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      <news:title>The West Australian’s expert AFL analyst Danielle Laidley says Fremantle Dockers must protect Luke Jackson</news:title>
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      <news:title>West Coast Eagles have found another diamond in Marcus Herbert but have a Jobe Shanahan headache</news:title>
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      <video:title>Poll relief for Labor and Liberals in WA, but Pauline Hanson’s One Nation is coming for them</video:title>
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      <news:title>Poll relief for Labor and Liberals in WA, but Pauline Hanson’s One Nation is coming for them</news:title>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-14T10:03:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ballajura fire: Body discovered inside garage after reports of smoke coming from property north of Perth </news:title>
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      <image:caption>Connor Metcalfe and teammates take in the result.</image:caption>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-14T09:07:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>2026 FIFA World Cup: Socceroos’ win over Turkey may have topped Kaiserslauten in 2006 as greatest Cup win</news:title>
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      <image:caption>Patrick Beach was one of the stars of Australia’s win.</image:caption>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-14T08:51:32.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>FIFA World Cup: Socceroos manager Tony Popovic says Patrick Beach selection surprised no one in Aussie camp</news:title>
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      <image:caption>The pastel waterfront of Kastellorizo’s harbour at golden hour.</image:caption>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-14T08:17:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Uncurated Kastellorizo finds a way in</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/travel/thailands-similan-islands-cerulean-waters-fragile-edges-c-22340192</loc>
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      <image:caption>Enjoying the ride back on the speedboat after a long but fulfilling day out in the sun.</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-14T07:53:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Thailand’s Similan Islands: Cerulean waters, fragile edges</news:title>
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      <image:caption>North Melbourne small forward Paul Curtis has learnt his fate for the dumping tackle that concussed Eagle Hamish Davis.</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
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        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-14T07:22:13.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>North Melbourne forward Paul Curtis offered three-week ban for dumping tackle that concussed Hamish Davis</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/west-coast-fever/super-netball-2026-west-coast-fever-steal-third-spot-minor-semifinal-with-win-against-melbourne-vixens-c-22429191</loc>
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      <image:caption>Romelda Aiken-George scored the final two goals for West Coast Fever who will host the minor semifinal.</image:caption>
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        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-14T06:28:37.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Super Netball 2026: West Coast Fever steal third spot, minor semifinal with win against Melbourne Vixens</news:title>
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    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/world-cup-soccer/fifa-world-cup-three-word-analysis-of-every-socceroo-in-upset-win-against-trkiye-c-22429102</loc>
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      <image:caption>Australia have knocked off Turkiye.</image:caption>
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        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-14T05:59:51.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>FIFA World Cup: Three-word analysis of every Socceroo in upset win against Türkiye</news:title>
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    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/world-cup-soccer/2026-fifa-world-cup-australia-stun-turkiye-with-victory-in-tournament-opening-match-c-22429180</loc>
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      <video:title>2026 FIFA World Cup: Australia stun Turkiye with victory in tournament-opening match</video:title>
      <video:description>FIFA World Cup: Aussie fans react to Nestory Irankunda scoring against Turkiye.</video:description>
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      <news:title>2026 FIFA World Cup: Australia stun Turkiye with victory in tournament-opening match</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/business/oil-gas/fair-work-commission-rejects-move-by-gas-giant-inpex-to-stop-strike-action-at-ichthys-c-22429370</loc>
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      <image:caption>Inpex&apos;s Ichthys LNG offshore facilities.</image:caption>
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        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-14T05:50:31.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Fair Work Commission rejects move by gas giant Inpex to stop strike action at Ichthys</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/west-coast-eagles/fin-macrae-wc-wafl-follow-up-c-22427279</loc>
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      <image:caption>Fin Macrae lays a tackle.</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-14T05:27:22.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Pleasure and pain: Finlay Macrae biding his time as West Coast Eagles AFL debut awaits</news:title>
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    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/news/crime/bullet-riddled-car-reveals-horror-fatal-police-shooting-of-nine-year-old-perth-girl-in-pakistan-c-22428930</loc>
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      <image:caption>A white Toyota hire car littered with bullet holes has laid bare the terrifying moments that led to the tragic death of a nine-year-old Perth girl in Pakistan.</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>2026-06-14T05:00:56.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Pakistani official arrested after Hania Ahmed fatal shooting, two robbers killed in police encounter</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/west-perth-football-club/wafl-2026-connor-west-confident-west-perth-teammate-kane-bevan-still-destined-for-afl-c-22367856</loc>
