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The Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & Justice PremiumWA man faces serious rape and child sex charges

A man facing multiple rape, child sex, indecent and assault charges has been warned he will have a ‘very difficult time’ getting bail by a Kalgoorlie magistrate.

Tegan Guthrie

Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & Justice PremiumSerial abuser jailed for 12 months

A Goldfields man who repeatedly assaulted his partner over eight years has been declared a serial family violence offender and jailed for 12 months.

Tegan Guthrie

A 37-year-old man who was wearing a ninja outfit and heavily armed when he allegedly attacked his neighbours was high on magic mushrooms, a court has been told.

Courts & JusticePremiumCourt hears ninja attacker was high on magic mushrooms

A 37-year-old man who was wearing a ninja outfit and heavily armed when he allegedly attacked his neighbours was high on magic mushrooms, a court has been told.

Rebecca Le May

Linda Reynolds is now suing the Federal Government over the $2.4 million settlement it reached with her former staffer Brittany Higgins.

Courts & JusticeCommentsPremiumCommonwealth hits back in Reynolds’ latest court case

The Commonwealth has filed its defence in Linda Reynolds’ Federal Court case over the $2.4 million settlement it paid to Brittany Higgins.

Rebecca Le May

Raymond Reddington, who changed his name from Maxwell Robert Fulton, is on trial accused of murdering his wife Sharon Fulton (inset) in 1986.

Court & Justice PremiumAffair claim adds twist to Sharon Fulton cold case trial

A woman has given explosive evidence that she had an affair with a man accused of murdering his wife several years before her disappearance.

Sarah Crawford

The Ravensthorpe man was sentenced for three charges relating to his drug dealing.

courtPremiumJail time for ‘prolific’ Ravensthorpe meth dealer

A Ravensthorpe man described as a “prolific street-level” drug dealer has been put behind bars after being found with methylamphetamine he intended to sell, and unlawfully obtained cash.

Melissa Sheil

A 42-year-old man is behind bars after allegedly approaching a member of the public before threatening them, making a nazi gesture and ‘committing an obscene act’.

CrimePremiumPolice arrest man over alleged nazi gesture in Perth

A 42-year-old man is behind bars after allegedly approaching a member of the public before threatening them, making a nazi gesture and ‘committing an obscene act’.

Jessica Evensen

Stores in Falcon (left) and Greenfields were caught up in raids in January amid WA’s tobacco wars.

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Stop chasing shop workers, magistrates tell police

Yet another magistrate has joined calls for authorities to go after kingpins behind illegal tobacco imports amid WA’s raging tobacco wars.

Rachel Fenner

Benjamin Cheeseman leaves the District Court after being spared an immediate jail term.

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How earrings hobby turned to homemade guns

A 43-year-old man who made a 3D printed gun at his parents house in Riverton has learnt his fate amid heightened concern about firearms across Australia.

Rebecca Le May

A child witness worker preparing a young person to give evidence

Court & JusticeCommentsPremiumHow WA kids are protected in courtrooms across the state

Inside the District Court of Western Australia is a secret office where the staff inside allow few to enter.

Sarah Crawford

WA man Gary John Bell, 69, pictured speaking with investigators.

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WA man linked to horror Philippines child sex crimes: AFP

A WA man who allegedly paid a mother in the Phillipines to sexually extort her young children on livestreams has been charged following a major investigation involving the US Department of Homeland Security.

Caleb Runciman

Two cars collided at the intersection of Great Southern Highway and Robinson Road, killing a young girl.

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Man accused of fatal Woodanilling crash to fight the charges

A Perth man accused of dangerous driving that caused a horror collision in Woodanilling, killing his 12-year-old passenger and injuring four others, will fight the charges.

Hannah Whitehead

Rhyse Robert Hawkins is accused of killing a sleeping grandmother after allegedly ploughing his car through a bedroom wall has faced court for the first time.

