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Ben Harvey outlines the confluence of screwups and poor decision-making by governments, which ultimately led to Perth Mum Lena giving birth in the back of Toyota Kluger on Kwinana Freeway.

Up LateVideoCommentsPremiumHaving baby on Kwinana Freeway not on anyone’s birth plan

Ben Harvey outlines the confluence of screwups and poor decision-making by governments, which ultimately led to Perth Mum Lena giving birth in the back of Toyota Kluger on Kwinana Freeway. 

Ben Harvey | Tue, February 10

A prisoner from Casuarina Prison has died in hospital after suffering from a terminal illness. 

WA NewsWA prisoner dies in hospital after terminal illness

A prisoner from Casuarina Prison has died in hospital on Monday morning.

Claire Sadler

Kazem “Kaz” Hamad arrest photo supplied by Australian Federal Police via Iraqi authorities.

CrimeMugshot of ‘most dangerous man in world’ released

A mugshot of the Australian Federal Police’s ‘No. 1’ target under arrest in Iraq has been released as members of his alleged drug smuggling syndicate are warned their criminal enterprise will be dismantled. 

Andrew Greene

According to the Productivity Commission’s latest report on government services, 2286 serious incidents were recorded in WA early childhood education and care centres in 2024-25.

WA NewsPremiumREVEALED: Shocking injury numbers at WA child care centres

Hundreds of children were hurt, unaccounted for or left unsupervised in WA child care centres in the past year, with new data showing the number of serious incidents soaring to more than eight a day.

Bethany Hiatt

Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett says there is now a power vacuum in Hamad’s syndicate. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

updatedPremiumFirst pic of tobacco kingpin in Iraq jail

While an alleged kingpin of Australia’s illicit tobacco trade sits in a secret Iraqi prison, Australian police say a vulnerable power vacuum has opened in his syndicate.

Blair Jackson

Allgem Jewellers on Hay Street which was broken into overnight.

CrimePremiumMan charged after allegedly robbing Perth CBD jeweller

A man has been charged after allegedly breaking a window and stealing from a Perth CBD jewellery store overnight. 

Claire Sadler

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NewsPremiumWatchdog lashed over social media secrecy

Australia’s online watchdog has remained tight-lipped on a key success of the social media ban, citing possible immunity.

Nathan Schmidt

AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett warned Hate preachers are getting legal advice to pursue ‘radical recruitment’. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

NewsPremiumAFP chief’s warning over ‘radical recruitment’

Hate preachers are getting legal advice to pursue “radical recruitment”, the AFP chief has warned.

Nathan Schmidt

The HMAS Voyager Ceremony is attended by RAN personnel, including survivor Graham Darcy and wife Lynne Darcy (middle)

WA NewsCommentsMemorial service in King’s Park for HMAS Voyager collision

The Australian Navy mourned the 82 men who lost their lives in the tragic collision between vessels HMAS Melbourne and HMAS Voyager in 1964 at a King’s Park service on Tuesday.

Eliana Hullett

WA Police officer turned child safety educator Kristi McVee, left, said there are some signs parents can look out for to keep their kids safe in light of charges being laid against Naomi Tekea Craig, right.

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Questions all parents should ask after teacher sex abuse

After the shocking sexual abuse of a student by a teacher at a Mandurah private school, parents are all asking the same question - how do I keep my child safe? 

Rachel Fenner

Most regions of Victoria are subject to total fire bans on Wednesday. NewsWire / Jason Edwards

weatherPremiumMassive fire ban ahead of scorching forecast

Temperatures reaching 40C on Wednesday have sparked blanket total fire bans in southeast Australia.

Blair Jackson

West Australian and Victorian cancer researchers have found a way to turbocharge cancer-fighting cells to further improve a life-saving immunotherapy.

HealthCommentsPremiumResearchers uncover way to turbocharge cancer-fighting cells

West Australian and Victorian cancer researchers have found a way to turbocharge cancer-fighting cells to further improve a life-saving immunotherapy.

Hannah Cross

All profits from a Buddy toy sale go to the Buddy Mission.

THERAPY DOGSPremiumA mission to make the man’s best friend more accessible

First responders are waiting years to access specialised mental health support, but a foundation is raising funds to increase access to therapy dog support in Bunbury.

