David Baker
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Road train driver charged over fatal crash in the Pilbara
A road train driver has been charged with dangerous driving causing death following a horrific crash in the Pilbara that left two children orphaned. → Read More
WA winner sitting on whopping $16.6m ticket following Oz Lotto super draw
One lucky WA lotto ticket holder is a whopping $16.6 million dollars richer on Tuesday night after scooping a huge share in the $50m Oz Lotto jackpot. → Read More
Homicide detectives investigate as woman's body found in car on Mitchell Freeway
Homicide Squad detectives have set up on a forensic tent on the Mitchell Freeway as they investigate the death of a woman overnight. → Read More
Dog walker stabbed in unprovoked Perth attack
A dog walker has been stabbed in the stomach in an apparent unprovoked attack on Tuesday night. → Read More
Teenage girl dies after shark attack near Esperance
The 17-year-old is believed to have been unconscious when she was pulled from the water - after the attack occurred at Kelp Beds, approximately three kilometres east of Wylie Bay, Esperance. → Read More
Teenage girl dies after shark attack in Esperance
The 17-year-old is believed to have been unconscious when she was pulled from the water - after the attack occurred at Kelp Beds, approximately three kilometres east of Wylie Bay, Esperance. → Read More
Toddler's ultimate game of hide and seek sparks frantic calls to WA police
A game of hide and seek gave WA parents the scare of their lives on Monday after their five-year-old son picked the ultimate hiding place... 25 kilometres away from home. → Read More
Legacy councils are government for the rich. The fight against mergers is just self-interest
The wealthy residents of councils in Sydney's North Shore and eastern suburbs receive better services because they can sustain higher rates. → Read More
A look back at the top 10 most read stories in WA for 2016
From police breakthroughs and giant planes to an exploding Thermomix and the Kalgoorlie riots, there was plenty piquing the interest of West Australians in 2016. → Read More
Teenage girl suffers serious head, spinal injuries in homemade toboggan accident
The teenager was one of two girls on a homemade toboggan being towed along the beach by a 4WD when the rope snapped launching them to the ground. → Read More
Fears for missing Perth man, 78, after his abandoned car is found
Juraj Zdunic was last seen leaving his Doubleview home around 4pm on Wednesday, December 21. He left his home in his white coloured Toyota Camry, which was located on 60 kilometres north on Reserve Road, near Great Northern Highway in Muchea on Friday, December 23. → Read More
Fremantle Docker Shane Yarran retires from AFL football after off-field dramas
The Dockers released a statement on Monday evening announcing the double WAFL premiership player was to retire in a mutual decision just one year after joining the club. → Read More
'We are all devastated': Death of boy, 9, sends shockwaves through community
'The Lakeside community is shocked and saddened by this tragic news – we all got up this morning excited about a weekend of basketball and this is something you would never expect to happen.' → Read More
Two homes engulfed in flames as $1 million of damage is done in Mt Hawthorn fire
A blaze in Mount Hawthorn looks to have spread across two homes on Tuesday morning, as a dozen firefighters rushed to the scene in an attempt to tackle the flames. → Read More
Yanchep suspected double murder accused identified as Jason Headland
A suspected double murder of two young children in Yanchep is believed to have been carried out by 35-year-old father Jason Headland on Thursday night. → Read More
Dockers confirm deal for Cats forward Shane Kersten to cap off busy trade period
The forward joins new recruits Bradley Hill from Hawthorn, premiership-winning Bulldog Joel Hamling, and GWS big man Cam McCarthy - all originally from WA. → Read More
Colin Barnett stays premier: WA Liberal leadership spill fails to get off ground
Colin Barnett will retain his position as leader of the Liberal Party and premier of WA after attempts at a leadership spill never got off the ground. → Read More
Defiant Premier Barnett slams ministers' lack of 'integrity and courage'
"There is no challenger to my knowledge. I am the leader, I am the Premier of Western Australia and intend to stay there." → Read More
Surfer thanks brother for saving his life after shark attack off WA coast
"Scariest moment of my life, yet walked away intact with nothing but a smashed board. The biggest thank you to my lil brother Logan for instantly paddling across yelling 'punch it' and throwing me his board - saving my life." → Read More
Eagles legend Glen Jakovich hits out in scathing attack on Chris Connolly
AFL legend and All-Australian selector Glen Jakovich has hit back at former Fremantle coach Chris Connolly - saying he 'wouldn't even know how to spell elite' - following criticism over the omission of Lachie Neale in this year's All-Australian team. → Read More