The plane crashed into Thomson Bay, killing pilot James Wong, Danish tourist Torben Poulsen, 60, and Swiss woman Danielle Grundbacher-Mosching, 65.
Caleb Runciman
For many sun, sea, sand and snags will among the top priorities on Australia Day as people gather to celebrate - whether they were born here, have made it their home or are just paying a visit.
Oliver Lane
This year’s Australia Day is set be a special one for hundreds of people getting their Australian citizenship, including Francesco Aimassi who will finally get a title his partner and daughter already claim.
A NSW man who claims he was in a sedative haze when he brazenly held up a jewellery store and two other Perth businesses on the same day — terrorising staff with weapons — has been imprisoned for five years.
Rebecca Le May
The State Government has unveiled a funding boost to support regional initiatives raising awareness of elder abuse ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15.
Katya Minns
‘It should never have happened.’
Alice Murray
A 12-year-old boy has recalled the terrifying moment he was bitten by what is believed to be a shark at a Rockingham beach.
Jessica Evensen
The Curtin independent has blamed Premier Roger Cook for his part in sinking the controversial bill.
Jake Dietsch
Labor has promised to build a new fire station in Yanchep in its third term.
The property developer husband of former Perth lord mayor Lisa Scaffidi is set to go to trial, fighting an assault accusation.
A WA man accused of being part of an elaborate text message phishing scam has been fined $1000 for refusing to give police access to his mobile phone.
Emily Moulton
‘As soon as I saw I had won I was so excited, I put the kids in the car and came straight to Lotterywest HQ.’
Troy de Ruyter
Former premiership star Daniel Chick has once again been convicted of drug possession, this time uncovered after police spotted him sleeping in a car.
From an internationally acclaimed musician to a pioneer in child protection, these are the nominees for Australian of the Year 2025.
Nathan Schmidt
Several homes have been destroyed after a freak storm unexpectedly tore through a remote town on Thursday night.
Emma Kirk
The new smart system on Mitchell Freeway is causing a headache for peak-hour northern suburbs drivers — sparking debate about whether the problem is actually Perth motorists’ lack of nous when merging.
Dylan Caporn
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and high-profile commentators Peta Credlin and Janet Albrechtsen are among a revolving door of big names the Liberals have called in to ramp up campaigning in the kingmaker State.
Caitlyn Rintoul
The bizarre arrest of a man who smuggled 1.5kg of Ketamine hidden inside Christmas toys into WA has led to a string of arrests allegedly related to a Spanish-based criminal syndicate.
The 26-year-old is due to face court today charged with animal cruelty over the alleged attack.
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with almost a dozen offences after allegedly stealing two cars on the streets of Kalgoorlie with young children inside.
Thanks to Virgin Australia, Perth travellers can fly to Europe for super cheap this June and July.
Kellie Balaam
This highlights a correlation between states with good laws and legal protections for LGBTI+ people, and those with bad or no laws.
Brian Greig
An astonishing 222 rescues were performed last weekend alone, with unseasonal swell and strong currents caused by Tropical Cyclone Sean in part blamed for the huge number.
Rhianna Mitchell
People in the Pilbara have been urged to shelter indoors immediately due to a thunderstorm causing 113km/h winds.
Claire Sadler
