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Mandurah Detectives investigating after kitten killed and four went missing after being dumped in Rockingham

A kitten was run over and killed after it was dumped with four of its siblings on Dixon Road in Rockingham last week.

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 07:46:13 GMT

Prince Andrew’s ex Lady Hervey under fire for disturbing comments after Virginia Giuffre’s suicide

Giuffre was found unresponsive at her home in Western Australia on Friday night. She couldn’t be saved.

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 04:53:17 GMT

WA police call on public for help to find information on the suspicious 2021 O’Connor fire

Arson squad officers have released CCTV footage of a person who may be able to help with an investigation into a suspicious furniture store fire that caused $500,000 worth of damage in 2021.

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 04:45:13 GMT

Perth Mint issues warning after West Australians caught buying fake gold from scammers amid surging prices

Surging gold prices have hit the Perth Mint with record demand — and a huge spike in fraudsters trying to cash in. Here’s everything you need to know before parting with your cash for gold.

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Virginia Giuffre: Jeffrey Epstein sex-trafficking victim dies by suicide in Neergabby, Western Australia

The prominent survivor of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse has died by suicide in Western Australia with her family paying tribute to the ‘fierce warrior’.

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 01:34:17 GMT

Take 5: Food festivals celebrate the best WA produce from the Perth Hills and Gascoyne to the city

From the Perth Hills and Swan Valley to the Gascoyne, these culinary events celebrate the bounty of this big State.

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Perth Banh Mi Festival: Free event at Yokine Reserve on May 10 dedicated to Vietnam’s favourite street food

The free event is just weeks away.

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 03:47:26 GMT

ANZAC DAY 2025: Thousands gather in darkness for Kings Park dawn service

Today marks 110 years since the Anzacs landed on Turkey’s Gallipoli Peninsula during World War I.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 21:30:00 GMT

Portions of Yebble Drive and Lynwood Street up for permanent closure

The council has received proposals to close sections of both roads.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:00:00 GMT

South West Craft Beer Festival to pair ‘the best waves and brews’ with surfing inspired celebration

A selection of more than 150 beers will be on offer.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:48:42 GMT

Growers celebrate their favourite vegetable in 2025 Lower Kalgan Pumpkin Festival

A Margaret River local had the heaviest pumpkin at 129.8kg. SEE THE PICS

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Pier Hotel: BHP to demolish ‘world’s toughest pub’ to make way for ‘family friendly’ park

An iconic chapter of Port Hedland’s wild history is coming to a close, as BHP confirms it will demolish the notorious Pier Hotel.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 06:59:31 GMT

Albany Highway crash: Man dies at scene of horror Narrikup collision, 52-year-old transported to hospital

The 30-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:19:30 GMT

Meningococcal disease: Four cases of dangerous bacterial infection confirmed in past week

Meningococcal disease is uncommon, but can quickly become life-threatening if the bacterial infection gets into the bloodstream or the membranes that line the spinal cord and brain.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:59:45 GMT

Australian all-female team rowing 4800km across the Atlantic Ocean for Telethon

An Australian all-female team will be battling the open ocean for 4800km all for Telethon and to make it even more challenging they’re taking it on with no rowing experience.

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Parmelia father attacked with glass bottle during random attack in Perth’s south

‘I was very fortunate the one door I could get to did open.’

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 09:13:13 GMT

Mid West’s Gnaraloo Station listed for sale for the first time since 2005, expressions of interest sought

A Gascoyne pastoral station well known for its world-class surf is up for sale, with expressions of interest being sought for the land.

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 03:43:40 GMT

Woman allegedly murdered by man a day after bail breach in remote WA home

The woman was found unresponsive on the morning of Easter Sunday, police said.

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 01:51:20 GMT

Trio of friends from WA pocket $30m Powerball jackpot

The mystery winners of a huge $30m Powerball jackpot have been tracked down - and revealed one of the first things they’ll do with the windfall.

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:59:48 GMT

Boorloo Heritage Festival 2025: One Thousand Swans for Telethon aims to raise awareness for sick kids

The activity aims to put a local twist on the Japanese tradition of senbazuru - the art of folding 1000 cranes to make a wish, often for good health, happiness, and recovery.

