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Emergency service at the scene of the three-way car crash in Caversham

PerthDriver flees after three-car crash in Caversham

Police are hunting a driver who fled the scene after a crash where a woman had to be taken to hospital.

Troy de Ruyter

Two people have died in a horror crash near Collie on Wednesday afternoon. 

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumPolice probe fatal South West crash that killed two

The victims both suffered critical injuries and died at the scene.

Ibanez Taylor

Widespread warnings are in place for Cyclone Narelle, which has strengthened into a category 3 system as it steamrolls along the north WA coast, causing flights to be cancelled and towns to batten down.

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Cyclone Narelle gains strength, threatens widespread damage

LIVE: Widespread warnings are in place for Cyclone Narelle, which has strengthened into a category 3 system as it steamrolls along the north WA coast, causing flights to be cancelled and towns to batten down.

Troy de Ruyter

Wind in the Willows rally.

PerthCommentsPremiumFresh twist in Bassendean childcare sale drama

A controversial plan to sell one of Bassendean’s long-standing childcare services has been abruptly halted.

Sophie Gannon

A vehicle incident is causing traffic headaches for commuters in Perth on Wednesday afternoon, just metres from a major train line.

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Truck and car collide on major Perth freeway, cancels trains

A vehicle incident is causing traffic headaches for commuters in Perth on Wednesday afternoon, just metres from a major train line.

Katherine Kraayvanger

Latest forecast tracking released at 8.56am Wednesday for the predicted path of Tropical Cyclone Narelle down the WA coast from the Bureau of Meteorology

Severe WeatherVideoCommentsSevere weather warning as Cyclone Narelle strengthens off WA

Cyclone Narelle is redeveloping back into a tropical cyclone this morning off the far north Kimberly coast and is expected to intensify over waters north of the Pilbara today and tomorrow. 

Brooke Rolfe

Perth is now on alert as a tropical system tracks towards WA’s north, with forecasters warning it will likely re-intensify into a severe cyclone later this week.

WeatherVideoCommentsPerth on alert as forecast shows cyclone set to impact city

Perth is now on alert as a tropical system tracks towards WA’s north, with forecasters warning it will likely re-intensify into a severe cyclone later this week.

Brooke Rolfe

A service station attendant has been hit by car while trying to stop a fuel robbery in Armadale, Perth.

Courts & JusticePremiumFuel dash turned hit-and-run accused fronts court

An unemployed father of four allegedly ‘accelerated at speed’ before mowing down a staff member at a Perth service station during a fuel drive-off.

Hannah Cross

Brothers Otis, 14, and Leon, 16, were found dead alongside their parents Jarrod Clune and Maiweena Goasdoue inside their Mott Close home on January 30.

CrimeVideoPremiumMosman Park tragedy: What we still don’t know months later

Nearly two months on from the horror Mosman Park tragedy in which two teenage boys were killed by their parents, some of the most important questions remain unanswered. 

Jessica Evensen

A service station attendant has been hit by a driver after not paying for fuel at a Vibe Petrol Station in Armidale, Perth.

CrimePremiumPolice arrest man over alleged Armadale fuel station hit-run

A man police say seriously injured a servo employee in a hit-and-run incident will face court today after been arrested late last night and charged with a slew of offences. 

Brooke Rolfe and Jessica Evensen

A crash on Kwinana Freeway northbound at Baldivis is causing peak hour headaches for drivers, with heavy congestion plaguing the major road on Monday. 

TrafficCommentsTWO crashes close major Perth roads during chaotic peak-hour

Two major roads have been plagued by congestion on Monday afternoon as crashes were reported within an hour of each other.

Katherine Kraayvanger

Vibe station in Nollamara on Tuesday last week.

PerthVideoCommentsBusted! The myth about wasting fuel in petrol station queues

As fuel shortages cause chaos at service stations across the State, experts have revealed if queueing for cheaper petrol is actually worth the wait.

