Opposition swipes Govt over rail line
Shadow transport minister Libby Mettam has hit out at the State Government over its Morley-Ellenbrook rail line, saying the finish date and cost had blown out.
Western Australia
Why Perth drivers were late to work
It’s been a horror morning on the road for those travelling south of the river with a crash and multiple breakdowns causing crippling congestion.
Murder charge follows Tambellup death
A man has been charged with murder following a death in WA’s Great Southern region on the weekend.
Perth pedophile jailed for ‘abhorrent’ abuse
A depraved lollipop man who filmed himself molesting young girls, including a baby, has been jailed for more than 12 years.
Man in wheelchair hit by car in Daglish
A man has been rushed to hospital after he was hit by a car while crossing a road in his wheelchair tonight.
Lollipop man’s filthy acts on children
A Perth lollipop man, has been jailed for more than 12 years after his serious crimes were revealed. WARNING: Distressing content
Accused Ellenbrook attacker in court
The mother of the man accused of brutally bashing an Ellenbrook resident in a random, unprovoked attack says her son “needs to be in an institution”.
Bedford killer appeals life sentence
Anthony Robert Harvey – the father who slaughtered his entire family – has lodged an appeal against a judge’s historic decision to jail him for the rest of his life.
Health Dept probe: five charged
Major fraud detectives have charged five people as part of an investigation into allegations of corruption within the North Metropolitan Health Service.
Chemists to give more vax shots
Pharmacies have been given the green light to offer a greater range of vaccinations against illnesses such as whooping cough, measles and meningococcal.
Drone captures teen’s horror cliff fall
Fifteen-year-old Nathan Datson is lucky to be alive after a terrifying fall down a cliff at a Western Australian tourist hotspot.
Cops reject evidence planting claims
The police officers who worked on the investigation into convicted murderer Scott Austic have hit back at claims that critical evidence was planted by police.
Man’s surprising find on Aussie beach
A Perth man was at iconic Jindalee Beach recently when he allegedly discovered something that should not have been there.
Jet crashes into Perth Airport terminal
A passenger jet carrying at least 60 people has crashed at Perth Airport while taxiing with reports the brakes failed.
‘Horror movie’ scream as woman stabbed
Workers at a Perth court where a woman was fatally stabbed during a mediation session with her ex-partner have described the horrific scene.
Just 29 Aussies have done this in 2019
Most people can’t understand why Jane Hakanson made this particular decision, but it makes her one in a million.
Pitbull attack leaves residents livid
Residents in Westminster say two Pitbulls who were seized after a vicious attack have been holding their streets to ransom for months.
Woman stable after pit bull attack
The dogs’ owner, a woman named Ashlee, was distraught over the incident and offered an apology to the woman who was attacked.
Fears UWA student data compromised
The message from vice-chancellor Dawn Freshwater said the password-protected laptops were stolen in late June and police are investigating.
Perth to get its own Lego store
Perth is to get its own official Lego store early next year as part of plans by Australian investment firm Alceon to roll out stores across the country.
Top cop defends metadata search
WA Police Commissioner Chris Dawson has blamed “admin oversight” for an instance where a reporter’s phone records were examined without a valid warrant, but says journalists aren’t above the law.
Perth’s firey ‘meteor’ explained
Just like Perth’s sky, social media lit up on Tuesday night after some keen-eyed observers noticed what looked like a ball of fire falling through the sky.
End of the line for a WA favourite
The decision came just days before Michelin-starred dim sum restaurant chain Tim Ho Wan announced it had shut up shop at Raine Square.
Doubt cast on murder weapon
A British forensic pathologist who examined Princess Diana’s body after her fatal car crash says he does not believe the “murder weapon” used to kill Stacey Thorne could have caused her fatal wounds.
Accused killer’s plea from prison
The man charged with murdering a mother-of-three — whose body was found bound and wrapped in the boot of a car on Mitchell Freeway — has made a desperate plea from prison to delay his trial.
Man’s five Insta accounts to post ex’s nudes
A 25-year-old man in Western Australia created five Instagram accounts in his ex-girlfriend’s name and posted nudes of her.