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      <image:caption>West Perth young gun Kane Bevan was one of the heartbreak stories of this year’s mid-season draft.</image:caption>
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        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-14T04:53:44.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>WAFL 2026: Connor West confident West Perth teammate Kane Bevan still destined for AFL</news:title>
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    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/wafl/wa-under-18-prospect-cameron-maynard-opens-on-spectacular-backflip-goal-celebration-c-22427320</loc>
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        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-14T04:39:27.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>WA under-18 prospect Cameron Maynard opens on spectacular backflip goal celebration</news:title>
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      <image:caption>West Coast have produced a strong-five week stint headed into the bye.</image:caption>
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        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-14T04:10:02.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>West Coast coach Andrew McQualter says the Eagles are better than last year after five-week patch of form</news:title>
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        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-14T03:45:34.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>WA vintners say they face stark choice with inclusion of wine bottles in popular container deposit scheme</news:title>
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    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/news/disaster-and-emergency/wa-gravity-enduro-mountain-biking-event-called-off-after-cyclist-collapses-dies-in-burekup-c-22428958</loc>
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      <image:caption>A cyclist has died after he collapsed while competing in a mountain biking event in Burekup.</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-14T03:38:13.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>WA Gravity Enduro mountain biking event called off after cyclist collapses, dies in Burekup</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/soccer/fifa-world-cup-socceroos-fans-flood-vancouver-for-tournament-opener-c-22428995</loc>
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      <image:caption>The scene in Vancouver ahead of the Socceroos&apos; World Cup opener.</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-14T02:39:46.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>FIFA World Cup: Socceroos fans flood Vancouver for tournament opener</news:title>
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    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/travel/cheers-for-the-bench-brewery-in-bali-c-22365143</loc>
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      <image:caption>Cocktails at The Bench brewery in Bali.         </image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-14T02:38:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Cheers for The Bench brewery in Bali</news:title>
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    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/west-coast-eagles/west-coast-coach-andrew-mcqualter-reveals-when-eagles-no1-draftee-willem-duursma-will-return-from-injury-c-22428896</loc>
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      <image:caption>West Coast teenager Willem Duursma celebrates with fans.</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-14T02:23:33.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>West Coast coach Andrew McQualter reveals when Eagles No.1 draftee Willem Duursma will return from injury</news:title>
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    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/travel/five-suggestions-for-kerala-c-22331661</loc>
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      <image:caption>Shikara boats.</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-14T01:09:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Five suggestions for Kerala</news:title>
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    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/travel/robin-hood-heads-to-northern-ireland-c-22348600</loc>
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      <image:caption>Hugh Jackman in The Death Of Robin Hood.</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-14T00:23:15.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Robin Hood heads to Northern Ireland</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/travel/idyllic-flavours-industrial-heritage-in-england-c-22353917</loc>
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      <image:caption>Quarry Bank Mill is now a popular visitor attraction.</image:caption>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-06-14T00:19:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Idyllic flavours &amp; industrial heritage in England</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/travel/cheshires-charms--c-22353888</loc>
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      <image:caption>The Ship is Styal’s village pub.</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>2026-06-14T00:03:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Cheshire’s charms </news:title>
      <news:keywords>travel, europe</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/sport/surfing/we-had-the-dream-jodie-cooper-on-fighting-for-womens-surfing-after-decades-of-inequality-c-22418050</loc>
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      <image:caption>Albany-born surfing trailblazer Jodie Cooper — who won 13 international events in the ’80s and ‘90s — recalls a time when female surfers were treated as an afterthought and their dreams of surfing equality was dismissed.</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>2026-06-13T21:49:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>‘We had the dream’: Jodie Cooper on fighting for women’s surfing after decades of inequality</news:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/news/education/premiers-reading-challenge-harry-potter-books-still-enchanting-young-readers-in-2026-c-22404055</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22404055/689f1e1397a2464e7551b3417dbaf49e208c026c.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>East Beechboro Primary School students Ayva, 10, Ella, 9, and Artem, 11. Carwyn Monck</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>2026-06-13T20:15:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Premier’s Reading Challenge: Harry Potter books still enchanting young readers in 2026</news:title>
