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Hunt for culpritsPremiumCCTV pictures capture dramatic moment cop car set alight

A police car has been left burnt out after two people poured an accelerant over the vehicle and set it alight. SEE THE PICTURES

Troy de Ruyter

Police searchPremiumMan dies after collapsing near abandoned car

A man has died after police found him collapsed near an abandoned car on Lakes Road near Kwinana Freeway.

Troy de Ruyter

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Shocking attackPremium
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Bashed teacher says school is still failing kids

A former teacher who was brutally bashed at a Perth school notorious for violence has spoken out about her ordeal because of her concerns the school is still letting down vulnerable teenagers.

Bethany Hiatt

‘Unfathomable time’Thousands raised for family of ‘sweet boy’ killed in crash

The family and friends of six-year-old Jackson Donovan, who was tragically killed in a horror crash in Rockingham on Friday, have created a GoFundMe page to support his devastated parents

Brianna Dugan

Tragic discoveryPremiumWoman found dead outside Perth police station

A woman has been found dead outside a police station in Perth’s southern suburbs in what is being described as a tragic and non-suspicious incident.

Phil Hickey

breaking the soil Premium$5m Waroona town precinct development officially under way

A $5 million overhaul of Waroona’s main townsite is officially under way and is expected to attract more than 20,000 tourists. 

Kasper Johansen

Q&A sessionPremiumBunbury’s burning questions answered at Budget breaky

The business and industry heavyweights of the Bunbury area attended a breakfast last week to discuss the 2022-23 State Budget, as well as what is in store for businesses and the wider community. 

Luke McPherson

Right place, right timeCommentsPremiumMan saved from dinghy accident thanks to training drill

A man has emergency crews at a nearby training exercise to thank for him being pulled safely from ocean in a dramatic rescue south of Perth.

Caitlyn Rintoul

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Bouncedown crackdown VideoCommentsPremium
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Spike in umpire abuse forces footy league to take a stand

A WA country football league has warned spectators to toe the line after an increase in extremely ‘disappointing’ umpire abuse. 

Briana Fiore

Beaten and torturedPremiumFruit pickers accused of filming sick, violent act on cat

Two fruit pickers are facing animal cruelty charges after a video emerged of a cat being beaten and tortured in the South West. WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT.

Kasper Johansen

Homicide probePremiumCCTV footage seized from home near where toddler died

Police have seized CCTV footage from a property across from the home where a 13-month-old died on Wednesday, as the investigation into his death enters its second day.

Brianna Dugan

‘Slap on the wrist’PremiumStern words but no jail time for FIFO one-punch attacker

A Mandurah fly-in fly-out worker has narrowly avoided jail time after a one-punch attack.

Telissa Ryder

Fight for lifePremiumTwo men charged after man’s hand ‘severed in machete attack’

Police have charged two men over a horrific armed robbery in Greenfields where they allegedly severed a man’s hand with a machete and left him in a critical condition.

Brianna Dugan

FootballPremiumCountry bolter among Peel Thunder guns on Fremantle’s radar

A group of Peel Thunder stars could be up for a shock selection at AFL level, including a country footy bolter who is yet to even debut for the WAFL club. 

Jackson Barrett

See the videoVideoPremiumHorrifying moment a Mandurah home is burnt to the ground

Dramatic vision shows the moment a Mandurah unit went up in flames, with arson squad detectives trying to determine if it was deliberately lit. WATCH THE FOOTAGE

Sarah Steger

Extraordinary displayCommentsElectrifying images show incredible Mandurah lightning show

Epic photos of a storm in Mandurah have captured the moment several bolts of lightning lit up the sky.

Kate Purnell

Dangerous fumesSMOKE DANGER: Hazmat warning for Oldbury area after fire

Residents in Perth’s south have been told to stay in their homes, shutting all doors and windows, after a raging fire burnt several sheds to the ground.

Brianna Dugan

Election promiseVideoCommentsPremiumAlbo pledges to build hub for ADF members if elected

WA defence personnel, veterans and their families will have access to a second wellbeing centre in Perth if Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese is voted into power in the upcoming Federal election. 

Kimberley Caines

Head injuriesPremiumMan fights for life after horrific hit and run

A man has been left with serious head injuries after a hit and run in Rockingham.

Kate Purnell

Trouble spotPremiumSurgery for officer injured in ‘horrific’ hit-run wipeout

Witnesses have described the frantic moments after a police officer was struck by a motorbike in Perth’s south Wednesday night, with the cop requiring surgery for a ‘significant leg injury’.

Brianna Dugan

Three strikesPremiumThree strikes and Woodbury’s out

The number of councillors in the Shire of Waroona has been reduced to seven after the disqualification of Ryan Woodbury at a meeting on Tuesday night.

Luke McPherson

CricketLeschenault miss chance to secure finals

Leschenault have missed a chance to secure a finals berth for the 2022 BDCA first grade season after going down to Donnybrook by three wickets at home on Saturday.

Luke McPherson

here are the vaxxPremiumRec centre jab rules clarified

The Shire of Waroona has sought clarity and updated the proof of vaccination rules to enter the Waroona Recreation Centre after residents and staff expressed confusion last week. 

Luke McPherson

fogo forgone PremiumWaroona doesn’t have FOMO over FOGO

The Shire of Waroona will not be making the switch to FOGO any time soon, despite the opening of the McGowan Government’s $20 million three-bin food organics and garden organics kerbside collection grants.  

Luke McPherson