‘Revenge porn’ offender walks free
The first person charged under WA’s new revenge porn laws after he shared nude images of his ex-girlfriend on fake Instagram accounts has avoided a jail term.
Austic in new bid for freedom
Scott Austic has spent more than a decade in jail for the wilful murder of his pregnant former partner Stacey Thorne.
Website to end Little Shop price gouge
A fed up Perth man has launched a new website that could spell the end of people making outrageous profits from Coles’ hugely popular Little Shop mini collectibles.
Celeb chef’s whack from Tourism WA
Tourism WA have pulled an advertising campaign featuring George Calombaris after the Masterchef star was found to have underpaid his staff by almost $8 million.
Cousins saga ‘warning for kids’
The downfall of former West Coast star Ben Cousins is “sad” and “disappointing” and should serve as a lesson for the devastating consequences of meth abuse, says Police Minister Michelle Roberts.
WA Police targeting school zones
WA motorists have been warned to slow down and take extra care on the road as students return to school this week.
Police hunt crash driver who ran away
Police are looking for a driver who fled the scene of a two-car collision in Baldivis early this morning.
Police investigate Midland ‘firearm injury’
A man turned up at St John of God Hospital in Midland late last night, with an injury believed to be from a firearm.
Man punched, dragged in carjacking
Th victim was parked on the side of the road when the offender opened the driver’s door and pulled out a ‘bladed weapon’.
Whale carcass prompts SW shark warning
A Bunbury beach is closed after a whale carcass washed ashore earlier this morning. Authorities are asking people to take extra caution in the area, and are monitoring the situation.
Killer Perth father ‘never free again’
Perth father Anthony Harvey spent his first night behind bars for his “revolting” crimes, knowing he has no chance of ever being released.
Dad who killed family will never be free
The Perth father who murdered his entire family has become the first person in WA history to get life in jail with no chance of release.
Couch fall leaves toddler partially deaf
A Perth family are warning other parents of the simple dangers in every household after their toddler was left with a heartbreaking injuries after he fell off the edge of a couch.
Shocking brawl in Optus Stadium stands
Footage has emerged of a serious brawl between Manchester United and Leeds fans in the stands during Wednesday’s match at Optus Stadium.
Trespass charge for ‘pitch invader’
A WA man will face a charge of trespass after allegedly trying to invade the Optus Stadium pitch at Wednesday night’s match between English soccer giants Manchester United and Leeds United.
Brothers guilty of murder, again
Ambrose and Xavier Clarke could be facing life behind bars after being found guilty of murdering businessman Peter Davis for a second time.
Costco plans second Perth store
WA’s retail war is about to get more intense, with the American supermarket giant seeking approval for a second shop in Perth.
Frightening stats behind WA flu season
WA’s deadly flu season appears to be subsiding with the number of confirmed cases falling during the past week despite another four deaths.
Man charged after being shot by cops
A man has been forced to appear in court from his hospital bedside after being shot in the chest by police following a confrontation.
Police shooting in Bentley
A man has been rushed to hospital after he was shot by police this morning.
Hit-and-run in Rockingham
Police are searching for the driver of a ute that seriously injured a man in a crash south of Perth on Saturday morning.
‘Shut up’: Mum loses it over bossy note
A mum has completely lost it after receiving a complaint letter about her dog, launching into tirade online about her neighbour’s “noisy brats”.
Vision emerges of cop assault on teen
Disturbing footage has emerged of the moment a WA police officer attacked a child while she was in custody.
Utd rocked by ‘suspected overdose’
Updated: A member of Manchester United’s touring squad has been taken to Royal Perth Hospital today under heavy security after a medical scare at Crown Towers.
‘Feral dog’: Teen spits on Macca’s worker
A group of teenage girls have been caught on camera launching a foul-mouthed tirade at a McDonald’s worker, calling him a c**t and spitting in his face.
Two hurt in major Perth crash
Two people have been taken to Royal Perth Hospital via St John Ambulance.
Health nightmare leaves family reeling
In less than 12 months, life for the Prouse family has turned on its head with both father Luke and son Logan delivered devastating health diagnoses.
Fiend’s taxpayer handout to see sex workers
A dangerous sex offender will be allowed to use Centrelink payments to see prostitutes following a decision branded a ‘kick in the guts’ for victims of abuse.
