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Past articles by Ben:

Freo.Social ‘drink-spiking’ left woman unable to walk or speak

A possible drink-spiking incident at a Fremantle pub that left one patron unable to walk or speak is being investigated by police. → Read More

September 11 terror attacks 20th anniversary: Perth teacher shares World Trade Center photo

When young deck hand Susan Belridge stood at the stern of a yacht in Manhattan harbour to snap a picture of the World Trade Center, little did she know it would become a historical document. → Read More

Best places to see super blood moon in Perth

Perth stargazers are hoping today’s cloud cover will clear in time to catch a glimpse of the rare super blood moon this evening. → Read More

Perth weather: Coldest night for 2021 before weekend showers

The second doona was definitely needed as temperatures plunged overnight. → Read More

Perth weather: Wettest day in nearly two years as drivers urged to take care

An overnight downfall will mean a slippery drive to work for morning commuters. → Read More

Hunger strike from Aishwarya Aswath’s grieving parents at Perth Children’s Hospital

The death of a young girl at Perth Children’s Hospital at Easter has prompted her grieving parents to begin a hunger strike outside the emergency department. → Read More

Fire destroys house in Doubleview

Two people were forced to flee a fire that destroyed a house in suburban Perth early this morning. → Read More

Perth weather: Sunny Easter long weekend forecast

Don't fret, this morning's thunderstorm is not a precursor to any wild Easter weather in the Perth metropolitan area. → Read More

Australian coronavirus vaccinations roll-outs ramps up

The WA roll-out of the coronavirus vaccine is about to ramp up — see here if you’re now eligible to get the jab from today. → Read More

Pet python Bonnie missing in Atwell

A FIFO worker is asking for the public's help to find his missing pet snake Bonnie. → Read More

First West Australians vaccinated for COVID-19

The first West Australians have been vaccinated against COVID-19 as a national roll-out begins today. → Read More

Alcohol-fuelled violence mar New Year’s Eve celebrations in Perth

It was a rough end to a rough year as police reported an increase in arrests and disturbances during New Year’s celebrations in Perth overnight. → Read More

Fire at Welshpool tyre recycling facility sends black smoke into the morning air

Firefighters are at the scene of a massive blaze at a tyre recycling facility in Welshpool this morning. → Read More

Ute v pole crash causes Nollamara blackout

Hundreds of residents in Perth’s north are without power after the crash late last night. → Read More

Two dead in Coolup crash

Two people are dead and a child is in hospital after a serious car crash in WA's Peel region on Saturday night. → Read More

Coronavirus crisis: South Australia goes into six day lockdown as COVID-19 cluster grows

South Australia will go into a six-day lockdown to combat a growing coronavirus outbreak. → Read More

Woman charged with murder after Balga death

A Balga woman has been charged with murder after a seriously injured woman died in hospital on Sunday. → Read More

US election 2020: National Guard on standby in Chicago and Washington as America braces for post-poll violence

Heavily-armed National Guard vehicles have been filmed cruising into one of the United States’ largest cities as the divided country prepares for post-election violence. → Read More

US election 2020: Donald Trump dominates online search results

Interest in the US election has reached fever pitch as the campaign enters its last 24 hours, but who have voters been searching for the most? → Read More

Child killed in Great Northern Highway crash in Pilbara

A child has been killed in a crash on a remote road in the Pilbara. → Read More