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NewsPremiumDad killed on ‘happiest day of his life’

A father who had just won custody of his children was killed when he was allegedly run down in a rampage in Perth’s east on Tuesday.

Emma Kirk

WA NewsPremiumCourt twist in Mandurah boat tragedy that claimed two lives

There has been a surprising twist in the Supreme Court case of the man accused of being behind the wheel of a boat which crashed in Mandurah, killing his wife and another woman.

Claire Sadler

WA NewsComments‘Severe’ storms to hit parts of WA, cold front ‘on the move’

A huge rain band and severe thunderstorms will smash parts of WA, while a cold front threatens Perth.

Jonathon Nolan

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Murder charge over Bayswater rampage that killed father

UPDATE: A 29-year-old man has been charged with murder over the death of a Perth father in a deadly machete-wielding rampage in Bayswater.

Caleb Runciman, Nick Overall & Jessica Evensen

politicsPremiumBeetle battle fund falls short: WALGA

A $2 million fund for research into the insidious shot-hole borer has been labelled ‘too little too late’, with local governments calling for urgent action to save Perth’s trees. 

Jake Dietsch

Courts & JusticePremiumAccused paid alleged victim money before ‘sex attack’

A home improvements company manager has appeared in court charged with sexually assaulting a man he met following a night out at Crown casino.

Emily Moulton

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Judge lashes parents found guilty of starving daughter

A mother found guilty of starving her ballerina daughter has copped an extraordinary spray from the trial judge for traumatising the victim by calling her as a defence witness.

Rebecca Le May

Courts & CrimePremiumKimberley Man jailed for brutal three-day assault on partner

A Kimberley man who assaulted his injured partner with her metal walking stick, broke her arm with a bass guitar, and threatened to kill her, has been sentenced to nearly eight years in jail.

Katya Minns

ShipshapeCommentsPerth traveller’s $1k well spent after getting sick in Bali

In an age where crowdfunding is all the rage, particularly after tourists have had an ugly mishap, this story about a WA cruise-loving couple comes with a warning worth heeding and a feel-good ending.

Troy de Ruyter

NewsPremiumShock findings in mining giant report

A mining giant boss has apologised after a review into its workplace culture exposed multiple allegations of sexual assault, bullying and racism in the past year.

Emma Kirk

WA News‘Awful’ reason my toxic first date spat on me

Ask any young woman in the Perth dating scene about the impact of extreme male influencers, and you may hear some horrifying stories.

Artemisia Blythe

CrimePremiumAccused child sex offender banned from his own restaurant

A Mandurah businessman who complained about kids in eateries has been banned from his own restaurant after being charged with child sex offences.

Rachel Fenner

WA NewsPremiumTeen fights for life after motorcycle crash in Perth’s south

Emergency services rushed to the scene after the 18-year-old’s motorbike smashed into a hatchback.

Jessica Evensen

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Co-workers were first responders during Bayswater incident

A man who died after being hit by a machete-wielding driver was working for a Metronet sub-contractor to do maintenance on the new Bayswater station, it can be revealed.

Caleb Runciman

Food for thoughtCommentsThe huge change benefitting WA hospital patients

Hospitals are not the most popular places to be but one massive change has given Aussies at this private health carer’s medical facilities reason to smile.

state politicsCommentsPremiumWA Govts says housing target is ‘bold’ and ‘on target’

Housing Minister John Carey has insisted the Government’s goal of 5000 social and affordable homes over four years is ambitious and ‘on target’.

Jake Dietsch

Mining CommentsPremium‘You keep your mouth shut’: Rio still has a culture problem

A review into global miner Rio Tinto’s workplace culture has found a disturbing battle of the sexes emerging as it struggles to make progress on a raft of changes.

Caitlyn Rintoul and Simone Grogan

Health CommentsThe WA suburb where residents wait weeks to see a GP

Just one-third of residents in the suburb can access medical care when needed, a new survey has found. 

Rachel Fenner

CrimeCommentsPremiumRevealed: The extraordinary cost of cybercrimes

Individuals and smalls businesses are paying a higher price for cyber-attacks, a new report reveals, as the nation’s cyber security agency is flooded with calls about possible crimes.

Dan Jervis-Bardy

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Mettam faces leadership pressure as Zempilas looms large

Libby Mettam faces pressure over her leadership as speculation grows about the Liberals’ future; Zempilas rises as a key contender.

Dylan Caporn

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Housing, Westport top of environmental watchdog’s to-do list

WA’s environmental watchdog will get renewed focus as housing, the $7b Westport project and a third desalination plant rise in priority.

Jessica Page

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Survey reveals just how little WA knows about mining

A survey shows many West Australians lack knowledge about local minerals, despite the industry contributing $99b to the economy.

Jessica Page and Jake Dietsch

Silent worshipCommentsBuddhists banned from chants at controversial new monastery

A controversial Buddhist monastery in the City of Kwinana will go ahead despite strong opposition from the community, on the condition there will be no singing or chanting. 

Rachel Fenner

WA NewsCommentsDjinda the robot dog highlights awaited WA Day festival fun

Visitors to next weekend’s WA Day festival will be able to dive into a range of fun hands-on and interactive experiences.