WA’s Oldest House Still Standing: The 1836 Old Court House in Perth’s Bicentenary History
Built in 1836, Perth’s Old Court House is widely recognised as the oldest surviving public building in Western Australia and a key landmark in the state...
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Heartbreaking Health Update on Coogee Beach Shark Attack Victim Leah Stewart
Family and friends of shark attack victim Leah Stewart have shared a devastating update as the young woman continues her long recovery following the tra...
ECU Research Identifies Sugar Molecules as Potential Early Indicators for Chronic Disease
Researchers say tiny sugar structures in the body may provide an early warning system for conditions such as type 2 diabetes, potentially transforming p...
End of an Era: Founding Family Departs WA Contractor RJV After 70 Years
The founding family behind one of Western Australia's largest civil and mining contractors has exited the business, marking the end of an era for the co...
Court Hears Former Teacher Lacks Remorse Following Student Abuse Convictions
A former teacher convicted of sexually abusing multiple students has been described as lacking insight and remorse, as a court considered the lasting im...
Man Appears in Kalgoorlie-Boulder Court Following Murder Charge
Accused remains in custody as police continue investigating the death of a woman in Western Australia's Goldfields region.
Locations Revealed for 18 New Community Batteries Across Perth and Bunbury
Western Power has announced the sites of 18 new community batteries that will help store excess rooftop solar energy, with the rollout expected to benef...
Homicide Investigation Launched After Woman Found Dead Near Kalgoorlie-Boulder Highway
Western Australia Police have established a homicide investigation after the body of a 35-year-old woman was discovered near a major highway in the Gold...
Applecross Teachers Call for Review of WA School Year, Arguing Students and Staff Need More Balance
Educators at one of Perth's leading public schools are urging authorities to reconsider the length of Western Australia's academic year, saying a shorte...
Floreat Murders Inquest to Examine Medical Care Received by Mark Bombara Before Killings
A coronial inquest into the deaths of Jennifer and Gretl Petelczyc will investigate the medical treatment received by Mark Bombara, alongside police act...
Andrew Forrest Defends Fortescue's Indigenous Agreements After Historic Yindjibarndi Compensation Ruling
Mining billionaire Andrew Forrest says Fortescue's existing agreements with traditional owners remain fair despite a landmark court decision ordering th...
Pauline Hanson Defends One Nation Fundraising Amid Prime Minister's Scrutiny
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has defended her party's controversial fundraising campaign after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese questioned whether mi...
Troy Mercanti Escorted from Optus Stadium During West Coast Eagles Match
Notorious WA bikie Troy Mercanti was removed from Optus Stadium during a West Coast Eagles game despite reportedly behaving peacefully while attending t...
Gosnells couple devastated after burglars steal safe containing lifelong memories
A Perth couple in their 80s have been left devastated after burglars allegedly broke into their home and stole a safe containing treasured family keepsa...
Young Coffin Cheaters Associate in Critical Condition Following Red Hill Motorcycle Crash
A young Coffin Cheaters associate remains in a critical condition after losing a leg in a devastating motorcycle crash in Perth's north-eastern outskirt...
Security Breach at Acacia Prison Under Investigation Following Tunnel Discovery
Authorities are investigating after an inmate at Acacia Prison allegedly used a garden tool to dig beneath a security fence and retrieve a package that...
Terminally Ill WA Lotto Winner Moved by Nationwide Support Following $772,000 Win
A Western Australian man with only months to live says the kindness of strangers has become just as meaningful as his $772,000 Saturday Lotto prize, bri...
Perth Community Mourns Following Fatal Bus Collision
A Perth family is grieving the loss of a devoted husband and father who tragically died in a recent bus collision, as authorities continue their investi...
Western Force Face Backline Crisis Following Triple Injury Blow
The Western Force are dealing with a significant setback as three key backline players are ruled out, testing the squad's depth during a critical stage...
Wesley College Crowned Australia’s Best Private School in 2026 Rankings
South Perth’s prestigious Wesley College claims the nation’s top spot, with strong performance in academics, student wellbeing, and learning excellence.