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A former Perth child psychiatrist has been warned by a WA judge that he will be going to prison for sexually abusing his young patients and filming boys in public toilets. Benjamin Wen, 52, was found guilty in April of multiple charges related to the offences, which occurred over 10 years ago.
A $543 million upgrade to the historic Goldfields water pipeline has begun, with the Western Australian government also considering plans for a new desalination plant on the south coast. The project aims to 'futureproof' the Goldfields and Wheatbelt regions for generations.
A growing number of Australian children are being lured into sinister online cults, with police and experts warning of a surge in 'modern-day terrorism'. A 14-year-old girl from Western Australia has shared her harrowing experience of being targeted by one such group.
The term "artificial intelligence" may not accurately describe the rapidly evolving technology that is increasingly becoming a part of our daily lives. A more fitting term could be "other intelligence," acknowledging the creation of a new form of life that is non-biological.
A new hospital in Western Australia's outback has reached practical completion at a cost of $67.6 million, more than three times the original budget. The hospital features a 24-hour emergency department and outpatient services for community health and mental health.
A counter-terrorism team is investigating Australian links to a flydubai co-pilot who allegedly attacked his colleague in the cockpit. The co-pilot, Hamam al-Hammami, was issued a student visa in 2014 and studied in Australia between 2015 and 2017.
An MSWA program that helps people with multiple sclerosis live at home is ending, leaving clients facing a doubling of hourly care rates. The decision has sparked fears that some people may be forced into residential care.
Australians want their future homes to have more space for working from home and affordable access to energy, according to a new report. The Foresights for Future Australian Home Life report found that participants envisioned homes with adaptable rooms and zones that provide visual and acoustic separation.
Perth's popular beaches are closed due to shark sightings after a whale carcass washed up at City Beach. Swimmers and surfers are taking a break, with some calling for more shark tagging and AI-powered drones to enhance safety.
An 87-year-old woman's eviction has sparked a national movement in Spain. Maricarmen Abascal was forced out of her Madrid home by an investment firm, highlighting the country's housing crisis.
WA's September weather was a mixed bag, with heavy rain in the interior and summer-like heat in the south. The varied weather conditions were on full display in photos from our viewers.
Two artists from a small Western Australian community have been selected as finalists in the prestigious Lester Prize. Their artworks reflect their deep connection to their country, culture, and community.
A 30-year-old Perth man has been charged with reckless driving after a video surfaced of a toddler steering a car while sitting on his lap. The video, which was allegedly posted to social media, shows the child in control of the vehicle as it drives through a residential area.
A notorious alleged drug kingpin, nicknamed 'The Kid', has been detained in Colombia and is awaiting extradition to Western Australia. Arash Ebrahimi Far, an Australian-Iranian national, had been hiding in Colombia since December 2018.
Renewed calls are being made for the construction of a heavy haulage bypass in Pinjarra, as the town struggles with the daily passage of hundreds of trucks through its main street. The project, first proposed in the 1990s, has stalled despite millions of dollars in funding being allocated.
A Western Australian man has been jailed for over four years for using artificial intelligence to create child exploitation material. The 41-year-old, who pleaded guilty to 26 charges, was sentenced in the District Court.
A team of citizen searchers is scouring a stretch of unforgiving bushland in southern Western Australia in search of the remains of four people they've never met. The group, known as the Nannup Four, vanished almost 20 years ago.
Australian and Cambodian police are investigating the network and charity links of Mark Dennis, an accused paedophile who died after being charged with possessing child abuse material. The investigation, codenamed Operation Queenstown, involves a "substantial amount of material" and is ongoing despite Mr Dennis's death.
Five Israeli citizens have been honoured for their heroism in foiling a mid-air attack on a flydubai plane, saving the lives of all 174 people on board. The incident has been hailed as a miracle, with the plane's survival chances described as "close to zero".
A small number of individuals have been banned from protesting at a major defence conference in Perth, with Western Australian police utilizing their enhanced powers to manage the event. The new legislation grants police temporary powers to oversee the Land Forces event, expecting around 20,000 delegates.
A 13-metre long humpback whale that washed up at City Beach on Monday is being removed from the shoreline, more than three days after attracting large crowds and circling sharks. The Town of Cambridge has hired a 72-tonne crane to lift the decomposing carcass, which is expected to cost $100,000.
