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Cause unknownCommentsSoaring cases of stomach bug trigger gastro health warning

The WA Health Department has been notified of 66 cases of the parasitic disease, or more than two a day, since the start of 2025.

Rhianna Mitchell

WA NewsPremiumCall for ‘health model’ to take lead on violent extremists

The former head of a deradicalisation program aimed at preventing people from falling into violent extremism has called for health bureaucrats to take over responsibility for the scheme from WA Police.

Bethany Hiatt

WA NewsCommentsIconic WA milk brand looks back on 100 years

To mark the centenary of this WA-made, Australian-owned icon, a special exhibition opens on Wednesday at WA Museum Boola Bardip.

Malcolm Quekett

COURTPremiumEx-soldier to learn fate over multiple rapes

A former soldier found guilty of drugging and raping multiple women during the Covid-19 pandemic will learn his fate in court.

Emma Kirk

SHOCKING CRIMETumultuous life of woman accused of killing her aged care home roommate

A former nurse charged with allegedly murdering her roommate at an aged care home in Perth has been identified. 

Tita Smith and Digital Staff

state politicsCommentsPremiumCook denies ‘fail’ as thousands without power for third day

The Premier has been forced to defend claims his Government has ‘comprehensively failed’ to stop blackouts.

Jake Dietsch

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First CEO announced for $233 million film studio in Perth

An Englishman who oversaw studio production of Wicked and Jurassic World: Rebirth, starring Scarlett Johansson, has been named first CEO of the WA Government’s $233.5 million film studio.

Ben O'Shea

Courts & JusticePremiumAccused ‘out-of-control’ bike ride organiser faces music

The teenager accused of organising an allegedly out-of-control bike ride-out that descended on Optus Stadium where a police officer was assaulted has appeared in court.

Emily Moulton

WA ElectionPremiumLabor pledges $30.4m to Kimberley health if re-elected

WA Labor will invest more than $30m in Kimberley health facilities and initiatives, including matching the Federal Government’s $11m commitment to a Broome health clinic, if re-elected.

Katya Minns

State PoliticsCommentsPremium‘Trust us to keep WA’s economy purring’: Cook

WA’s status as Australia’s leading national economy has cemented Labor’s status as the better economic managers in the State, Premier Roger Cook claims.

Dylan Caporn

CrimePremiumLuxury car driver leads cops on dramatic chase through Perth

Detectives have charged two people after a dramatic car chase unfolded throughout several Perth suburbs on Tuesday morning. 

Jessica Evensen

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumWA Liberals pledge $400k for Toy Libraries amid cost crisis

Families will get access to newer toys under the latest cost-of-living promise from the WA Liberals.

Jake Dietsch

Courts & JusticePremiumMajor update after truckie allegedly left cyclist for dead

The 64-year-old was allegedly travelling north when he hit the cyclist before he brought the car to a stop but then allegedly accelerated away.

Emily Moulton

PolicePremium‘We know where you live’: Cop’s message to WA neo-nazi group

It comes as two West Australians faced Adelaide Magistrates Court on Tuesday after allegedly using a nazi symbol during a rally.

Jessica Evensen

CourtPremiumMan extradited to Perth in court over historical sex crimes

A WA man charged with dozens of historical sex crimes against three young males – two of whom were related – has appeared in court.

Emily Moulton

CrimePremiumFindings into police dealings with cruel killer out in weeks

WA’s top cop says an internal review into how police handled Floreat double murderer Mark Bombara in the lead-up to his heinous crimes will be released to the public in a matter of weeks.

Jessica Evensen

Courts & JusticePremiumWestern suburbs corporate adviser stole $1m from clients

Anthony Torre has confessed to ripping off multiple clients over about five years.

Rebecca Le May

AnimalsIt’s official! Much-loved elephant Permai has left WA

It happened at just after 10.15am, with Perth Zoo’s former resident crossing the border into South Australia, marking roughly the halfway point on her journey to her new home. 

Dylan Caporn

HousingCommentsPremiumREVEALED: The four safe investment zones for WA property

Four WA areas have made a top 50 list of safe places to invest across the nation. FIND OUT WHERE THEY ARE

Kim Macdonald

Federal election 2025CommentsPremiumPeter Dutton boldly declares WA can make him prime minister

‘I think there is a significant shift underway.’

Jessica Page

CYCLONE WARNING CommentsWarning issued for five potential cyclones forming off northern Australia

Five low-pressure systems are set to develop off the WA and Queensland coasts later this week. Here’s what it means.

Molly Magennis

LottoCommentsHow you could create Lotto history in $70 million draw

It is expected around 700 tickets will be sold every minute between 4pm and 5pm today.

Oliver Lane

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Man’s ‘disturbing’ act on black swan in Mandurah waters

The RSPCA is investigating the ‘disturbing’ incident.

Caleb Runciman

EducationCommentsPremiumTeacher fears as kids born during COVID start school

WA’s COVID babies are about to start their first year of compulsory schooling amid concerns teachers could see an increase in more demanding students with poorer social skills.

Bethany Hiatt