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Pope Francis: Andrew Forrest, Tony Galati, Basil Zempilas and Archbishop of Perth reflect on meetings

As the world comes to terms with the death of Pope Francis, some high-profile WA people lucky enough to meet the Pontiff recalled their encounters with the religious leader.

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 07:10:00 GMT

Pope Francis: Dozens gather at Perth’s St Mary’s Cathedral to celebrate Pope’s ‘achievements and humility’

Dozens of mourners have gathered at St Mary’s Cathedral in Perth to honour Pope Francis following his passing.

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 01:44:53 GMT

Archbishop Timothy Costelloe to hold Pope Francis memorial mass at St Mary’s Cathedral on Tuesday

A special mass will be held at St Mary’s Cathedral in Perth on Tuesday to honour and thank Pope Francis following his death.

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 10:55:45 GMT

Shark Alert: Turtle carcass floating in water near Whaling Cove Beach near Albany sparks SharkSmart alert

A large turtle carcass that was found washed up on Whaling Cove Beach on Monday morning has sparked a shark alert for the area.

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 08:32:05 GMT

The wholesome ways West Aussies spent their Easter Sunday

Thousands of West Australians headed outside for a family picnic while others attended church services to celebrate Easter Sunday.

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 10:27:12 GMT

Aurelio Costarella death: Australian fashion and entertainment industry pays tribute to Perth designer

The 60-year-old’s death was announced on Saturday after a short but stoic battle with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, an incurable brain disease which also took the life of his sister, Gracie.

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 09:00:45 GMT

Measles: New case confirmed at Bunbury Regional Hospital, bringing WA’s 2025 total to 15

Since March 19, there have been 15 confirmed measles cases reported to authorities, and 16 in WA for 2025. There have been more than 60 cases so far nationwide.

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 08:49:08 GMT

Rottnest Island boat fire: Emergency services respond after 50ft mega yacht catches fire off Rotto

A luxury yacht went up in flames on Saturday off the coast of Rottnest Island.

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 07:51:05 GMT

WA fashion icon Aurelio Costarella dies aged 60

The celebrated designer had recently been diagnosed with a rare brain disease.

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 02:07:02 GMT

Perth family who sold Hammond Park home of 40 years in $4 million deal got ‘fair value’

Some have pondered whether the owners left change on the table, given ‘developers will make a killing’.

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 23:57:57 GMT

Malaga film studios aim for two movies next year as $290 million project reaches halfway point

WA’s film studios in Malaga are aiming to sign two productions in its first year, its new boss has revealed, as work on the $290 million project reaches the halfway mark.

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 06:43:46 GMT

Perth family who refused to sell Hammond Park block finally offloads property after 40 years in $4 million sale

The Australian couple has lived on the land for 40 years and watched an entire suburb be built around them.

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 06:39:35 GMT

Albany Highway crash: Two people aged in their 80s taken to hospital after collision with truck

Two people aged in their 80s have been taken to hospital after becoming trapped in their car when it hit a truck in Albany.

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 05:05:08 GMT

Tropical Cyclone Errol intensifies to category four and charges towards the Kimberley coast of WA

Tropical cyclone Errol had been moving south off the Kimberley coast but turned back towards land early this morning.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 23:31:04 GMT

Easter: Best time for Perth locals to head off on road trip this weekend

Perth locals, if you’re planning to hit the road this weekend, avoid these times!

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Cameras have caught shocking behaviour of Aussies behind the wheel

The shocking behaviour of drivers in one Aussie state have been caught on camera following the installation of roadside safety cameras.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:59:52 GMT

Tropical Cyclone Errol intensifies to Category 4, Kimberley Coast on alert

Communities along the west Kimberley coast are being urged to prepare now, with severe tropical cyclone Errol tracking towards the mainland.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 08:24:35 GMT

More than 60,000 WA motorists caught using phone or not wearing seatbelt

More than 60,000 motorists have been caught doing the wrong thing behind the wheel.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 07:56:45 GMT

Perth forecast: Weather for the Easter long weekend in Western Australia

Senior Meteorologist Angus Hines said that despite the early forecast, conditions could still change.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 07:05:00 GMT

Perth traffic: Car rollover and crash closes road, triggers traffic chaos on Kwinana Freeway and Burswood

