Craig Silvey bail terms eased after Perth court hearing
Perth court eases bail terms for Craig Silvey, the Jasper Jones author, citing intense media attention as the case progresses. What we know and what remains unclear.
Western Australia
Serpentine-Jarrahdale council in respectful clash over ratepayer spending
A newly elected Serpentine-Jarrahdale councillor questions ratepayer spending, sparking a respectful but pointed debate over budget priorities on Perth’s outer eastern fringe.
Rare Braun’s wrasse spotted in WA kelp forest for first time since 2009
A rare Braun’s wrasse has been photographed in a Western Australian kelp forest—the first sighting in the region since 2009—sparking questions about reef fish distribution and kelp ecosystem health.
Swimming lessons credited after WA South West rescue
A Perth family was swept out to sea off Western Australia’s South West, with a mother saying her son survived thanks to swimming lessons. The event prompts talk on survival-focused education.
Roebourne attendance gap emerges as $93m school rebuild unfolds
Roebourne District High School is undergoing a $93m rebuild backed by the WA government and Woodside, while concerns about attendance persist, with only about a quarter of upper-year students attending last year.
WA Police chief rejects Thorpe’s rally attack intelligence claim
WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch has dismissed Senator Lidia Thorpe’s claim of rally attack intelligence ahead of January 26, noting there is no publicly available evidence to support it.
WA bail bid renewed for man charged with manslaughter linked to Tim Picton case
A Perth court will hear a renewed bail application for 20-year-old Brodie Dewar, charged with manslaughter in connection with the Tim Picton case in Western Australia.
WA Police boss rejects Thorpe’s rally attack intelligence claim
Western Australia police say there was no credible intelligence of an imminent attack at a January 26 Australia Day rally, countering claims by Senator Lidia Thorpe amid heightened security concerns.
Ocean rescues spur calls for survival-focused swimming lessons in WA
After a Perth family rescue off WA’s South West coast, safety advocates urge swimming lessons to prioritise life-saving skills over technique, prompting reviews of local programs.
WA terror charge over Invasion Day attack shakes Perth and exposes rifts
A terrorism charge linked to an attempted bombing in Perth’s CBD has unsettled communities, with fallout touching Indigenous relations and security debates across Western Australia.