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Karl Urban takes on Mortal Kombat II
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (1421+ words) It's not easy to steal scenes in a movie and gaming franchise famous for its ultra-violent "Fatalities, but Kiwi actor Karl Urban does just that playing a human among superhuman characters in Mortal Kombat II. Of course, Urban is no stranger…...
Truffle Kerfuffle returns in 2026 with bold global expansion
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (366+ words) Serian began working as a reporter with the Manjimup-Bridgetown Times in 2025 after moving down from Perth. She is passionate about sharing local stories, highlighting community achievements, and has a strong interest in covering grassroots sport and events across the region....
Video games on notice over grooming, extremism concerns
1+ week, 2+ day ago (26+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs....
VR headsets bring joy to those unable to travel
1+ week, 4+ day ago (299+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs. Virtual reality has taken over St Francis Xavier Cathedral in Geraldton This past weekend,…...
States urged to go beyond Albanese's gambling reforms
3+ week, 6+ day ago (26+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs....
Punt on gambling reforms fails to hit support jackpot
4+ week, 1+ day ago (24+ words) Restrictions on gambling ads have drawn pointed criticism from harm reduction advocates, who say there are too many loopholes that will still hurt Australians....
Inn reaper coming for lovers of original live music in WA
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (869+ words) Ben Harvey has worked as a journalist since 1999. His early career at The West Australian included stretches of crime reporting and political journalism. He worked in London for regional and national titles before returning to WA in 2006. Since then he…...
Living and making art in an unfamiliar place
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (297+ words) Tegan Guthrie has worked for the Kalgoorlie Miner since 2012, starting as a cadet journalist. Having grown up in the community herself, she has a keen interest in community issues and shining a spotlight on the positive work being done within…...
Step on board a ship to experience the art of Dark Mofo
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (27+ words) Dark Mofo's slate features robot dogs, a burning lizard totem, and the world's most exclusive film. The 2026 festival also takes over a Spirit of Tasmania ship....
Outdated: Pokies loophole closed
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (346+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs. Gambling harm experts back the NSW government's move to close a loophole allowing pokie…...