Former Member for Rockingham Mike Barnett has passed away aged 77.
Mr Barnett served as Rockingham's MP from 1974 to 1996 and was Speaker of the Legislative Assembly from 1986 to 1993.
He died peacefully on December 29, 2023 after a battle with dementia.
According to an obituary in The West Australian, Mr Barnett's wishes were for "no funeral and for his ashes to be scattered amongst his beloved ocean".
Gift card scams surge past $1 million prompting urgent warning from Consumer Protection
More than $1 million has been lost in scams involving gift card payments this year, triggering an urgent warning from Consumer Protection
Secret Harbour by-election attracts record 16 candidates
The Secret Harbour by-election has attracted a record 16 candidates.
Major party candidates locked-in for looming Secret Harbour by-election
The major party candidates for the Secret Harbour by-election have been unveiled with the political battle ramping up ahead of polling day on August 29.
Comet Bay Primary to offer full-time kindy from 2027
Comet Bay Primary School will offer free, optional full-time kindergarten in 2027.
North Dandalup crash claims life of driver
Police are calling on witnesses to a fatal crash in North Dandalup at the weekend.
Date set for Mandurah's Town Ward Extraordinary Election
A date has been set for Mandurah's upcoming Extraordinary Election which will see the appointment of a new Town Ward councillor.
Elderly North Pinjarra woman hands over $10k cash to scammers
Mandurah Detectives are looking for a man who was allegedly involved in a scam targeting an 89-year-old North Pinjarra resident.
'Gale' the whale heads back to sea after 19 days in Peel-Harvey Estuary
A southern right whale has finally made its way back out to sea after spending 19 days in the Peel-Harvey Estuary.
Secret Harbour by-election: Former Rockingham councillor Craig Buchanan endorsed as Legalise Cannabis WA Party candidate
A new candidate for the Secret Harbour by-election has been announced with former Rockingham councillor Dr Craig Buchanan endorsed as the Legalise Cannabis WA Party candidate.