Plea for teenager to be removed from Casuarina Prison Unit 18 went unanswered before self-harm attempt
It's been revealed the WA government was warned about the wellbeing of a 16-year-old boy two weeks before he attempted to take his life in…
WA Police fail to appear before Perth Senate inquiry into First Nations family violence, calls for Minister intervention
WA Police have been slammed for their failure to appear before a Senate inquiry into missing and murdered First Nations women, despite repeated invitations and a…
Petrol prices across Australia are soaring, and it’s forcing people grappling with the cost of living to make tough calls
Fuel prices have hit an all-time high in Perth and are soaring across the nation, and there's no indication they'll being going down anytime soon.Key…
Trial of new Transperth technology to allow commuters to use phones to tag on to public transport
Perth commuters are one step closer to being able to tag on to public transport with their phones, as Transperth begins to slowly roll out…
Bob Hawke, Alan Bond and Ben Lexcen were key players in Australia II’s extraordinary 1983 America’s Cup victory
It was the David and Goliath story that put Australia on the world sailing map, an extraordinary feat that ended the longest winning streak in…
Building industry warns of more trouble ahead amid labour shortage, pleads for financial help from WA government
Building companies have warned the industry could be in serious trouble if the state government does not give them financial help, as Perth recorded the tightest…
Concerns over donor-conceived children prompts warning to WA parliamentary inquiry
An inquiry into historical adoption practices has been warned the government will be holding a similar inquiry into donor-conceived children in years to come, and likely…
Perth woman seriously injured after mauling by pet Rottweilers in Success
A woman has been seriously injured, and could lose a limb, after being mauled by two of her Rottweilers at a home in a southern…
Signs point to a hot, dry fire season ahead for Western Australia, authorities warn
Authorities warn the looming fire season in Western Australia will be hotter and drier than normal, and start earlier than usual.Key points:The signs are pointing…
West Coast board ‘unanimously’ agrees to keep Adam Simpson as coach, following tense speculation over his tenure
West Coast Eagles coach Adam Simpson will remain in his role, following a club board meeting on Monday that "unanimously" agreed to keep him on as…
New mental health facility opens at Joondalup Health Campus in Perth’s north
A new multi-million dollar mental health unit, focusing on a holistic recovery approach, has officially opened at the Joondalup Health Campus in Perth's north.Key points:The…
Decades-old rubbish washes up at Bathers Beach south of Perth as researchers examine litter to measure effectiveness of plastic bans
Thousands of items of rubbish, much of it old plastic, have washed up on one of Perth's most popular beaches, and it's from all around…
Cook government to scrap Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act after months of controversy
The West Australian government will scrap its controversial Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Laws within days, the ABC understands.Key points:The Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act had been a…
Magenta Marshall’s victory in Rockingham by-election delivers gender parity in WA Parliament’s lower house
Western Australia's lower house of parliament now has equal representation between men and women for the first time in its history, following the election of Labor's…
Fears for future of Perth’s vibrant music scene as another venue shuts down
In a small studio in Perth's inner south, local rock band Nylon Ströke are rehearsing their crowd favourites for an upcoming gig.Key points:Badlands Bar is one of…
Boy accused of firing gun at Perth school has bail conditions changed to allow home supervision
A teenager who allegedly fired gunshots at a school in Perth's northern suburbs in May has been allowed to go home, where he must stay under the supervision of his…
Perth’s Mitchell Freeway extension to Romeo Road in Alkimos opens
Perth motorists will be able to use the new Mitchell Freeway extension to Alkimos from Monday. Key points:A new section of Perth's Mitchell Freeway is set…
Prominent WA horse racing identity Kellie Kersley found guilty of possessing illegally obtained cash
The scion of a prominent Western Australia horse racing family has been found guilty of possessing $250,000 of illegally obtained cash allegedly linked to a high-profile…
Labor launches Magenta Marshall’s campaign to replace retired Mark McGowan in Rockingham by-election
Former WA premier Mark McGowan has launched the campaign for Magenta Marshall, his potential replacement as the member for Rockingham.Key points:The Rockingham by-election will be…
Report uncovers ‘systemic discrimination’ faced by people with disabilities in Australian screen industry
As an Asian-born Australian, Ade Djajamihardja is no stranger to discrimination.Key points:A report looked at the treatment of disabled people in the media industryIt uncovered…