Two charged in $35m Perth drug bust
Meth and MDMA worth more than $35 million have been discovered in a crime syndicate’s Dianella “safe house” police claim, with two alleged drug dealers charged over the illicit haul.
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‘Jimmy the Exploder’ spared jail
Award-winning Perth screenwriter Daniel Houghton has avoided time behind bars for a “frightening” and violent incident in which he held his partner captive.
Tax stats reveal WA’s richest, poorest
The ATO has crunched the numbers from our 2016-17 tax returns to reveal the State’s 10 richest and poorest income postcodes.
Event organiser defends ‘babes in arms’ policy
A local event organiser is doubling down against pressure to admit under-twos free after another Perth mother has expressed outrage at having to buy a ticket for her baby at a Bryan Adams concert.
DFES response improved after deadly blaze
Department of Fire and Emergency Services has taken steps to improve its bushfire response in country areas since the deadly 2015 Esperance blaze, an inquest has been told.
‘Facebook Famous’ rapist jailed
A bullying sexual predator — who used Facebook to target young girls into sending him nudes and then blackmailed them into sex — has been jailed for more than five years by a Perth judge.
Dog thief caught on camera
A heartbroken Perth dog owner is offering a huge reward after the theft of a beloved family pet was caught on camera.
Man dies after police shooting
A 32-year-old man died in after being shot by police during a confrontation at a property north of Perth.
Brothers face trial over rival’s murder
The two brothers are accused of luring a business rival into a murderous trap before dumping his body at a Rivervale motor lodge.
Dramatic escape from bushfire
A volunteer bushfire brigade captain has told an inquest about a dramatic last-minute evacuation of a schoolteacher from the small town of Scaddan as a deadly 2015 bushfire raced towards them.
Telethon celebrated for $38m success
The unique spirit and generosity of Telethon has been celebrated today as more than $38 million raised at last year’s event was shared between 51 beneficiaries across WA.
Off-duty cop’s terrifying rescue
Stephanie Bochorsky was sitting at home watching television when she heard her neighbour scream. She didn’t hesitate to act. WARNING: Distressing
Mandurah hotel opens door for dogs
Jacob Goodlich, the hotel’s marketing manager, said Australia lagged behind the US and Europe’s pet travel industries.
Western Power cleared of fire blame
A judge has ruled that contractor Thiess and a homeowner in the Perth hills were to blame for the devastating Parkerville bushfire which destroyed 57 homes in 2014 – but not Western Power.
Guilty plea over teen crash death
A drink driver who fled after he struck and killed a teenage pedestrian when his car hit a traffic island in Midvale has pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
E Street Band legend’s Perth gig
Springsteen guitarist and acclaimed actor Steven Van Zandt will be bringing the Disciples of Soul to town with a Perth show on April 13.
Qantas’ multimillion-dollar airport spat
A multimillion-dollar spat between Qantas and a major airport is holding up the airline’s planned new route from Perth to Paris, according to CEO.
The WA beer sending craft fans crazy
This little Biggie went to market — and WA craft beer lovers have totally pigged out.
DFES sent one person to deadly blaze
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services initially sent just one person to the Esperance region to help local volunteer firefighters battling to contain a deadly 2015 fire.
Truckie v cyclists caught on camera
One cyclist said he was “shocked” by the driver’s reaction.
Undercover sting killer sent to jail
A killer who confessed to fatally stabbing a woman after he was targeted in an elaborate undercover “Mr Big” police sting has been jailed for more than nine years.
Fury at Bunnings dog rule
A Perth woman has slammed Bunnings as “pathetic” after she claimed she ran into trouble trying to enter the store because of a little-known rule.
Water-bomber call ‘knocked back’
A coronial inquest into the deaths of four people in a catastrophic bushfire near Esperance has been told requests by local volunteer firefighters for water bombers were repeatedly knocked back.
‘I can’t get that day back’
Jaye-Leane Cole’s January 5 wedding was “unplugged” so the only photos and video from the ceremony are those taken by Launch Film Productions which was today placed into liquidation.
Police staffer ‘took cash for info’
A WA Police employee from Middle Swan has faced court over allegations she received $16,000 in kickbacks for releasing restricted information.
Daughters defend murder-accused dad
The daughters of the Great Southern farmer accused of murdering his wife by staging a fiery crash on their farm have both come to their father’s defence.
Officer on Freo assault charge
First Class Constable Julian Donohoe was charged after the Corruption and Crime Commission examined a September 2017 incident.
How people survive 17hr Qantas flights
Qantas has just revealed what passengers are really getting up to on those marathon, non-stop flights between Perth and London.
Adults targeted in measles blitz
Thousands of WA adults will be offered a free measles vaccine after a dangerous surge in measles in the past year.
Who paid $14,000 for Bon Scott letter?
The identity of the bidder who paid handsomely at auction for a letter written by the former AC/DC frontman has been released.
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