RBA’s data shows mortgage pain for thousands of West Australians
The number of West Australians months behind in their home mortgage repayments continues to rise, new Reserve Bank of Australia data shows.
Feds warn their WA Liberal colleagues: ‘Stop being selfish over leadership’
WA Liberals have been told to ‘stop being selfish’ and think of the Federal election, as fears grow within party ranks that another ugly leadership stoush will cost Peter Dutton dearly at the May poll.
Subiaco apartment buyers walloped with late price hike after waiting five years for complex to be built
Long suffering buyers at a ‘boutique apartment complex’ in Subiaco – some of whom paid deposits five years ago – are being asked to stump up tens of thousands of extra dollars to see them completed.
High-profile abuse charges dropped sparks calls for better child trauma education in police, justice system
Trauma experts want more education for police on how to speak with child sex abuse complainants, as well as a broader “cultural shift” for the justice system in understanding young people’s trauma.
Editorial: Amber-Jade Sanderson’s successor faces a lengthy to-do list
As the Labor Government gets back to work this week, chief among Premier Roger Cook’s jobs will be to reshuffle his Cabinet.
From Eagle to possible Phoenix operator, liquidator sheds light on Andrew Donnelly’s businesses
A liquidator is investigating whether former West Coast Eagle Andrew Donnelly and his wife Natasha engaged in illegal phoenixing over the sale of a business mired in consumer complaints.
St John of God Subiaco: Retiring obstetricians add pressure to stretched hospital
St John of God Subiaco is losing three highly skilled obstetricians amid growing concerns Australia’s private maternity hospitals are in crisis and may soon face collapse.
Seb Foufas: Tributes flow for 18-year-old tragically killed in off-road rollover in Pinjar
The 18-year-old who tragically died in an off-road rollover on Perth’s northern outskirts on Friday night has been remembered as ‘too good of a person to leave this Earth’.
Journey to the Australian SAS: A Guide for Aspiring Special Forces Soldiers
Part 1: Building the Foundation – What You Can Do Right Now Play Hard: The Power of Team Sports The first piece of advice is to play hard. Engage in … Read more
Australian of the Year Neale Daniher to lead Matagarup Bridge crossing before Freo’s round four clash
Australian Of the Year Neale Daniher will lead this year’s Hand in Hand Crossing for Inclusion over Matagarup Bridge in the build up to Fremantle’s round four clash with the Western Bulldogs at Optus Stadium.
Harry Waring Marsupial Reserve: A Biodiversity Sanctuary in Western Australia
The Harry Waring Marsupial Reserve stands as one of Western Australia’s most significant conservation areas, representing a vital sanctuary for endangered native species and pristine banksia woodland. Located approximately 20 … Read more
Mandurah Crab Fest: Foreshore overtaken as Seafood lovers gather for good claws
Mandurah’s foreshore was overtaken on Saturday by thousands of seafood lovers flocked to the area for the first day of the Channel 7 Crab Fest.
WA influenza spike: Department of Health and Aged Care makes flu jab call amid fears season has hit early
Doctors are urging people to get the flu vaccine before winter with cases soaring over the past few months.
Seb Foufas: Teen killed in Pinjar crash remembered as ‘too good of a person to leave this Earth’
The 18-year-old who tragically died in an off-road rollover on Perth’s northern outskirts has been remembered as ‘too good of a person to leave this Earth’.
WA State election 2025: Simone McGurk says lessons for Labor from scare in Fremantle
Simone McGurk says Labor ‘needs to get better’ at spruiking its environment and climate change achievements – after nearly losing her seat of Fremantle.
Coalition accuses Federal Government of ‘empowering’ unions over right of entry visits to WA mine sites
Shadow Workplace Relations Minister Michaelia Cash says unions have become ‘empowered’ under Anthony Albanese, as new figures show a big increase in union officials entering mine sites.
Port to Pub: 1600 swim from Leighton Beach to Rottnest Island in epic WA event
Come hell or high water, these hardy souls were determined to get the pub — toiling through at least 19.7km of ocean waves.
Port to Pub: 1600 swim from Leighton Beach to Rottnest Island in epic WA event
Come hell or high water, these hardy souls were determined to get the pub — toiling through at least 19.7km of ocean waves.
Joe Spagnolo: Shane Love on the money over poll debacle
Shane Love is absolutely 100 per cent correct when he says the ‘debacle’ at the polling booths on election day needs a thorough and independent inquiry.
Pinjar crash: Young man dies in off-road rollover next to Old Yanchep Road
Detectives are investigating a fatal crash north of Perth after a young man lost his life in an off-road rollover.
‘Dangerous’: Gnarly heatwave smashes southeast coast of Australia
A brutal ‘burst of Autumn heat’ is blanketing the southeast coast of Australia this weekend, with sizzling temperatures exceeding the March average.
Foul 30-tonne fatberg cleared from Perth’s sewer system
The foul-smelling discovery is the largest ever seen in the state.
Baldivis Secondary College urges extra security patrols by teachers to stamp out ‘fight clubs’
South Metropolitan Regional Office director Sue Cuneo said the Education Department was not aware of the app mentioned in Ms Parolo’s email.
Kindy teacher’s shock insight into ‘out of control’ behaviour
‘Screaming, yelling, ignoring any adult instruction and the swearing! Calling each other motherf—er, dickheads etc.’
