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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. 

Caleb Runciman

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.

Matt Shrivell

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.

Caleb Runciman and Jessica Evensen

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. 

Caleb Runciman

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.

Sarah Crawford

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.   

Matt Shrivell

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.

Caleb Runciman

Santosh Kumar Boojhawon, 27, appeared in Joondalup Magistrates Court on Wednesday charged over the death of Richard Bezant.

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PICTURED: Former student accused of murdering Perth man

A former university student has faced court in a blue forensic jumpsuit after being charged with murder over a fatal stabbing in Hocking on Tuesday morning. 

Caleb Runciman

Some of Perth’s biggest bikie figures. From left to right Nick Martin, Dayne Brajkovich and Troy Mercanti.

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DIRTY DOZEN: The 12 bikie feuds that rocked and shocked WA

As the trial for David Pye begins, we take a look back at some of the worst bikie showdowns to rock WA.

Dylan Caporn and Shannon Hampton

Gang crime police are present at the court for Pye’s trial.

Courts & justiceVideoPremiumPolice swarm Perth as accused murder mastermind stands trial

Dozens of heavily-armed police have surrounded WA’s court precinct ahead of the first day of trial for the man accused of masterminding the assassination of bikie boss Nick Martin five years ago.

Charlton Hart

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

CrimePremiumPolice investigate death of man in St James

Police are investigating the death of a man who was found unresponsive in St James on Tuesday.

Joseph French has been remembered as a ‘beautiful young man’.

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Boy who died in boat accident revealed as son of paramedic

A 15-year-old boy who died after the boat he was in capsized in waters near Bunbury has been remembered as ‘a beautiful and fascinating young man’. 

Caleb Runciman

Gerard Ross was murdered after vanishing on October 14, 1997.

CrimePremiumPolice insist solving Gerard Ross murder still a ‘priority’

Police insist solving the ‘senseless murder’ of schoolboy Gerard Ross remains a priority as his family marks 28 years since he was snatched from a Rockingham street.

Shannon Hampton

A woman has died and multiple children were rushed to hospital after head-on crash near Collie on Sunday night. 

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Driver dies, kids rushed to hospital after head-on crash

Major crash investigators were examining the scene on Monday and urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.

Gus Lamont disappeared from his family's remote sheep grazing property in late September.

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Massive development in search for missing 4yo Gus

It’s a bombshell call from investigators as police flag a new strategy to find a boy missing in the South Australian outback for weeks.

Matt Shrivell

A footprint initially thought to be that of missing four-year-old August ‘Gus’ Lamont has been ruled out by police

SA NewsVideoDisturbing development in search for little Gus

As the nation despairs over the disappearance of four-year-old Gus Lamont in the South Australian outback, experts have issued a warning after dreadful images were exposed.

Matt Shrivell

Photo of the back of the Holden Ute.

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Copper crooks: $3m wiring heist sparks urgent crackdown

Australia is in the grip of a national copper heist as thieves cash in on the surging price of a metal which is in hot demand as the world electrifies.

Ben Harvey

Police are investigating two fatal crashes in Perth’s south-east and north.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumTeen dies in fiery crash, biker killed in collision

Police are investigating two fatal crashes in Perth’s south-east and north.

Danielle Le Messurier

Forrestfield Police did a two-day blitz on hoon drivers and criminal activity in the Perth Hills.

CrimeCommentsPolice blitz in Perth Hills puts hoons, crims on notice

The police operation was held over two days on the back of community fears over hoon drivers and rising crime.

Troy de Ruyter

A 48-year-old Perth man has been charged over a horror crash in the Great Southern region that killed a girl and seriously injured four others.

CrimePremiumSerious charges laid after crash kills girl near Katanning

A 48-year-old Perth man has been charged over a horror crash in the Great Southern region that killed a girl and seriously injured four others.

Rebecca Le May

GEN WA Police Commander Mike Peters (Road Policing Command) during a press conference at Police HQ in East Perth. Iain Gillespie

State PoliticsCommentsWA roads claim four lives in shocking 24-hour period

Frustrated police are pleading with motorists to take more responsibility for their driving after four people were killed on WA roads in less than 24 hours.

Oliver Lane and Jessica Evensen

Stock file images of WA Police Stock files of Western Australia Police

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumMan dead after shock collision in remote Mid West

The Mercedez-Benz driver died at the scene of the collision.

Jessica Evensen

An “idiotic” driver has infuriated senior police after they were captured on CCTV speeding around a suburban street with another person sitting on their car’s bonnet.

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WATCH: ‘Idiotic’ driver filmed speeding with person on car

Commander Mike Peters of Road Policing Command told The West Australian the incident was both ‘idiotic and reckless’.

Caleb Runciman