0a.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>12-year-old Rendelle Abraham was unaccounted for as of Wednesday afternoon.</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>2026-06-17T07:56:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Rendelle Abraham: 12-year-old under care of State Government missing, prompting alert</news:title>
      <news:keywords>police, missing-person, wa</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/news/disaster-and-emergency/community-pays-tribute-to-aquinas-college-graduate-adam-varone-who-died-in-beermullah-buggy-crash-c-22444059</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22444059/03dab095135e7992407705957204aa29c6aabd87.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Heartfelt tributes are continuing to flow for Perth teenager Adam Varone after his death following an off-road buggy crash in the Wheatbelt. </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>2026-06-17T07:08:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Friends pay tribute to Aquinas College graduate Adam Varone who died in Beermullah buggy crash</news:title>
      <news:keywords>disaster-and-emergency, wa</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/west-coast-eagles/harry-edwards-west-coast-eagles-defenders-future-in-hands-of-concussion-panel-c-22446203</loc>
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      <video:title>Harry Edwards: West Coast Eagles defender’s future in hands of concussion panel</video:title>
      <video:description>Kane Cornes explains how to fix the AFL&apos;s umpiring issues, while also taking aim at the AFL&apos;s stand rule.</video:description>
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      <video:category>sport/west-coast-eagles</video:category>
      <video:duration>217</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-06-17T06:53:49.000Z</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>2026-06-17T06:53:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Harry Edwards: West Coast Eagles defender’s future in hands of concussion panel</news:title>
      <news:keywords>west-coast-eagles, afl</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/news/urban-planning/cambridge-to-wind-back-major-height-restrictions-for-new-planning-scheme-amid-community-backlash--c-22438999</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22438999/be65e9a525d2e7c31a4de020bf583b2aaba3663c.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>GEN John Carey  press conference at Salter Point. Pic. Danella Bevis</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>2026-06-17T06:33:47.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Cambridge to wind back major height restrictions for new planning scheme amid community backlash </news:title>
      <news:keywords>urban-planning, local-government</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/politics/state-politics/stacy-hildebrandt-calls-for-health-minister-replacement-after-report-warns-mental-health-reform-has-stalled-c-22444767</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22444767/570665c1d8dd6ba36bc441cf781a093e3a138382.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Left to right: Health Minister Meredith Hammat and Hailee Hildebrandt who took her own life earlier this year.</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>2026-06-17T06:29:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Stacey Hildebrandt calls for Health Minister replacement, after report warns mental health reform has stalled</news:title>
      <news:keywords>state-politics, health</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/business/prepare-for-war-apra-puts-banks-and-funds-on-notice-after-global-shocks-c-22445595</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22445595/ad438142ac8a3abbbfbfcfecc74f0e68c391279d.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Australian Prudential Regulation Authority chair John Lonsdale.</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>2026-06-17T06:24:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>‘Prepare for war’: APRA puts banks and funds on notice after global shocks</news:title>
      <news:keywords>business, banking, economy, retirement</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/business/bulls-n-bears/king-river-deploys-drone-tech-to-unlock-hidden-wa-gold-c-22445960</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22445960/22c7429468fee3d55aed4ca22df782bfc98e819c.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>A historic shallow pit at King River Resources’ Mindoolah gold project in the Murchison of Western Australia.</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>2026-06-17T06:15:59.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>King River deploys drone tech to unlock hidden WA gold</news:title>
      <news:keywords>bulls-n-bears, public-companies</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/west-coast-fever/west-coast-fever-goal-attack-sasha-glasgow-welcomes-semifinal-challenge-against-former-mavericks-teammates--c-22444186</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22444186/4773890c540e181e7adc384beb49505d83cdedbf.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Sasha Glasgow of the Fever shoots for goal in a warm-up. </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>2026-06-17T06:03:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>West Coast Fever goal attack Sasha Glasgow welcomes semifinal challenge against former Mavericks teammates </news:title>
      <news:keywords>west-coast-fever, netball</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/business/commercial-property/subiaco-has-the-winning-high-street-formula-according-to-new-research-by-burgess-rawson-c-22439530</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22439530/fe0e2bed670c9f2c64e3179134467082401a0d4c.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Rokeby Road is the only high street with falling vacancy.</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>2026-06-17T05:52:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>New research by Burgess Rawson reveals inner city suburb with the winning high street formula</news:title>