Tegwen Bescoby

Saturday Lotto players are being urged to check their tickets after a WA entry matched all the numbers to win the jackpot.

LottoCommentsPunters urged to check Lotto tickets with $1.2m up for grabs

Saturday Lotto players are being urged to check their tickets after a WA entry matched all the numbers to win the jackpot.

Troy de Ruyter

Perth’s golden stretch of sunshine is set to be smashed by a wet, uncertain finish, while WA’s north has been issued with a flood warning as rain tumbles down.

WeatherCommentsCyclone could hit Perth as ‘fickle beast’ defies forecasters

Perth’s golden stretch of sunshine is set to be smashed by a wet, uncertain finish, while WA’s north has been issued with a flood warning as rain tumbles down.

Troy de Ruyter

A beloved restaurant in the CBD will close its doors after six years in the heart of Perth serving tourists as well as becoming a staple for many locals.

FoodCommentsBeloved Perth restaurant shock closure announcement

A beloved restaurant in the CBD will close its doors after six years in the heart of Perth serving tourists as well as becoming a staple for many locals.

Ibanez Taylor

Congestion remains heavy in the area.

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Ramp reopens after police incident on major freeway

A police incident that caused heavy congestion on a major Perth freeway has been cleared with lanes reopened.

Tegwen Bescoby

Year 3 student Cormac Kelly, in the dark green Hero Hunter Shirt, is pictured with fellow students in super hero costumes.

HeroesHero primary school students shave hair for childhood cancer

Hillcrest Primary School students will swap their school uniforms for superhero costumes next month as they rally behind a local charity born from the legacy of one remarkable little boy.

Sophie Gannon

Firefighters and DFES on the scene of bushfire overnight near Midland Sports Complex in Middle Swan. unknown

PerthPremiumArson squad probing fire that threatened Middle Swan homes

A bushfire still burning in Middle Swan is being investigated by specialist police officers after the blaze came close to a TAFE and homes. 

Claire Sadler

Motorists are being warned of disturbances to usual routes on Tuesday night as the Women’s Asian Cup kicks off at Optus Stadium.

TrafficVideoCommentsOptus Stadium soccer game set to trigger CBD traffic frenzy

Motorists are being warned of disturbances to usual routes.

Ibanez Taylor

The occupant of the unit was not injured and firefighters extinguished the blaze. 

PerthPremiumSuspicious Fremantle unit fire prompts arson investigation

Emergency services responded to reports of a blaze at a unit on Queen Street around 5.45am.

Claire Sadler

Astron at Quinns Rocks ran dry of unleaded fuel on Monday morning, and was forced to turn customers away. 

WA NEWSCommentsPremiumPerth petrol station runs out of fuel amid panic buying

A fuel shop attendant says tougher fuel limits are needed after a customer filled jerry cans with hundreds of dollars worth of petrol, emptying the service station.

Caleb Runciman and Claire Sadler

Specialist Arson Squad officers continue to seek the publics assistance for information in relation to a house fire that occurred in Midvale on Saturday, 9 August 2025. WA Police

CrimeCall for help to solve Molotov cocktail house fire arson

Arson squad detectives continue to search for answers into a house fire in Perth’s north-east that put a woman and three children in peril.

Claire Sadler

Perth is set for a run of hot, sunny days this week with temperatures climbing into the mid-30s before easing slightly by the weekend.

WeatherCommentsPerth faces scorching week with temps hitting 36C

The city will enjoy mostly sunny conditions every day, with the mercury peaking at 36C on Wednesday.

Troy de Ruyter

Petrol prices will hit a fresh high on Sunday, with the average price of unleaded fuel rising across WA.

Petrol pricesCommentsPerth fuel prices to spike AGAIN amid Middle East war chaos

Petrol prices will hit a fresh high on Sunday, with the average price of unleaded fuel rising across WA.

Kirsty Lichtenstein