Perth Convenience Store Fire Probed Over Illicit Tobacco Links
WA investigators, including Taskforce Maverick, probe a Perth convenience store fire amid suspected illicit tobacco links and possible connections to organised crime.
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Perth man jailed after planning child abduction and abuse
A Perth man has been jailed for seven years after planning to abduct and abuse a child, with authorities detailing steps taken to prepare.
Ex-WA officer urges parents to ask these questions after abuse case
An ex-WA police officer urges Mandurah parents to consider school safety questions following reports of alleged abuse by a teacher at a local private school. What’s known, what isn’t.
Michael Gray WA Debut to Hit Fremantle Stages in March
UK house icon Michael Gray is set for his Western Australian debut in Fremantle this March, delivering a landmark show for WA’s electronic music scene.
Caleb Serong signs a long-term Fremantle Dockers deal
Caleb Serong has extended his time with the Fremantle Dockers, agreeing to a multi-season contract that keeps the dynamic midfielder in WA and shapes the club’s midfield for the coming years.
AFL Origin: Waterman says WA will go flat out against Victoria
Western Australia forward Jake Waterman has signalled WA will go all-out in the AFL Origin clash with Victoria, highlighting the intensity of the State of Origin series this weekend.
Severe weather warning in place as Mitchell tracks inland across WA
Western Australia faces a severe weather warning as ex-tropical cyclone Mitchell moves inland, bringing heavy rain, gusty winds and potential hazards. This report explains what is known and what remains uncertain.
Perth missing woman 1986: frightened witness tells Perth court in murder trial
A close friend testifies that a missing Western Australian woman seemed frightened hours before she vanished in 1986, as a Perth murder trial examines the case against her husband.
Cyclone Mitchell weakens to a low after crossing Western Australia’s north-west coast
Ex-tropical cyclone Mitchell crossed Western Australia’s north‑west coast and has weakened to a low, with forecasts of gusty winds and heavy rainfall as it moves inland. Updates will follow.
Father-Son Duo to Headline AFL Origin Showcase in WA
Western Australia hosts a rebooted AFL State of Origin with a potential father-son pairing at the centre. Chris Waterman and Jake Waterman are among those tied to the revival.