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CrimePremiumDramatic footage of police chase

A man driving an allegedly stolen Audi narrowly avoids hitting another car in dramatic vision of a police chase through a major city.

Emma Kirk

Rachel van Oyen (centre) leaves court flanked by her supporters.

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WA mum avoids jail after killing twin daughters in crash

A Halls Head mother who killed her twin daughters after closing her eyes for ‘a second’ before crashing her car has had her prison sentence overturned after winning her appeal in the WA Supreme Court.

Charlton Hart

Perth has shivered through its coldest day in 50 years.

WEATHERCommentsPerth to cop massive drenching with spring downpour

After enduring months of winter blues and heavy rains, Sandgropers hoping to absorb some sunshine will have to hold onto their umbrella and raincoats for another week.

Tegwen Bescoby

The police pursuit ended in an arrest in Midland.

CrimeVideoPremiumWATCH: Gripping video shows shocking Perth police chase

Dramatic footage has captured the moment a man was caught by police following an intense police chase.

Jessica Evensen

Only 12.1 per cent of students studied physics to Year 12 level in 2023.

EducationCommentsPremiumThe Year 12 subject that’s fallen to its lowest ever level

A report released on Tuesday warned the continuing decline would exacerbate skills shortages in the future.

Bethany Hiatt

The celebrated poet, artist, author, activist, academic and cultural leader died on August 27.

Powerful voiceMid West mourns cultural leader’s extraordinary legacy

Charmaine Papertalk-Green-Smith was diminutive in stature, but wielded a quiet and intense power and sense of purpose that few possess. 

Stuart Quinn

WATCH: Neo-nazis who attended Perth protest exposed

NEWS WORTHYVideoCommentsWATCH: Neo-nazis who attended Perth protest exposed

In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals weapons charges were laid at Perth’s March for Australia rally, as the political fallout continues over the neo-nazi presence at the protest.

Ben O'Shea

Anti-immigration protest

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Albo condemns rallies saying they ‘give neo-nazis platform’

Anthony Albanese has joined widespread condemnation of anti-immigration rallies across the country at the weekend, accusing them of ‘giving neo-nazis a platform.’

Caitlyn Rintoul and Oliver Lane

Four southern right whales continue to make a splash off Perth’s Leighton Beach.

WA NEWSWhale of a time: Gentle giants continue Perth coast cruise

Pod luck! Four southern right whales have continued to delight Perth beachgoers.

Jessica Evensen

Ambulances ramping outside Royal Perth Hospital.

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Cook says other states worse than WA after ramping record

Premier Roger Cook has blamed an ‘unprecedented’ flu season, while insisting other states are worse, after WA broke another record for the amount of time ambulances spent stranded outside hospitals.

Jessica Page

Former WA bikie Matt Floyd, left, is fighting controversial commentator Andrew Tate in a boxing match.

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Ex-WA bikie to fight Andrew Tate in blockbuster boxing match

A former WA bikie is preparing to go toe-to-toe in a blockbuster boxing match with divisive social media influencer and professional misogynist Andrew Tate.

Ben Harvey

On top of the world ... Mitch Cannon and Josh Fabila (back), with Matt Fabila, Ryan Fazzalari and Cumoran Desmond at the summit of Bluff Knoll.

Marathon menPremiumSix friends raise $13500 for MSWA after epic 400km marathon

They went from the depths of despair to the top of the world as the six mates who set out to run from Perth to Albany and then up Bluff Knoll completed their epic endurance challenge on August 23.

Claire Middleton

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WEATHERPremium‘Unusually high’: Grim warning to millions

Sunny days across the country may not be here to last, with millions warned “unusually high rainfall” is tipped to soon drench parts of Australia.

Blake Antrobus

Two men and woman are being treated for burns after an incident in Denmark.

Backyard explosion PremiumThree people suffer serious burns after Denmark explosion

Three people were severely injured after being burnt in an accidental backyard bonfire explosion at a property in Hay, east of Denmark on Saturday.

Melissa Sheil

Albany surf guru Tony Harrison with the tribal law plaque that honours his name.

Tribal LawPremiumSurfing guru honoured by tribal law sign at Middleton Beach

A new sign which details tribal law — the rules of the waves — at Middleton Beach also honours Tony Harrison, a driving force behind the new surf reef and a passionate surfer and environmentalist.

Claire Middleton

Mid West Ports Authority chief financial officer Sandra Pigdon (top left) got away with a spent conviction for illegally tipping off colleagues about a corruption probe after a glowing character reference from Chairman Noel Hart (bottom left).

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Glowing reference earns Port authority CFO corruption win

A senior Geraldton Port executive who oversaw a dodgy tender process — then illegally tipped off colleagues about a corruption probe — received a spent conviction after a glowing character reference.

Ben Harvey

Three people who took part in the anti-immigration rally in Perth’s CBD have been charged by police. There is no suggestion the people in this photograph were charged.

CrimeVideoPremiumPerth anti-immigration protesters facing knife charges

Three people including a teenager are set to face court after police laid charges following Perth’s anti-immigration rally. 

Jessica Evensen

The meteor was likely the size of a cricket ball.

Night SkyCommentsFireball lights up evening sky across WA

The fleeting fireball illuminated the state about 6.30pm on Sunday night.

Jessica Evensen

Premier Roger Cook at the opening of the new Turkey Point access road and bridge.

State Politics‘No-alition’: Cook hits back at ‘dysfunctional’ Opposition

The Premier has lashed out at the Opposition on the day of the State Liberals conference, labelling them a ‘chaotic and dysfunctional’ party who ‘don’t represent mainstream WA’ .

Bethany Hiatt and Rose Patane

2025 Little Telethon Star Izzy Miller, 5. The Little Telethon Stars for 2025 were revealed at Kings Park - this year's Little Telethon Stars are Xavier, 8, Izzy, 5, Jordan, 9, and Paige, 8. Pictured at Kings Park.

TelethonCommentsPremium‘No more bugs in my body’: Young star declared cancer-free

After months of gruelling treatment, this year’s Little Telethon star, five-year-old Izzy Miller, has finally received the news that the young champion and her family have been desperate for.

Shannon Hampton

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WA NewsCommentsPremiumGuinea pigs turned to prison food ‘didn’t suffer’

An animal sanctuary caring for guinea pigs which were slaughtered and eaten by prisoners on a work-release program says no animals suffered before being devoured.

Ben Harvey

Dr Julie McMorrow inside ICU at Royal Perth Hospital in Perth.

HealthCommentsPremium‘Intense time’: RPH pharmacist on 40 years of saving lives

Celebrating four decades as an intensive care pharmacist at WA’s busiest hospital, Julie McMorrow details the insane highs and lows that she has experienced from the Bali Bombings to WA’s first AIDS patient.

Shannon Hampton

State Liberal Party conference on Sunday, August 31, 2025. Pictured is party leader Basil Zempilas. Carwyn Monck

WA NewsCommentsPremiumHundreds pack protest rally against Burswood racetrack

Hundreds of vocal residents packed into a community meeting on Sunday to fight Labor’s plans to build a racetrack at Burswood Park.

Bethany Hiatt

Alex Barbas Out and Back Run - 7,800km Run From Sydney To Perth And Back To Raise $780,000 For Starlight

WA NewsComments Charity cross country: Perth runners lofty 7800km goal

Perth-raised property worker and runner Alex Barbas will aim to raise more than $780,000 for charity as he embarks on the 7800km run from Sydney to Perth and back.

Oliver Lane