Western Australia

Craig Christian has died in his home aged 60.

Notorious Aussie underworld figure dies, aged 60

The long-time police target and one-time butcher died at his suburban home overnight.

Updated
Read more (4 min) →
Crystal and Stone owners Jay Parker and Dylan MacIntyre have announced the closure of their business this week.

Perth small business closes amid boom of Temu

Another Perth business is shutting up shop, with the owner blaming increasing costs and the rise of discount retailers including Temu that he says have made it ‘impossible to keep going’.

Updated
Read more (2 min) →
West Australians have resoundingly declared in a devastating new poll that Anthony Albanese is done. (Scott Radford-Chisholm/AAP PHOTOS)

Poll shows WA has fallen out of love with Albo

West Australians — led by disillusioned women and younger voters — have delivered an emphatic message to Anthony Albanese, emphatically declaring that the Prime Minister is done.

Updated
Read more (2 min) →

Sign up to The Nightly's newsletters.

Get the first look at the digital newspaper, curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox.

Email Us
By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.
Video
WA Police say they are investigating if drugs were the cause of Adam Hunter’s death.

Police reveal new details on Eagles hero’s death

The senior officer overseeing the probe into Adam Hunter’s ‘tragic’ death says there is one cause that has been ruled out as investigators examine several ‘items of interest’.

Updated
Read more (6 min) →
Formerly known as Ben Dawkins, Mr Trump took to X to share an official notice of name change from Births, Deaths and Marriages ahead of next month’s State election.

Aussie MP changes name to ‘Trump’ in nod to US president

WA voters will have a chance to vote for ‘Aussie Trump’ after one MP legally changed his name.

Updated
Read more (2 min) →
Police investigate the scene of an incident on Elsbury Approach this morning. Michael Wilson

Horror update in fatal Clarkson stabbing probe

Emergency services were called to the address about 6.25am where a 52-year-old woman was also found seriously injured.

Updated
Read more (2 min) →
Tuesday’s performance marked Drake’s first tour Down Under since 2017 and his high energy 90-minute set did not disappoint. 

Drake’s official after party to be held in Northbridge

An official Drake concert after party following his second Perth show on Wednesday night is set to take place in Northbridge.

Updated
Read more (2 min) →
Video
Adam Hunter in action back in 2004.

Drugs seized from scene of Eagles hero Adam Hunter’s death

West Coast Eagles premiership hero Adam Hunter has died at the age of 43, with reports detectives seized drugs and paraphernalia from the scene.

Updated
Read more (2 min) →
An anti-Semitic graffiti attack in Perth’s western suburbs.

Two men in 20s charged over vile anti-Semitic attacks

Two men in their 20s have been arrested in relation to anti-Semitic graffiti incidents in WA over the weekend.

Updated
Read more (2 min) →
A motorbike rider has been killed in a crash in Baldivis.

Motorbike rider killed in early morning crash with car

The 25-year-old rider was rushed to hospital but could not be saved.

Updated
Read more (1 min) →
A man has died while participating in a motorcycle group ride in Perth’s south.

Motorcyclist killed falling from bike on group ride in Perth

The man fell into the path of a car and was rushed to hospital in a critical condition.

Updated
Read more (1 min) →