Motorists are facing traffic delays on their morning commutes and have been advised to seek alternate routes.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 01:08:18 GMT

Trains between Mandurah and Warnbro cancelled due to technical issue, delays on Yanchep line

Perth commuters are being asked to ‘please allow extra travelling time’.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:21:37 GMT

Paulo Silvestro: Stirling man accused of assaulting someone with a wheel of cheese

A bizarre incident allegedly involving a wheel of cheese has landed a WA man in court.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:02:15 GMT

Tropical cyclone Errol may make for wet and windy weekend in Kimberley

WA’s north is on alert after tropical cyclone Errol formed more than 500km off the Kimberley coast overnight.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 23:18:55 GMT

Manjimup business calls for ‘more notice’ ahead of Telstra mobile upgrades in future

Businesses were left without internet last week with owners ‘frustrated’ by the lack of notice from Telstra about mobile upgrade works.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Scarborough fire update: Emergency services at scene of ‘suspicious’ house fire on Southbourne Street

Arson squad detectives are investigating the suspicious blaze on Southbourne Street after firefighters received multiple triple-0 calls about 11.30am on Tuesday.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 08:20:49 GMT

Security guards fired from The Lookout over alleged assault

Two security guards have been fired from a bar in Perth’s north following an alleged assault that resulted in one patron being hospitalised with head injuries.

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 06:35:20 GMT

Federal Election: Greens left red-faced as Anzac Day party plan in Perth to net donations is slammed

‘Let’s not forget the reason there is a public holiday is so people have time to pause and reflect.’

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 05:08:53 GMT

Male pedestrian, 77, dies in hospital after being struck by Toyota LandCruiser in Ardross, Perth

Police revealed the tragic news on the same day authorities issued an Easter road safety message.

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 09:42:53 GMT

Security guards charged over an alleged assault at a Scarborough bar that left one man hospitalised

Two security guards at The Lookout have been charged with assault after a man was hospitalised with facial injuries.

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 05:50:08 GMT

Saturday Lotto: Two West Aussies still to claim $1.6m winnings on tickets sold at Northam and Pinjarra

Two West Aussies joined the millionaires club at the weekend — and they don’t even know it yet.

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 04:11:23 GMT

Peter Waltham death: Legendary broadcaster and radio presenter dies aged 83

Media stalwart Peter Waltham’s career spanned seven decades.

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Jindong Motorcross Track crash: Man airlifted to Royal Perth Hospital after off-road motorcycle crash

The RAC Rescue Helicopter is transporting the man to Royal Perth Hospital for treatment.

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 06:08:28 GMT

Lotto: Two West Aussies win more than $1 million in Saturday’s draw #4563 division one prize pool

Two West Aussies have won more than $1 million each in Saturday’s Lotto draw.

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 04:17:25 GMT

Masked bandits attack elderly customer who tried to intervene in Aveley liquor store robbery

A liquor store robbery in Perth’s north turned violent when a 74-year-old shopper tried to intervene, police report, calling for information to help investigators.

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 03:49:41 GMT

Arthur Leggett: State commemoration to be held for WWII prisoner of war, national treasure

WA’s oldest surviving World War II prisoner of war will be honoured in a State commemoration on May 10.

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Perth NRL deal: WA Premier Roger Cook says NRL expansion talks are now 'positive'

It was only last Saturday that he accused the NRL of treating his State like a ‘cash cow’, with an estimated $65 million gap in funding talks.

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 09:11:46 GMT

Measles outbreak: Spread of infectious disease continues as two new WA cases confirmed

Two new cases of measles have been confirmed in WA as authorities continue to broadcast an urgent message to vaccinate.

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 07:49:09 GMT

Arson squad release CCTV as they continue to investigate Southern River bushfire

The arson squad has released CCTV of two people walking near where a bushfire was sparked, which left lives and homes under threat in Southern River.

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 06:20:00 GMT

Tropical cyclone Errol: Nervous wait as severe weather event could impact remote WA coastline

The severe weather event would bring damaging winds and heavy rain.

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 05:49:42 GMT

Hungry Jack’s employees Natty and Terry Aung-Sein notch 50 years working for fast food giant in Perth

The pair’s whopper of a milestone bucks a trend among Aussie workers.