Popular SW climbing tree closed
The tree was a popular attraction for local families but it’s since been shut down.
WA launches ‘biggest’ tourism campaign
Train carriages in Singapore will be plastered with images of WA and marketing campaigns will be run with Singapore Airlines and AirAsia X as the McGowan Government seeks to boost Asian visitors
Mum’s whopping $465,000 phone bill
A mum-of-three was used to paying $400 for her family’s Telstra bill. Then she opened the latest one and found it was 1000 times more expensive.
Man’s ‘$141,000 Rocko crime spree’
Mathew Colin Hartley appeared in the Rockingham Magistrates Court today where he was in police custody.
Pair jailed over fatal pub attack
Two people have been jailed after fatally bashing a man during an alcohol-fuelled brawl outside a Western Australian pub.
‘Gun Show’ Derek’s Perth dream
Derek Lau is determined to chase his dream of opening an Asian tapas bar in Perth, and he already has a place in mind.
Thieves strike in the Goldfields
Police are on the hunt for those responsible for stealing equipment from a gold mine near Menzies in March.
Judge jails fatal pub brawl pair
Witnesses described how Oueni Pomana aimed a “soccer kick” at Nathan Haynes’ (pictured) head, as he lay incapacitated.
Perth rolls out red carpet for United
Optus Stadium, Matagarup Bridge, Elizabeth Quay and Yagan Square are among a host of Perth landmarks set to be lit up red to mark Manchester United’s historic visit.
Muso’s close call inspires new music
Fremantle singer-songwriter Elli Schoenhas turned a near-death experience into the inspiration for her latest single, Baby Face.
Koondoola sitcom hits the small screen
A sitcom based around the suburbs of Koondoola, Girrawheen and Balga — the brainchild of WA indigenous filmmakers Luke and Dan Riches — is set to premiere on ABC today.
Winmar immortalised in bronze
Nicky Winmar shed tears as that iconic sporting moment – when he made a stand against racism on the footy field 26 years ago – was immortalised in bronze at Optus Stadium today.
Man jailed after filming sex attacks
A man who sexually assaulted clubbers by offering them lifts home has been jailed after he filmed a string of sex attacks.
Perth prowler behind bars
A sexual predator who indecently assaulted 17 intoxicated young men in his car after picking them up from Perth nightspots has been jailed for three years and nine months.
Ex-cyclist jailed for dealing ecstasy
Disgraced Olympian Jack Bobridge, who was caught supplying ecstasy pills in an undercover sting targeting Perth’s nightclub and bars, has been jailed for 4 1/2 years.
Hit-and-run drunk driver jailed
A drunken driver who killed a teenage pedestrian and seriously injured another in Midvale before driving away has been jailed for nine years.
Killer motorist admits driving on meth
Mitchell Walsh has appeared in court yet again after admitting being behind the wheel while high on drugs.
Father shares grief of losing son
The Health Department has revealed shocking new figures about the flu epidemic in WA, as a Karratha father mourns the loss of his two-year-old son to the virus.
Pharmacies could take on GP work
A Government review of WA’s pharmacies has proposed pharmacists take on some of the work of the family doctor by giving immunisations, prescribing some medications and managing chronic diseases.
Facebook Market scam targets Perth
Four mobile phone businesses in Perth have had their identities stolen in a scam that has claimed victims across Australia.
Biker dies after Mandurah crash
The motorcyclist died after a crash on Wednesday evening.
What to expect from today’s cold front
It’s about to get colder, windier and much wetter.
Tragic final photo of boy killed by flu
The grieving family of a toddler killed by a deadly flu virus have shared a heartbreaking final photo of their little boy.
WA toddler dies from suspected flu
A WA family is mourning a two-year-old boy who has died from suspected flu at Perth Children’s Hospital.
Perth’s huge $9 wedding dress sale
Hundreds of wedding dresses are being sold for a steal after a local store was damaged by smoke.
Facebook twist in Dennis Jensen case
An errant Facebook post means former federal MP Dennis Jensen – who is suing The Australian newspaper for defamation – has been called back into the Supreme Court witness box to give more evidence.
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