Family flee as battery fire engulfs home
A family, including a one-year-old, was forced to flee their home in the dead of night as it became engulfed in flames, the 107th battery blaze to hit the state this year.
Western Australia
Detainee allegedly made hundreds of threats
Police have bemoaned an “frustrating waste of resources” after an immigration detainee was charged with allegedly making hundreds of threatening calls.
High-ranking cop charged, stood down
One of the highest-ranking police officers in an Aussie state has been stood down after being charged with stalking.
Man dead after being tasered by police
An investigation has been ordered after a man suffered a fatal medical episode just minutes after he was tasered by police.
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Massive recall on popular cars
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Fears entire town could be washed away
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‘Off the chart’: RBT discovery stuns police
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Aussie billionaire robbed during holiday
A Perth billionaire’s lavish overseas getaway has taken a turn after thieves broke into his private villa and stole a fortune in designer goods.
Mum accused of stabbing baby ‘needed help’
The loved ones of a seven-month-old baby allegedly murdered by his mother say more could have been done to help the family.
Man found dead on major highway
Police are investigating if a man found dead on a major Perth highway was struck by a car that then drove from the scene.
Update on backpacker missing for days
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