Mother-of-two avoids jail over Valentine's Day bar rampage
She is adamant her drink was spiked before the Valentine's Day incident in Mandurah, about an hour south of Perth, last year.
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Teen pleads not guilty to Perth stabbing
One of two teens accused of a stabbing attack in Perth has pleaded not guilty to all three charges.
Western Australia
Perth kickboxer accused of faking cancer diagnosis
A Perth kickboxer has fronted court accused of faking a cancer diagnosis to take thousands in online donations.
Western Australia
Parents demand answers after child born stillborn at Joondalup Health Campus
A Perth mother whose baby boy was stillborn at Joondalup Hospital claims she was left unmonitored for more than four hours before it was discovered the infant had no heartbeat.
Perth
Alleged head of illegal tobacco syndicate arrested in raids
Police in Western Australia and Victoria have been investigating the trafficking of illicit tobacco following a series of arson attacks on tobacco businesses across both states.
Australia
Carer who left client in hot car spared jail
A disability carer who left his client in a hot car for more than two hours has been handed a suspended jail term as it was revealed he was buying discounted goods in Kmart.
Western Australia
WA opposition leader accused of bullying
Western Australia Opposition Leader Shane Love has become embroiled in controversy after MP Louise Kingston resigned, accusing him of relentless bullying and harassment.
Western Australia
Man dies after car smashes into pole in Perth
The rolling car came to a rest on its roof, with the sole occupant sustaining fatal injuries.
crashes
Father of toddler who died at WA hospital calls for doctors to be stood down
The parents of a toddler who died of leukaemia at a hospital in Western Australia after they repeatedly asked for blood tests are calling for the doctors who treated their son to be stood down.
Perth
About 1000 jobs cut in WA mining hub closure
One of Australia's biggest companies is closing an iron ore hub in Western Australia, citing costs and mine lifetime.
mining
Driver follows man on bus before 'deliberately' mowing him down in WA
The victim hopped on the bus while the stranger tailed him in a grey Mitsubishi Triton.
Perth
'Suspicious': Children approached by car near popular WA tourist spot
A man and woman were inside the car and the woman tried to have a conversation with the young kids, police said.
police
Bright freeway sign to shine light on residents
A giant freeway sign is looming over backyards and set to light up bedrooms in Perth.
Western Australia
Brother of key player in Victoria's tobacco wars arrested
The brother of a key player in Victoria's tobacco wars has been arrested and charged in Perth.
Western Australia
Scott Morrison could give evidence in Reynolds-Higgins case
Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds says she'll fight to clear her name in a lawsuit against Brittany Higgins, with Scott Morrison set to potentially give evidence.
courts
Mother's sinister discovery at Perth playground prompts warning
A mother has been left shocked after she made a sinister discovery at a children's playground in Perth's southern suburbs.
national
Former rugby player chases down alleged knife-wielding teen
Two boys, aged just 16, have been charged over an alleged assault that left two men critically.
crime
Two teens arrested after stabbing outside Perth shopping centre
Terrified residents have described their shock after a double stabbing outside one of Perth's biggest shopping centres.
Western Australia
The Aussie Olympic hopefuls juggling day jobs with training
While they compete on the world stage, day-to-day they're also working in normal job.
Olympics
Man charged as boy dies 10 years after injuries
Levi Mippy was allegedly neglected as a baby and suffered catastrophic injuries.
crime
Man charged with manslaughter after Perth 11-year-old dies
The boy had required 24/7 care since he was injured in his family home as a baby.
crime
'Unfolding disaster': WA building company in crisis
Hundreds of customers say they are in a dire situation, having been locked into seemingly never-ending builds.
Building
New species of ancient flying reptile discovered in Aussie outback
A collection of fossilised bones more than 100 million years old found in Queensland belong to a previously unknown species of ancient flying reptile, new research has revealed.
Paleontology
WA's new generation of educated female drug dealers
She's a university-educated business owner with a loving family, but for more than 10 years, this woman carried a dark secret.
drugs
WA's new generation of drug dealers
Educated, organised women aged in their 30s and 40s make up the new generation of WA drug dealers.
