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GEN Alleged car jacker Cane Andrew Tyree. Pic. Facebook.

CrimePremiumAccused carjacker begs court for a second chance

One of two men accused of a terrifying car jacking in the Perth CBD has been emphatically refused bail after ‘begging’ a court for ‘one more chance’.

Sarah Steger

Former Brisbane Broncos player Teui ‘TC’ Robati allegedly forced a woman to perform oral sex in a disabled toilet at a Fortitude Valley hotel. NewsWire/Tertius Pickard

COURTEx-NRL star’s alleged demand to rape accuser

A woman was allegedly forced to perform oral sex on a prominent NRL player in a hotel toilet during a night out in Brisbane.

Andrew Hedgman

Former Gold Coast Titans player Oshae Jackson Tuiasau is accused of a fatal one-punch attack. NRL Photos

COURT‘Feared for safety’: Ex-Titans player’s claim

Seconds before a man hit the pavement, a former Titans player says he was being rushed by someone “angry” and “looking to fight.”

Andrew Hedgman

Police have nabbed four people over an alleged interstate money laundering scheme. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimePremiumMultimillion money laundering scheme scrubbed clean

Organised crime has been dealt a blow, as police smash a massive money laundering scheme allegedly run by a security company using armoured transport services.

Aaron Bunch

The mother of Phoebe Bishop has slammed a fundraiser raising money in her daughter’s name.

NewsPheobe’s mum slams charity fundraiser

The mother of missing teenager Phoebe Bishop has slammed a fundraiser raising money in her daughter’s name.

Nathan Schmidt

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CRIMENew theory on $150k Thorpie robbery

A theory of who may be responsible for robbing one of Australia’s greatest athletes of $150,000 worth of watches and jewellery has emerged.

Blair Jackson

The scene of the hit and run.

WA newsHunt for driver after cyclist hurt in Albany hit and run

Police are seeking information about a hit and run incident when a car leaving a driveway hit a cyclist in the CBD.

Jacki Elezovich

Four men have been extradited from NSW to Queensland and charged over an alleged extortion attempt. (HANDOUT/QUEENSLAND POLICE)

CrimePremiumGroup of men extradited over alleged extortion attempt

Men allegedly linked to organised crime have been extradited to Queensland over what police say was an attempt to extort a man and a woman.

Savannah Meacham

Screen grabs from a 2019 video of Mr Dwyer, the armed killer.

Courts & JusticePremiumGunman admits shooting dead young dad

A 37-year-old man has admitted shooting a young father in the head on Perth’s outskirts, changing his plea on what was to be the first day of his murder trial.

Rebecca Le May

Police are investigating the stabbing of a 25-year-old man in Lockyer on Saturday.

CrimePremiumPolice investigate after man found stabbed in Lockyer

Albany detectives are investigating after a man was stabbed in an Albany suburb in the early hours of Saturday. 

Melissa Sheil

Former rugby league player Teui Robati has pleaded not guilty to two charges of rape. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimePremiumFormer NRL player lured woman to pub toilet, jury told

Former Brisbane Broncos player Teui 'TC' Robati allegedly told a young woman he was taking her to an exclusive event before raping her, a jury has heard.

Rex Martinich

Kylie Johnson (right), the mother of alleged murder victim Pheobe Bishop, has revealed her daughter’s passion for the outdoors, cars and camping as loved ones organise a convoy to pay tribute to the teenager.

FITTING FAREWELLPheobe Bishop’s mum reveals teen’s passions ahead of special tribute

The 17-year-old will be commemorated in a ‘meaningful’ way.

Molly Magennis

Phillip Narkle, 18, died after an alleged violent incident at a unit on Gladstone Road, in Rivervale, after 5pm on Saturday.

CRIMEPremiumMan charged with murder over stabbing death of Perth teen

A 19-year-old man has been charged with murder over the stabbing death of an 18-year-old man in Rivervale at the weekend.

Shannon Hampton and Sarah Steger

Nearly 2500 drivers lost their car for failing to have a valid licence. 

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
CrimePremium
The West Australian exclusive
How cops are rounding up reckless drivers at rapid rate

Police have seized a car more than once every hour so far this year, as rates of reckless and illegal driving rise as a result of technological advancements in the Force.

Dylan Caporn

Cannington man David John Litchfield is accused of sending methamphetamine hidden inside an Esky of meat to Christmas Island from Perth.

CrimePremiumPerth man accused of sending mince-wrapped meth to island

A Cannington man has been charged after allegedly pocketing cash to send the havoc-wreaking drug hidden inside an Esky full of meat to associates on Christmas Island.

Rebecca Le May

Police say a man drove his car into a crowd, injuring five people including his wife and daughter. (AP PHOTO)

CrimeGermany car driver faces attempted manslaughter charges

An arrest warrant for attempted manslaughter has been issued for a man alleged to have driven his car into a crowd in the German city of Passau.

Staff Writers

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NEWSConfronting reason teens carrying knives

Principal lawyer of major law firm reveals knife crime is more common than you think, and the reason kids are still carrying will shock you.

Summer Liu

The teenage victim of Saturday night’s fatal stabbing has been identified and his family have paid tribute.

WA NewsTeen victim of Rivervale stabbing identified

The teenage victim of a fatal stabbing in Rivervale on Saturday evening has been identified as 18-year-old Phillip Narkle, and his family has paid tribute.

Caleb Runciman and Artemisia Blythe

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NewsEscaped prisoner’s alleged crime spree

Police have charged a man who allegedly escaped a correctional centre in May before going on a crime spree through a suburb of a major city.

Alexandra Feiam

Forensic officers were canvassing the area around the units on Sunday morning, while police door knocked nearby residents.

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Witness details horror scenes after fatal Rivervale stabbing

A 19-year-old man known to the victim is assisting homicide detectives with their investigation. 

Caleb Runciman and Artemisia Blythe

A teenager has been charged over an alleged hit-and-run in Fairfield.

NewsPremiumTeen charged over alleged hit-and-run

An elderly man has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after he was allegedly run down by a teen driver.

Nathan Schmidt

Family of Indigenous man Kumanjayi White, who died in custody in Alice Spring, have made a plea for answers. NewsWire / Damian Shaw

NewsPremiumFamily’s plea over death in custody

The family of an Indigenous man who died after being detained by off-police at a supermarket have made a desperate plea for answers.

Nathan Schmidt

Neighbours went to the Land and Environment Court in a dispute over trees and a crumbling retaining wall. Google Maps

COURTNeighbour’s tree fight lands in court

A long-running battle between neighbours over a pine tree and a crumbling wall has finally ended, with neither side coming out completely on top.

Duncan Evans

Miguel Uribe Turbay is fighting for life at a Bogota hospital. (AP PHOTO)

political candidatesShot Colombian presidential hopeful fighting for life

A potential presidential contender in Colombia's 2026 election, Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay is fighting for life after being shot at a political rally.

Staff Writers