Western Australia

More than a thousand of ‘foul-smelling’ fatbergs blocked WA’s sewer network in the past year Water Corporation has revealed.

Huge number of ‘foul’ fatbergs blocked WA pipes in past year

The clumps of grease even cancelled a sold-out concert at RAC Arena in February.

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Alan and Eileen Bond were described by their

Eileen Bond obituary: The flamboyant icon that changed WA

Eileen Bond — the woman who was Perth’s ‘It’ girl before the town knew what an ‘It’ girl was — passed away quietly on Wednesday night, bringing an effervescent chapter in Australian history to a quiet close.

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A vaccine update sent out Thursday morning revealed RSV jabs meant for adults had been given to babies and children, and vice versa.

Urgent warning after patients given wrong vaccine

The WA Department of Health has sent an urgent reminder to medical staff to make sure they’re giving patients the right RSV immunisation after receiving reports of some being given the wrong type.

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Cleveland Dodd was the first juvenile to die in a youth detention facility in Western Australia. (Aaron Bunch/AAP PHOTOS)

Inquest resumes for Indigenous boy who died in custody

The inquest for an Indigenous teen who died after self-harming in a ‘barren and filthy’ youth wing of an adult prison is set to resume.

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Cassius Turvey’s killers have been sentenced over his violent and senseless death in 2022. i

Cassius Turvey’s brutal killers sentenced

The men who murdered Perth schoolboy Cassius Turvey have been handed down their sentence in the WA Supreme Court.

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Teenager Cassius Turvey died 10 days after being struck in the head with a metal pole. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

Indigenous teen's murderers sentenced to life in prison

Two of the three men involved in murdering 15-year-old Cassius Turvey have been sentenced to life imprisonment as the judge shares some powerful words in court.

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Three men have been fined more than $100,000 for their roles in a video where a pigeon was mercilessly attacked with a golf club.

‘Despicable’: Pigeon attacked with golf club on WA mine site

A graphic video shows a man attacking the defenceless and ‘vulnerable’ bird with a golf club while his mates egged him on. WARNING: Distressing content

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The Big V jumper could be returning after last being seen at a 2020 charity bushfire relief game. (Michael Dodge/AAP PHOTOS)

Perth’s bold plan to host AFL State of Origin

The WA government says the league is ‘very keen’ to make the event happen in 2026.

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Storm clouds approaching Perth (2014).

Severe thunderstorms set to smash Perth this weekend

The conditions could trigger power outages across the State and bring trees down.

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An Aussie mother has sparked debate with a ‘shocking’ gift of cleaning products at a child’s party.

Aussie mother sparks debate with ‘shocking’ gift at a child’s party

‘I think you’re probably wiser sticking to Lego. Just give a kid a present.’

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Patrik Weiss was found dead inside his home in Perth.

Killer learns fate over father’s ‘depraved and monstrous murder’

The former AFL therapist and national handball coach was found dead inside his home after being struck with a pickaxe.

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Dr Sarah at Warwick Veterinary Hospital holding Tooshie.

Perth vet’s fight to keep miracle dog with no butthole alive

Perth’s dog-loving community has rallied around a tiny pup with a rare and life-threatening condition in a bid to save his life.

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Matsos Brewery in Broome confirmed a staff member suddenly died at work this week, as team members took a day off after the tragic event. Instagram

Tragedy strikes Matso’s Brewery in WA, as staff member dies

A staff member has died suddenly while at work at one of Australia’s most iconic and remote breweries, prompting an outpouring of grief in Western Australia.

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Gina Rinehart has revealed plans to merge Roy Hill with Atlas Iron.

Rinehart reveals plans for iron ore powerhouse merger

Gina Rinehart has revealed plans to create a single iron ore powerhouse by merging Roy Hill with Atlas Iron in a major shake-up of the billionaire’s business empire.

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A 895g gold nugget found in Sandstone.

Two mates strike gold after finding $160k nugget in WA

The men celebrated over a beer that evening and continued to prospect the following morning. 

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