Dozens charged in extortion raids
Major Fraud Squad detectives believe they have significantly dented an organised crime syndicate involved in a series of alleged extortions and threats related to drug debts.
Western Australia
Porn ruled out in Claremont trial
The judge in charge of the Claremont serial killer case has ruled there should be just one trial to decide accused Bradley Robert Edwards’ guilt on all charges.
Jailed millionaire still behind bars
Jailed multimillionaire Zhenya Tsvetnenko could be facing an extra four months behind bars after his extradition hearing was delayed yesterday.
TC Veronica forms off Kimberley coast
The system has rapidly intensified overnight and is expect to gain strength today.
Body found in search for snakebite victim
A body has been found in the search for a missing bushwalker after he called an ambulance to report being bitten by a snake.
Kelmscott IGA owner in court
A shop owner accused of locking a young boy in a storeroom after allegedly catching him stealing a Coca-Cola has faced court for the first time.
Man denies punching baby boy in head
A Perth man has been accused of asking a father if the baby strapped to his chest was real before punching the infant in the head.
‘Family member’ stolen from driveway
A Perth pet owner is pleading for the return of her “family member” after he was stolen from out the front of her house.
The Perth teen building a film empire
While her peers are out partying in celebration of their entry to adulthood, Perth teen Isabella Jacqueline is busy building her film empire.
Catholic school lifts nose-stud ban
A Hindu girl who was barred from her Catholic school because of a nose piercing returned to school today.
Mould, feral cats, bad food at FIFO camp
Union fielding complaints after salmonella outbreak that poisoned 50 workers.
Rogue drone pilot trolls victims
A rogue drone operator is now trolling his victims online by posting a photo of one of the residents they are stalking.
Driving instructor ‘targeted 16yo girl’
A 55-year-old driving instructor accused of indecently assaulting a 16-year-old girl during a lesson has appeared in court.
Palmer ‘awake and talking’ after crash
Rhys Palmer is recovering well from a bike crash at the weekend, according to the former AFL footballer’s relieved father.
Father in fear after ‘baby punched’
A father has told how he now does not trust people around his newborn baby after the infant was allegedly punched by a stranger outside an Innaloo pub.
Penrhos cancer clip raises $26k
A group of girls from Penrhos College have helped raise more than $26,000 by having their heads shaved in the annual for the annual Do It For Cancer campaign.
Perth roads to be worst in Oz
Perth will have seven of the 10 most congested roads in the country within 12 years.
Tricky road rule stumps drivers
Some drivers have discovered they don’t know the road rules as well as they thought after a tricky quiz left them scratching their heads.
Moora murder accused in court
A man has appeared in a Perth court accused of murdering a 30-year-old woman in WA’s Wheatbelt region.
Tash Sultana on her best game
Busker turned global rocker leaves hazy days of weed and beer behind her.
New look for revamped Scarborough bar favourite
A bit of Byron Bay and California have come to Scarbs’ new tavern dining venture
Miners ‘felt like they were dying’
The union has blamed poor camp conditions for making up to 50 mining camp workers fall ill.
Wildcats’ win best ever: Jack Bendat
Perth Wildcats’ saviour Jack Bendat has hailed the club’s record-extending ninth National Basketball League title as its best ever.
Rhys Palmer in coma after major surgery
UPDATE: Former AFL star Rhys Palmer is fighting for his life with injuries suffered in a crash that happened a day after being embroiled in a shoe-throwing controversy at Gloucester Park on Friday.
Goodbye kiss at airport will cost
Drivers be warned — bring the correct amount of money when dropping off or picking up people at Perth Airport, because new parking machines won’t dispense any change.
Gentle giants’ new WA hotspot
Researchers have discovered a new whale shark hangout off remote Dirk Hartog Island.
Flash floods in Sydney after big pour
Parts of Sydney are flooded after a month’s worth of rain continues to wreak havoc across the city.
Chris, Matt’s epic WA adventure
Hemsworth and Damon put WA on the global stage, but they also impressed everyone with their “regular guy” charm. It’s a refreshing departure from the arrogance synonymous with some other A-listers.
United: Terrorism has no religion
About 300 people gathered for a candlelight vigil, with Perth’s Muslim and New Zealand communities standing side-by-side to pay tribute to the 49 lives lost in the horrific attack.
WA’s fastest dog has reason to run
WA’s quickest canine and will be running for glory tonight and to help lift the spirits of the man he was named after.
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