      <news:keywords>commercial-property, property, retail</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/west-coast-eagles/aflw-west-coast-eagles-run-it-back-with-charlie-thomas-and-bella-lewis-as-co-captains-for-2026-c-22445442</loc>
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      <image:caption>Charlie Thomas and Bella Lewis will again lead West Coast.</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>2026-06-17T05:45:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>AFLW: West Coast Eagles run it back with Charlie Thomas and Bella Lewis as co-captains for 2026</news:title>
      <news:keywords>west-coast-eagles, aflw</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/politics/state-politics/zempilas-walks-back-no-guarantees-comment-on-nationals-one-nation-preferences-c-22444190</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22444190/fdd8392f411c6d5e30e5cf86b7b6fabbd3f533e1.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Liberal leader Basil Zempilas has shut the door on preferencing One Nation ahead of the Nationals at the next State election a day after not ruling it out.</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>2026-06-17T05:39:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Zempilas walks back ‘no guarantees’ comment on Nationals, One Nation preferences</news:title>
      <news:keywords>state-politics, liberal, one-nation</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
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    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/business/bulls-n-bears/golden-dragon-stakes-prime-wa-gold-ground-beside-big-bell-giant-c-22445347</loc>
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        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <image:caption>The heavily-inked Mongol was locked up overnight over a belt he wore (inset pic). </image:caption>
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        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <image:caption>John Hartman will serve as Western Force CEO after Niamh O&apos;Connor’s exit</image:caption>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <image:caption>A VPN connects and protects.</image:caption>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <image:caption>The trophy for the Golden Saddle slot race was pictured at Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club in 2025.</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <news:title>All-inclusive rail, stay, tickets for Kalgoorlie Cup  </news:title>
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      <image:caption>The Range at the new Country Club Tasmania in Launceston.</image:caption>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <news:title>Country Club Tasmania’s new championship course </news:title>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption>Australians are cutting back on using their car and visiting the doctor to cope with high inflation.</image:caption>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/news/public-health/mens-health-week-stirling-mayor-mark-irwin-opens-up-about-surviving-heart-attack-c-22434858</loc>
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      <image:caption>As a fit man, Stirling mayor Mark Irwin thought he was invincible until he suddenly had a heart attack after a charity soccer match. </image:caption>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <news:title>Men’s Health Week: Stirling mayor Mark Irwin opens up about surviving heart attack</news:title>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:21:36.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Critica closes in on pivotal twin rare earths, tin-tungsten studies</news:title>
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      <image:caption>Sophie Garbin will make her Commonwealth Games debut in Glasgow. </image:caption>
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        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:55:18.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Sophie Garbin to make Commonwealth Games debut as one of two West Australians selected in the Diamonds squad</news:title>
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      <video:title>Fremantle Dockers star Pat Voss staying grounded amidst excitment over historic winning run</video:title>
      <video:description>Kane Cornes explains how to fix the AFL&apos;s umpiring issues, while also taking aim at the AFL&apos;s stand rule.</video:description>
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        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:43:40.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Fremantle Dockers star Pat Voss staying grounded amidst excitment over historic winning run</news:title>
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    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/world-cup-soccer/2026-fifa-world-cup-socceroos-defender-alessandro-circati-braced-for-physical-affair-in-usa-clash-c-22443518</loc>
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      <video:title>2026 FIFA World Cup: Socceroos defender Alessandro Circati braced for physical affair in USA clash</video:title>
      <video:description>FIFA World Cup: Aussie fans react to Nestory Irankunda scoring against Turkiye.</video:description>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:36:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>2026 FIFA World Cup: Socceroos defender Alessandro Circati braced for physical affair in USA clash</news:title>
      <news:keywords>world-cup-soccer, soccer, sport</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/travel/middle-east-hubs-are-back-in-business-c-22443956</loc>
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      <image:caption>Qatar Airways&apos; FIFA livery.</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:28:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Middle East hubs are back in business</news:title>
      <news:keywords>travel</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/news/travel/jos-carreras-to-celebrate-80th-birthday-with-star-studded-performance-in-brisbane-c-22443910</loc>
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      <image:caption>Jose Carreras.</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>2026-06-17T02:25:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Jose Carreras to celebrate 80th birthday with star-studded performance in Brisbane</news:title>