Yousuf Shameel

Victory pair Reno Piscopo and Matthew Grimaldi visited Sydenham Park Soccer Club on Tuesday ahead of the club’s ‘Kids Round’ this weekend to spend time with junior players Alby Fanous (11), Amelia Trajkovski (10), Maya Kotevski (9), Brendan Avilevi (11), Riley Lisolajski (13) and Taraesa Barca (9). Jake Nowakowski

FootballPremiumVictory’s Grimaldi reveals tough fight for starting spot

Melbourne Victory midfielder Matthew Grimaldi has admitted inconsistency remains his biggest challenge as he fights for a permanent starting spot at the club he joined last year.

Marco Monteverde

The current stock market dip for many blue-chip companies is the perfect time for investors to scoop up some bargains.

The NightlyFund managers are picking these 10 stocks to buy on the dip

Some of Australia’s leading stock pickers have focused on AI, data centre and computer chip as the best bets for investors to profit from the market’s current dip and create long-term wealth.

Tom Richardson

A 37-year-old man who was wearing a ninja outfit and heavily armed when he allegedly attacked his neighbours was high on magic mushrooms, a court has been told.

Court & JusticePremiumPerth homeowner fights off masked ‘ninja’ in own foyer

A Perth home owner has described how he wrestled a masked man dressed as a ninja in the foyer of his Yangebup home.

Sarah Crawford

Forensics comb the the Burville Street property on Monday evening, as the investigations continue into an elderly woman’s death.

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Albany death suspect airlifted to Perth in critical state

A male suspect in the suspicious death of a 69-year-old woman in Albany is fighting for his life after being flown to Perth for critical medical treatment, in a shocking twist to the tragic incident. 

Cameron Newbold, Melissa Sheil, Jacki Elezovich and Amy Towers

The Shire of Narrogin will make a customised Monopoly game featuring local businesses, community groups and well-known sites.

Monopoly Legacy ProjectNarrogin puts itself on Monopoly map with legacy project

Details regarding Narrogin’s Monopoly legacy project have been revealed, with local businesses and community members invited to bid on which well-known sites should be featured in the town’s unique edition.

Hannah Whitehead

Aussies could be locked out of flights to the UK if they fail to get an ETA.

The NightlyAussies to be barred from UK flights if they fail to do this

It’s a new and simple requirement, but it’s an easy one to forget. Don’t let it spoil your holiday.

Eloise Budimlich

WA’s top cop says officers carrying semi-automatic rifles will become a familiar sight across Perth for the foreseeable future.

PolicePremiumPerth cops to be armed with rifles for foreseeable future

Police Commissioner Col Blanch acknowledged some West Australians could find it shocking to see armed officers patrolling, but said public safety was the number one priority. 

Jessica Evensen

Jye Lindsay Cooper was drunk and on methamphetamine when he lost control of his Nissan X-Trail when turning into a Rockingham street and veered onto a dirt verge, striking Nicole Naughton, pictures, at 53kmhr on May 18 last year.

Court & JusticeVideoPremiumIntoxicated driver learns fate after hitting woman, fleeing

An intoxicated driver who struck a dog walker before fleeing the scene has been jailed. WARNING: CONFRONTING FOOTAGE

Sarah Crawford

Narelle Harrison, who Mrs Fulton visited the day prior, told Raymond Reddington’s District Court of WA trial on Tuesday that her childhood friend loved her family but had become emotional amid marriage problems.

Courts & JusticePremiumSharon Fulton ‘very frightened’ before 1986 vanishing

The last friend to see Sharon Fulton has given explosive testimony at her husband’s murder trial about how her demeanour appeared hours before she vanished.

Rebecca Le May

Abbey Newbey, Sam Richardson and Wayne Newbey enjoy the festivities.

In the pinkBroomehill sporting teams raise $2k for McGrath Foundation

Players and supporters of sport in Broomehill gathered at the town’s recreational complex on Saturday for Pink Stumps Day, a charity fundraiser in aid of the McGrath Foundation.

Claire Middleton

Shire of Narrogin chief executive Dale Stewart.

On the MoveShire of Narrogin CEO set to leave role for Port Hedland

Long-time Shire of Narrogin chief executive Dale Stewart announced his departure from the top role on Monday, with plans to take his local government experience to the Pilbara.

Hannah Whitehead