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Murder accused man David Pye walking out of court in 2013 in front of his former ally and alleged victim, Nick Martin.

Judge alone trial for man embroiled in bikie boss Nick Martin’s assassination

A judge has granted a plea from accused bikie hit man hirer David Pye heard in the absence of a jury.

  • Ezra Holt and Claire Ottaviano

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West Coast Eagles player Reuben Ginbey has been arrested by police.

Young West Coast player arrested after allegedly urinating in public

Reuben Ginbey was at a music festival on Saturday evening when he was allegedly caught urinating in public, the club said on Monday.

  • Rebecca Peppiatt
Police arrested a man after a chase through Perth’s southern suburbs on January 3.

Police arrest man after pursuit through Perth’s southern suburbs

Police allege about 1.25pm on Friday a white MG MG3 failed to stop for officers on Bolderwood Drive, South Lake.

  • Hamish Hastie
Teresa and Piotr Urbaniak were injured after an alleged home invasion on New Year’s Eve.

‘Ninja’ allegedly sets upon Perth grandmother with ‘sai’ weapons, throwing star

Teresa Urbaniak was walking her dogs on New Year’s Eve when she alleges a man wearing an all-black costume and mask attacked her. Then, her husband made a citizen’s arrest.

  • Rebecca Peppiatt and Jamie Freestone
A 31-year-old man is arrested in Lockridge, Perth on December 26.

Christmas car chase ends on Lockridge roof

Police abandoned a pursuit of an alleged stolen car through Perth suburbs over community safety concerns. But a day later, they caught up with the driver.

  • Rebecca Peppiatt
Pellets of heroin allegedly excreted by Hungarian nationals after baggage search at Perth Airport.

Nearly $300,000 of heroin allegedly excreted by two men after baggage search at Perth Airport

The Hungarian nationals arrived in Perth on Sunday where they were subject to a baggage examination. During the search one of the men complained his stomach hurt and said he wanted to go to hospital.

  • Rebecca Peppiatt
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Australian Federal Police arrest footage of 17-year-old who was eventually convicted of drug smuggling. Picture: AFP

Teenager jailed in WA after meth import attempt foiled by federal police

The scheme was uncovered in June when the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department found the drugs packaged inside stone pedestals destined for an apartment in East Perth.

  • Hamish Hastie
AFP seizures have led to millions being taken off criminals in 2024.

The eye-watering amount police seized from WA criminals in 2024

Thanks to our cops, being a criminal in WA is no longer a profitable enterprise as nearly $18 million in cash, items and proceeds of crime were confiscated in the last 12 months alone.

  • Rebecca Peppiatt
The head-on collision involved two young children.

Head-on crash in Baldivis after police pursuit leaves 10-year-old in hospital

A 29-year-old man has been arrested and charged after he allegedly tried to escape a routine traffic stop on Sunday evening.

  • Rebecca Peppiatt
WA Civil court year in review main pic. Picture: WAtoday

Pollies, peace deals, and the unravelling of a billionaire: The WA civil court rows that dominated 2024

From the political scandal that sparked a cultural reckoning to a rich-lister’s unravelling, we revisit some of the cases that left us shocked, perplexed and sometimes even entertained.

  • Jesinta Burton

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