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Bin system in major Aussie city set to be shaken up

May 23, 2025
Red waste bins in one capital city will be downsized and collected only fortnightly under a dramatic push to promote recycling.

Bin system in major Aussie city set to be shaken up

May 23, 2025
Red waste bins in one capital city will be downsized and collected only fortnightly under a dramatic push to promote recycling.

Mandurah: 36-year-old man in ICU after jumping from car while holding child

May 23, 2025
A 36-year-old man is accused of injuring a child after he jumped from a moving car while holding them.  

Mandurah: 36-year-old man in ICU after jumping from car while holding child

May 23, 2025
A 36-year-old man is accused of injuring a child after he jumped from a moving car while holding them.  

‘We want women to defend their rights in court:’ Minister defends coercive control law plan

May 23, 2025
While other states have criminalised coercive control, WA’s newly minted minister has resisted giving a date for doing the same, beyond “this term of government”.

Police hunt armed robber who held up Greenwood Kingsley Super Deli on Cockman Road with sword

May 23, 2025
The armed robber went into the deli in Perth’s north before taking off with a sum of cash.

When Basil met Boonji: It was love at first sight, but not everyone is starstruck

May 23, 2025
The Boonji Spaceman has touched down in Stirling Gardens, however some in Perth’s arts community are pushing back against a work they say has no connection to the city.

WA news LIVE: Woodside’s controversial North West Shelf proposal faces new hurdle; Hundreds to take on HBF Run for a Reason in honour of Eagles great Adam Selwood

May 23, 2025
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Perth Airport: Ford Falcon driver charged over three-vehicle crash in which 46yo woman badly hurt

May 23, 2025
Police have charged a High Wycombe man over a three-vehicle crash that left another driver seriously injured near Perth Airport.

Australian Federal Police charge 20-year-old Perth man over sextortion of three young girls

May 23, 2025
A Perth man who allegedly lied about his age to sexually extort three young girls has prompted the Australian Federal Police to warn parents about the dangers of ‘manipulative predators’ online.

Accused man on trial for incest dies on witness stand in Perth court

May 23, 2025
A 76-year-old man collapsed and died of a suspected heart attack while giving evidence on Tuesday afternoon in the District Court.

Father of Sandipan Dhar says ‘I was made to feel like a time waster’

May 22, 2025
The father of a toddler who died at Joondalup Health Campus two days after being denied blood tests that would have revealed he had cancer has told his son’s inquest the hospital ‘destroyed’ his family’s lives.

Tagging on for free travel with SmartRider a sign of ‘respect for the system’ says Rita Saffioti

May 22, 2025
Rules mandating passengers tag on to public transport to travel for free show ‘respect for the system,’ Acting Premier Rita Saffioti believes. 

Perth UFC champ would love a hometown fight, but failing that? ‘Madison Square Garden’

May 22, 2025
Perth’s Jack Della Maddalena became just the third Australian to win a UFC crown when he defeated Belal Muhammad in a welterweight title showdown earlier this month.

WA’s GST share: Rita Saffioti opens the door to overhaul of carve-up as Queensland demands a bigger share

May 22, 2025
Rita Saffioti has backed interstate calls for changes to the GST carve-up but has vowed to lead the charge to protect WA’s fair share.

‘Show stopper’: Huge 7m-tall Boonji Spaceman unveiled at Perth’s Stirling Gardens

May 22, 2025
The long-awaited Boonji Spaceman has been officially unveiled out the front of the Perth council house on Thursday, where it will remain for the next year.

Kent Street Senior High School suspends dozens of students over fight

May 22, 2025
Dozens of high school students have been suspended for egging on a fight between two teenagers at a school in Perth’s south as part of the Education Department’s crackdown on violence.

WA State Labor MP Kyle McGinn wraps up his valedictory speech with shoey in Parliament

May 22, 2025
Before performing the very Australian act he told his constituents, ‘I’m used to getting told off.’

House That! Real estate agent Vivien Yap’s house sells for $21.5 million sight unseen

May 22, 2025
Agent Vivien Yap dreamed of living at Mosman Park’s The Coombe as a teen. After living the dream, she has sold the home for a price record.

WA State Labor MP Kyle McGinn wraps up his valedictory speech with shoey in Parliament

May 22, 2025
Before performing the very Australian act he told his constituents, ‘I’m used to getting told off.’

Perth high school mass suspends students over filming, watching brawl

May 22, 2025
WAtoday understands up to 27 students were suspended over two other students being involved in a fight on school grounds.

Former high school teacher accused of having sexual relationship with student more than 30 years ago

May 22, 2025
A former teacher has been charged with historical sexual abuse offences over allegations he had a relationship with a female student more than 30 years ago.

The West Australian Pulse: Jodie Rankin expresses her journey of anxiety through artwork

May 22, 2025
Edvard Munch’s work has inspired many artists, but it was some words from the master painter that really spoke to Jodie Rankin.

WA news LIVE: Former Perth teacher charged with historical child sex offences

May 22, 2025
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Detectives charge 64-year-old former teacher with sex offences over alleged relationship with student in Perth

May 22, 2025
A former high school teacher has been charged with historical sex offences after he allegedly had a relationship with a student in the 1990s. 

