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Authorities have uncovered a shocking collection of child-like sex dolls at a Perth home after they intercepted a disturbing package sent from China. 

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Collection of child-like sex dolls uncovered at Perth home

It is understood some of the dolls found at his home were missing limbs. Others were dressed in children’s clothing and wigs.

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An internal jail inquiry found there was 'nothing unlawful' about prisoners eating guinea pigs while on a work-release program.

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Pig out: Wooroloo inmates eating rescued pets ‘not unlawful’

It was unacceptable for prisoners to eat guinea pigs while on work-release at an animal shelter but the convicts did nothing illegal, an internal jail inquiry has found.

Ben Harvey

Dayne Brajkovich has been charged with showing his swastika tattoo in public.

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‘Playing dress up’: Top cop slams bikies brazen nazi tattoo

WA’s top cop has described feared bikie enforcer Dayne Brajkovich as a ‘middle-aged man playing dress ups’ and slammed his swastika tattoo after his colourful court appearance resulted in more criminal charges.

Caleb Runciman

Detectives from Cold Case Investigations are seeking public assistance in relation to a historic aggravated armed robbery incident that occurred in Cloverdale in 2000, which formed part of a series of robberies targeting Chicken Treat stores in the Perth area.

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Police probe decades-old Chicken Treat burglary spree

Cold case detectives are investigating a series of Chicken Treat store burglaries across Perth more than 25 years ago.

Shannon Hampton

Police are investigation following a fair of fatal crashes in regional WA from Monday and Tuesday.

Disaster and EmergencyTwo killed in shocking fatal crashes in regional WA

Major Crash investigators are appealing for anyone with information or footage.

Fraser Williams

Police are responding to a head-on crash near Collie that has left at least one person critically injured. 

Disaster and EmergencyHorror head-on crash near Collie leaves one badly hurt

Police are responding to a head-on crash in the South West in which at least one person was trapped in a vehicle.

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An operation targeting illegal weapons netted various firearms in WA.

CrimePremiumPolice make shocking discovery during raids on WA properties

A national police operation has resulted in the seizure of various illegal weapons across WA, including a flamethrower, a homemade shotgun and a rifle stolen in a burglary a decade ago.

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The Perth pub made a statement on their social media after white supremacists hired out a room for a function.

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Neo-nazi event shut down by Perth pub

A family-friendly pub in Perth’s eastern suburbs shut down a neo-nazi function after white supremacists hired out a room at their venue, leaving a customer ‘deeply disturbed’.

Caleb Runciman

Major crash officers are calling to the public for information on the Carlotta crash.

PolicePremiumMotorcyclist dies in tragic South West crash

A 64-year-old man riding a silver Harley Davidson motorcycle died in the tragic crash.

Michelle Joan Leahy has not been seen since Thursday.

Missing PersonDrone searches Kings Park in hunt for missing WA woman

Police are scouring CCTV in several locations and have sent up a drone in their search for a missing woman.

WA Police Union President Dave Flaherty.

CrimePremiumPolice stretched as thieves wreak havoc across retail sector

Police officers are frustrated with repeat violent offenders and thieves wreaking havoc across the retail sector, increasing the workload of already ‘stretched’ cops.

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The hatchback was involved in a serious crash in Scarborough on Friday night

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Car strikes pedestrians holding toddler in Perth’s west

A two-year-old girl was among three people struck by a car on West Coast Highway in Scarborough on Friday night, leaving one of them seriously injured.

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WA NewsCommentsHeroic WA teen’s courageous act earns him top honour

Without his parents at home and relying on his brother to phone paramedics, a 14-year-old boy’s courageous act saved his grandfather’s life.

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Mr McCullough, 39, handed himself in at Perth police station after he allegedly managed to escape the Central Law Courts in Perth. 

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Accused sex offender’s court escape sparks secrecy scandal

Security staff failed to follow procedures before an accused child sex offender was accidentally walked out of custody, an investigation has revealed.

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WA NEWSPremiumE-scooter rider dies in hospital after crash

An e-scooter rider has died in hospital after being critically injured in a crash on Wednesday afternoon. 

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A Carlisle man has been charged after homicide detectives started investigating the suspicious death of a 25-year-old man in St James this week. Pictured is police at the scene on Tuesday night.

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Manslaughter charge after suspicious St James death

A Carlisle man has been charged with manslaughter over the death of a 25-year-old man in St James this week. 

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Police at the scene on Tuesday night.

WA NEWSPremiumDramatic twist as man arrested on suspicion of murder

Police have revealed a man is in custody over the death of a 25-year-old on Tuesday afternoon. 

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Gus vanished from an outback sheep property after last being seen playing outside a homestead.

SA NewsVideoCommentsHow heartbreaking mystery of missing 4yo Gus unfolded

It is one of the biggest missing person events in Australia’s history, and rarely has a story captured the hearts of our nation like the mysterious disappearance of the little curly-haired boy.

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A young man has been charged with murder after another man died after an argument turned violent outside an Armadale home.

WA NewsPremiumMurder charge after man killed in violent fight outside home

A Wheatbelt man has been charged with murder after another man died after an argument turned violent outside an Armadale home.

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The vehicle, described as blue or purple in colour, did not stop at the scene to render first aid. 

WA NEWSPremiumMan questioned over Innaloo hit and run

Police are questioning a 49-year-old over an alleged hit and run, which left an elderly woman in hospital.

Jessica Evensen

Albany Hwy was closed between Mitchell Street and Spencer Road due to the serious crash.

WA NEWSPremiumMan dies after hatchback hits truck towing sheep trailer

A man has died in a crash near Mt Barker after the hatchback he was driving collided with a sheep truck. 

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Police searched along the coastline for Stephen Angel, who has been missing since April 3 2019.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCoroner reveals if missing kayaker faked his own death

Stephen Angel vanished in 2019 and his kayak was found floating 1.5 nautical miles off the coast of Cape Peron, near Rockingham.

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Four-year-old Gus Lamont went missing at a sheep station in outback South Australia on September 27.

SA NewsVideoCommentsNew revelation from cops as 4yo Gus search continues

Over 100 search and rescue personnel have spent the day in some of the harshest possible conditions as police provide the latest update on their search for evidence.   

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A manhunt is underway for two thugs who impersonated WA Police officers executing a search warrant.

CRIMEManhunt for thugs who impersonated WA police before robbery

The two men produced fake documents — relating to a search warrant — before they were let inside and stole a luxury watch, diamond ring and tens of thousands in cash.

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