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  <url>
    <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:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22411538/6c1da738779eef33213e8677c969045d7c7f75d3.jpg</image:loc>
      <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:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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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>
      <news:keywords>workplace-matters</news:keywords>
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  <url>
    <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:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22418605/a762b6f88b375e5e19ccae6a45f9cc8aedb0d61d.jpg</image:loc>
      <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:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
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      <news:genres>OpEd</news:genres>
      <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:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22406282/2b18583de9f9c5bb5bce9bef0c03a45ce685ae6f.jpg</image:loc>
      <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: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>2026-06-13T18:54:00.000Z</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: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>
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      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T18:47:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Alabama police officer Antonio Fanning rescued from Karijini National Park by strangers</news:title>
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  <url>
    <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: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>
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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 1990s despite major economic changes, says David Koch</news:title>
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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:publication>
        <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>
      <news:keywords>cricket</news:keywords>
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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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  <url>
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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>Danielle Laidley: Every Fremantle Dockers player’s 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>
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      <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>
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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>
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      <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>
      <news:keywords>world-cup-soccer, soccer, sport</news:keywords>
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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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      <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>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:caption>Adrian Barich for STM. </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>2026-06-13T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Adrian Barich: the best of our community spirit shone through as we searched for lost Norman Krakouer </news:title>
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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:caption>Euphoria’s Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) takes on OnlyFans in season three of the HBO series.</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>2026-06-13T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Why has OnlyFans suddenly taken over our TV screens? </news:title>
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  </url>
  <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>
    <image:image>
      <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>
    </image:image>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T18:00:00.000Z</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>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/lifestyle/restaurant-reviews/larrys-unique-thai-review-unassuming-woodvale-eatery-offers-authenic-flavours-and-a-friendly-atmosphere-c-22362489</loc>
    <image:image>
      <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>
    </image:image>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Larry’s Unique Thai review: unassuming Woodvale eatery offers authenic flavours and a friendly atmosphere</news:title>
      <news:keywords>restaurant-reviews, stm</news:keywords>
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  </url>
  <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>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22278826/bcc451541fb4fdb798b8d291669bd86d3cebefc8.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Chicken with salad dressing rice, from Tender by Lucy Tweed. Photography by Rob Palmer. Murdoch Books, $39.99</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>2026-06-13T18:00:00.000Z</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>
    </news:news>
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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>
    <image:image>
      <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>
    </image:image>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T17:51:00.000Z</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>
    </news:news>
  </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>
    <image:image>
      <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>
    <image:image>
      <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>
    </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>2026-06-13T12:45:54.000Z</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>
  <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>
    <image:image>
