Fatal Shark Attack Closes Perth’s Northern Beaches After Swimmer Dies at Sorrento Beach
A 63-year-old swimmer died after a shark attack at Sorrento Beach on Friday, with authorities keeping beaches across Perth’s northern suburbs closed on...
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Teens in Court After Perth Zoo Crocodile Attack
Two teenagers have appeared in a Perth court after allegedly breaking into a crocodile enclosure and attacking the 400-kilogram reptile with a metal pole.
New Bushfire Mitigation Force Expands Operations Across Perth
Specialist crews, new machinery and expanded training are strengthening bushfire preparation across Perth and Western Australia.
City of Perth Faces Fresh Governance Inquiry After Complaints
A new formal inquiry will examine governance, decision-making and accountability at the City of Perth following a series of complaints.
Boy hit by car outside Perth primary school
A young boy was taken to Perth Children’s Hospital with minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle near St Peter’s Primary School in Inglewood.
Major illicit tobacco crackdown across Perth and Western Australia
Authorities have seized more than 1.7 million illegal cigarettes, hundreds of kilograms of tobacco and thousands of vapes in a major joint operation.
Perth Roads Hit by String of Early-Morning Crashes
A series of crashes has disrupted Perth roads this morning as motorists faced wet and damp conditions. One of the incidents occurred on North Lake Road in South Lake at about 5:...
Police Urgently Search for Man Across Perth’s South
Western Australia Police have launched an urgent search for 34-year-old Patryk Kamal Singh across Perth’s southern suburbs. Police say they are seeking information about his whe...
Hundreds of WA Seatbelt Fines Dropped After AI Camera Complaints
Western Australia Police have announced that hundreds of fines issued through AI-assisted traffic cameras are being dropped following a review of the technology and enforcement...
14-Year-Old Charged After Alleged Rock Attack in Perth
WA Police are investigating an alleged assault in Perth after a man was seriously injured during an incident outside a Hungry Jack’s. A 14-year-old boy has been charged followin...
Two Perth Men Jailed Over Assault of Teenage Girl
Two men from Perth have been sentenced to prison after travelling to Geraldton and assaulting a teenage girl in a van.
Yung Filly to Face Retrial on Three Sexual Assault Charges
British entertainer Yung Filly will face a second trial in Perth after prosecutors announced they intend to retry him on three charges alleging sexual a...
Perth Thunder Appoints John Kennedy as New Head Coach
Perth Thunder has appointed John Kennedy as head coach, replacing Benjamin Breault as the team prepares for the upcoming 2026 Goodall Cup playoffs.
Perth Man Charged Over Alleged Online Death Threats
A 47-year-old Perth man has appeared in court over allegations that he made online threats to kill One Nation leader Pauline Hanson.
Gunbower Jetty Faces Possible Permanent Removal
Gunbower Jetty in Mount Pleasant has been closed after being declared unsafe, with the local council considering either a major refurbishment or permane...
Perth Office Upgrades Video System to Connect Teams Across Continents
A Perth office has introduced a new mobile video-conferencing system to improve communication between Western Australian staff, remote facilities and in...
Perth-Based Chapter Appoints New Commercial Director
Perth independent agency Chapter has appointed Kelly-Anne Davis as Commercial Director as the business continues its growth.
Perth Council Considers Longer Parking Restrictions Near West Leederville School
Parking restrictions on a busy West Leederville street could be extended from two hours to as much as 10 hours to address congestion and parking pressur...
WA Launches New Plan to Eliminate Rheumatic Heart Disease by 2036
Western Australia has released a 10-year strategic framework aimed at eliminating new cases of rheumatic heart disease across the state by 2036.
New Perth Facility Set to Boost WA’s Exhibition and Events Industry
A new 2,200-square-metre production facility in Jandakot is bringing large-scale exhibition design, manufacturing and event-building capabilities to Wes...