Western Australia

Terry Holohan, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Resolute Mining.
Mining
Paul-Alian Hunt, Katarina Hoije & William Clowes

Perth-based gold mining boss detained in Mali

The CEO of a major Australian gold mining company based in Perth has been detained by the military-controlled government of Mali in West Africa.

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Tate McRae
Western Australia
Kellie Balaam

Heavy traffic warning ahead of huge music concert

Motorists have been warned about road closures and heavy traffic in the Red Hill area ahead of pop star Tate McRae’s concert tonight.

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First Class Constable Cassandra Chapman
Western Australia

Police officer identified after tragic death at Perth beach

The police officer who tragically drowned while scuba diving at a popular Perth beach has been identified as a respected cop who once came to a woman’s aid during a violent arrest by a senior colleague.

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A teenagers who allegedly crashed a Toyota in North Lake in July, killing Nick Campo, pictured, has appeared in court.
Western Australia
Rebeka Petroska and Bryce Luff

Teen driver charged over crash victim Nick Campo’s death surrenders bail

The 17-year-old accused was allegedly driving a Toyota HiLux which rolled and collided with another car.

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Hillarys one punch victim Glen Cahill with his wife Tarryn
Western Australia
Jessica Evensen

Perth dad revealed as victim of horror beach club attack

The victim of an alleged one-punch attack in Hillarys after Melbourne Cup celebrations is a father of two young girls who has an 'army of friends surrounding him with love and support’.

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Cayne Popelier, pictured with his family, was killed in a truck crash on the Kwinana Freeway on Friday.
Australia
Bryce Luff

Beloved father of two killed in horrific freeway truck crash

‘I will never love or be loved the way he loved me.’

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Denmark's Dellendale Creamery's Churchill Road Raclette has been named Australia's best cheese at the 26th Australian Grand Dairy Awards on October 30. Dellendale Creamery owner cheese maker Chris Vogel with his Churchill Rd Raclette.
Western Australia
Georgia Campion

WA business crowned maker of Australia’s best cheese

The wash-rind that features an aromatic sweetness and nutty flavour beat out 31 other cheeses from around the country to be declared Australia’s best cheese. 

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An off-duty police officer has died at Trigg Beach in Perth.
Western Australia
Bryce Luff

Off-duty cop dies at popular Perth beach

Emergency services raced to the scene but couldn’t save the woman.

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WA Water Police search off the coast at Trigg Tuesday morning. Iain Gillespie
Western Australia
Caleb Runciman

Major police response at popular WA beach

Police have swarmed Mettams Pool following reports of a missing diver.

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A judge has found a man was mentally impaired when he killed his 71-year-old father.
Western Australia
Aaron Bunch

Frying pan killer found not guilty of murder

A man who admitted killing his 71-year-old father with a frypan and a knife has been found not guilty of murder. WARNING: Graphic

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Video
Dylan Brown has been flown home from Bali.
Western Australia
Bryce Luff

Major update for Aussie man critically injured in Bali scooter crash

The 21-year-old suffered life-threatening head injuries while on holiday.

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A 63-year-old Mazda BT-50 driver has died in a collision with a prime mover in WA’s Mid West. File image
Western Australia
Bryce Luff

Driver killed in crash with prime mover on WA road

The 63-year-old died at the scene.

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Divers reveal simple tricks that saved their lives after being circled by a huge great white shark in Western Australia
Western Australia
Caleb Taylor

Tim and Andy were stalked by a great white shark. What they did next saved their lives

‘It’s startling to pop up out of your little hole and find a great white staring at you.’

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The WA Government hopes a $10,000 bonus will lure enough east coast tradies to make a dent in the State’s housing crisis.
Western Australia
Joe Spagnolo and Lisa Thomas

Tradies to be offered $10,000 cash bonus in bid to fix major problem

The cash boost aims to make relocating a ‘no-brainer’ - but not everyone is thrilled with the idea.

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Guy Burchett, pictured with wife Viv, was tragically killed in a workplace incident in Perth’s northern suburbs in October.
Western Australia
Bryce Luff

Beloved tradie with ‘heart of gold’ killed in workplace fall

The worker’s widow has been battling cancer for the past decade.

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