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CrimePremiumGood Samaritans rammed by car after stopping to help couple

Good Samaritans attempting to help two pedestrians who just had been run down in a suspected hit and run were themselves then terrorised by another man after he mistook them as being involved in the incident.

Hannah Cross

state politicsPremiumStar refuses to apologise for Kings Park ‘child killer’ rant

A Sydney reality star who verbally abused Jewish tourists in Kings Park is refusing to apologise for calling them child killers in an ugly confrontation in front of families. 

Jessica Page, Jessica Evensen, James Carmody and Caleb Runciman

HealthCommentsNew family given Christmas miracle of taking their baby home

Finally getting to take their baby home from Perth Children’s Hospital feels like a Christmas miracle for first-time parents Taea Pepere and Azire Dhue. 

Claire Sadler

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Cops to probe suspicious house fire in Perth’s northeast

It is understood the house was completely engulfed with flames when they arrived just after 8am.

Jessica Evensen

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The West Australian exclusive
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Ex-Love Island star behind Kings Park ‘verbal assault’

A man accused of calling a Jewish woman a ‘child killer’ in Kings Park has been revealed as a former Love Island star and promising rugby league player.

Caleb Runciman

Courts & JusticePremium‘Stop asking for bail’: Magistrate’s threat to mute detainee

A former immigration detainee will spend Christmas in jail after a magistrate threatened to mute him if he did not stop asking for bail.

Jake Dietsch

Western AustraliaPremiumInfluencer speaks for first time since murder verdict

Gracie Piscopo has broken her silence for the first time since the father of her child was convicted of murder.

Shannon Hampton

PerthCommentsPremiumZempilas says suggestion Perth is quiet is ‘flat out wrong’

Basil Zempilas made the comment is response to a photograph of an empty Forrest Place this week.

Jake Dietsch

NewsCommentsSpeedcubers descend on Perth for major tournament

Rubik’s World Cubing Association Oceanic Championships will kickoff at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre on Friday, drawing a crowd of more than 300 competitors and 1000 spectators.

Jessica Evensen

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The West Australian exclusive
DISASTER and emergencyCommentsPremium
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Trauma goes on for victims of devastating Parkerville blaze

Last December, the horror blaze destroyed three homes and severely damaged a fourth — including the Moody’s family home of 20 years. 

Caleb Runciman

PerthPremiumTwilight celebration to mark opening of Boorloo Bridge

The design has embedded Whadjuk Noongar recognition, acknowledging the Aboriginal significance of Heirisson Island and the Swan River. 

Justin Bianchini

PropertyCommentsPremiumNine-storey student housing greenlit for Crawley precinct

The $29.6 million project will have 181 bedrooms, plus associated amenities and basement parking.

Harriet Flinn

PerthPremium‘Child killer’: Woman cops anti-Semitic abuse at Kings Park

An American tourist has been subjected to vile anti-Semitic abuse and called a ‘child killer’ in broad daylight at Kings Park.

Jessica Evensen

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Why much-heralded new Bunbury bypass won’t save you time

It’s been promised to cut significant time off your journey from Perth to the South West — but don’t get too excited.

Troy de Ruyter

Federal politicsCommentsPremiumWA roads get an extra $231m from to finish upgrade works

A dozen road and infrastructure projects across Western Australia have received a combined $231.6 million in top-up funding from the Federal Government.

Katina Curtis

WA newsCommentsPremiumWhere is everyone? Why Perth has turned into a ghost town

Areas across the city that are usually bustling with people have become unusually quiet this week, prompting some to wonder why.

Jessica Evensen

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The West Australian exclusive
CourtPremium
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More child sex offence charges for WA teacher

Sex assault detectives allege he committed several offences between 2021 and 2023 in Darlington and Kalgoorlie.

Caleb Runciman

State politicsCommentsPremiumTough new knife laws come into effect this week

WA Police will have the power to stop and scan anyone in any public place for knives as ‘Jack’s Law’ comes into effect.

Jake Dietsch

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PerthPremium
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Immigration detainee accused of crime rampage across Perth

A former immigration detainee has wreaked havoc across the suburbs and amassed a charge sheet with 30 alleged crimes, his latest finally landing him in custody.

Shannon Hampton

WA NewsPremiumWA firms warned of legal liability for work Xmas parties

WA businesses have been warned to exercise caution during office Christmas functions and informal afterparties to prevent sexual harassment and assault, as new legal obligations could hold them accountable.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Christmas cheerCommentsLucky punter claims his Lotto winnings just in time

A Mandurah man almost missed out on his six-figure winnings after leaving a Super66 ticket hanging on the fridge for almost a year.

Troy de Ruyter

CrimeHunt on for jewellery thief who assaulted woman

A man assaulted a Hamilton Hill woman then ran off with jewellery she had advertised for sale on social media.

Matt Zis

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Police find 10-year-old boy who went missing in Maylands

Police have found a 10-year-old boy who went missing on Monday evening after riding away on his bike.

Jessica Evensen

ChristmasCommentsPerth families spend ‘crazy hours’ on grand light displays

Hear from several families across Perth about why they love sprucing up their homes with Christmas lights, some of which took three months to set up.