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    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/business/energy/inpex-strike-offshore-alliance-says-pay-deal-agreed-to-end-ichthys-industrial-fight-c-22443559</loc>
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      <image:caption>INPEX&apos;S Ichthys LNG offshore facilities</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:14:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Inpex strike: Offshore Alliance says pay deal agreed to end Ichthys industrial fight</news:title>
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  <url>
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      <image:caption>Viking Venus.</image:caption>
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        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Viking’s new voyage in the Land of the Rising Sun </news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/business/bulls-n-bears/dateline-geophysics-lights-up-californian-rare-earth-hunt-c-22443648</loc>
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      <image:caption>Music Valley in California, home to Dateline Resources’ expanded heavy rare earths project of the same name. </image:caption>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-17T01:58:45.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Dateline geophysics lights up Californian rare earths hunt</news:title>
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      <image:caption>Fish For All rally against demersal fish restrictions held on Thursday morning at Parliament House front steps. </image:caption>
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        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-17T01:23:28.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Inquiry into WA fisheries set to get green light as crossbench MPs signal support</news:title>
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      <image:caption>Salter Point land up for sale</image:caption>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-17T01:19:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Square Metres: Christian Brothers could bag $20m from sale of huge tract of riverfront land at Salter Point</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/travel/seven-west-travel-club/cadbury-to-open-150m-chocolate-experience-in-hobart-c-22439877</loc>
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      <image:caption>Visual concept for Cadbury’s new chocolate experience.</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>2026-06-17T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Cadbury to open $150m chocolate experience in Hobart</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/news/travel/virgin-australia-launches-chatgpt-flight-search-c-22438864</loc>
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      <image:caption>Virgin Australia chief executive Dave Emerson.</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>2026-06-17T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Virgin Australia launches ChatGPT flight search</news:title>
      <news:keywords>travel, seven-west-travel-club</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl/west-coast-eagles-defender-harry-edwards-to-face-afl-concussion-panel-as-playing-future-hangs-in-the-balance--c-22443099</loc>
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      <video:title>West Coast Eagles defender Harry Edwards to face AFL concussion panel as playing future hangs in the balance </video:title>
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        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-17T00:42:58.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>West Coast Eagles defender Harry Edwards to face AFL concussion panel as playing future hangs in the balance </news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/western-force/western-force-sign-rugby-7s-young-gun-aden-ekanayake-to-three-year-deal-c-22435431</loc>
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      <image:caption>Aden Ekanayake has signed for Western Force.</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>2026-06-16T23:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Western Force sign Rugby 7s young gun Aden Ekanayake to three-year deal</news:title>
      <news:keywords>western-force, rugby-union</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/news/crime/police-search-for-alleged-arsonist-after-car-set-alight-outside-mandurah-business-c-22442960</loc>
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      <video:title>Police search for alleged arsonist after car set alight outside Mandurah business</video:title>
      <video:description>CCTV vision has captured the moment the Mazda went up in flames.</video:description>
      <video:player_loc>https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6398597557112</video:player_loc>
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      <video:duration>7</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-06-16T23:21:27.000Z</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>2026-06-16T23:21:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Police search for alleged arsonist after car set alight outside Mandurah business</news:title>
      <news:keywords>crime, police, wa</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/business/mining/gina-rineharts-hancock-iron-ore-cuts-jobs-at-pilbara-iron-ore-mines-c-22441597</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22441597/f46ee6aeed6854b4b5e34700e3bcaa2f31fa2b07.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>A spokesperson for Hancock Iron Ore said the decision followed a routine operational review.</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>2026-06-16T22:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Iron Ore cuts jobs at Pilbara iron ore mines</news:title>
