Western Australia

HMS Anson has arrived at Perth’s HMAS Stirling naval base

UK’s only operational nuclear submarine arrives in WA

One of the United Kingdom’s only operationally available nuclear submarines has docked at Perth’s HMAS Stirling naval base following a slight delay caused by the annual Rottnest channel swim.

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British sailors are being forced to remain on board a nuclear-powered submarine off the Western Australian.

Frustrating delay for UK nuclear sub in Perth

A British nuclear-powered submarine has been forced to remain offshore near Perth after the Rottnest Channel Swim blocked its planned entry into HMAS Stirling.

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Virginia Giuffre’s family has reacted to the arrest.

‘At last’: Giuffre family break silence on Andrew

In a striking statement, Virginia Giuffre’s family has reacted to the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

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Austin Appelbee swam four kilometres to save his family, who were stranded at sea.

Hotel penalised after family swept out to sea

The hotel failed to raise the alarm when a mother and three children were stranded for hours in rough conditions.

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Liam Alexander Hall was living alone in his Warwick home when he allegedly filled a glass container with three explosive liquids, and wrapped it in ball bearings and screws.

Identity of Australia Day terror attack accused revealed

The name of the man accused of throwing a homemade bomb into a crowd of Australia Day protesters in Perth’s CBD can be revealed after his suppression order was overturned.

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A man has been jailed for having sex with his intellectually disabled adult half-sister and indecently dealing with his two younger siblings when they were children. 

Man jailed over sex with disabled half-sister

A man has been jailed for having sex with his intellectually disabled adult half-sister and indecently dealing with his two younger siblings when they were children.WARNING: CONFRONTING CONTENT

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Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre, who sued the former prince Andrew, died without a will. (AP PHOTO)

Battle over Virginia Giuffre's estate inches forward

A court is yet to decide whether more family members of deceased Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre can join a legal battle over her estate.

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Details about what happened in a nightclub before a young man allegedly fatally ‘coward punched’ Tim Picton have been revealed to a court during a bail hearing.

Bail bid for Tim Picton’s alleged killer fails

Details about what happened in a nightclub before a young man allegedly fatally ‘coward punched’ Tim Picton have been revealed to a court during a bail hearing.

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The brand has announced the majority of its stores will be closing its doors in 2026.

‘Affordable’ homewares brand shutting 12 WA stores

The brand has become a staple in WA shopping centres since it opened the doors to its first location in 1975. 

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Tropical Cyclone Richard is strengthening off the WA Coast.

Locals warned as tropical cyclone strengthens off WA coast

Residents are urged to prepare for ‘very destructive’ wind gusts and potential flash flooding.

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Western Australian police responded to a fatal accident in Perth’s inner east.

Fatal Perth crash sends car ploughing into suburban home

A woman has died after a car smashed into a Perth home, with the driver now in police custody.

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The charge against Tim Picton's accused assailant has been upgraded to manslaughter. (HANDOUT/Sent by Picton family)

Manslaughter charge for Tim Picton’s alleged killer

The man who allegedly punched and killed Labor strategist Tim Picton has faced a packed courtroom, where he was slapped with a manslaughter charge.

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Austin Applebee made a miracle swim to save his family after they drifted out to sea.

‘They’re dead’: Hero teen’s anguish after lifesaving swim

He had swum an incredible 4km to shore then sprinted 2km for help but was in tears when he called his dad to tell him that he had taken too long and the rest of the family were dead.

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WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch and AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett at a press conference this morning.

‘Pro-white material’ at centre of Perth’s act of terror

Police allege the man accused of throwing a homemade explosive device into a Forrest Place Invasion Day rally on January 26 in an act of terror accessed ‘pro-white material’ online.

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Austin Appelbee, right, swam to save his younger brother Beau, sister Grace and mum Joanne.

Hotel under investigation after family swept out to sea

A teen boy bravely swam through rough surf to get help for his mum and siblings.

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Consumer Protection has issued its third warning about Trevor James Potter after he allegedly took $20,000 worth of deposits without completing any work.

Tradie accused of scamming people across WA

A serial fraudster tradie is allegedly back to his old tricks ripping off WA homeowners by taking their deposits without delivering the work or issuing refunds.

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Naomi Tekea Craig

Parent makes more disturbing claims about sex abuse teacher

A parent at the school linked to the teacher who gave birth to her 13-year-old former student’s baby has made disturbing claims about the educator.

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Tributes continue to flow for Mosman Park murder-suicide victims Jarrod and Otis Clune.

Police make move in street of tragic double murder-suicide

Tape cordoning off the Mosman Park street has been removed as friends and locals continue to mourn.

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