The mother of two Australian brothers killed while on a surfing trip in Mexico has made an emotional plea for a timely verdict in the trial of the men accused of their murder. Debra Robinson requested the verdict be delivered before she and her husband return to Australia on October 9.
A 30-year-old man has been charged in relation to a shooting that left another man with a bullet wound to his leg in WA's Midwest. The victim was shot in the early hours of Wednesday morning near Moonyoonooka, just east of Geraldton.
New parents in Carnarvon are struggling with the mental and physical health impacts of having to travel long distances to give birth, with birthing services at the local hospital suspended for almost five years. The lack of services has forced expectant parents to take extra leave from work and travel over 1,000km to give birth.
Families of four Western Australian men who went missing in the outback are pinning their hopes on a joint inquest to deliver answers and closure four years after their loved ones vanished. The inquest will examine the disappearance and suspected deaths of Clinton Lockyer, Wesley Lockyer, Zane Stevens, and Brenton Shar.
A couple is on trial for murdering a woman in a 'love triangle' that turned deadly in a Busselton suburb. The prosecution presented graphic evidence, including footage of the blood-spattered house and the victim's body hidden in a child's wardrobe.
A WA couple's 11-year IVF journey ends in joy with a unique gender reveal at Kalgoorlie's Super Pit. The couple will welcome their first baby, a girl, in late January.
A garbage truck driver has been charged over the death of a 70-year-old pedestrian in Perth's south-east. The incident was captured on CCTV, showing the truck reversing into the elderly man in Queens Park.
A 70-year-old Canadian sailor has been rescued by the Australian Navy after his catamaran began taking on water in the remote Indian Ocean. James 'Ted' Rutledge was forced to abandon ship and spent 15 hours floating at sea before being winched to safety.
A massive operation is underway to remove a 13-metre humpback whale carcass from City Beach in Perth. The beach has been closed and crowds have been asked to stay away while contractors lift the 31-tonne carcass and transport it to landfill.
A man in his 30s is in a serious condition at Geraldton Regional Hospital after a 'serious incident' in Moonyoonooka, prompting a significant police response. The incident occurred early this morning, with police forensic officers gathering evidence at the scene.
A recent fashion event in Western Australia's Kimberley region showcased the work of 10 designers from across the Fitzroy Valley, highlighting the next generation of Indigenous designers. The SKUTTA '26 fashion runway brought together multiple generations of designers, artists, and models from more than 40 communities.
A 13-metre-long whale carcass has washed ashore at City Beach, prompting concerns about the logistical and financial burden of disposing of the massive organic material. The Town of Cambridge council faces a daunting task in removing the carcass, which has decayed and attracted sharks to one of Perth's most popular beaches.
More than 100 mine workers and Collie residents have united in their push for higher wages ahead of the planned shutdown of coal-fired power generation in Western Australia. The workers from Premier Coal began a two-hour work stoppage at 4pm on Tuesday.
A 31-year-old UK man on a working holiday visa has been refused bail over allegations of drowning and bashing a dog to death in Western Australia's Goldfields region. Bradley Gavin Knoesen is accused of causing an animal unnecessary harm and is due back in court on October 12.
A veteran broadcaster, 84, has been hospitalized with a hip fracture and head injuries after being struck by an e-bike ridden by two teenage boys on a shared pathway in the Illawarra. The incident has sparked calls for better regulation of e-bikes and improved safety measures.
A 10-metre whale carcass has washed up at City Beach, attracting sharks and prompting authorities to launch a tagging mission and removal operation. The Town of Cambridge is working to transport the carcass to landfill, but the process is proving to be a significant challenge.
Geraldton is set to receive its first four-wheel-drive ambulance in October, a move welcomed by the family of a teenager who was paralyzed in a motorcycle crash in an off-road area. The new ambulance is part of a broader effort to improve emergency services in regional Western Australia, but concerns remain about responses to emergencies in the wider Midwest region.
Young Australians are navigating complex family dynamics as they disagree with their parents' support for One Nation. For some, it's a challenge to understand and accept their loved ones' views, but others believe that their relationships can withstand their differences in opinion.
A low-pressure system has brought much-needed rain to Western Australia's southern regions, providing relief after a dry winter. The rain has been a welcome respite for farmers, who have been struggling with the dry conditions.