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 05:29:18 GMT

Tina Arena brings Perth’s Australian Idol star Gisella Colletti on tour

WA’s 17-year-old songbird Gisella Colletti will take to this stage once again with her idol Tina Arena, and this time it’s in Perth.

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 00:33:26 GMT

Wild kookaburra flies into car window with mouse

‘It was definitely an unusual encounter . . . the bird was really big, it was quite incredible.’

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Matthew Haylett: 18-year-old paralysed from neck down shows promising signs of recovery

He was instantly paralysed from the chest down after he dived into a sandbar while at Mullalloo Beach with his friends last month.

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:05:00 GMT

Perth man Stephen Ingram killed in hiking fall on Swiss Alps

The alarm was raised when the 33-year-old failed to turn up for work.

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 08:45:48 GMT

Carlisle crash: Driver rushed to Royal Perth Hospital after smashing into power pole on Orrong Road

Emergency services rushed to the scene after reports of a car smashing into a power pole on Orrong Road, Carlisle, about 2pm on Friday.

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 08:45:00 GMT

Ocean Rutara: Police urgently seeking community help to find missing 13-year-old

She is described as being around 157cm tall, of slim build, with shoulder-length dark hair and blonde tips on the left side.

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 06:25:00 GMT

In The Know: Vale Arthur Leggett, Richard Tu, 12yo’s solo flight, Trump tariffs saga, NY helicopter crash

Here’s your recap of this week’s news.

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 06:20:00 GMT

El Caballo Blanco: Six people allegedly trespass and set fire to old Wundowie theme park

Police have charged six people who allegedly trespassed and set fire to an old theme park in Wundowie, racking up a damage bill of more than $100,000.

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 04:51:05 GMT

Perth woman ‘cries every single day’ after slapped with $5000 tow truck bill

A Perth woman says she ‘cries every single day’ after she was slapped with a $5000 bill from a local tow truck company.

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 23:29:06 GMT

Two men from Piara Waters in Perth accused of sexual assault of woman on Geraldton beach

Police have appealed to passengers of a white SUV pictured in the area on the night to come forward.

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:42:32 GMT

Pamela-Raye Jetta jailed over toddler assault in Perth shopping centre and another attack on a bus

The incident between strangers was caught by shopping centre security cameras.

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 05:37:56 GMT

Premier Roger Cook says 12-year-old’s solo flight across the country is ‘extraordinary’

Premier Roger Cook says it is ‘extraordinary’ that a 12-year-old boy was able to book a plane ticket and fly across the country by himself.

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 04:35:27 GMT

Man dies after being hit by car crossing Riverside Drive between Plain St & Victoria Ave near Langley Park

The road near Langley Park was reopened about 12.15pm after it was closed in both directions between Plain St and Victoria Ave.

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 04:30:00 GMT

Ian Kensington and Ryan Chaudhry: Brothers left for dead in shark-infested Western Australian waters

Ian Kensington and Ryan Chaudhry say their charter boat left them for dead after it returned to shore while they were underwater.

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 09:35:00 GMT

‘Utterly disturbing’: Dead dingo run over in distressing video sparking outrage

Disturbing footage of people using a four-wheel-drive to run over a dead dingo has sparked outrage. Warning: Distressing content

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 05:09:52 GMT

Virginia Giuffre told to enter plea over alleged breach of family violence restraining order as lawyer confirms she has left hospital after bus crash

Virginia Giuffre did not appear in court on Wednesday, where she faces a charge of breaching a DV order, after being released from hospital following a bus crash.

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 03:29:41 GMT

‘Utterly disturbing’: Dead dingo run over in disturbing video sparks outrage

Disturbing footage of people using a four-wheel-drive to run over a dead dingo has sparked outrage. Warning: Distressing content

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 01:05:15 GMT

Man dies as ute and truck crash on the Nullarbor near South Australia’s western border

The 83-year-old died of critical injuries hours after the accident.

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 23:33:39 GMT

Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day: Where to get your free scoop in Perth - Hillarys, Northbridge, Fremantle and more

Here’s where you can grab a scoop of your favourite flavour today.

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 03:44:32 GMT

Second fast food outlet, vehicle repair shop among new Geraldton developments in Webberton

While the plans did not state the names of the retailers set to be involved, it was understood the fast food outlet would be KFC.

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 18:00:00 GMT