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A light aircraft crashed into a field north of Perth on Saturday, leaving two men with non-life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred near the Greenside private airfield, with emergency services responding quickly to treat the injured men.
The jailing of former bishop Christopher Saunders has been hailed as a crucial step towards justice by local leaders in the Kimberley region, but they are also calling for greater vigilance in exposing sexual abusers. The Aboriginal community leader Albert Wiggan described Saunders as an "evil predator" and urged people to speak out against sex abuse.
A West Australian surfer who lost his leg in a shark attack is thanking the 'legends' who helped save his life. Mel Ismail, a firefighter and part-time teacher, is adjusting to life without his lower leg.
Three men have been found guilty of murdering two Australian brothers, Jake and Callum Robinson, and their friend Carter Rhoad while they were on a surfing trip in Mexico's Baja California region in April 2024. The brothers' parents, Debra and Martin Robinson, attended the trial and were in court for the verdict.
The Perth Bears' inaugural CEO Anthony De Ceglie is stepping down from his role, the club announced today. Mr De Ceglie was appointed in May 2025 to help establish the team ahead of its entry into the NRL.
The AFL trade period is heating up, with Geelong securing a deal for St Kilda's Rowan Marshall. The focus is now on Nick Blakey, with several clubs vying for the Sydney star's signature.
Cameron Green has been ruled out of the first Test against South Africa in Durban due to an abdominal strain. Australia coach Andrew McDonald said it was highly unlikely Green would bowl later in the series, should he prove his fitness for the remaining two Tests.
A rescue deal has saved two iconic Western Australian dairy brands, Mundella Foods and Margaret River Dairy Company, from liquidation. The brands have been bought by local processor Artisanal Market, which plans to revive yoghurt production near Margaret River.
A High Court ruling in New South Wales has Western Australia's energy industry concerned about future investment in the state. The ruling, which blocked the planned expansion of a coal mine, has sparked fears that similar projects in WA could be affected.
A renewed battle for control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key trading corridor also known as the Gate of Tears, has reignited a decades-long conflict between the Iranian-backed Houthis and the Saudi-backed Yemeni forces. The fighting could have significant implications for global trade, including Australia's supply of oil, medicine, and other critical goods.
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