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An Australian man has been denied bail after being charged with murdering a Thai teenager. Simon Peter Carman, 45, appeared in court in Pattaya, where he denied all charges.
A swimmer has died in a shark attack at Sorrento Beach, north of Perth, prompting the closure of nearly 12 kilometers of beach. The incident marks the second reported shark attack in Western Australia this week.
A remote area nurse credits a free peer-to-peer counselling service with saving his career during a difficult time. The service provides crucial support to nurses and midwives, helping them cope with work stress and personal challenges.
The Western Australian government's attempt to limit payouts to child sexual abuse survivors like Dion Barber has been rejected by the Court of Appeal. The government had argued that the nearly $3 million compensation awarded to Mr Barber was too much, despite paying it in full and promising not to take it back if the appeal was successful.
A local man who responded to a shark attack on Western Australia's Midwest coast is struggling to forget the sight of blood. Despite the trauma, he plans to get back in the water soon.
Perth artist Andrew Grero's first solo exhibition, Signal Lost, explores the challenges of living with young-onset Parkinson's disease (YOPD). Grero's artworks tackle his relationship with the disease, using bright colours and everyday objects to convey the difficulties he faces.
The Australian government's plan to limit backpacker numbers has sparked fears in regions reliant on holidaying workers for farming and tourism. The overhaul of the working holiday-maker visa system will introduce a ballot for backpackers seeking to extend their stay and reduce overall numbers.
A Western Australian police officer has pleaded guilty to assaulting his five-week-old baby. The officer, 30, appeared at the Midland Magistrates court today charged with aggravated common assault.
A biography of a UK child migrant has shed light on the brutal treatment he endured at the hands of the Christian Brothers in Western Australia. Norman "Johno" Johnston's story, recorded by his former wife, shines a spotlight on the abuse suffered by him and others like him.
Families in a local community are being forced to remove tributes and keepsakes from loved ones' graves in a cemetery, sparking backlash and heartbreak. A petition to change the by-laws has garnered almost 800 signatures.
Homeless individuals at a makeshift camp in Rockingham have been given less than a week to vacate the site, sparking concerns about their safety and wellbeing. The camp, located along Memorial Drive in Safety Bay, has been home to around 50 people for months.
Over 900 wheelchairs donated by Australian charities to help injured children in Gaza are stuck in Jordanian warehouses due to Israeli restrictions on aid deliveries. The wheelchairs, meant for children with severe mobility issues, have been in storage since February and October 2025.
A popular sign at Yagan Square in Perth's CBD has been badly damaged in a fire, with police searching for a woman they say deliberately set it alight. The incident has left the community in shock, with many expressing their sorrow and devastation about the fire.
A crocodile handler has described a 400kg crocodile that was allegedly attacked by two teenagers at Perth Zoo as highly unpredictable, and said the pair is lucky to be alive. The teens, aged 16 and 17, faced court on Tuesday charged with criminal damage, trespass and animal cruelty.
A historic hotel in Western Australia's Goldfields region, infamous for its connection to a century-old crime, has been listed for sale with an asking price of over $1 million. The Cornwall Hotel in Boulder, built in 1898, has been a prominent landmark in the area since the gold rush era.
It's disgusting, to be honest, that people think they can just spit at police officers,
A 56-year-old Australian man's friends are expressing shock and horror after he apparently killed himself and his two children at their home in Bali on Sunday. The incident is being investigated as a double murder-suicide.
Two teenage boys have been charged after allegedly breaking into a crocodile enclosure at Perth Zoo and attacking the 400 kilogram animal with a metal pole. The boys, aged 16 and 17, appeared in a Perth court on Monday.
The family of Mel Ismail, a local firefighter attacked by a shark while surfing at Glenfield Beach, has thanked the community for its support. Mr. Ismail remains in a serious but stable condition at Geraldton Health Campus.
A witness in a Mexican murder trial has told the court that one of the accused killers was an assassin with a list of targets. The trial is investigating the deaths of Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend, Carter Rhoad, who were killed while on a surfing trip in Baja California.
Queer festivals in regional Western Australia are struggling to survive due to a lack of volunteers, with two Pride parades recently cancelled. However, a Pride festival in the Pilbara has grown to attract 1,500 people, with organisers crediting support from the wider community for its success.
