Western Australia

A 60-year-old woman has been rescued after falling into a cave in a remote part of the Goldfields-Esperance District near Lake Wells.

Horror cave fall leaves woman trapped underground overnight

A 60-year-old woman has survived a terrifying night trapped 8m underground in a remote WA cave system, rescued at dawn after crews worked through the darkness to reach her.

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A legal fight over Virginia Giuffre’s multimillion-dollar estate has begun in the WA Supreme Court after her death in April.

Giuffre estate battle ignites as family faces off in court

A court battle has begun over Virginia Giuffre’s multimillion-dollar estate as her sons face competing claims from former staff.

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DFES downgraded its warning for residents bound by Warbrook Road, Railway Parade and Maralla Road including Halden Road and Sawpit Road, in Bullsbrook, about 4.15pm on Friday.

Perth residents urged to ‘stay alert’ to bushfire

The Bushfire in Perth’s north has been downgraded to to a watch and act level.

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A legal battle over Virginia Giuffre’s multi-million dollar estate has kicked off in Perth.

Legal battle over Virginia Giuffre’s huge fortune begins

Giuffre’s estranged husband and daughter are likely to join her sons in batting off other parties vying for a slice of her multi-million dollar estate.

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The WA joint organised crime taskforce on Friday issued an appeal for public help to find 22-year-old Siafolau Siafolau. 

Police hunt Sydney man wanted over huge cocaine seizure

A Perth court issued a warrant for his arrest and police suspect he is in NSW.

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Tahira Shaheen was sentenced to 16 months jail after hitting a 12-year-old girl and fleeing the scene.

Learner driver’s bizarre response after mowing down 12yo

A middle-aged learner driver who plowed into a 12-year-old girl outside a school then left her for dead has revealed the bizarre reason why she fled the scene.

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Matthew William Lawson (right) was sentenced to 14 years jail for the attempted murder of Trae Black (left).

Tradie learns fate for attack that severed man’s leg on construction site

Matthew William Lawson later said he was devastated to learn his victim had survived, and vowed to go back and finish the job.

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Virginia Giuffre settled civil lawsuit against former prince Andrew for a rumoured $22 million.

Legal battle erupts over Virginia Giuffre’s huge fortune

A legal battle is gearing up in the WA Supreme Court over the multi-million dollar estate of Virginia Giuffre - the most vocal survivor of notorious paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

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A smoke warning has been issued in Bullsbrook due to a house fire.

Bullsbrook house fire prompts warning over lots of smoke

A house fire in Perth’s north has prompted a warning over potentially dangerous smoke, with those nearby urged to remain inside. 

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Infamous Criminals Australia: Bradley Robert Edwards.

Inside the mind of Claremont killer Bradley Robert Edwards

He stalked the streets of Claremont to rape and murder women. Now, a criminal psychologist claims it’s ‘highly improbable’ Bradley Robert Edwards’ crimes stopped there.

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Perth police chase ends in a crash as a bucks party helps stop an alleged stolen car driver.

Bucks party tackles fugitive in dramatic police chase

A dramatic police chase through Perth ended in a crash and a foot pursuit, with unexpected help from a nearby bucks party as officers moved in to make an arrest.

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Aussie duo’s accused Mexican killers facing 600 years’ jail

Three men accused of brutally murdering Perth brothers Jake and Callum Robinson in Mexico last year have rejected plea deals.

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A pioneer in digital addiction treatment, Daniela Vecchio, was named WA's Australian of the Year.

Digital addiction specialist named WA Aussie of the Year

A doctor who was instrumental in establishing the nation's first publicly-funded gaming disorder clinic has been named Australian of the Year for WA.

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A West Aussie’s life will never be the same after the one ticket from Thursday’s Powerball won the entire $50 million jackpot.

HIT THE JACKPOT! WA player scores entire $50m Powerball

This Powerball prize is the largest to be won by a WA player in more than three years.

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Former Senator Linda Reynolds says she was excluded from the settlement process and could easily have defended Ms Higgins’ mishandling claims.

Linda Reynolds makes bombshell claim over Higgins settlement

Explosive new documents suggest Linda Reynolds was disempowered and over-ridden in a rushed Federal Government process to settle with Brittany Higgins for a cool $2.4 million.

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