Pilot dies after plane crash in small plane at Perth’s Jandakot Airport
A 73-year-old man has died three days after his small plane crashed at Jandakot Airport, in Perth's southern suburbs.Emergency services were called to the airport…
Man charged with murder after allegedly assaulting woman, setting fire to Warnbro house
WA Homicide Squad detectives have charged a man with murder after he allegedly assaulted the woman he lived with and set fire to their home…
Shareholder rejection of Woodside’s climate plan sends message to company, but can it do anything more consequential?
The nation's biggest oil and gas company is in an uncomfortable position.And not – as one shareholder tried to raise at its annual general meeting…
How the West Coast Eagles got their groove back while Fremantle forgot their steps
It was the highly imitable Ross Lyon who once proclaimed: "There's no confidence shop.""You can't head down to Hay Street and buy confidence can you?"…
WA pepper spray sales surge amid push for Australia-wide access after Bondi stabbings
As Sydney shoppers start to return to the site of the stabbing attack which rocked the nation, there are renewed calls for authorities to consider…
Man who allegedly fired rifle in Mogumber pub charged with threatening to kill
In short: A man has been charged with 17 offences after allegedly firing a shot into the ground of a pub in Mogumber.The incident sparked…
Black comedy Frederickstown takes on We Bury the Dead’s Hollywood zombies in two major film shoots in Albany
It is rare to have two films shot in a regional Australian centre at once, according to much-loved Australian actor and comedian Peter Rowsthorn.On one…
Broome cultural leader Thomas Edgar sentenced to seven years jail for sexual assault of two women
In short: Broome cultural leader Thomas Edgar has been sentenced to seven years and 10 months in prison for two counts of sexual penetration without consent.Last month a Broome District…
Laws once prevented Aubrey Lynch from entering Kalgoorlie’s town centre. He believes truth-telling is the way forward
Aubrey Lynch, a Wongatha elder, remembers when he and his mother couldn't get into Kalgoorlie's town centre."If you were seen in town, you got put…
Teen winched to safety after serious fall at Perth quarry, a day after Lesmurdie Falls rescue
A teenager has been flown to hospital after falling at a quarry in Perth's south eastern suburbs, the city's second cliff rescue in the space…
Ant species named after Harry Potter villain Lord Voldemort after Pilbara discovery
In short: Researchers in the Pilbara have discovered and named a new ant species after Voldemort, from the Harry Potter series.The lead author of the study says…
Mark Wales wins Liberal preselection for federal WA seat of Tangney, despite concerns about Chinese invasion novel
In short: Mark Wales will be the Liberal Party's candidate for the federal WA seat of Tangney after winning preselection by a clear majority on Saturday.Members…
Defamation case involving Linda Reynolds and Brittany Higgins set for trial after mediation talks collapse
In short: Senator Linda Reynolds is suing her former staffer Brittany Higgins and her partner David Sharaz for defamation.Mediation talks broke down amid claims Ms…
Police resume search for man who slipped off rocks at Cape Arid National Park in southern Western Australia
In short: The search has resumed for a man who fell off rocks near Cape Arid on Saturday.The 36-year-old was fishing with a relative when he fell…
Farmer frustrated at ‘one-way’ relationship locks gate on Japanese energy giant Mitsui E&P
In short: After mounting frustration sharing his land with a Japanese energy giant, Keith Tunney locked his farm gates.Mitsui E&P Australia says it pays compensation and works…
WA’s green hydrogen plans hit roadblock after proposed Northam plant rejected for planning approval
In short: A proposed green energy hub at Northam, east of Perth, has been knocked back by WA planning officials.Developers Infinite Green Energy touted the project as…
Ladybirds trained to eat invasive tomato potato psyllids in bid to protect WA crops
In short: A West Australian researcher has demonstrated that ladybirds and their offspring can be trained to target prey. Biological control from beneficial insects is a tool…
Bushfire emergency threatens homes in Red Hill, north of Perth
A bushfire threatening lives and homes in Perth's hills has been upgraded to emergency level and authorities say strong gusts of wind are fanning the…
Rescued travellers returned to Kalgoorlie-Boulder after four days stranded in WA’s flooded Goldfields
In short: Seven travellers stranded by flood waters in WA's remote Goldfields have been rescued.The group was rescued by helicopter after they were spotted late on…
Seven people found alive after three-day search in WA’s flooded outback
In short: Seven people, including four children, have been found alive after a three-day search in WA's flooded outback.Authorities were alerted after the group failed to…