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Perth man Lachie Perrem was critically injured when his robotic vacuum exploded.
Corrective Services Minister Paul Papalia has quit politics, revealing a relative’s ill health is behind his early retirement.

Papalia quits, reveals relative’s ‘very serious illness’

Corrective Services Minister Paul Papalia has quit politics, revealing a relative’s ill health is behind his early retirement.

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The case has made global headlines and has angry Thais demanding the death penalty — as police probe the brutal death of Thai teen Tunchanok Donhomla (above), Simon Peter Carman (below) accused of killing her is facing execution.

‘I’d have given her my life’: Teen’s tragic farewell

The case has made global headlines and has angry Thais demanding the death penalty — as police probe the brutal death of teen Tunchanok Donhomla, a Perth man accused of killing her is facing execution.

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China wants to top Taiwan setting up an unofficial consulate in Perth.

China steps in to block unofficial Taiwan consulate in Perth

EXCLUSIVE: Perth is at the centre of an international diplomatic stoush as Beijing urges the Albanese Government to block Taiwan from setting up an unofficial consular presence in WA.

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Simon Peter Carman, 45, is facing charges including murder after the body of Tunchanok Donhomla, 17, was found inside a suitcase near railway tracks more than 4km from his Jomtien apartment complex.

Perth man rejected by sex worker hours before alleged murder

The Perth man accused of strangling a Thai teenager and stuffing her body into a suitcase was spotted drinking with a sex worker just hours before the alleged murder, according to local witnesses.

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Federal Agricultural Minister Julie Collins confirmed the case on Tuesday, saying it now marked the fifth case in Australia. 

Fifth bird flu case as authorities address human spread risk

Authorities have confirmed another case of H5 bird flu in a migratory bird in WA, outlining details of the latest detections across two Australian states.

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The owner of Li-ion Energy in Maddington says he needs government help to keep the lithium battery recycling facility safe following a major fire.

‘High risk’: Ticking time bomb after state’s worst lithium-ion fire

The inferno burned for hours and smothered suburbs in toxic smoke. Now there is a new threat.

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The Nightly discovered Mr Carman’s unusual online activity in the months leading up to the alleged killing.

EXPOSED: Bizarre online behaviour of accused Thailand killer

Months of bizarre social media posts by the Australian man accused of murdering a 17-year-old Thai girl have been uncovered by The Nightly.

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Simon Peter Carman, 45, was arrested by Thai immigration officers at Suvarnabhumi Airport late Friday, reportedly minutes before he was due to leave Thailand on a Jetstar flight bound to arrive in Perth.

Shock as accused Thai killer revealed as Australian mechanic

Former neighbours of the Perth man charged with murder after the body of a 17-year-old Thai girl was found dumped inside a suitcase have expressed their shock. WARNING: DISTRESSING DETAILS.

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DPIRD veterinarian taking samples to test for the virus.

Fourth suspected case of bird flu found in Aussie State

Another suspected positive case of the deadly H5 bird flu has been detected in an Aussie State.

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South Australia has confirmed its first case of H5 bird flu, with authorities addressing the media with more details.

Australian state confirms first H5 bird flu case

South Australia has confirmed its first case of H5 bird flu, with authorities addressing the media with more details.

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WA Agriculture and Food Minister Jackie Jarvis confirmed the result of preliminary testing of a migratory sea bird found in the Quindalup area of WA’s South West

Third suspected case of bird flu detected in WA

A third bird is suspected to have tested positive for the highly infectious H5 strain of bird flu in WA.

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Hania Ahmed, 9, was killed  when officers from Pakistan’s Crime Control Department fired indiscriminately on the family’s vehicle in Chakwal, about 90km south-east of Islamabad.

Pakistani official arrested for the murder of 9yo Perth girl

According to local media reports, an officer has since been arrested and charged with allegedly killing the girl and seriously injuring her father and brother.

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Antonio Fanning plunged about eight metres into Joffre Gorge, crashing onto a series of rock ledges before landing face-down in a rocky pool below.

US cop rescued after terrifying brush with death in WA

As a cop from Alabama, Antonio Fanning knows what it’s like to be in sticky situations. But little could have prepared him for the terrifying ordeal he faced in one of WA’s most remote national parks.

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ATO warns Aussies against claiming personal expenses as tax deductions.

Tax time warning as ATO cracks down on common ‘mistakes’

You might be surprised by what you can't claim when you file your tax return.

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A man linked to the Chinese consulate watches a gathering in Perth’s Murray Street Mall on June 4 to remember victims of China’s Tiananmen square massacre.

Can I see your licence? Beijing accused of Perth harassment

Chinese officials are accused of harassing and photographing pro-democracy activists who gathered in Perth last week for a nighttime vigil to commemorate the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre.

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Cleo Smith was kidnapped as a four-year-old in remote Western Australian in 2021. WA Police

New pictures of Cleo Smith five years on from kidnapping

Years after one of the highest profile missing persons searches in Australia, Cleo Smith’s family says the young girl is thriving.

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A male diver has been bitten by a suspected 4.5 metre shark just before 11.30am on Saturday at Michaelmas Island off Albany. 

Diver dies after shark attack off West Australian coast

A man has died after he was bitten by a shark off the coast of Albany on Saturday morning.

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