WA Police find body of man suspected of being missing FIFO worker William Carter
Police have provided a sad update in the search for a missing FIFO worker who failed to board his flight after being dropped off at Perth Airport.
Residents warned it’s too late to leave as bushfire blazes through Great Southern
There are multiple bushfire emergencies breaking out across WA’s Great Southern region, with residents in some areas warned it is now too late to leave.
‘Leaving now will put your life in danger’: Grim warning for residents as WA gripped by bushfires
Authorities in one state have issued a dire warning to residents, as multiple bushfires continue to rage through heatwave conditions.
Private boys’ school Scotch College to impose ban on e-bikes and e-scooters
The decision comes after constant complaints about their misuse.
Federal Court declares David Sharaz bankrupt over defamation debt to Linda Reynolds
Brittany Higgins’ husband David Sharaz has been declared bankrupt by the Perth Federal court, just days after Higgins herself was placed into bankruptcy.
Teen arrested outside Perth mosque allegedly wearing Nazi symbol necklace
A Perth teenager was arrested outside a mosque in Gosnells on Tuesday morning after he caught the attention of police patrolling the area in the wake of the Bondi Beach terror attack.
Mayor and local MP for WA’s largest Jewish community pledge support after Bondi Beach terrorist attack
The City of Stirling, home to more than half of WA’s Jewish population, has stepped up community safety patrols across the area.
David Sharaz declared bankrupt by Federal Court one week after wife Brittany Higgins
David Sharaz has officially been declared bankrupt by a Federal Court one week after his wife Brittany Higgins faced the same fate.
Anketell: Major crash officers investigate after motorcycle and car collide near Kwinana Freeway off-ramp
First responders rushed to the scene on Monday night, with a man sustaining serious injuries.
Harper Nicoll: Perth family desperate for stem cell match for 4-year-old battling aggressive Leukaemia
Despite her fierce spirit, Harper’s future now depends on a stranger who has yet to be found.
Bondi Beach: Hundreds of mourners gather at Perth’s St Mary’s Cathedral to honour 15 killed in Sydney shooting
Hundreds of West Australian mourners have gathered at St Mary’s Cathedral to pay tribute to the 15 people killed in the deadly Bondi Beach mass shooting.
Perth Rabbis emotional as local synagogue is patrolled by police
An emotional Perth Rabbi has arrived to his local synagogue on Monday morning to find police officers patrolling the area in the wake of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack on Sunday night.
‘Leave now’: Bushfires threaten lives and property in Western Australia’s Mid West
Bushfires are threatening lives and property across one state experiencing a severe heatwave and fire conditions.
Aussie darts showman doesn’t need the Ashes ‘Heat’
Cricket-loving Aussie darts thrower Damon Heta reckons discretion is the better part of valour as he’s decided against any flamboyant Ashes-themed walk-on antics that might get boisterous English crowds on his back at the world championships.
Warradarge bushfire: Emergency warning issued, residents urged to act now to survive
Close to 150 emergency services personnel are responding to the incident.
‘Sadly, this is the Australia we now know’: Perth Rabbi emotional as his synagogue is patrolled by police
An emotional Perth Rabbi has arrived to his local synagogue on Monday morning to find police officers patrolling the area in the wake of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack on Sunday night.
Perth hit by fires, thunderstorm and hail as wild weather batters city
The Department of Fire and Emergency services released a statement on Sunday night claiming there had been a “high volume of emergency triple zero calls”.
Prestigious private school fees set to soar at nearly double inflation rate
WA’s priciest private schools are hitting parents with fee increases of up to 7 per cent next year – nearly double the national inflation rate. SEE THE LIST
Summary of ACCC Supermarkets Inquiry Final Report
Key findings: Market concentration is high: Many local grocery markets are highly concentrated, particularly in regional and remote areas where consumers often have limited or no choice of supermarket. Sixteen … Read more
Arson squad investigating after suspicious house fire in Narrogin, one person self-evacuates suffering burns
Arson squad officers are investigating the circumstances of a house fire in Narrogin on Sunday morning, with one person escaping the burning home.
Perth Weather: Severe thunderstorm to bring damaging winds, heavy rain, flash flooding and hail
The storm is moving south and is expected to affect residents across Perth within the next hour.
6 New WA Fishing Rules You Need To Know
For the roughly 753,000 recreational fishers in Western Australia, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of a line tightening in the vast blue of the Indian Ocean or the quiet … Read more
‘It was like a dream’: How Australia’s rarest bird of prey was found in WA’s north
The hunt for Australia’s rarest bird of prey, the red goshawk, has delivered an early Christmas gift.
Perth’s young people ditch smartphones to tackle tide of loneliness
From 5am dips in the ocean to morning coffee raves and run clubs, face to face social events are growing in popularity across the city. Here’s the latest to join the mix.
Fringe World: The Lady Boys of Bangkok set to bring glitz, glam and sass in Perth debut
Get ready Fringe World festival-goers because The Lady Boys Of Bangkok are coming to Perth.
