York
The Perth suburbs and WA towns where homes are still cheaper than their peak
Home values are languishing below their peaks in a string of Perth suburbs and country towns despite the number of markets recording a million-dollar median value reaching a record high.
- by Sarah Brookes
Latest
Fire and floods: The risky Perth suburbs facing falling property values
A first of its kind report has found thousands of WA homes face a high risk of bushfire and flooding, a risk that will push insurance costs up and home values down.
- by Sarah Brookes
Toddler lucky to be alive after deadly snake bite east of Perth
By the time Arlo Kohn reached Northam Hospital he had gone limp. He’d been bitten by one of Australia’s deadliest snakes while playing in his backyard.
- by Sarah Brookes and Elly Cormack
Analysis
Wild West
'Let we forget': How Australia's latest micronation staged a coup that ended in court
While New Westralians declare themselves against foreign incursion, domestic insurgency, mercenary, treachery, sedition and treasonous behaviour, exactly where they stand on trespass and criminal damage is up in the air.
- by Kate Hedley
Updated
Police
Bizarre scenes in tiny WA town as 'sovereign nation' attempts to overthrow government
Referring to their actions as "peaceful protest", two men are shown praying before their sit-in – and apparent attempt to declare a sovereign nation – was interrupted by police.
- by Kate Hedley
Man airlifted to hospital after skydiving accident in York
Emergency services have rushed to a skydiving incident in York.
- by Heather McNeill
Updated
Bushfires
Bushfire emergency warning in the Shire of York
A bushfire emergency warning has been issued for people in parts of St Ronans in the Shire of York.
- by staff writers
Country WA town folk rally around mum of four with cancer
A small WA town is rallying in a remarkable way in an effort to raise money for a much loved mother of four and community member who has brain cancer.
- by Phil Hickey
Interactive
Food safety
Strawberry needle scandal: Where to #pickapunnet in Perth
“It’s still 100 per cent safe to enjoy WA strawberries every day. So please cut them up, don’t cut them out.”
- by Hannah Barry
Major Northam drug bust nets 17 arrests as cache of drugs, jewellery and weapons seized
Police executed seven search warrants in Northam, York, Toodyay and other suburbs, uncovering stolen property, cash, weapons and drugs.
- by staff writers
Updated
Food safety
Perth schoolboy has close call with needle as strawberry scandal spreads
Police have confirmed 10 WA reports of needles found in strawberries from York, Kelmscott, Spearwood and Bull Creek.
- by staff writers
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