      <news:keywords>mining, gina-rinehart, iron-ore</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/opinion/caitlin-vinci-devastation-when-heavy-metal-meets-human-arrogance-on-wa-roads-c-22440464</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22440464/9dbda65e82d7592e67dbea33628d82db901d7268.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>“Every scroll through Instagram or Facebook brings another algorithmic reminder of what happens when heavy metal meets human arrogance,” says Caitlin Vinci.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
    <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>2026-06-16T19:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Caitlin Vinci: Devastation when heavy metal meets human arrogance on WA roads</news:title>
      <news:keywords>opinion</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/opinion/jessica-page-one-nation-surge-has-politicians-on-the-edge-of-their-seats-c-22438140</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22438140/84d98870db00af127844a9593a71c66fb5ff48c5.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Premier Roger Cook and Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
    <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>2026-06-16T19:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Jessica Page: One Nation surge has politicians on the edge of their seats</news:title>
      <news:keywords>opinion</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/business/startup/tyranny-of-distance-wa-startup-scene-gets-11m-boost-despite-vc-funding-drought-c-22440585</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22440585/d6674892aedb25221797d81190553682cd09cbd4.jpg</image:loc>
    </image:image>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>‘Tyranny of distance’: WA startup scene gets $1.1m boost despite VC funding drought</news:title>
      <news:keywords>startup, business, technology, wa</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/fremantle-dockers/danielle-laidley-what-fremantle-dockers-are-doing-differently-that-can-get-them-revenge-over-geelong-c-22435881</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22435881/a2bb03fec1004b5171ebecb85c025405e5d09829.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>A lot has changed since Fremantle’s loss to Geelong.</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>2026-06-16T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Danielle Laidley: What Fremantle Dockers are doing differently that can get them revenge over Geelong</news:title>
      <news:keywords>fremantle-dockers, afl</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/bush-and-burbs/bush-and-burbs-perth-football-league-and-country-football-wa-representative-sides-to-clash-on-saturday-c-22435761</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22435761/9bfa3dbe26e8a58bdc4863e43da99dbfc49fff2c.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Representative sides from the Perth Football League and Country Football WA will play for the first time since 2021 on Friday night.</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>2026-06-16T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Bush and ‘Burbs: Perth Football League and Country Football WA representative sides to clash on Saturday</news:title>
      <news:keywords>bush-and-burbs</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/fremantle-dockers/fremantle-dockers-star-caleb-serong-reveals-he-broke-down-at-the-end-of-last-season-as-emotions-took-a-toll--c-22433757</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22433757/714b34aa69ea9e939b8d8371cb004ce267d91663.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Caleb Serong has opened up on an emotional conversation with his partner Chloe.</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>2026-06-16T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Fremantle Dockers star Caleb Serong reveals he ‘broke down’ at the end of last season as emotions took a toll </news:title>
      <news:keywords>fremantle-dockers, afl</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/business/economy/wa-economy-rita-saffioti-hoping-public-demand-has-peaked-as-sandra-brewer-warns-elevated-spending-still-hurts-c-22433108</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22433108/2fe605a1b125807373c6bb3212ee1c6b80e45d26.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Shadow Treasurer Sandra Brewer says elevated public spending is adding to 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>2026-06-16T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>WA economy: Rita Saffioti hoping public demand has peaked as Sandra Brewer warns elevated spending still hurts</news:title>
      <news:keywords>economy, economics</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/lifestyle/horoscopes/your-horoscope-for-wednesday-june-17-2026-c-22372579</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22372579/9c2aa589ddde86b58e46e6f567580e8bf8b7c882.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Read what your zodiac sign predicts for your day.</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>2026-06-16T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Your horoscope for Wednesday, June 17, 2026</news:title>
      <news:keywords>horoscopes, lifestyle</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/business/mining/wa-iron-ore-rail-shakeup-as-rio-tinto-trials-advanced-ai-tech-and-bhp-dips-toes-into-automation-c-22413382</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22413382/547aa965b617331fccf2e1b67288f434a18654c4.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Rio Tinto iron ore train runs from its Brockman 4 mine. </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>2026-06-16T12:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>WA iron ore rail shake-up as Rio Tinto trials advanced AI tech and BHP dips toes into automation</news:title>
      <news:keywords>mining, iron-ore, transport</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/soccer/2026-fifa-world-cup-group-i-preview-france-senegal-iraq-and-norway-c-22307415</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22307415/a343ae651343c86b9b0d6630482c44554180a181.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Graham Arnold’s Iraq might have their work cut out for them in a tough World Cup group.</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>2026-06-16T11:50:30.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>2026 FIFA World Cup Group I preview - France, Senegal, Iraq and Norway</news:title>
