Shark victim pictured after horror attack
Family and friends have paid tribute to their ‘incredible’ mate who was killed by a shark at a remote Western Australian beach near Esperance.
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Scuba divers allegedly left behind by tour
Crew members on board a ferry spotted two scuba divers treading water in the ocean after they were allegedly left behind by a tour operator.
Shoppers hit with ‘Satan’s Spit’ at Bunnings
A man who sprayed ‘Satan’s Spit’ at a Bunnings store, sparking chaos and sending 11 people to hospital, has had a bid for freedom rejected.
‘Can’t blame us’: Albo freezes beer tax
Labor has promised a two-year pause on a much-hated “beer tax”, but that doesn’t mean the price of beer is coming down.
Passenger’s shock attack on airport worker
A man banned from a flight to Bali grabbed an airport worker’s throat then kicked her has been ordered to pay thousands in compensation.
YouTube star to fight Aussie rape charges
British rapper Yung Filly has pleaded not guilty to multiple rape and choking charges in the Perth Magistrates Court, five months after his arrest.
Teo’s ‘unrealistic advice’ before surgery
High-profile neurosurgeon Charlie Teo has settled a civil case with a WA family after he allegedly gave their sick mother “unrealistic advice”.
Man shot by cop critically injured
A man who allegedly lunged at officers with a knife after being tasered is in intensive care after being shot by police.
Suspected shark attack on remote beach
A search is underway for a surfer missing following a shark sighting on a remote Australian beach on Monday.
‘Disenfranchised’: Shock WA election call
The leader of Western Australia’s opposition has delivered a furious statement calling out alleged failures in the state’s election process.
Fears over rogue remark amid tariff deadline
A state premier’s rogue remark about the US Vice President could play a role in deciding if Australia gets a tariff carve out, a senior opposition senator claims.
Warning to Labor after ‘historic’ WA win
It has been dubbed an “historic win” for Labor in the state election with Roger Cook securing his first election as premier.
‘Disastrous’: WA election results rock Liberals
WA Labor leader Roger Cook has claimed victory in the state election.
Talented basketballer killed in horror attack
Two brothers have been slammed as cowards after a rising sportsman was killed in an unprovoked attack while out celebrating his birthday.
Bizarre scenes as driver appears in court
A driver who allegedly ran down Sam Kerr’s nan with his car caused a stir when he returned to the Fremantle Magistrates Court.
‘Knob’: Aussie premier’s dig at JD Vance
An Aussie leader has savaged the US Vice President as the fallout continues into the disastrous Volodymyr Zelensky meeting.
Rinehart hits back at rock legend’s stunt
Australia’s richest woman has broken her silence after rock legend Peter Garrett encouraged festivalgoers to pretend to dance on the grave of the billionaire.
PM ‘out of his depth’ as warships circle
Peter Dutton has lashed Anthony Albanese after a trio of Chinese warships was spotted again, this time a stone’s throw from the WA coast.
Major update for contraceptive pills
Two popular Aussie contraceptive pills are now listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, with 50,000 women expected to save hundreds of dollars a year.
Out-of-control fire threatens lives, homes
Residents in Perth’s southeast have been urged to leave immediately, or risk the potentially fatal, out-of-control blazes.
Warning after ‘debilitating’ mozzie find
The disease has no vaccine, cure or specific treatment and symptoms can include sore muscles, skin rashes, fever, fatigue and headaches, lasting for weeks to months.
Scorching heatwave to smash Aussie region
The bureau of meteorology warns a heatwave will hit vast stretches of Australia over the weekend, including a key mining district.
‘It’s over:’ Dutton targets Albo’s leadership
Defending media scrutiny against historic share transactions, Peter Dutton has gone on the attack against the PM, positing a change in Labor leadership.
Update after Perth parents starved ballerina
The parents of a teenage ballerina almost starved their daughter to death, ignoring advice from doctors who held grave concerns for her welfare.
Aussies brace for wild, hot autumn
Things won’t be cooling down anytime soon in Australia, with wild weather and a “warmer than usual” autumn forecast across the country.
Chilling detail in pilot’s text before crash
The first clues as to what may have caused a triple-fatal seaplane crash near a tourism hotspot have been revealed.
