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The fridges fell of the truck at Powis Street entry to Mitchell Freeway.

Perth trafficCommentsFridges fall off back of truck, block entry to major freeway

A truck driver has received a cool reception after a load of refrigerators toppled onto a busy Perth freeway on-ramp this morning.

Claire Sadler

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

The view of Perth from Kings Park in 1962.

SEE THE GALLERYCamera IconNostalgic photos show early days of life in Perth

The images were taken from the 1940s to the 1980s to portray life in Western Australia as appealing.

Rachel Fenner

Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley has warned councils about their spending.

Local governmentCommentsPremiumDo not treat ratepayers’ money as ‘personal expense account’

Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley says she expects councils to follow recommendations from the Auditor-General on how to use ratepayers’ money.

Michael Palmer

City of Perth Deputy Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds has confirmed the suspension of rental e-scooters from midday today ‘until further notice’.

Local GovernmentCommentsPremiumE-scooters banned from Perth CBD after tragic death

City of Perth Deputy Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds has confirmed the suspension of rental e-scooters from midday today ‘until further notice’.

Jessica Evensen

Vision of the unfolding incident shows one police boat floating several metres from vessel.

BoatingCommentsBoat stranded off Point Walter with children onboard

Vision of the unfolding incident shows one police boat floating several metres from the vessel.

Sarah Steger

Works have commenced at Hyde Park to remove trees infested with the polyphagous shot-hole borer from the islands at the park.

EnvironmentCommentsHundreds of trees to be cleared from Hyde Park islands

The trees will be removed over the next four to six weeks as part of a blitz to eradicate the polyphagous shot-hole borer.

The crash on Tonkin Highway in Kewdale.

WA newsCommentsPeak-hour meltdown as drenching causes Perth traffic chaos

The wet weather across Perth has caused plenty of headaches on the city’s roads, with a slew of crashes, breakdowns and flooding giving motorists nightmares.

Troy de Ruyter

A 55-year-old man has been taken to hospital after a serious crash on the Kwinana Freeway.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumDriver badly hurt after hitting pole on major Perth freeway

Emergency services rushed to the scene after the crash this morning.

Jessica Evensen

Perth dancer Faith Ward.

‘Just incredible’VideoCommentsPerth dancer ‘could be’ next Dallas Cowboys cheerleader

The 22-year-old, known as Flexi Faith, is one step closer to securing a spot on the famous cheerleading team dubbed America’s Sweethearts when she travels to Texas for an audition this month.

Kellie Balaam

Pedestrian Thanh Phan has died after being hit at the intersection of Murray Street and King Street by an escooter. Unknown

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UK woman kicked out of venue before fatal e-scooter incident

The 24-year-old — who appeared from custody flanked by security guards — and a female friend had been drinking at a pub since 2.30pm but were kicked out six hours later, Magistrate Richard Huston was told.

Rebecca Le May

Flooding on part of a major Perth freeway has caused traffic chaos on Tuesday morning.

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Flooding, crashes cause traffic chaos across Perth

Motorists are being urged to exercise extreme caution as traffic is heavy in the area.

Taylor Renouf

The Bureau of Meteorology’s forecast shows a band of showers and thunderstorms heading ‘directly for Western Australia’.

SEE THE FORECASTCommentsSevere thunderstorm set to hit Perth, residents warned

West Aussies are being told to prepare for damage to trees, power outages and flash flooding.

Taylor Renouf

A 58-year-old cyclist is lucky to be alive after being run over in an alleged road rage incident in Claremont.

Disaster and EmergencyCyclist injured in alleged road rage attack in Claremont

A 58-year-old man is lucky to be alive after being trapped under a car in an alleged road rage incident in Perth’s western suburbs. 

Nick Overall & Jessica Evensen

A woman is being treated for minor burns after a fire in a O’Connor storage unit facility on Sunday morning.

WA newsWoman burnt in storage facility fire in Perth’s south

A woman has been taken to hospital for treatment after a fire in a O’Connor storage unit facility this morning.

Oliver Lane

Kevin Sanders died in an e-scooter accident.

WA NewsVideoPremiumVideos show final night of scooter rider before tragic crash

Tributes are flowing for e-scooter rider Kevin Sanders, who died after he was hit by a truck in Fremantle.

Rachel Fenner

Sarah and Chris Lyne with their son Nate and dog Rogar.

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‘Ignored’ families left in limbo over leaky pipes

Hundreds of WA homeowners, who say they are the forgotten victims of the Iplex pipes debacle, are still waiting on authorities to conclude an investigation that spans two years.

John Flint

Firefighters at a blaze at Chinta cafe in North Perth.

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Fire breaks out at popular North Perth cafe

Dozens of firefighters have descended on a suburban street after a fire broke out at a family-owned cafe.

Sarah Steger

York farmer Rhys Turton at his farm.

WeatherCommentsFarmers welcome rain after unusually warm autumn

Despite the drenching Perth has received over the past few days, WA’s unusually warm start to the year is likely to continue into winter.

Sarah Steger

WA residents Sophie Langer, 24, and Brianna Goldsworthy, 24, at Scarborough Beach.

WA DayCommentsWhy most Gen Z-ers think you should move to WA

If Western Australia were a person, Gen-Zers would be writing it love letters. 

Sarah Steger

Beekeeper and WA Apiarists’ Society vice-president Stephen Boylen.

Sweet successCommentsThe backyard hobby that has exploded in popularity in Perth

Alongside the boom, a buzzing community has blossomed.

Liam Murphy

Fremantle's WA Day festival will still go ahead despite predicted rain on the day.

WA NewsCommentsLast minute changes to WA Day festival as wet weather looms

Event organisers have issued a statement after showers and a chance of storms were forecast.

Morgan de Smidt

Kingtow boss Waldo Wessels.

BARING IT ALLVideoTow truck boss’ wild response to 7NEWS and his critics

Dozens of customers have come forward with complaints about enormous fees charged for basic tows.

James Carmody

It’s time to switch off your sprinklers.

WA NewsCommentsSPRINKLER BAN: Remember to switch off retic from Sunday

West Australians are being reminded to switch off their garden sprinklers from Sunday as winter officially arrives.

Oliver Lane