      <news:keywords>soccer, world-cup-soccer</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl/fremantle-dockers-ruckman-sean-darcy-to-again-line-up-in-wafl-coach-justin-longmuir-confirms-c-22441354</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22441354/855c68d80dabbe8644aa2ae5b4a1e4c92061c1ab.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Sean Darcy will spend another week in the WAFL.</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>2026-06-16T11:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Fremantle Dockers ruckman Sean Darcy to again line up in WAFL, coach Justin Longmuir confirms</news:title>
      <news:keywords>afl, fremantle-dockers</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/news/health/edith-cowan-university-study-finds-sugar-molecules-in-your-body-could-predict-disease-years-before-diagnosis-c-22438818</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22438818/6c4b7166877368c4e8e3e0221f64fa57cb630f89.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>ECU professor Wei Wang.</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>2026-06-16T11:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Edith Cowan University study finds sugar molecules in your body could predict disease years before diagnosis</news:title>
      <news:keywords>health, wa</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/opinion/editorials/editorial-case-for-fuel-excise-cut-extension-has-weakened--c-22438849</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22438849/a911d9613e60e3b61c99b6d56c80b5cea81868b3.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>The Albanese Government has indicated it is toying with the idea of extending the fuel excise cut</image:caption>
    </image:image>
    <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>2026-06-16T09:20:57.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Editorial: Case for fuel excise cut extension has weakened </news:title>
      <news:keywords>editorials, federal-politics</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl/west-coast-eagles-breakout-star-milan-murdock-and-winger-ryan-maric-sign-two-year-contract-extensions-c-22441103</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22441103/8bbfe6bb50587c48553818cd7d2f50af51beb100.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Milan Murdock and Ryan Maric have signed two-year contract extensions with West Coast.</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>2026-06-16T09:06:55.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>West Coast Eagles breakout star Milan Murdock and winger Ryan Maric sign two-year contract extensions</news:title>
      <news:keywords>afl, west-coast-eagles</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/news/court-justice/bikies-dayne-brajkovich-troy-mercanti-taunt-police-with-custom-jerseys-following-insignia-charges-c-22438916</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22438916/097f58c157b555072b6869c4d7f2c7e41605f42a.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Bikies Troy Mercanti and Dayne Brajkovich went one step beyond brothers-in-arms when they donned jerseys emblazoned with ‘TWINS 01’ and ‘TWINS 02’ ahead of a joint court appearance on Tuesday.</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>2026-06-16T09:02:43.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Bikies Dayne Brajkovich, Troy Mercanti taunt police with custom jerseys following insignia charges</news:title>
      <news:keywords>court-justice, bikies, crime, police, wa</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/business/property/victor-goh-leighton-beach-lot-once-controlled-by-malaysian-developer-to-be-sold-to-edge-visionary-living-c-22440356</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22440356/0b144965926048a80c6f9c2cd87a12f0f1e631e2.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>It’s understood Subiaco-based Edge, who previously developed Lumiere in South Perth and The Dunes in Scarborough, is acquiring the site near the ocean.</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>2026-06-16T08:47:48.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Victor Goh: Leighton Beach lot once controlled by Malaysian developer to be sold to Edge Visionary Living</news:title>
      <news:keywords>property</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/news/court-justice/chanelle-marie-harris-driver-charged-over-ellenbrook-crash-that-killed-passenger-injured-former-wa-jockey-c-22439480</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22439480/5c09c8e90feb1c152faea59c1ff8005a9a207e57.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Former WA jockey Renee Forrest was also seriously injured in the crash</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>2026-06-16T08:33:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Chanelle Marie Harris: Driver charged over Ellenbrook crash that killed passenger, injured former WA jockey</news:title>
      <news:keywords>court-justice</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/business/two-speed-jobs-freeze-bites-public-and-private-workers-and-employers-c-22439291</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22439291/a7d0ea1a923022e3c655b73becb8f268d13777db.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Employee turnover has fallen to 13.5 per cent, down 11.2 per cent over six months and the lowest rate since the survey began in May 2023.</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>2026-06-16T07:59:23.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Two-speed jobs freeze bites public and private workers and employers</news:title>
      <news:keywords>business, economy, workplace-matters</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/politics/state-politics/wa-social-housing-wait-list-set-for-shake-up-to-focus-on-urgent-cases-as-more-than-20000-on-list-c-22438119</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22438119/a3e724a8ee2dd53ec40d9a8a8ec7c23ad15b49e8.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Member for Perth John Carey addresses the media in Leederville.</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>2026-06-16T07:56:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>WA social housing wait list set for shake up to focus on ‘urgent’ cases as more than 20,000 on list</news:title>