‘Apex predator’: Nuclear-powered sub on show
The US navy Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Minnesota is moored at HMAS Stirling in WA kicking off the first of two fast-attack submarine visits this year.
Surprising town named Australia’s best
NSW is back on top with its must-see beaches, sand dunes, sea life and national parks in Australia’s top 10 travel destinations for 2025.
Haunting CCTV of teen’s last few moments
CCTV played to a court shows a schoolboy crying and bleeding shortly after he was allegedly set upon by a group armed with a metal pole.
Shock Higgins demand in parliament
The outgoing senator at the centre of one of Parliament’s biggest scandals has asked for an apology from Finance Minister Katy Gallagher.
Wife found not guilty of poisoning ex
A woman accused of poisoning her ex-husband has wept as a jury found her not guilty in the WA Supreme Court.
‘Shocking’: Man dies at Aussie beach
A man has drowned at a Perth beach despite frantic attempts by lifeguards and bystanders to save him.
Huge national security issue questioned
Home Affairs officials have been grilled on how potential Coalition cuts could affect its ability to keep Australians safe.
Woolies to release collab with US giant
Woolworths has joined forces with a world-famous dessert chain to bring Aussies a very special treat.
Man charged over alleged threats to MP
A man has been arrested and charged after allegedly threatening a federal parliamentarian over social media.
Doctor behind bars over fatal crash
An obstetrician who allegedly killed a woman and injured an Uber driver in a high-speed drunken crash is behind bars after being released by hospital.
WA dad smashes school’s ‘woke mind virus’
A Perth father is campaigning for a spot on the board of his local school, vowing to keep it free from “divisive ideologies”.
New data reveals which airlines are on time
New data has been released, revealing which Aussie airlines depart on time the most and which ones are more likely to arrive late.
Alleged killer seemed keen to help, police
A woman accused of killing Perth schoolboy Cassius Turvey had helped police about another matter before the teen was allegedly attacked, a court has been told.
Major twist after doc accused of fatal crash
Elizabeth Pearce died after the rideshare she had just got into was allegedly struck by the doctor’s Jaguar on Saturday.
Man called wife ‘Chemical Ali’, court told
A woman accused of poisoning her former husband of 39 years told police he was paranoid and would call her “Chemical Ali”, a trial has been told.
Kerr’s parents break silence on racism case
Sam Kerr’s parents have broken their silence after the Matilda’s skipper was found not guilty on one charge of racially aggravated harassment in a UK court.
10yo impaled in freak cheese toastie accident
A 10-year-old boy has escaped paralysis after he was impaled in the back by a steak knife while making a cheese toastie.
Wife added poison to water bottles, court
A woman is on trial accused of trying to poison her husband by adding selenium drops to his drinking water.
Jackie O steps out in $9k outfit in Bondi
The 50-year-old looked stunning as she posed for selfies alongside other media personalities at the event.
Doctor’s .185 level in fatal crash, court
A Perth fertility doctor has fronted court over the death of a young woman allegedly killed when he crashed his car into an Uber at high speed.
Investigation after officer’s clash with elder
A police officer is under investigation after footage went viral of an altercation with an Aboriginal elder who ended up on the ground.
Man fined for ‘disrupting Rainbow Serpent’
A WA landowner has been found guilty of breaching Aboriginal heritage laws for disrupting a creek associated with the “Rainbow Serpent”.
Worrying move from Aussie mining giant
Australia’s largest miner will pay shareholders their lowest interim dividend in eight years after a massive profit slump.
Boy allegedly snatched before fatal attack
A teen who was allegedly stabbed and snatched by a group of 20-somethings accused of killing Cassius Turvey says he was fearful when he saw three men run towards him.
‘Avoid the area’: Bushfire threatens town
Authorities have warned residents of Dunsborough in West Australia to avoid the area as a major bushfire threatens homes.
Disgraced MP dies months after alleged attack
A former MP who was pursuing a fresh start in the tyre industry after his release from prison has died after an alleged assault.
Warning after 60 rescued in major flooding
Emergency services are continuing efforts to rescue stranded residents and assist in recovery operations.
Community forced to self-evacuate in cyclone
A remote community in the Pilbara was forced to self-evacuate overnight as floodwaters in the wake of Cylcone Zelia threatened the town.