Western AustraliaPolice Air Wing films man on the run in Perth
A man went on the run in Cockburn Central accused of attacking a rideshare driver and stealing his keys.
Western Australia
CCC clears officers of misconduct over teen's death in custody
But the crime and corruption watchdog probe into the state's first juvenile death in custody has laid bare a litany of issues inside the facility, leaving the detainee's family devastated.
prison
Indigenous elder condemns man who kicked kangaroo
An Indigenous elder has condemned a man who kicked a kangaroo and claimed it was part of his culture.
Western Australia
Calls for ban on ultra-cheap fashion products made with forced labour
Human rights groups are calling for Australian laws to "catch up with the rest of the world" as cost of living pressures drive sales at ultra-cheap fashion retailers.
national
WA mum charged over crash that killed her twin girls faces court
Rachel Lisa Van Oyen is facing two counts of careless driving causing death over the accident that claimed the life of her twin seven-year-old girls in February.
Perth
Perth brothers laid to rest weeks after their deaths in Mexico
Their parents, Debra and Martin Robinson, reflected on their sons' "beautiful lives" at the memorial service.
national
Search suspended for missing surfer in Western Australia
The male surfer in his 40s was spotted in the water by a second surfer who noticed he needed assistance, however, rough conditions prohibited him from helping.
national
Former Collingwood player charged after two killed in WA crash
A former Collingwood player has been charged over a crash that killed two people in Western Australia on Friday morning.
national
Man sentenced after trying to steal super from dead girlfriend
The AFP charged the man in July 2020, after claims that he had accessed the super account in the hours following her death.
national
The biggest hotspots for animal collisions in the country
More than 21,000 vehicle insurance claims were analysed after drivers hit an animal. Here's what the data reveals about the biggest animal collision hotspots in the country:
animals
Two killed in Wheatbelt highway crash
Two people have been killed after a collision between a truck and two vehicles on the Brand Highway.
Western Australia
Thousands of dollars seized as police bust alleged illegal Perth poker game
A high-stakes poker game in Perth's north has been busted during a crackdown on alleged illegal gambling across Western Australia.
Perth
Storm unleashes on Perth's southern suburbs
A brutal storm has unleashed on Perth's southern suburbs, with the Bureau of Meteorology warning of dangerous conditions tonight.
Western Australia
WA doctors hit out at premier's call to report dangerous patients
Western Australia's peak body for doctors has hit out at the premier's demands every patient who poses a potential danger be reported to police.
national
Nandos fined $160k after rats, droppings found at Perth restaurant
Rats and droppings were allegedly found at food preparation stations and storage areas.
Perth
Horse owners facing hay shortages after dry summer
A horse owner says there's been hay rationing due to shortages after an extended hot and dry summer in Perth.
national
'It's a slow death': Baby dolphin in Swan River tangled in fishing line
A distressing photo has been captured showing a dolphin calf entangled in a fishing line in Perth's Swan river.
environment
Grandmother critical after allegedly being stabbed by partner
The 60-year-old was a volunteer at her local church and helped support victims of domestic violence.
Perth
Popular cafe chain's cashless U-turn after backlash
Mary Street Bakery, which operates in five locations across Perth, stopped using cash during the COVID pandemic.
national
Perth man accused of murdering his mother in front of girl faces court
The 33-year-old was arrested after he was caught by police and tasered in a dramatic pursuit over the weekend.
courts
WA mum claims au pair company has left her out of pocket
A Western Australian mum says she is out of pocket $1000 after she paid Blossom Au Pair Service and allegedly received no service from the company.
scam
Son charged after police discover body of mother in Perth
Police discovered the body after they were called to a home last night.
Perth
Scammers force students to fake their own kidnapping, demand ransom
Four students in Western Australia have fallen victim to the new virtual scam in and have paid criminals up to $215,000.
Perth
Roof ripped off popular pub in 'intense blast'
Two people were taken to hospital after a severe storm tore through Perth and WA's south-west.
Perth
Stranded teens rescued after 'help' written in sand
The trio had been stuck for about six hours after their car had become bogged down.
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