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Kaine Riley: Missing footballer sparks urgent Dwellingup land search
Concerns increase for missing footballer as police and SES mount extensive Dwellingup land search. → Read More
Monsters of the deep discovered in new Indian Ocean marine park off WA
There are an array of critters that live in the black abyss well below the waves of the Cocos Islands Marine Park — and they have come to the notice of the world after scientists mapped out the bottom. → Read More
Judith Durham dies: Australia mourns death of The Seekers’ iconic singer
One of Australia’s most renowned singers, Judith Durham of The Seekers, has died at the age of 79. → Read More
John Flint: How I caught COVID-19 twice in 21 days and what my rapid reinfection means for you
The West Australian investigative journalist John Flint told how he was first infected on June 14. But, just a few weeks later he was hit with a ‘second blast’ of the virus. → Read More
COVID in WA: Deadliest day of pandemic so far as WA records four deaths
Four people have died with COVID-19 in WA — the highest daily death toll since the start of the pandemic. → Read More
Bullsbrook bushfire: Emergency warning issued with homes in path of fast-moving fire
A fast-moving bushfire is threatening homes in the western parts of Bullsbrook. Residents have been urged to leave for a safer place or get ready to shelter in their homes. → Read More
COVID WA: Seven new cases recorded, including two more mystery infections
Two more mystery COVID-19 cases are under investigation by WA Health, fuelling concern Omicron’s foothold in the State is growing. → Read More
Rescued Zavros family relieved camper-truck is finally unbogged from Simpson Desert
A Perth family rescued by helicopter from the rugged Simpson Desert hope to be reunited with their beloved home-made camper-truck in the new year after having it dug out and driven to a safe location. → Read More
Perth Freedom Rally: Anti-vaxxers faced with rival pro-vaccine counter demonstration
A boisterous crowd of more than 10,000 anti-mandate and anti-vaccine protestors have packed Forrest Place in Perth. → Read More
Cleo Smith found: The dramatic two hours that led to little girl’s rescue
During just two hours, three contrasting scenes played out in Carnarvon, while most West Australians were tucked up in bed, oblivious to the dramatic endgame to Cleo Smith’s captivity. → Read More
Cleo smith search: Parents Ellie Smith and Jake Gliddon target of sickening online trolls
The anguished parents of Cleo Smith are having to contend with callous abuse on Facebook from online trolls, even though police say they are not suspects in her disappearance. → Read More
COVID-19: Premier Mark McGowan reveals 20 people confirmed as close or casual contacts of NSW truck drivers
WA Premier Mark McGowan has revealed 20 people linked to the two truck drivers who’ve tested positive to COVID-19 are in isolation after being identified by contact tracers. → Read More
Trail bike rider injured in Lancelin crash
A trail bike rider who crashed on the sand dunes at Lancelin is being airlifted back to Perth with suspected back injuries. → Read More
Man fights for life after horror Ludlow crash that killed two women
Two women have died and a man remains in hospital following a horror smash in Ludlow on Friday — the second fatal crash on the notorious stretch of Bussell Highway in two weeks. → Read More
Suspected killer Lord Lucan hiding out in Perth suburb: victim’s son Neil Berriman
One of the UK’s most enduring murder mysteries has again been linked to Perth, with claims Lord Lucan is living here as an elderly Buddhist in a shared house. → Read More
Gnangara fire controlled after blaze threatens lives, property on Sydney Road
Update: At least four people have been treated in hospital following today’s bushfire emergency in Gnangara. → Read More
Protestors no match for supporters of Vince Garreffa’s Mondo butchers as Direct Action Everywhere demand end to sale of horse meat
Animal activists are protesting outside Vince Garreffa’s Mondo butchers in Inglewood — but they are outnumbered by a group of supporters who have turned up to back the celebrity butcher. → Read More
Beckenham gun dealer’s harrowing kidnapping ordeal
Bandits have stolen more than 130 firearms from an 81-year-old firearms dealer after he was crashed into, bundled into a van and driven back to his business Wednesday night. → Read More
Paul Pogba headlines list of Manchester United stars coming to Perth
Fans will be keen to see United’s new signings in action on the Perth tour. → Read More
WA bid to save death-row SA border collies goes viral
A Perth animal rescue group’s bid to save six border collies from “death row” in South Australia has generated more than 82,700 signatures on a petition. → Read More