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Jacinta Beth Sells is accused of murdering her seven-month-old baby.

CRIMEPremiumFamily says infant’s alleged stabbing murder was preventable

The family of a baby allegedly murdered at the hands of his mother in Perth’s north claim authorities failed to keep the little boy safe.

Charlton Hart

Nick's Place in Fremantle has shut up shop for good.

WA NewsCommentsIconic Fremantle kebab shop closes after 40 years

Fremantle locals will need to find a new place to go after a big night out as a popular kebab shop closes down. 

Fraser Williams

Officers from Major crash piece together information about the Redmond crash.

CrimePremiumInvestigations probe how car collided with train

Major crash officers combed the scene on Thursday as they piece their investigation together after the fatal crash near Albany, involving a car and a grain train.

Claire Middleton and Cameron Newbold

Owner James Young has revealed why the resturant has decided to shut their doors.

‘World-Class’ AmbitionsCommentsOwner of beloved Swan Valley venue explains sudden closure

The owner of the renowned Old Young’s Kitchen has revealed the reason behind the restaurant’s sudden closure after his unexpected announcement.

Fraser Williams

‘Poppy’ is described as a female black and white American Staffy, with a maple leaf type marking on its belly/chest.

CRIMECommentsThieves brazenly steal young puppy from Perth home

Heartless thieves have stolen a puppy from a home south of Perth with detectives on the hunt for two men as they try to reunite the pet with its rightful owner.

Charlton Hart

Police are investigating after this car caught fire on Middleton Beach on Thursday morning.

Hot pursuitPremiumPolice pursuit comes to fiery end on iconic WA beach

The car was left abandoned on the beach engulfed in flames and no occupants were there when police arrived. 

Claire Middleton

Former rebels bikie turned pro golfer Ryan Peake.

WA NewsPremiumFormer WA bikie the most popular man at the British Open

As the 2025 British Open golf tournament gets underway, a little-known WA golfer has emerged as one of the hottest interviews and most sought-after selfies.

Ben Harvey

Bradley Murdoch swearing at reporters as he is arrested by SA Police outside the Adelaide Supreme Court where he was cleared of rape charges on Monday November 10th 2003.

CrimePremiumMurdoch’s criminal past across WA before Falconio murder

Outback killer Bradley John Murdoch became a household name when he was outed as the prime suspect in the murder of Peter Falconio - but his criminal past started years earlier in WA.

Shannon Hampton

Caitlyn Dickosn, left, and friends Casey Fraser and Tamika De Lange pictured outside court (right).

CRIMEPremiumCar meet crash victim awake, joking with friends in hospital

A teenager critically injured when she was allegedly mowed down by a speeding car in Burswood is awake and cracking jokes in hospital according to her friends.

Charlton Hart

Jamie Dunross in the cabin of the Spirit of Rockingham before his solo voyage around Australia.

Sailing into record booksPremiumParalympian Jamie Dunross found his hope on the water

When Jamie Dunross lost his ability to walk in a mining accident midway through his life, he thought his sporting days were over, but sailing saved his life and earned him a place in the history books. 

Jacki Elezovich

Veteran Affairs Minister Matt Keogh visited the site on Wednesday to announce construction would begin on a $5 million wellness hub in Rockingham.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumVeterans welcome area-first Rockingham wellness hub

A space for veterans and their families to access community and support services in Rockingham will be built in the next year following cries from former defence personnel over a lack of help.

Oliver Lane

WAM CEO Owen Whittle at The Rosemount in North Perth.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumWAM CEO appointed to decide on MP and official’s wages

Former union boss and West Australian Music Industry Association head Owen Whittle has been appointed to the Salaries and Allowances Tribunal.

Oliver Lane

Carolina Wilga has been discharged from Fiona Stanley.

WA NewsCommentsBackpacker discharged from hospital after outback ordeal

German backpacker Carolina Wilga has been discharged from hospital after five nights recovering from almost a fortnight lost in WA’s harsh outback. 

Caleb Runciman

Old Young's Kitchen

Final ServiceCommentsBeloved Swan Valley restaurant announces shock closure

The picturesque restaurant has been the scene for many weddings and big nights with stunning views to good food.

Fraser Williams

New ABS figures show every State and Territory is falling behind national construction targets.

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumHousing target missed as construction slows to a trickle

Western Australia has fallen further behind national housing targets set by the Albanese Government but is outperforming other states.

Jessica Page

An emu photobombed a photo of friends getting their photo taken at Donnelly River.

SEE THE PICCommentsHilarious moment wild emu photobombs group holiday in WA

Quokka selfies out. Emu selfies in.

Kellie Balaam

Detectives have charged a woman over a brutal home invasion where an 86-year-old man was attacked inside his Mt Richon home.

CrimePremiumElderly man brutally assaulted during Perth home invasion

Shocking details have been revealed after detectives charged a woman over the violent incident.

Caitlin Vinci

Caitlyn Dickson remains in a critical condition in the intensive care unit at Royal Perth Hospital.

CrimePremiumYoung crash victim identified as parents express shock

The parents of a teenage girl who was critically injured in a crash during a car meet near Crown Casino says their daughter is in the ‘fight of her life.’

Caleb Runciman

BHP's Newman mining operation.

healthCommentsMeasles case confirmed at major minesite in WA’s north

A Qantas crew member and a miner in WA’s north are among the latest measles cases, with some staff at the Pilbara mine site isolating following the exposure. 

Madelin Hayes and Claire Sadler

Opposition leader Sussan Ley at NextGen Skills Training Campus in Forrestfield.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumSussan Ley ‘agnostic’ on gender quotas for Liberals

The Federal Opposition says she is ‘agnostic’ on how her party recoups its standing with women in Western Australia, stopping short of backing gender quotas.

Oliver Lane

Keaton-Paul Wallace appeared in court via video link.

Courts & JusticePremiumFormer corporate high-flyer fights domestic violence charges

A former Peppermint Grove businessman remains locked-up in Hakea Prison on remand accused of breaching protective bail and a domestic violence restraining order.

Charlton Hart

Schools need to do more to prevent kids with disabilities from becoming victims of bullying, a WA advocacy group claims.

EducationPremiumKids with disabilities more likely to be bullied at school

Schools need to do more to prevent kids with disabilities from becoming victims of bullying, a WA advocacy group claims.

Bethany Hiatt

Police have charged a boy allegedly involved in a crash into the front of a Middleton Road house.

Charge laidPremiumPolice charge boy after alleged car theft and serious crash

Police have laid a charge in relation to an incident last month, with a car allegedly stolen from a home before later crashing through the front wall of a Middleton Road house and wrecking two parked cars. 

Jacki Elezovich

Crown Casino is among the new exposure sites.

Public HealthCommentsMEASLES ALERT: New exposure sites as new case detected

Crown Casino and Perth Airport are among the new exposure sites.

Claire Sadler