Courts & JusticePremiumRivervale driver faces court over fatal grandmother crash

A 36-year-old man accused of killing a sleeping grandmother after allegedly ploughing his car through a bedroom wall has faced court for the first time.

Jessica Evensen and Oliver Lane

Montana Robyn Jorgie Xavier was again sentenced by District Court of WA Judge Gary Massey this week.

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Drug-addled driver who killed pedestrian in Derby jailed

A young driver who was initially spared an immediate jail term after fatally striking a pedestrian while drug and alcohol-affected in WA’s north has been sent behind bars.

Rebecca Le May

The WA Supreme Court claims relate to works undertaken on Rio Tinto’s Western Turner Syncline Mine six years ago.

Courts & JusticeCommentsPremiumWBHO creditors push for $2.2m in spat over Rio Tinto works

Creditors linked to long-collapsed WBHO Infrastructure are looking to claw back $2.2 million out of an unresolved contract spat with a Monadelphous and Lycopodium joint venture.

Simone Grogan

Police have charged a Spearwood man with a range of offences after he allegedly knocked a man in his fifties unconscious before robbing him in Northbridge last night.

Courts & JusticePremiumMan charged over Northbridge assault and robbery

Police are still working to identify the victim after he was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Katherine Kraayvanger

Police officer Ethan Brockman has been stood down from operational duties.

Courts & JusticePremiumPlea deal in works for WA cop accused of assaulting woman

A 23-year-old police officer accused of assaulting a woman during an arrest in North Fremantle hopes to clinch a deal with prosecutors and avoid going to trial.

Rebecca Le May

Brodie Jake Dewar appeared in Perth Magistrates Court via video link from Hakea Prison on Friday

Courts & JusticeVideoPremiumAccused Tim Picton basher’s charge upgraded to manslaughter

A 20-year-old man facing an upgraded charge of manslaughter over the one-punch attack that killed political powerbroker Tim Picton has been warned by a magistrate to expect jail time if convicted.

Jessica Evensen

Louise St John Kennedy, leaves the magistrate court. Sandra Jackson

CourtsPremiumNew twist in long-running Claremont neighbourhood dispute

A fresh twist has developed in the case of a socialite accused of attacking her elderly neighbour with a knife after it was found a key witness was getting coached by someone in the courtroom.

Harriet Flinn

Craig Silvey arrives at Fremantle court.

Courts & JusticeVideoPremiumCraig Silvey wins bail reprieve despite serious charges

The award-winning WA author accused of a string of vile child abuse material offences — and communicating with paedophiles — has had his strict bail conditions relaxed but is still yet to enter a plea.

Rebecca Le May

Chief Justice Peter Quinlan at the 'Opening of the Legal Year’ address on Friday.

Courts & JusticePremiumWA’s top judicial officer calls for urgent court tech repair

WA’s Chief Justice is urging the Cook Government to fix outdated technology causing massive disruptions across the State’s court systems, days after it ground to a complete halt.

Rebecca Le May

Footage shows a man allegedly throwing bomb into rally crowd

WA NewsPremiumWhy alleged Invasion Day terrorist’s identity is hidden

The identity of the Perth man charged with engaging in an act of terror — the first in Western Australia — will remain hidden after he allegedly hurled an explosive into an Invasion Day crowd.

Jessica Evensen

Yung Filly leaves the District Court of WA on Thursday.

Courts & JusticePremiumYung Filly appoints heavy-hitting barrister for rape trial

The UK rapper and YouTuber fighting rape accusations in WA has made a grumpy return to court, pushing ahead with his looming trial.

Rebecca Le May

Ivanhoe Atlantic CEO Bronwyn Barnes is the guest speaker at the WA Mining Club event. PIctured is Bronwyn speaking at Optus Stadium in Perth

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Mining exec Barnes fights Ivanhoe Atlantic over ‘dismissal’

WA mining executive Bronwyn Barnes has launched legal action against her billionaire-backed former employer over her alleged wrongful dismissal.

Simone Grogan