      <news:keywords>state-politics, property</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl/fremantle-dockers-say-caleb-serong-brennan-cox-and-matthew-johnson-available-for-selection-against-geelong-c-22440175</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22440175/85ea87af97cada60d37fcb55c2bfca597c06fc16.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Caleb Serong, Brennan Cox and Matthew Johnson have been passed fit for Fremantle&apos;s clash with Geelong.</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>2026-06-16T07:40:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Fremantle Dockers say Caleb Serong, Brennan Cox and Matthew Johnson available for selection against Geelong</news:title>
      <news:keywords>afl, fremantle-dockers</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/former-aquinas-college-student-adam-varone-dies-in-off-road-buggy-crash-on-property-near-gingin-c-22434123</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22434123/d78a163e793ee0ffef2886a0903cedcb57069077.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>It is understood Varone had been working on a private farm before his sudden death.</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>2026-06-16T07:13:52.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Former Aquinas College student Adam Varone dies in off-road buggy crash on property near Gingin</news:title>
      <news:keywords>wa, disaster-and-emergency</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/horse-racing/caulfield-cup-given-a-major-boost-with-several-ballot-free-european-races-added-to-qualifying-mix-c-22440369</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22440369/291b9f5b48bbc02aaa453473161d3cdc675cf19f.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Jamie Melham riding Half Yours.</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>2026-06-16T07:06:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Caulfield Cup given a major boost with several ballot-free European races added to qualifying mix</news:title>
      <news:keywords>horse-racing, qld-races, vic-races, wa-races</news:keywords>
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      <image:caption>Employers have now shifted to skill-based hiring as applications become less personal.</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>2026-06-16T06:58:03.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Perth employers now prioritising skills over employment history, report reveals</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/netball/super-netball-2026-west-coast-fever-coach-dan-ryan-to-utilise-finals-experience-against-first-time-mavericks-c-22439569</loc>
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      <image:caption>West Coast Fever head coach Dan Ryan, addresses the players during round 14’s match against Melbourne Vixens.</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>2026-06-16T06:24:12.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Super Netball 2026: West Coast Fever coach Dan Ryan to utilise finals experience against first-time Mavericks</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/business/mining/net-profit-for-woodie-woodie-mine-owner-consolidated-minerals-falls-from-382m-to-a-slender-36m-c-22438770</loc>
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      <image:caption>Proccesing at Woodie Woodie.</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>2026-06-16T05:45:07.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Net profit for Woodie Woodie mine owner Consolidated Minerals hollowed out from $38.2m to a slender $3.6m</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/business/bulls-n-bears/western-mines-nails-richest-nickel-zone-yet-in-wa-eastern-goldfields-c-22439671</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22439671/01f9822d37febf4e67ee022fb08a8ee792a47934.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Western Mines Group NQ diamond core photo showing examples of nickel sulphide blebs and  segregations in the company’s ninth diamond hole put into its Mulga Tank project. </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>2026-06-16T05:35:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Western Mines nails richest nickel zone yet in WA eastern goldfields</news:title>
      <news:keywords>bulls-n-bears, public-companies</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/news/court-justice/josh-warneke-wa-police-commissioner-says-significant-persons-of-interest-remain-after-coroners-findings-c-22438444</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22438444/ebcae67a06a75775b6785e923e6bddfd81daa12b.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Broome police are calling for information about the death of Josh Warneke, whose body was discovered on February 26.</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T05:33:25.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Josh Warneke: WA Police commissioner says ‘significant persons of interest’ remain after Coroner’s findings</news:title>
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    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/business/contracting/rjv-founding-vincent-family-exits-major-wa-civil-and-mining-contractor-after-70-years-c-22439104</loc>
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      <image:caption>RJV chief executive Tim Ryan.</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>2026-06-16T04:59:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>RJV: Founding Vincent family exits major WA civil and mining contractor after 70 years</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/news/police/alleged-methylamphetamine-drug-trafficker-busted-by-police-during-mandurah-lockdown-operation-c-22438487</loc>
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      <image:caption>An alleged drug trafficker has been busted by WA Police during a road safety operation at Mandurah over the weekend. </image:caption>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T04:59:09.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>WA Police catch hundreds of drivers speeding, drunk or under influence of drugs as part of Mandurah sting</news:title>