Horror pics of attack before alleged murder
Horror images of an alleged attack before Perth schoolboy Cassius Turvey was fatally struck show one of the accused killers with cuts to his leg, a court has heard.
Major update on school phone ban
It’s been one year since phones were banned in schools and teachers have now revealed whether the tactic has been beneficial in improving children’s behaviour.
Monster cyclone to dump 500mm of rain
A ferocious cyclone has hit the Australian coast, with authorities warning of “destructive” winds and up to 500mm of heavy rainfall and possible flash flooding.
‘Go home’: Albo heckled by angry mob
The Prime Minister was booed by activists fuming over wind farms while greeting supporters at a media event on NSW’s South Coast.
Accused ‘getting weapons’ day boy beaten
The brother of a woman accused of murdering Perth schoolboy Cassius Turvey has told a court the group were acting rowdy and gathering weapons on the day the 15-year old was fatally struck.
‘Threat to life’: Cat 5 cyclone declared in WA
Tropical Cyclone Zelia has been declared a category five system and is expected to make landfall on Friday afternoon, with winds up to 290km/h possible.
‘Failing’: Dutton’s call after nurse video
A NSW nurse fired for anti-Semitic comments is facing calls for his Australian citizenship to be stripped after it was revealed he was originally from Afghanistan.
‘Love triangle’ led to boy’s alleged murder
A teenage love triangle allegedly sparked a series of events that led to a 15-year-old boy who had nothing to do with it being killed, a court has heard.
Before and after pics anger locals
A stretch of grass in Western Australia has caused an all-out war between locals and council, and it’s only getting worse.
Major city swelters as temp soars to 43C
Aussies in one state are being urged to keep cool as temperatures climb above 40C while other parts of the country battle bushfires.
Alleged killer claims schoolboy stabbed him
A man accused of murdering Perth schoolboy Cassius Turvey claims the 15-year old slashed him with a steak knife and denies striking the boy with a metal pole.
State braces for days of cyclonic weather
Western Australian residents have been warned a cyclone is expected to hit as the country’s torrent of wild weather shows no sign of slowing down.
Seven West Media’s huge profit slump
An Australian media giant has posted a huge slump in profit but says it is making “solid progress” under a new operating structure.
Man hunting for kids when boy killed: court
A court has been told a man accused of killing a Perth schoolboy had been out hunting schoolkids armed with a metal pole.
‘Hunting kids’: Cassius murder trial starts
Four people are on trial over the alleged murder of Perth schoolboy Cassius Turvey who died in hospital after he was allegedly beaten by a group of adults.
Gross reason fans locked out of pop star gig
Fans of a pop-rock icon have been left out in the cold after a nasty issue forced a much-anticipated concert to be cancelled.
Cyclone threat for Aussie tourist town
Residents have been warned to stay inside and secure their belongings as a tropical cyclone threatens to develop and smash the coast in the next 24-48 hours.
Reason for Aussie shark attack spike
The number of shark attacks has been steadily increasing over the last 10 years, with scientists putting it down to a number of factors, including climate change.
Measles alert after rapper Drake concert
A public health warning has been issued after a person infected with measles attended Drake’s Perth concert.
Aussie MP legally changes name to Trump
An independent MP has raised eyebrows after legally changing his name in an effort to secure his seat at the election, taking inspiration from politics abroad.
Winning $60m Powerball numbers revealed
Two days after a Sydney woman took home $100m in Oz Lotto, the winning numbers for the $60m Powerball have been revealed.
Hollywood star shares selfie with Aussie icon
A member of a Hollywood dynasty has shared a selfie with one of Australia’s cutest animals on Rottnest Island.
Aussie star goes to war with iconic brewery
ARIA Award-winning music star John Butler has given a brewery both barrels after an event was cancelled at the 11th hour.
Uphill battle for Libs in key state
How much respectability the WA Liberal Party can win back at the state election will matter as the West shapes up as a key state in the federal election.
Extreme heatwave warning for Aussies
A very hot air mass is sloshing around the country, causing temperatures to reach the mid-to-high 40s over several states.
Sam Kerr’s nan ‘revived herself’, court
A driver who allegedly hit Sam Kerr’s nan with a car as she was getting off a bus told a court he “killed the lady, but she revived herself.”
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