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Massive penalty PremiumJailed former MP Barry Urban cops fine for tyre dumping

Jailed former politician Barry Urban has been fined $20,000 for illegally dumping thousands of tyres.

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Man released without charge over fatal Landsdale shooting

A man taken into custody after the fatal shooting of Ralph William Matthews Cox, who was shot dead on his doorstep in Landsdale on January 12, has been released without charge.

Sarah Steger

Court decisionCommentsPremiumSynergy wins appeal against power generator NewGen

Synergy has won an appeal against a ruling that it should pay Kwinana power generator NewGen for standby capacity that has not been requested by the State-owned electricity supplier.

Neale Prior

Court ordersPremiumLiquidators to wind up more Rebelo companies in assets hunt

Liquidators of Romeo Rebelo’s corporate flagship have seized control of related companies as part of a sweeping investigation into the affairs of the Jandakot-based fruit and vegetable exporter. 

Neale Prior

Bikie family feudPremiumNick Martin’s daughter to admit to aggravated assault

The daughter of slain bikie boss Nick Martin has indicated she will plead guilty to assaulting her late father’s stepdaughter amid a bitter family feud.

Shannon Hampton

Evidence blastedPremiumRizzi cops judicial sizzle as judge orders Bentley sale

A judge has found property investor and builder Ric Rizzi appeared to change his evidence based on what he thought would best advance his case and made “unfounded assertions”.

Neale Prior

‘Cowardly attack’Albany men convicted of three-on-one assault

The older man was kicked and punched several times in broad daylight in full view of people driving and walking on Albany Highway near Albany Plaza.

Kellie Balaam

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Politicians next Premium
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Man charged with calling cops 100 times wants more credit

A man who was released on bail after allegedly phoning police more than 100 times intends on buying more credit to further harass politicians, including Premier Mark McGowan.

Briana Fiore

Hospital assaultPremiumWoman fined for kicking hospital security guard

A 21-year-old Bunbury woman has been fined for kicking a hospital security guard who was trying to escort her to a psychiatric assessment.

Carly Laden

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‘Relentless pursuit’Premium
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Midland detectives slammed for car chase that killed teen

A coroner has slammed two WA detectives for their part in the death of a teenage boy killed in a horrific car crash during a police chase, finding the pair were wrongly exonerated by an internal investigation.

Daryna Zadvirna

Huge reliefPremiumDonnybrook woman spared jail over wounding wife

A Donnybrook woman let out a sigh of relief after avoiding jail for piercing her wife’s throat with a steak knife in the middle of an argument over house keys.

Carly Laden

Details revealed PremiumAccused teen arsonist’s mental health of ‘no concern’

The teenage firefighter accused of going on a bushfire ignition spree will remain in custody for at least another two weeks, after his mental health assessment presented ‘no concerns’. 

Briana Fiore

Career in tattersPremiumFallen AFL player faces more family violence-related charges

Former AFL player Elijah Taylor’s football career appears all but over after the banished Sydney Swan was again in court on family violence-related matters — this time involving his new partner.

Briana Fiore

Horrific details revealedPremiumMosman Park man ‘may have been killed with rice cooker’

An elderly man who was viciously attacked by a stranger in his own home and then left to die may have been bashed with a rice cooker — before his killer went to the beach.

Tim Clarke

Shock claims PremiumWooroloo teen firefighter charged with lighting nine fires

A volunteer firefighter from Wooroloo has been charged with lighting nine fires, including one that burnt down a home just a day after Christmas. 

Briana Fiore

Vax fraudPremiumMan allegedly falsified documents to enter high-risk venue

A man is facing a fraud charge after allegedly showing false proof of vaccination documents at a Burswood venue.

Bethany Hiatt

NOVAK RECAPVideoCommentsDecision on Djokovic fate imminent as hearing adjourns

Novak Djokovic’s highly-anticipated hearing has adjourned with a decision on his visa appeal expected today or tomorrow. RECAP THE DAY’S EVENTS IN THE BLOG

Tim Clarke

Cop hit and run PremiumPerth hills man faces court on cop hit and run charges

A Perth father accused of running down a police officer and fleeing the scene has told a WA court officers have charged him in a case of mistaken identity. 

Caitlyn Rintoul and Amber Johnston

WATCHVideoPremiumREVEALED: Dramatic moment police swoop on brazen bikie bash

Vision has been released of the moment WA Police swooped on a bikie poolside birthday bash to enforce the toughest anti-bikie laws in the country. WATCH THE FOOTAGE

Caitlyn Rintoul and Sarah Steger

Horrific details PremiumMan ‘stalked and raped’ woman in late-night ambush

Police believe a man who subjected a woman to an excruciating 20-minute sexual assault in a Cannington Park before robbing her may have stalked her from her work place.

Caitlyn Rintoul

cell mates PremiumGF border breacher shared jail cell with WA bikie boss

Grand final border breacher Hayden Burbank reportedly shared a cell with a senior Comancheros bikie while serving a three-month jail sentence in a WA prison.

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serious injuries PremiumUnlicensed driver charged over hit-and-run on policeman

An accused hit-and-run driver has been charged with a string of offences — including driving with a suspended licence —after allegedly mowing down a policeman who was conducting speed checks in Greenmount.

Shannon Hampton

Federal hearing PremiumDjokovic temporarily spared deportation amid visa fiasco

Novak Djokovic has been temporarily spared the prospect of being kicked out of Australia, after Federal Immigration Minister Alex Hawke revoked his visa — a decision he will fight through the courts again.

Tim Clarke and Shannon Hampton

share grabPremiumDean Scook lured from shadows in Rock fight

A judge has condemned veteran promoter Dean Scook’s shadowy dealings at a high-tech, low-grade gold ore processing venture being primed for a float.

Neale Prior