West Coast Eagles coach Andrew McQualter backs Harley Reid to perform in western derby amid contract pressure

Women experiencing perimenopause often face debilitating hot flushes and night sweats, with nearly 40% reporting these vasomotor symptoms, according to a Monash University study published in The Lancet. The research emphasizes the need for better recognition and treatment of perimenopausal symptoms, advocating for a symptom-based approach to improve women's health care during this transitional period. Want More Context? 🔎

In the late 1960s, Robin Miller-Dicks, known as the Sugarbird Lady, flew solo across WA to deliver polio vaccines to remote communities, administering over 37,000 doses. Nearly 50 years after her death, the Beech Baron aircraft she flew with the RFDS is being restored and will arrive in Broome on August 14, with a wreath-laying planned at her gravesite. Want More Context? 🔎

In rural North West Tasmania, Brad and Lisa Palmer's Hideaway Farmlet offers a unique experience called the GOAT Doof, blending outdoor DJ music with the playful presence of 24 miniature goats. Originally from Perth, the couple transitioned to farm life in 2015, cultivating a sustainable property that attracts guests to enjoy their rustic cottage and engage in regenerative farming practices. Want More Context? 🔎

Grab your dancing crew for a chance to win a VIP table for four at Perth's lively Boot Scootin’ Stories line dancing event, featuring a professional instructor and a mix of country classics. Enjoy a delicious feast after dancing, with entries closing at 12:00pm on Friday, August 1, 2025; participants must be 18+ and can find the code word in The West Australian's PLAY magazine. Want More Context? 🔎

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is exploring alternatives to ceasefire talks with Hamas after the US and Israel recalled their negotiating teams, while Hamas claims negotiations will resume next week. Meanwhile, leaders from Britain, France, and Germany are urging Israel to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza, with France formally recognizing a Palestinian state, despite opposition from Israel and the US. Want More Context? 🔎

US President Donald Trump is set to visit Scotland for the opening of a new golf course while facing significant protests and a major police operation. During his trip, he will meet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Scotland's First Minister John Swinney, amid growing tensions related to his administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. Want More Context? 🔎