WA youth detention facility rocked by workers’ strike over conditions
A Western Australian youth detention centre is rocked by a workers’ strike over welfare and staffing concerns, with residents confined for hours as talks continue.
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Magistrate condemns brazen racism as neo-Nazi faces fresh charges
A Perth man linked to neo-Nazi symbolism faces new charges after allegedly dressing as a Ku Klux Klan member, while a magistrate harshly condemns the brazen display in court.
Controversy surrounds Albany desalination plant site selection
WA debates the site for a proposed Albany desalination plant after a premature posting on a public page sparked questions about process, timing and community impact.
Mother recalls hard choice to send her son on a four-kilometre sea swim for help
A Western Australian mother says asking her teenage son to swim roughly four kilometres to find help after the family was swept out to sea was one of the toughest decisions she has faced.
WA nurse in Gaza warns MSF ban could abandon Gaza’s vulnerable
A Western Australian nurse in Gaza warns a looming MSF ban over registration issues could jeopardise care for Gaza’s most vulnerable, amid uncertainty about timing and impact.
West Australian teen helps save family after being pulled offshore
A Western Australian family survives a dangerous water ordeal after a teenage boy swam to shore to raise the alarm, triggering a rapid rescue response and crucial safety lessons.
Parliament condemns alleged WA bombing at Perth rally
Western Australia MPs condemn an alleged WA bombing at a Perth Invasion Day rally as police investigate, with Parliament urging calm while authorities pursue facts.
Teen swims four hours to rescue family off Western Australia
A 13-year-old boy saved his mother and two younger siblings after spending hours in rough seas off Quindalup, WA, swimming roughly four kilometres to shore to seek help.
Rugby World Cup 2027: Perth opener shifts to Hong Kong clash as Wallabies miss All Blacks
The 2027 Rugby World Cup opener in Perth will not feature the anticipated Wallabies–All Blacks clash, with Australia set to face Hong Kong. Here’s what’s known and what’s still unclear.
Brax and Ricky Return in Home and Away’s Western Australia Shoot: First Look
A fresh trailer hints Brax and Ricky back on Home and Away as production moves through Western Australia. What we know and what remains uncertain about the WA-filmed episodes.