      <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>
    </image:image>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T12:40:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>National Blood Donor Day: How donations help kids like 10-year-old Connie Cappello stay healthy </news:title>
      <news:keywords>wa, children, health</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <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>
    <image:image>
      <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>
    </image:image>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T12:02:00.000Z</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>
  <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>
    <image:image>
      <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>
      <news:keywords>state-politics, court-justice, law-and-order, wa</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/news/police/police-open-homicide-investigation-into-womans-body-found-in-kalgoorlie-c-22426725</loc>
    <image:image>
      <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>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </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>
      <news:keywords>police, court-justice, crime</news:keywords>
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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>
    <image:image>
      <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>
      <news:keywords>wa, perth</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </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>
      <news:keywords>horse-racing, wa-races</news:keywords>
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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>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22410918/c9d999dfc22db2f0dabc5dc6075be236055f4f9b.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title>One Nation in WA: Meet the disenfranchised Perth voters abandoning major parties for Pauline Hanson</video:title>
      <video:description>Police managed protesters at a One Nation fundraising event in South Melbourne where Pauline Hanson announced her intention to work with the Coalition to defeat Victoria&apos;s Labor government at the November election.</video:description>
      <video:player_loc>https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6398274740112</video:player_loc>
      <video:tag>federal-politics, wa</video:tag>
      <video:category>politics/federal-politics</video:category>
      <video:duration>98</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-06-13T10:31:00.000Z</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>2026-06-13T10:31:00.000Z</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>
    </news:news>
  </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>
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  </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>
      <video:tag>business, federal-politics, unions, wa</video:tag>
      <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:tag>west-coast-eagles, afl, north-melbourne-kangaroos</video:tag>
      <video:category>sport/west-coast-eagles</video:category>
      <video:duration>142</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-06-13T10:08:56.000Z</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>2026-06-13T10:08:56.000Z</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>
    </image:image>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-13T09:56:31.000Z</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>
    </news:news>
  </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>
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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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    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/travel/seeing-red-in-auckland-c-22336805</loc>
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      <image:caption>Viaduct Harbour in Auckland.</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>2026-06-13T00:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Seeing RED in Auckland</news:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/travel/springtime-in-sapporo--c-22387416</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22387416/b8670adecc7eb91e0fc2cfd9c9fcd49059553ac9.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption> Ghengis Khan grill your own meat is popular at Sapporo Beer Garden.</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>2026-06-12T23:47:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Springtime in Sapporo </news:title>
      <news:keywords>travel</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/news/bikies/lethal-les-grantham-interview-exiled-bikie-opens-up-on-dark-days-in-extraordinary-video--c-22423853</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22423853/48911ea5c9b7817a0d30590d66f1e582c846649d.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title>‘Lethal’ Les Grantham interview: Exiled bikie reveals his darkest days in remarkable video with Ben Harvey</video:title>
      <video:description>WATCH: Exiled bikie ‘Lethal Les’ reveals childhood sexual abuse, teenage meth habit and darkest hours following expulsion from Comanchero OMCG. 
*** This video contains strong adult themes, references to violence, drugs and coarse language</video:description>
      <video:player_loc>https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6398211181112</video:player_loc>
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      <video:category>news/bikies</video:category>
      <video:duration>843</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-06-12T22:00:00.000Z</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>2026-06-12T22:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>‘Lethal’ Les Grantham interview: Exiled bikie reveals his darkest days in remarkable video with Ben Harvey</news:title>
      <news:keywords>bikies, court-justice, wa</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/news/bikies/exiled-commanchero-lethal-les-grantham-opens-up-on-dark-days-that-led-him-to-bikie-life-in-powerful-tell-all-c-22337735</loc>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22337735/d7ba125adddb895e7aaa00f6cfde2e16132747e0.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <video:title>Exiled Comanchero ‘Lethal’ Les Grantham reveals child sex abuse, meth addiction behind violent bikie life</video:title>
      <video:description>WATCH: Exiled bikie ‘Lethal Les’ reveals childhood sexual abuse, teenage meth habit and darkest hours following expulsion from Comanchero OMCG. 
