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Psychological report causes delay in sentencing of Perth hit-and-run-driver Tahira Shaheen • Apr. 28, 2025, 8:31 PM ET (ABC News (Australia))
Is the arduous road to bring an NRL franchise to Perth finally over? • Apr. 25, 2025, 4:29 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))
NRL approves revised Perth expansion bid to bring back the Bears • Apr. 24, 2025, 6:13 PM ET (The Guardian)
Australia news live: WA premier condemns ‘disgusting’ behaviour of heckler who interrupted Perth dawn service • Apr. 24, 2025, 6:13 PM ET (The Guardian)
Perth man pleads guilty to sexual interference involving minor • Apr. 23, 2025, 2:44 AM ET (CBC)

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Darling Range, Perth, Western Australia
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Tower Bridge over the Thames River in London, England. Opened in 1894. Remains an Important Traffic Route with 40,000 Crossings Every Day.
Guess the City by Its River Quiz
Graduation cap sitting over a speech bubble with an Australian flag on a blue background. (education)
Australian Vocabulary Quiz
High detailed Australia physical map with labeling.
Australian Government and Political System