WA influenza spike: Department of Health and Aged Care makes flu jab call amid fears season has hit early
Doctors are urging people to get the flu vaccine before winter with cases soaring over the past few months.
City of Nedlands held on to $1.5m for roundabout metres away from fatal Dalkeith car crash
Elizabeth Pearce died last month after Perth obstetrician Rhys Bellinge allegedly drove his Jaguar on the wrong side of a road in Dalkeith and slammed into the Uber she was a passenger in.
WA election results 2025: Labor claims victory in Fremantle as Simone McGurk edges Hulett
The Cook Government has now secured 43 out of 59 Lower House seats — two more than its 2017 landslide — and is ahead in three others.
Cat Haven: Saturday’s Western Power planned outage expected to cause major disruptions to WA charity
Cat Haven will be forced to take ‘urgent action’ to protect vulnerable cats and kittens after Saturday’s planned power outage putting the charity under pressure.
Perth Zoo’s warning after starving cormorant had to be put down
Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of the zoo’s veterinarian staff, they were forced to put the bird down.
Cat Haven: Saturday’s Western Power planned outage expected to cause major disruptions to WA charity
Cat Haven will be forced to take ‘urgent action’ to protect vulnerable cats and kittens after Saturday’s planned power outage putting the charity under pressure.
Search underway for missing person at William Bay, Denmark
Emergency services responded to reports of a person requiring assistance at William Bay – about 14km west of Denmark.
Cassius Turvey murder trial: Accused repeatedly denies involvement in the attack that claimed life of teen
One of Cassius Turvey’s alleged killers repeatedly denied to police that he had anything to do with the death of the Indigenous teenager, telling officers that if had seen something he ‘would say something’.
Fundies, stockbrokers ditch the RM Williams for Birkenstocks and descend on Rottnest for exclusive conference
Rottnest’s Quokka populace welcomed hundreds of brokers, CEOs and wealthy investors to the idyllic island this week to share in balmy weather, ice cream and a breather from a mercilessly erratic stock market.
‘There are people with real grievances’: McCusker’s scathing take on Dalkeith verge lawsuit
Philanthropist Tonya McCusker has given her two cents on a row over verge works ‘millionaires’ row’ residents have become embroiled in.
Halls Head College fight club: Video emerges of students boxing each other in classroom, parents raise fears
Shocking footage has emerged of wild brawls happening in a classroom during school time. WATCH THE VIDEO
‘Mayhem’: CCTV shows Perth schoolboy Cassius Turvey’s alleged killers minutes after he was attacked
CCTV footage shows four people accused of killing Perth schoolboy Cassius Turvey and the “13 minutes of mayhem” that followed his alleged attack.
‘Mayhem’: CCTV shows Perth schoolboy Cassius Turvey’s alleged killers minutes after he was attacked
CCTV footage shows four people accused of killing Perth schoolboy Cassius Turvey and the “13 minutes of mayhem” that followed his alleged attack.
Tonya McCusker tells Jutland Parade millionaire’s defamation trial she feared earthworks would kill someone
Tonya McCusker feared major earthworks near her home would end in death, with walls cracking, rocks falling and an excavator tumbling down to the Swan River foreshore.
A Luxurious Staycation at QT Perth: A Chef’s Tasting Experience to Remember
If you’re after a weekend staycation with a touch of indulgence, look no further than this.
Police seek information about suspected serial killer Terence Fisher following breakthrough in Kerryn Mary Tate cold case death
Police have made a huge breakthrough in a cold case murder after a bombshell DNA link was discovered more than 40 years later.
Police seek information about suspected serial killer Terence Fisher following breakthrough in Kerryn Mary Tate cold case death
Police have made a huge breakthrough in a cold case murder after a bombshell DNA link was discovered more than 40 years later.
WA Police warns criminals to start ‘looking over their shoulders’ after DNA breakthrough in Kerryn Tate murder
A police officer behind the DNA breakthrough that identified a suspect in the 1979 unsolved murder of Kerryn Tate has warned criminals in hiding they should start ‘looking over their shoulders’.
WA election 2025: Shake-up underway in West Perth corridor of power
A staff shake-up inside the Premier’s offices in West Perth has continued in the wake of last week’s State election.
Western Power fined $220,000 over dodgy electricity connection to Wundowie home
A major electricity network operator has been fined more than $220,000.
Warning issued after man bitten by 1m wobbegong shark at Yallingup, WA days after fatal attack on surfer
A major warning has been issued for a popular Aussie beach after a man was bitten by a 1m shark.
One-year-old boy killed in fatal car crash
A fatal car crash has claimed the life of a one-year-old boy, with police appealing for information as his death rocks a remote town.
Pygmy blue whales caught feeding on the move in groundbreaking study
Endangered pygmy blue whales are diving deep to feed while migrating along the WA coast, new research has revealed, challenging long-held assumptions about their foraging habits.
Warning issued after man bitten by 1m wobbegong shark at Yallingup, WA days after fatal attack on surfer
A major warning has been issued for a popular Aussie beach after a man was bitten by a 1m shark.
David John Stitson and Christopher Emile Stitson appear in court after Baldivis fire attack on young dad
A father-son duo accused of dousing a man in accelerant and setting him on fire will remain behind bars until at least July.
Work starts on wharf extension at Port of Broome
Construction has officially started on a wharf extension at the Port of Broome which is intended to increase cargo storage and improve amenities for port workers.