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    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/business/bulls-n-bears/hot-chili-serves-up-another-giant-chilean-copper-gold-hit-from-surface--c-22439062</loc>
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      <image:caption>Diamond and reverse circulation drill rigs working at Hot Chili’s significant new copper-gold discovery, La Verde in Chile.</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>2026-06-16T04:19:42.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Hot Chili serves up another giant Chilean copper-gold hit from surface </news:title>
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    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/politics/state-politics/accused-criminals-given-a-police-air-escort-as-security-stand-off-shuts-down-regional-courts-c-22438125</loc>
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      <image:caption>Police Minister Reece Whitby has defended the use of police air escort to fly accused criminals to bail hearings. </image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T04:06:08.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Accused criminals given a police air escort as security stand-off shuts down regional courts</news:title>
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    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/west-coast-eagles/west-coast-eagles-forward-malakai-champion-forced-to-wait-to-front-wafl-tribunal-over-misconduct-charge-c-22438808</loc>
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      <video:title>West Coast Eagles forward Malakai Champion forced to wait to front WAFL Tribunal over misconduct charge</video:title>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T04:06:05.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>West Coast Eagles forward Malakai Champion forced to wait to front WAFL Tribunal over misconduct charge</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/business/rba/australian-manufacturers-brace-for-weaker-conditions-despite-us-iran-peace-deal-c-22438414</loc>
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      <image:caption>Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock.</image:caption>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T04:00:20.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Slower growth expected in the economy and Reserve Bank says it’s necessary to get inflation down</news:title>
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      <image:caption>Giuseppe Fausto Modugno and Elyane Laussade in Piano Fortissimo at WA Museum Boola Bardip Hackett Hall.</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>2026-06-16T03:36:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Music on the Terrace brings Piano Fortissimo to WA Museum Boola Bardip during roof repairs at Government House</news:title>
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      <video:title>Budget: Negative gearing changes could affect divorced couple’s investment properties, financial advisers fear</video:title>
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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>2026-06-16T03:30:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Budget: Negative gearing changes could affect divorced couple’s investment properties, financial advisers fear</news:title>
      <news:keywords>business</news:keywords>
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    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/business/aviation/cheapest-economy-airfares-on-qantas-perth-to-sydney-flights-soared-more-than-40-per-cent-in-may-accc-says-c-22438190</loc>
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      <image:caption>The ACCC report showed that on the Perth to Sydney route, Qantas’ lowest available fare was 42.3 per cent higher (from $363 to $516) in May 2026 compared to May 2025, on average.</image:caption>
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      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T03:25:26.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Cheapest economy airfares on Qantas’ Perth to Sydney flights soared more than 40 per cent in May, ACCC says</news:title>
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      <image:caption>The Bosco de’ Medici winery crafts excellent organic wines using mostly native grapes.</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>2026-06-16T02:26:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Minerals in a bottle are an ideal match in Italy</news:title>
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        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T01:40:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Fraser the Fumigator goes to Albany (with his mate Gus)</news:title>
      <news:keywords>travel, travel-to-western-australia, wa</news:keywords>
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    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/fremantle-dockers/brennan-cox-ready-to-return-as-fremantle-dockers-relish-tackling-focus-ahead-of-geelong-blockbuster-c-22437385</loc>
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      <video:title>Brennan Cox ready to return as Fremantle Dockers relish tackling focus ahead of Geelong blockbuster</video:title>
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      <video:publication_date>2026-06-16T01:15:49.000Z</video:publication_date>
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    <news:news>
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        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-16T01:15:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Brennan Cox ready to return as Fremantle Dockers relish tackling focus ahead of Geelong blockbuster</news:title>
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    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/world-cup-soccer/2026-fifa-world-cup-socceroos-assistant-coach-hayden-foxe-says-focus-has-quickly-shifted-to-usa-game-c-22436589</loc>
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      <image:caption>The Socceroos have thrown themselves into their preparations for the US game.</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>2026-06-15T23:38:11.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>2026 FIFA World Cup: Socceroos assistant coach Hayden Foxe says focus has quickly shifted to USA game</news:title>