*** This video contains strong adult themes, references to violence, drugs and coarse language</video:description>
      <video:player_loc>https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6398211181112</video:player_loc>
      <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>
    </video:video>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T22:00:00.000Z</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>
    </news:news>
  </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>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22421407/e5885c41a7ddc70761cc8ede1ee2e55bc469b3bb.jpg</image:loc>
      <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: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>2026-06-12T21:26:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Michelle Grattan: When did Albo abandon his ‘my word is my bond’ principle amid looming One Nation threat?</news:title>
      <news:keywords>opinion, federal-politics</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/opinion/lanna-hill-budget-child-support-is-welcome-but-its-not-enough-to-keep-parents-from-being-stretched-too-thin-c-22422606</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22422606/94264328deb564d7254c04bbc5eadb210b39a0e9.jpg</image:loc>
      <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>
    </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>2026-06-12T21:21:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Lanna Hill: Budget child support is welcome, but it’s not enough to keep parents from being stretched too thin</news:title>
      <news:keywords>opinion, parenting</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/entertainment/competitions/win-a-family-pass-to-harry-potter-a-forbidden-forest-experience-c-22418322</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22418322/1c6daf5d02f40ea98a851712d3ddc963846f07b0.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Win a family pass to</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>2026-06-12T21:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>WIN a family pass to Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience</news:title>
      <news:keywords>competitions</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <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>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22400853/c4ddef507ae69e20104382bb07c9a45bae28edc0.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>The girl with the tattoo sleeve.</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>2026-06-12T19:27:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Anxiety Aunt: Help! My daughter wants to get a tattoo ‘sleeve’, how do I convince her it is a bad idea?</news:title>
      <news:keywords>anxiety-aunt, opinion</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/opinion/justin-langer-bruce-lee-wayne-bennett-are-proof-that-taking-a-break-means-youll-always-be-at-your-best-c-22418212</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22418212/2b807cc7ac3b9d3693ce4ffde6bdd1e3f122b276.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Bruce Lee, Wayne Bennett are proof that taking a  break means you’ll always be at your best</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>2026-06-12T19:18:00.000Z</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>
      <news:keywords>opinion</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </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>
    </image:image>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T18:00:00.000Z</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>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22421243/ffb1465bd8d57fbe4be23f22e1b7ea0efa100067.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Albanese needs to get ready for a long debate on immigrations chaos that he can&apos;t win.</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>2026-06-12T18:00:00.000Z</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>
    <video:video>
      <video:thumbnail_loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22421147/b228b7d15da0f0df069af4cf4cd1b1684dda44b9.jpg</video:thumbnail_loc>
      <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>
    </video:video>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T18:00:00.000Z</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>
    <image:image>
      <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>
    </image:image>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T18:00:00.000Z</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>
    </news:news>
  </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>
    <video:video>
      <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>
      <video:player_loc>https://players.brightcove.net/4761797480001/S1MnmGqp_default/index.html?videoId=6398138502112</video:player_loc>
      <video:tag>west-coast-eagles, afl</video:tag>
      <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>
    </video:video>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T18:00:00.000Z</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>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22405189/af6ac1818240c09d88cd0f2369f858f93d43ad63.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Gardening columnist Sabrina Hahn.</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>2026-06-12T18:00:00.000Z</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>
    </news:news>
  </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>
    </image:image>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T18:00:00.000Z</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>
    </news:news>
  </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>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22401786/4af2329e95579b4bdc5510f6424190c3bf663a15.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>The Almighty Sometimes playwright Kendall Feaver.</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>2026-06-12T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Black Swan State Theatre Company’s The Almighty Sometimes by playwright Kendall Feaver at Subiaco Arts Centre</news:title>
      <news:keywords>theatre, art</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://thewest.com.au/lifestyle/horoscopes/your-horoscope-for-the-weekend-of-june-13-14-2026-c-22337447</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22337447/0004c3c3ac60e6a4450136e0b2a640c476cbb9cd.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>2026-06-12T18:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Your horoscope for the weekend of June 13-14, 2026</news:title>
      <news:keywords>horoscopes, lifestyle, play</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </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>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22313050/c5dca8e580b943c641676f21d7ac5c7d54e37933.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>Worried senior couple calculating domestic finances using laptop and reviewing bills at home</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>2026-06-12T18:00:00.000Z</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>
      <news:keywords>finance, relationships</news:keywords>
    </news:news>
  </url>
  <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>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/C-22422283/4adbc626bd131a4cb6ec105c82b13930b1a319ac.jpg</image:loc>
      <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>
    </image:image>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-06-12T13:12:00.000Z</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>
    </news:news>
  </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>
    <image:image>
      <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>
    </image:image>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
        <news:language>en</news:language>
      </news:publication>
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    <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>
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      <image:caption>Research urges WA drivers to slow down their music habits while they drive.</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>2026-06-12T12:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>WA drivers urged to play slower music as new research links low-BPM songs to safer driving</news:title>
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    <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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    <news:news>
      <news:publication>
        <news:name>The West Australian</news:name>
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      <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>
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    <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>
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  <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>
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      <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>
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      <video:duration>101</video:duration>
      <video:publication_date>2026-06-12T11:00:00.000Z</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>2026-06-12T11:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>North Melbourne star Luke Davies-Uniacke ready for scrap against West Coast Eagles’ Harley Reid</news:title>
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