Aboriginal leaders in Western Australia's far north are calling for greater government support for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), as local schoolchildren march to raise awareness. The calls for FASD treatment support come seven years after a coronial inquest into the deaths of 13 children.
The Western Australian government is sticking to its plans to build a ferry terminal at Matilda Bay, despite concerns from opponents that it poses a safety risk to swimmers and water sports enthusiasts. The project has been met with mounting public backlash.
Western Australia's child protection minister has been dispatched to the Pilbara amid reports her department is failing to address the neglect of vulnerable Indigenous children. The minister, Jessica Stojkovski, arrived in Port Hedland on Monday to seek urgent answers about the situation.
Almost seven in 10 public housing tenants in Western Australia's far north are waiting on urgent repairs to their properties, a report by local advocates has found. The Kimberley Community Legal Service's Broken by Design report surveyed 166 public housing tenants across 22 communities in Western Australia's Kimberley and found the system was badly failing tenants.
A man in his 50s was rushed to Geraldton Hospital under priority one conditions after a shark attack at Glenfield Beach, north of Geraldton. The incident was reported at around 9:45am on Monday, with emergency services quickly responding to the scene.
A 56-year-old Australian man and his two young children have been found dead in a suspected murder-suicide in Bali. The bodies of Damien John Shaw, his six-year-old son, and four-year-old daughter were discovered in their Kuta bungalow on Sunday morning.
Children in South Hedland, just 15 kilometres from the world's largest bulk export port, are experiencing profound disadvantage, despite the region's wealth. The End Child Poverty campaign has captured the voices of children in South Hedland, highlighting the need for a nationally legislated strategy to address child poverty.
A police raid on a supported independent living home in Perth's eastern suburbs has left residents and support workers shaken and traumatized. The incident involved eight police officers and two Tactical Response Group members, who smashed down the front door and pointed guns at the occupants.
The Western Australian government is investing over $100 million in a new 30-storey apartment building in Perth's CBD to help alleviate the city's housing shortage. The project will provide 174 affordable and social housing units and is expected to be completed by 2029.
A fire has destroyed the driver's cab of a $18 million excavator at Kalgoorlie's Super Pit gold mine, prompting an investigation by WorkSafe WA. The incident occurred last Wednesday during the night shift while the 750-tonne Komatsu PC8000 shovel was working in the Oroya Brownhill section of the mine.
Immigrants in Australia are expressing concerns about being used as political pawns in the country's heated migration debate. Many migrants feel unsettled by the current debate, which is being driven by misinformation and myths.
A man in his 30s was shot at a residence in Hamilton Hill, Perth, early on Sunday morning, prompting a significant police response and a search for two suspects. The victim is in a serious but stable condition at Royal Perth Hospital, and police are urging residents to stay indoors and avoid the area.
The town of Newman has welcomed the return of its rodeo, with competitors travelling from far and wide to take part in the event. Rodeo royalty Ariana Rhodes and her cousin Svetalina Stones were among the dozens of competitors who competed in the revitalised rodeo.
A 14-year-old boy from Dunsborough has become the youngest artist to take part in the Margaret River Region Open Studios event, showcasing his talent as a sculptor. Charlie Guiver will open his studio to the public for the first time, offering a behind-the-scenes look at his creative process.
The Miss Cable Beach contest, running for over three decades, has evolved to focus on more than just physical appearance, with participants now given opportunities to share their personality and style. The event has become a platform for self-expression and empowerment for women of all shapes and sizes.
An 84-year-old op shop owner from Donnybrook is travelling thousands of kilometres to bring essential clothing to remote communities in Western Australia's outback. Her charitable campaign, "Nan Goes North", has been making a significant impact on the lives of those living in isolated areas.
Rockingham is preparing for a significant influx of service personnel and their families with the arrival of the first AUKUS nuclear submarine and associated personnel just 385 days away. Local leaders are concerned that the community's resources are already stretched, with infrastructure and services facing increased demand.
The Mexican trial of the alleged murderers of two Australian brothers and their American friend has heard from officers involved in the search for the victims. The brothers, Jake and Callum Robinson, and Carter Rhoad went missing in April 2024 while on a surfing trip in Baja California, Mexico.
An Albany councillor and former Liberal candidate has been cautioned over comments linking the LGBTQIA+ community with paedophiles. The State Administrative Tribunal has found Dr Thomas Brough guilty of unprofessional conduct.