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NeighbourhoodsCommentsThe sought-after family suburb with a ‘country like’ feel

Get to know the schools, facilities and latest statistics concerning the ‘country like’ community of Manning.

Caitlin Vinci

WA NEWSPremiumTraveller faces child abuse material charges

A man who landed at Perth Airport with a phone allegedly filled with child abuse material is to face court today.

Caleb Runciman

CRIMECommentsPremiumPuppies killed in blaze, brave neighbours save homeowner

Two puppies have perished in a devastating housefire overnight, but an epic tale of bravery has emerged as neighbours recounted their effort to save the homeowner trapped inside the inferno.

Lauren Price

WA NEWS VideoCommentsEast Freo backyard dubbed ‘ground zero’ for shot-hole borer

Joanne Taggat’s East Fremantle backyard has been dubbed ‘ground zero’ of the spread of the destructive polyphagous shot-hole borer in Australia.

Geof Parry and Caitlyn Rintoul

WA NewsPremiumBattery the cause of raging housefire in Perth coastal haven

A home in Perth’s north has been severely damaged by a raging fire, which authorities say was caused by a lithium-ion battery. 

Lauren Price

PerthPremiumMan flown to hospital after major crash in Bullsbrook

The RAC Rescue helicopter has been deployed to a serious car crash in Perth’s outer north.

Lauren Price

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Debris scattered across highway after early morning crash

Motorists have been advised to drive with caution as debris cover the road after a crash on Tonkin Highway this morning.

Morgan de Smidt

Construction concernsCommentsPremiumCanoe club frustrated over new paddle ban near Freo bridge

Swimmers and river paddlers are being told to stay away from the construction site of Fremantle’s new traffic bridge because of concerns about underwater noise levels.

Gabrielle Becerra Mellet

Courts & justicePremiumFlight hostess tells passengers not to smoke - then vapes

An ex-flight attendant responsible for warning passengers not to smoke while aboard an aircraft bound for a WA mining town was twice filmed puffing on a vape on the plane.

Emily Moulton

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Do these belong to you? WA Police seize 30 vehicles & tools

WA Police have seized 30 stolen vehicles and more than $100,000 worth of power tools from a home in Dawesville and are urging the Perth community to contact Mandurah detectives if they identify their property.

Caitlin Vinci

Courts & justiceVideoPremiumBiker admits killing girlfriend after hitting wall at speed

A motorcyclist was travelling at more than twice the speed limit when he lost control, hit a kerb and ploughed into a brick wall in an accident that killed his girlfriend, it can be revealed.

Emily Moulton

CourtsPremiumFight for justice as petition calls for truth about Amy

The family of Amy Wensley have launched a petition calling for her case to be referred to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Alison Sandy

Courts & justicePremiumPerth doctor accused of abusing baby son allowed to practise

A doctor who allegedly broke his newborn’s rib has been allowed to continue working at a busy Perth hospital, despite it also being discovered that the baby had a broken leg.

Hannah Cross

HORROR CRASHPremiumDevastation as teen killed in horrific crash south of Perth

An 18-year-old has been killed in a horrific crash south of Perth after being ejected from a vehicle and being hit by another driver.

Max Corstorphan

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STATE POLITICSCommentsPremium
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John Kerry to come to Perth for world tourism event

Former US secretary of State John Kerry will headline a major international tourism conference, to be hosted in Perth next month. 

Dylan Caporn

Federal politicsPremiumConstruction underway on $430m Freo traffic bridge

State and Federal Governments are confident the $430 million Fremantle Traffic bridge can be delivered by 2026 despite constraints across the construction sector.

Gabrielle Becerra Mellet

WA news PremiumParents’ heartwarming move after Perth men killed in Mexico

The parents of murdered Perth brothers Callum and Jake Robinson have provided a heartwarming update on the legacy their sons are leaving behind.

Phil Hickey

Local governmentPremiumPump and filtration companies called for Maylands Lakes work

The City of Bayswater has invited pump and filtration system companies to make a bid for works at the algae-infested Maylands Lakes. 

Jessica Evensen

CourtPremiumPrincipal of private Wembley school charged after home raid

The former principal of a private school with campuses in Wembley and Maylands has been charged with possessing child exploitation material after detectives raided his home.

Bethany Hiatt

State politicsPremiumWA business elites dine with Albo at Labor fundraiser

Woodside boss Meg O’Neill was among Perth’s business elite who dined at a $2000-a-head Labor fundraiser with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday night.

Matt Mckenzie

CRIMEPremiumTeenagers injured in head-on crash in Perth’s south

Two cars full of teenagers — one of which had five passengers inside — were involved in a head-on crash near Rockingham that left several youngsters with serious injuries.

HOLIDAY TRAGEDYUpdate after family of Aussie tradie killed in Bali crash faced losing home

The 30-year-old suffered catastrophic injuries in a scooter accident.

Bryce Luff

BusinessPremiumREVEALED: Perth one of Australia’s hardest working cities

Perth is the second hardest working capital city in the nation, a new analysis has revealed.

Bethany Hiatt

FEDERAL POLITICSCommentsPremiumCook to address Federal Cabinet on issues biting in WA

Premier Roger Cook will outline a strategy for the Albanese Government to win over West Australians, directly addressing Federal ministers on cost of living and housing.

Shannon Hampton