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    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/world-cup-soccer/2026-fifa-world-cup-youthful-socceroos-time-is-now-after-upset-turkey-victory-c-22431197</loc>
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      <image:caption>The Socceroos celebrate their win over Turkey.</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>2026-06-15T23:23:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>2026 FIFA World Cup: Youthful Socceroos’ time is now after upset Turkey victory</news:title>
      <news:keywords>world-cup-soccer, soccer, sport</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/fremantle-dockers/michael-walters-fremantle-dockers-momentum-will-have-survived-the-bye-c-22435731</loc>
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      <image:caption>Fremantle are on a 12-game winning streak.</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>2026-06-15T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Michael Walters: Fremantle Dockers’ momentum will have survived the bye</news:title>
      <news:keywords>fremantle-dockers, afl</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl/fremantle-dockers-stars-caleb-serong-brennan-cox-and-matthew-johnson-all-pushing-to-return-against-geelong-c-22435047</loc>
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      <video:title>Fremantle Dockers stars Caleb Serong, Brennan Cox and Matthew Johnson all pushing to return against Geelong</video:title>
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        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-15T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Fremantle Dockers stars Caleb Serong, Brennan Cox and Matthew Johnson all pushing to return against Geelong</news:title>
      <news:keywords>afl, fremantle-dockers</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/news/education/ben-oshea-honest-conversations-needed-to-weed-out-bad-apples-in-child-care-c-22434812</loc>
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      <image:caption>Not- For-Profit Child Care
Illustration: Don Lindsay</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>2026-06-15T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ben O’Shea: Honest conversations needed to weed out bad apples in child care</news:title>
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      <image:caption>Marcus Herbert has opened up on the moment that made him reflect on his rapid rise into the AFL.</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>2026-06-15T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>West Coast Eagles mid-season draftee Marcus Herbert opens up on moment which made him reflect on rise into AFL</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/business/mining/hong-kong-owned-cockatoo-island-iron-ore-mine-faces-wind-up-order-while-wa-government-chases-unpaid-royalties--c-22432539</loc>
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      <image:caption>An aerial view of Cockatoo Island</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>2026-06-15T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Hong Kong-owned Cockatoo Island iron ore mine faces wind-up order while WA Government chases unpaid royalties </news:title>
      <news:keywords>mining, iron-ore</news:keywords>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/lifestyle/horoscopes/your-horoscope-for-tuesday-june-16-2026-c-22372578</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22372578/20754b9ba7e803e90e4a139411924d286b9b56ff.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Read what your zodiac sign predicts for your day.</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>2026-06-15T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Your horoscope for Tuesday, June 16, 2026</news:title>
      <news:keywords>horoscopes, lifestyle</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/news/up-late/up-late-aussie-soccer-5-top-moments-as-america-sweats-on-underdogs-c-22435844</loc>
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      <video:title>Up Late: Aussie soccer 5 top moments . . . as America sweats on underdogs</video:title>
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      <video:duration>237</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-06-15T12:02:15.000Z</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>2026-06-15T12:02:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Up Late: Aussie soccer 5 top moments . . . as America sweats on underdogs</news:title>
      <news:keywords>up-late, soccer</news:keywords>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/politics/federal-politics/patrick-gorman-claims-populism-versus-practical-parties-is-the-new-political-divide-c-22431903</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22431903/6d5f58c6b1634bc41991c0c448eb540a48665758.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Member for Perth, Patrick Gorman in Canberra.</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>2026-06-15T12:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Patrick Gorman claims populism versus practical parties is the new political divide</news:title>
      <news:keywords>federal-politics</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/business/property/nicheliving-founder-ronnie-michel-elhaj-to-sell-companys-former-headquarters-and-his-family-home-c-22385354</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22385354/3099ade941bc0a597a1891aee1b68a45cc36ba2d.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>The recently-listed four to five bedroom mansion is likely to fetch more than $8 million, while the Perth office advertised as “priced for immediate sale” will rake in several million.</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>2026-06-15T11:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nicheliving founder Ronnie Michel-Elhaj to sell company’s former headquarters and family home for $10m-plus</news:title>
      <news:keywords>property, housing-market, real-estate</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
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