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Shoe chain tells UK share predator offer is 'rejected"
2+ hour, 32+ min ago (286+ 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. Australia's largest shoe store chain has branded a takeover attempt by a major British…...
Chemist Warehouse owner pulls out of talks to buy Boots
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (210+ words) Australian retail pharmacy franchisor Sigma Healthcare has withdrawn from discussions to buy the well-known British chain in a multi billion dollar deal. Sigma Healthcare has announced its withdrawal from the Boots sale process, after being among the parties exploring a…...
Chemist Warehouse owner makes bold play for UK's Boots
1+ week, 5+ day ago (36+ words) Chemist Warehouse owner Sigma Healthcare says it has engaged in "preliminary discussions" in relation to the sale process of British drugstore chain Boots. Chemist Warehouse Sigma Healthcare owner makes bold $14. 2b play for UK's Boots...
WATCH: Bizarre footwear choice as Jackman attempts shoey
2+ week, 4+ day ago (541+ words) Hugh Jackman has given Hollywood co-star Ryan Reynolds a crash course in Australia's famously chaotic celebration ritual, the shoey. The pair joined the Bonds Flying Roos crew to celebrate their victory at the New York Sail Grand Prix. Jackman shared…...
Find Ya Feet - and yourself - with Tommy Herschell
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (44+ 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. Justin Langer: Tommy Herschell helps those struggling to "find their feet, but he had…...
Eternal showgirl dances en pointe in The Red Shoes
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (410+ words) Entering the creative world of Meow Meow's The Red Shoes is a 75-minute ticket into the adventurously unexpected in all its glorious splendour and artistry....
It's a case of shoe-dunnit on the streets of Geraldton
6+ mon, 3+ day ago (331+ 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. In my past year living here in Geraldton, I'm constantly reminded of the city's…...
B52s rattle Rats in mens, knock over top side in womens
6+ mon, 5+ day ago (322+ words) It's been all about the B52's this weekend, with both their top men's and women's sides successful in round 9 of the Geraldton water polo competition It's all about B52's, with both their top men's and women's sides successful in round…...
New balancing act as Force drop fresh kits for 2026
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (324+ words) Ben began his journalism career with Community News in 2017, before shifting to sport for Perth Now Local News in 2021 and eventually joining The West in a full-time capacity in 2022. A long-suffering Blackburn Rovers fan and avid follower of numerous sporting…...
Best day ever! JLA gives away his shoes in the first quarter
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (340+ words) Perth Wildcats star Jo Lual-Acuil Jr gave a nine-year-old child the shock of his life on Friday night when he gave away his shoes just minutes into the first quarter against Tasmania Jack Jumpers at RAC Arena. Perth Wildcats star…...