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Emergency services remain on the scene.

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Pedestrian fighting for life after being hit by bus in CBD

Police say the Transperth bus was travelling west when it hit the woman walking across the intersection of Wellington and Barrack streets.

Chloe Maher and Shannon Hampton

Ellenbrook Secondary College was plunged into lockdown on Monday after a gang of armed teenagers swarmed the school and stabbed a student in the arm.

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Student stabbed after masked gang storms Perth school

A group of boys arrived at the school gates after the bell rang about 3pm on Monday dressed in black, wearing hoodies, ski masks and carrying weapons, including knives, machetes, and an axe.

Bethany Hiatt

Denise and Carl Allan.

CRIMEMother, son missing after axe attack on Perth grandfather

Police hold urgent welfare concerns for Denise Allan who may be travelling with her 41-year-old son. 

Caleb Runciman

Chloe Mowday travelled to Vietnam with her family in November, exploring the popular holiday destination with her three kids and husband before a planned cosmetic procedure.

PerthCommentsPerth mum in coma overseas after botched cosmetic surgery

Her organs shut down hours after the procedure, with paramedics having to resuscitate her after she died on the way to hospital. 

Ibanez Taylor

A naked man is seen on the front of an ambulance in Boulder.

WA NewsVideoPremiumPolice forced to apologise after naked man smashed ambulance

It took officers 22 minutes to attend the scene of a shocking incident, in which a naked man used his head to smash the windscreen of an ambulance in Kalgoorlie.

Caleb Runciman, Jessica Page and Tegan Guthrie

West Australian passengers are officially on Santa’s naughty list after fresh polling revealed Perth Uber riders had the lowest rating in Australia.

WA NewsCommentsWA Uber passengers get lowest rating in the nation

West Australian passengers are officially on Santa’s naughty list after fresh polling revealed Perth Uber riders had the lowest rating in Australia.

Jessica Evensen

Belinda Fischer and Scar Fischer, 11, pictured at Kings Park, Perth, on Sunday ahead of Australia’s social media ban.

TechnologyCommentsPremiumPerth families in ‘meltdown’ as countdown to ban begins

One Perth family claims the imminent social media ban could derail their child’s autism therapy, which relies heavily on gaming platforms. What has the reaction been like in your household?

Jessica Evensen

The Mexican Kitchen in Fremantle is closing its doors after 45 glorious years.

Holy guacamole!Comments‘DEVASTATING’: Loved Freo institution closing after 45 years

It has become an iconic part of the port city but after 45 glorious years on the famous cappuccino strip, it is closing its doors - and West Aussies have poured out their hearts over the news.

Troy de Ruyter

The West reporter Caitlin Vinci on the West Australian float.

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From crowd to float: Perth Pageant will always warm hearts

A nostalgic rush washed over me as I looked out from the top of the float at a sea of young girls and boys pressed against the barricades, desperate to catch every glittering moment of the Christmas magic.

Caitlin Vinci

Caitlin Vinci

Perth turned on the magic on Saturday night, as St Georges Terrace transformed for the 2025 Christmas Pageant.

PerthCommentsPerth Christmas Pageant sparkles through the CBD

Perth turned on the magic on Saturday night, as St Georges Terrace transformed into a glittering ribbon of colour, music and Christmas spirit for the 2025 Christmas Pageant.

Caitlin Vinci

The scene of a car v bike accident on Stirling Highway in Claremont.

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Boy left with horror leg injuries after e-bike crash

A 14-year-old boy is in a serious condition in hospital after colliding with a car while riding his e-bike in Claremont this morning.

Caitlin Vinci and John Flint

AC/DC legend Angus Young enjoys lunch at The Reveley, right, before thrilling young fan Noah Gianotti.

Hells BellsCommentsAC/DC star’s casual lunch becomes fan moment

AC/DC megastar Angus Young left fans thunderstruck after being spotted enjoying lunch at Elizabeth Quay. SEE THE PICS

Troy de Ruyter

7NEWS Perth presenter Ryan Daniels pictured with his children Avery, 9, and William, 7, on Thursday ahead of this weekend’s Christmas Pageant.

ChristmasCommentsPerth sparkles with festive cheer as Christmas Pageant nears

Christmas comes early to Perth this weekend as the city gears up for one of its most cherished traditions.

Caitlin Vinci

A photograph of the final full Supermoon of this year over Perth’s city skyline on Friday night.

WeatherCommentsHow to see the last supermoon of 2025 in WA

It will be the final full supermoon of the year.

Ibanez Taylor

The flight paths of the two aircraft.

AviationPremiumFlying instructor saves day in near Jandakot plane collision

An alert flying instructor helped prevent tragedy at Jandakot Airport after an incoming plane cut off an aircraft preparing to land, an investigation by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau has found.

Michael Palmer

Police Minister Reece Whitby speaks to the media outside Parliament House, Perth, on Thursday. Carwyn Monck

E-rideable reformsCommentsPremiumDeaths spark major crackdown on e-rideables in WA

Tougher penalties, mandatory registration and speed limiting technology are part of a sweeping overhaul recommended by an inquiry into a string of deaths involving e-rideables.

Jessica Page

AC/DC rock Optus Stadium.

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Rock gods AC/DC Power Up Perth with all-time classic gig

The legendary band showed why they are an unstoppable force, belting out classic hits to shake Optus Stadium all night long.

Matthew Hogan

News. Concert. AC/DC Concert at Optus Stadium. Jackson Flindell

MusicCommentsRock legends AC/DC shake Optus Stadium all night long

The city surged with energy on Thursday night as AC/DC hammered through a ferocious set, reaffirming their status as one of rock’s most unstoppable forces.

Caitlin Vinci, Matt Hogan, Caleb Runciman & Kellie Balaam

Thousands of fans descend on Optus Stadium for AC/DC’s Power Up tour.

MusicCommentsPerth ready to rock and roll for AC/DC spectacle

‘Now, whether they’re sad songs or powerful songs, AC/DC’s got them all.’

Caleb Runciman

Photos of the crash scene.

TrafficCommentsSerious crash shuts part of train line and Perth freeway

Shocking photos from the scene show the car completely crumpled on the road.

Claire Sadler

The last full moon of 2025 will also be a supermoon.

SUPERMOONCommentsHow to see Friday’s rare ‘cold’ supermoon in Australia

We break down the best times and places to catch the last big celestial event of 2025.

Eloise Budimlich

A home on Dawes Way in Mandogalup.

PropertyCommentsPremiumSurprise suburb leads price growth in Perth in 2025

The outer suburb has shot from obscurity to the top of Perth’s property price growth list, up 33 per cent — or nearly $235,000 — this year.

Kim Macdonald

A vehicle rollover on the Mitchell Freeway is causing traffic turmoil.

TrafficCommentsRollover on Perth freeway causes peak-hour traffic turmoil

A vehicle rollover on a Perth freeway is causing peak-hour traffic turmoil for motorists.

Chloe Maher

Thunderstruck fans around Perth today have been left feeling starstruck after band members from AC/DC popped up around the CBD to greet die-hard’s ahead of their highly anticipated Thursday show.

MusicCommentsAC/DC stars soak up Perth sun during stroll around CBD

While they attempted to keep a low profile, the band members couldn’t avoid eagle-eyed fans. 

Fraser Williams