Motorists Warned After Wildflower Picking Along Bussell Highway
Drivers stopping to pick or photograph colourful everlasting wildflowers along Western Australia’s Bussell Highway are being warned about serious road-s...
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Three Earthquakes Recorded Near Port Hedland in One Day
Three separate earthquakes were recorded near Port Hedland in Western Australia over the weekend, with more than 100 reports submitted to Geoscience Aus...
Birdwatching Boom Brings Young People to Broome’s Shorebird Capital
A growing number of young Australians are taking up birdwatching, bringing fresh interest to the Broome Bird Observatory and the migratory shorebirds of...
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...
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.
Mining Shovel Fire at Kalgoorlie Super Pit Prompts Work Safe Investigation
Work Safe WA is investigating after a fire engulfed the driver's cab of a heavy-duty mining shovel at Kalgoorlie's Super Pit.
Sand Renourishment Works Begin Along Geraldton Coastline
Sand is being moved from Pages Beach to several Geraldton beaches to help restore coastal areas affected by changes to natural sand movement.
BHP Pay Dispute Continues as Port Hedland Union Talks Remain Unresolved
A proposed 17% pay rise and $25,000 transition payment have failed to settle tensions between BHP and Port Hedland port workers.
Karratha Community Raises Funds for Families Affected by Nepal Floods
A local fundraising effort is bringing the Karratha community together to support people affected by devastating flooding in Nepal
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.
Great Southern Renters Among Australia’s Most Housing-Stressed
New research shows low-income renters in Western Australia’s South West are spending up to 76% of their income on rent, highlighting growing affordabili...
$22.5 Million Albany Housing Project Receives Federal Support
The Albanese Government has announced $8.1 million in funding for a new mixed-use precinct in central Albany, supporting affordable and student housing...
Union Representatives Removed From Port Hedland BHP Site
Three union representatives were allegedly removed from a BHP facility in Port Hedland during a workplace access visit, prompting the Electrical Trades...
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.