The great footy flights rip-off
QANTAS and Virgin have been accused of an AFL Grand Final rip-off by charging WA footy fans more to fly to Melbourne than to NZ — aboard the same flight.
Western Australia
White car wanted over hit and run
Police have released an image of a white sedan they want to locate over a hit and run on a child in Como on Tuesday.
Perth schoolkids test negative for virus
Tranby College was the centre of a COVID-19 scare after a family reportedly suffered flu-like symptoms after one of them was in contact with a sufferer of the virus.
WA bishop steps down amid abuse claims
One of Australia’s highest ranked Catholic officials has stood down amid reports of a police investigation into alleged historical sex offences.
Girl, 5, locked in bus outside school
A childcare provider has been handed a hefty fine after a five-year-old girl was left trapped in a locked bus outside a Perth primary school — the seventh such incident in WA in the past four years.
Worker dead, second injured in fall
The pair are believed to have been working on the roof of a shed at a property near Condingup, east of Esperance, yesterday when they fell several metres.
Man installs speed bumps to scare off kids
A man who was sick of the sound of children playing outside his home has installed his own speed bumps to keep kids off the footpath.
Third Uniqlo store to open in Perth
A northern suburbs shopping centre has scored a major retail coup, signing up the Japanese global fashion retailer as a new tenant.
Perth office link in $30m hack attack
Consumer Protection WA has not named the “major international company” but said the cyber attack had forced it to stop trading.
WA Lotto winner reveals simple life
A country WA Lotto winner who made headlines for wanting to spend the money on Lego reveals his new life as a Lotto winner.
P-ssed off man makes own speed bumps
An Ellenbrook man installed his own speed bumps after having a gut full of children playing on his street.
You need to check your train seat today
Treasure is waiting to be found throughout Australia’s public transport system. No map is required, just a little bit of luck.
Brawls, rations and Gumtree: Welcome to World War Loo
The toilet paper shortage has brought out the worst in Australians.
Boy, 14, charged over Stirling attack
Police have charged a sixth person in connection with a brutal assault at Stirling train station that left a 20-year-old man fighting for life in hospital.
Sculpture by the Sea opens today
The iconic public art event, which regularly attracts more than 200,000 people, finally returns to Cottesloe.
3 Vodafone stores close over virus fears
Multiple Vodafone stores in Perth have been closed over fears a staff member returning from overseas has been exposed to the virus.
Freo pest hunt goes to the dogs
A trained sniffer dog from Queensland will aid inspectors in the hunt for imported fire ants, which were detected at Fremantle Port in November.
‘Ciggy-smuggling bid’ comes undone
A 22-year-old Malaysian national was allegedly caught trying to smuggle cigarettes into the country in a false data cable spool, which investigators say he planned to sell at a “significant profit”.
WA radio star dies after health battle
Paul Redman, part of the high-rating Morning Crew for 10 years alongside his long-time colleague and close friend Gary Shannon, has passed away.
Guards strike amid overcrowding
About 50 prison guards walked off the job at Wooroloo Prison Farm this morning over staff shortages and overcrowding at the minimum-security facility which will see some inmates sleeping on the floor.
Court shows support for anti-gay country
Controversial tennis figure Margaret Court has helped open a consulate in Perth for an African country known for its horrific treatment of gay people.
Bar Fly: Belmont Cafe and Bar, Ascot
A LOBBY caked in marble is the definition of an international hotel circa the mid-’90s. This aesthetic carries over to the bar where silver light fixtures and classics from Bonnie Tyler and Foreigner await.
Bar Fly: Belmont Cafe and Bar, Ascot
A LOBBY caked in marble is the definition of an international hotel circa the mid-’90s. This aesthetic carries over to the bar where silver light fixtures and classics from Bonnie Tyler and Foreigner await.
‘Couldn’t touch him’: Victim’s final hours
The first Australian to die from coronavirus was alone for his final moments with family only able to say goodbye by the phone or through glass.
WA surge in life-saving organ donations
More than 120 lives have been saved in the past year with the help of an increase in the number of people becoming organ donors, figures show.
Fake war medals seized in Perth
ABF officials have seized 2500 replica war medals that a Perth business was attempting to import from Hong Kong.
Store not sorry for ‘Wife Basher’ shirt
A store owner has defended a “Wife Basher” T-shirt on display in his window amid complaints it condones domestic violence.
Double demerits in force for long weekend
Police in Western Australia are now out in force over the Labour Day long weekend, with double demerits applying.
End of Fashion in for Perth Festival
Perth pop rockers End of Fashion will replace Dan Sultan in Perth Festival closing event Highway to Hell.
No trace of Gosnells bandits found
A major police hunt has found no trace of the gunman who shot at police in Gosnells – 24 hours after the shooting that sparked a statewide alert.
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