Geminid meteor shower Australia: Everything you need to know to see celestial spectacle peak tonight in Perth
Known as one of the most reliable celestial spectacles of the year, the Geminid meteor shower is set to peak across Australia tonight. Here’s how you can watch it!
WA Premier meets Cleveland Dodd’s mother after damning inquest findings
The mother of a boy who died at a juvenile detention centre has urged the state government to immediately close the controversial facility, following scathing findings by a coroner.
Residents told to evacuate bushfire near Lower Chittering, north of Perth, Western Australia
Emergency services have warned a bushfire is threatening lives and homes, urging residents to “act immediately to survive”.
‘A story that unites generations’: Why do Titanic artefacts draw crowds halfway across the world?
From the Hollywood blockbuster to documentaries exploring what occurred in the aftermath, and some weird yet entertaining spinoffs, the Titanic’s tale remains relevant more than a century on.
Saturday Lotto results draw #4633: Christmas comes early for division one West Aussie ticketholder
Christmas has come early for one fortunate Sandgroper.
Thousands of WA parents vowing to delay giving their children smartphones as social media ban gets underway
As the social media ban for under 16s gets underway, thousands of WA parents are going a step further and vowing to delay giving their children smartphones.
Concerns over delays to Japanese warship program at Henderson after South Korean investment approval
Concerns are emerging over complications and possible delays to a Japanese warship construction program at Henderson after a South Korean company was given permission to double its stake in Austal.
Seafood industry promises competitive prices as they prepare for Christmas rush
Local fishmongers and seafood outlets are promising competitive prices for everything from crayfish to oysters to prawns as they prepare for their busiest time of year.
WA coastlines: Nearly a dozen warnings and fines issued to abalone fishers as season kicks off
Nearly a dozen people had to be rescued in the first hour of the tightly managed abalone fishing season on Saturday.
‘Hard decision’: Millions of households face energy bill shock as government axes cost-of-living subsidy
Millions of Aussie households are set to face a bill shock as a key cost-of-living relief is discontinued. Here’s what it means for you.
British backpacker Alicia Kemp jailed over fatal e-scooter crash that killed Perth dad Thanh Phan
British backpacker Alicia Kemp has been jailed over an e-scooter incident that killed a Perth dad.
WA Police Legacy: Non-profit organisation supports police families though network of vital services
Jacinta Brindley lost her partner, a police constable, when she was three months’ pregnant with twins. Then the blue family wrapped its arms around her. WARNING: This story contains reference to suicide.
Life after social media: Two Perth teenagers share their diaries from the first three days post ban
What is it like for teenagers to go cold turkey from something that is so deeply woven into the fabric of who they are, and how they live their lives? Two WA friends share their experiences.
The 2025 cost of living report: ‘Cost of survival’ is pushing WA families to breaking point
Financial pressure is crushing low income families across the State, a damning new report has revealed.
The West reporter Caitlin Vinci learns the dying art of driving a manual car
Caitlin was set the daunting task of driving a manual car, but when asked to find the clutch, her first instinct was to look in her wardrobe.
Manual cars could vanish from WA within five years as licensing data shows sharp drop in manual learners
Manual cars, once a rite of passage for young drivers, are now on the brink of extinction.
Urgent recall issued for McCain Pizza Pockets amid plastic, metal contamination fears
A popular frozen food sold at Woolworths and Coles nationwide faces an urgent recall over plastic contamination fears that could pose serious health risks.
Police make grim discovery in search for missing WA farmer Mark Adams after disappearing on solo fishing trip
Police have delivered a tragic update in their search for a missing farmer who disappeared off the coast during a solo fishing trip.
Reece Whitby urges drivers to use common sense to avoid fines after AI -captured images caught wild behaviour
Reece Whitby has scolded ‘ridiculous’ behaviour behind the wheel after AI cameras picked up people eating meals, drinking hot coffees and grooming themselves while driving.
Police find body believed to be farmer Mark Adams who went missing while fishing off Albany
The 62-year-old was reported missing on the night of December 2.
Agribusiness leader David Lock named next chancellor of Curtin University
WA agribusiness leader David Lock has been named as the next chancellor of Curtin University.
Hot, sunny weather set to dominate Christmas Day for most Aussie capitals, forecast reveals
Australians are set to bask in hot and sunny conditions this Christmas, according to the latest Christmas Day forecasts across the capitals.
Two WA childcare centres put on notice and fined over missing children in supervision crackdown
Two childcare centres in WA have been put on notice after incidents that left two children unaccounted for at one premises and others unsupervised near a water activity station at another.
Reckless drivers have been caught by roadside cameras doing the wrong thing behind the wheel
Disturbing footage obtained from one state’s roadside camera network has exposed some of the outrageous acts drivers are performing while behind the wheel – from nail painting to using a laptop at highway speeds.
Stolen puppy: Family’s urgent plea to residents in Armadale area over missing four-month-old show dog
A Perth family has issued a desperate plea to the community to help find their four-month old puppy after it was potentially stolen from their Mt Richon home on Wednesday.