Perth News & Information

Western Australia will become the latest state to pass “post and boast” laws aimed at punishing those who glorify criminal activity online.

A graphic video shows a man attacking the defenceless and “vulnerable” bird with a golf club while his mates egged him on.

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A man will front court on drug and weapon charges after police swarmed a CBD apartment complex following reports he was allegedly armed with a gun. 

Kurt Charlton is alleged to have sexually assaulted young children in his care as a babysitter but parents whose children were taught by the 28-year-old at an east Perth school are also concerned his offending may have reached further.

Peel Health Campus was top of mind at a Peel Region Budget Breakfast last week and not everyone was happy about the State Government’s funding commitments. 

The 45-year-old mother of three was caught on CCTV.

A 36-year-old man accused of injuring a child after jumping from a moving car while holding them has appeared briefly in court.

More than 130 of Dr Hurst’s former patients were left in limbo after his sudden death last December, with $2.3 million of their pre-payments discovered missing in the wake of the tragedy.

Hundreds of women gathered in Albany this week for the annual Country Women’s Association of WA State Conference, held at Albany Entertainment Centre from June 23 to 25. 

WA’s first hay run to South Australia will set off in late July, as farmers lend a helping hand to their drought-affected neighbours. 

A man has confessed to committing two horrific rapes in Perth and the Goldfields more than 30 years ago after a DNA breakthrough by cold case detectives.

The punters stuffed the bar mats down their pants, into a brown paper bag, up their shirts … anywhere they could hide them — then made their side-splitting getaway. SEE THE VIDEO HERE

How on earth would two small arts organisations manage to pull off this complex and ambitious feat? They asked the question – and it was answered.

A bus driver has been charged with careless driving after he fatally struck a pedestrian outside of Perth Arena.

A dentist allegedly pressured patients to use their super to pay for dodgy dental work before swiping millions and taking his own life.

A bus driver has been charged with careless driving after he fatally struck a pedestrian outside of Perth Arena.

Flight QF33 was about seven hours into the journey when the captain told 216 passengers and 14 crew that airspace over Qatar had been closed.

A dentist allegedly pressured patients to use their super to pay for dodgy dental work before swiping millions and taking his own life.

Roger Cook has denied a litany of issues relating to the C-series trains is an embarrassment to the Government, saying working through bugs was a part of introducing the new rail cars to Perth.

State MPs have largely refused to be drawn on news of a 3.5 per cent pay rise, with Premier Roger Cook saying all members were working hard for their salaries.

Pop star Katy Perry posed with fans outside RAC Arena on Monday, enjoying a coffee in the sun ahead of her second Perth show.

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A flight from Perth to London and another from Perth to France were forced to change course overnight.

Pets have become pests to those on the frontlines of the battle to save WA’s best-loved bird; and they’ve laid bare new details of just how bad things can get.

A Salvation Army survey found more than one in two West Australian respondents could not afford to use heating in their home this winter.

The deadly incident sent the local area into lockdown

The pedestrian was trapped under the bus and died from his injuries.

A study looking into how to tackle resistance to insulin in people with type 2 diabetes has received a crucial funding boost.

A fatal shooting that sparked a manhunt and plunged Perth’s outskirts into lockdown involved bikies, a drug debt and a victim brought along against his will.

The salaries of some high-profile bosses have climbed to more than $546,000 per year.

Video has captured a woman causing a wild scene and abusing airline staff on a Virgin flight, with the ruckus kicking off for a truly bizarre reason.

A Transperth bus driver has been charged with careless driving causing death.

A popular beach side store and cafe in Cottesloe has had a revamp which exudes Greek Mediterranean bliss as the new owner preps for summer.

Roger Cook has warned WA drivers to brace for higher petrol prices, in the wake of the latest escalation of conflict in the Middle East.

If Caleb Serong can maintain the rage, he may just add “Charlie” to his growing honour roll.

A small newsagency is celebrating after selling two of the nine division one TattsLotto winning tickets worth $2.2 million each.

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Legendary Australian rockers AC/DC will return to Perth for the first time in more than a decade, bringing their Power Up tour down under. 

Legendary Australian rockers AC/DC will return to Perth for the first time in more than a decade, bringing their Power Up tour down under. 

Dozens of youngsters were captured having “snow” much fun at Hillarys Snowgrounds on Sunday afternoon, rolling their very own snowmen at the event’s free, “Build a Snowman” corner. 

WA is on track for its worst year on record for pedestrians killed in road crashes, who currently make up nearly a quarter of this year’s annual toll.

An increase in selfish dog owners who fail to clean up after their pets has pushed a primary school in Perth’s south to declare the site a ‘no dog zone’.

One of the best-selling artists of all time has touched down in Perth just hours before her show on Sunday night.

One of the best-selling artists of all time has touched down in Perth just hours before her show on Sunday night.

Basil Zempilas has denied the Opposition Alliance is close to splitting up despite comments by his Nationals counterpart Shane Love that the junior partner would break the agreement if it was not formalised. 

More than 2000 floodlights, change rooms and playing surfaces will be built or upgraded in Western Australia in the next five years, according to a pledge from Sport and Recreation Minister Rita Saffioti.

A 27-year-old man has been killed in a crash in Chittering involving a sedan, a tow-truck and a prime mover.

A young man has died in a horror three-vehicle collision north-east of Perth.

A major retailer has issued an urgent nationwide recall on a range of children’s clothing, which pose risks of serious burns.