Our rent increased by $300 a week. It feels like it should be illegal – but it’s not

May 22, 2025
The email came in on a Thursday evening. “Thanks for being great tenants, we are pleased to offer you a new lease!” it read, before dropping the bomb. 

Three Things I Love: Young Volunteer of the Year makes time for stunning WA sights

May 22, 2025
She’s a nurse and student by day, and an ambulance officer by night, wanting to “give back.” But she’ll always make time for these Perth and WA experiences.

Local Government director-general Lanie Chopping steps in amid City of Nedlands dysfunction

May 22, 2025
The State Government’s highest-serving local government employee has launched an investigation into the City of Nedlands over potential breaches of the Local Government Act.

65 Roses Day to help raise funds for people with cystic fibrosis like six-year-old Beau Shilton

May 22, 2025
65 Roses Day on May 22 allows people to buy roses to help fund research and support for those like Beau Shilton, who are living with cystic fibrosis.

City of Stirling review of Karrinyup Shopping Centre reveals extent of traffic issues and crashes at site

May 22, 2025
Following mounting community concerns, the City of Stirling has conducted a detailed traffic review around Karrinyup Shopping Centre, which has revealed rising safety issues.

East Fremantle’s Zephyr Cafe turns away customers with controversial sign amid staff shortage

May 22, 2025
East Fremantle’s long-standing Zephyr Cafe has come under fire for turning away customers during its busiest times.

Inglewood residents plead with State Government to meet over violence concerns at Ninth Avenue complex

May 21, 2025
Inglewood residents have pleaded to meet with Housing Minister John Carey following a fiery question time over reports of crime from a social housing complex on Ninth Avenue.

Victoria Park crash: Emergency services at serious motorcycle incident on Canning Highway

May 21, 2025
Emergency services are responding to a serious motorcycle crash on a major Perth highway, with motorists urged to avoid the area.

Sensory Atelier: Perth early childhood workshop cancelled after owner Nikkie hospitalised with viral infection

May 21, 2025
‘Please keep Nikkie in your thoughts and send her your prayers and love. She truly needs it right now.’

Nationals and Liberals team up to try and revoke firearm act reform

May 21, 2025
Despite facing down a Government with a commanding majority, the National and Liberal parties have joined forces to try to force Labor to go back to the drawing board on firearm reforms.

Premier Roger Cook slams adults who intervened in fight at Gilmore College high school

May 21, 2025
Premier Roger Cook has condemned the actions of adults who barged in to a high school in Perth’s south to intervene in a student fight.

Barefoot Investor: Scott Pape said young people should be ‘p**sed off’ with RBA’s call to cut interest rates

May 21, 2025
Australia’s leading finance guru has explained what the Reserve Bank of Australia’s recent move means for young Aussies.

Pheobe Bishop: Missing Queensland girl scheduled to fly to WA to see boyfriend before vanishing

May 21, 2025
She has not been seen or heard from since May 15.

Gun wielding farmhand who terrified staff and fired a shot inside a pub has been jailed

May 21, 2025
A farmhand who got into an argument with a publican then returned terrifying staff with a gun before firing a shot has been jailed.

Man charged over string burglaries at building sites in Haynes, Hilbert and Forrestdale

May 21, 2025
A man has been charged over a stealing spree at building sites across Perth’s southern suburbs, with kitchen sinks among some of the 500 items seized by police.

Graeme Andrew Tysoe: Police officer charged with interfering with fishing gear at James Service Reef, Mandurah

May 21, 2025
A serving police officer faced Mandurah Magistrates Court on Tuesday accused of interfering with fishing gear in Mandurah.

WA news LIVE: Motorcyclist killed in Bassendean crash

May 21, 2025
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Bassendean: Police probe fatal crash at intersection of Guildford and North Roads, 28yo dirt bike rider dies

May 21, 2025
A dirt bike rider has died in a serious crash with a car at an intersection in Perth’s east. 

Lancet Commission report finds adolescents are being ‘left behind’

May 21, 2025
A landmark report has warned gains in early childhood development risk being undermined, potentially ‘jeopardising the prospects of future generations’.

The beaches and dunes of Lancelin should be shared, not stolen

May 21, 2025
The ecosystems north of Perth have for decades borne the weight of this beloved national pastime. But this weight now grows heavy, and a solution must be found.

City of Rockingham lifeguard Jordan Morton named young volunteer of year at awards night

May 21, 2025
Volunteers in the City of Rockingham have been recognised with awards.

Donald Olal Okeny: Bikies gathered at Gosnells church for funeral of Mongol

May 20, 2025
Bikies filled the pews at a Gosnells church on the weekend for the funeral of Mongol Donald Olal Okeny.

State leaders Basil Zempilas and Shane Love earn praise on working relationship as federal Coalition splits

May 20, 2025
WA’s Liberal and National leaders were praising the pair’s working relationship in Perth on Tuesday, as their federal counterparts split the Coalition agreement. 

Concussions could force Eagles premiership star to retire

May 20, 2025
West Coast veteran Jeremy McGovern could be forced into retirement because of concussion issues amid a slow recovery from his latest head knock.

Twice as many families moving into regional Western Australia than moving out of it

May 20, 2025
Cost of living pressures and the desire to downsize is leading more families to move into regional Western Australia, according to new data.
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