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Police in Western Australia are reviewing an incident in which an officer pushed a 63-year-old Indigenous woman to the ground in Karratha. The altercation occurred outside a block of units on Tuesday morning and resulted in four people being charged.
A class action has been launched against a major mining company over claims that a subsidiary improperly required employees to work on public holidays. The action, which could cover around 7,000 employees, will be funded by the Mining and Energy Union.
A West Australian farmer who died fighting a bushfire has been honoured with a native flowering plant he discovered. The plant, believed to be a hybrid species of hakea, was discovered by Mark Mudie two years before his death.
Tasmanian devils may have played a crucial clean-up role for humans in Western Australia's Pilbara region before being driven out by the arrival of dingoes. Researchers have uncovered evidence of the marsupials' presence in the area, including bones and artefacts dating back over 40,000 years.
The Shire of Boyup Brook in Western Australia has implemented a four-day work week for its office workers in an effort to attract and retain staff in the small town. The trial has already proved successful, with the shire able to recruit for a senior position it had previously struggled to fill.
Troy Nababan, the Fremantle Dockers' guitarist, has achieved his dream of playing to a sold-out crowd at Perth Stadium. The 38-year-old Morley father takes to the top of the 60,000-seat stadium, strapped in a harness, to rock the crowds with Queen and AC/DC covers.
Western Australia's commercial fishing industry is facing collapse unless its peak body undergoes radical change. The industry is confronting a wave of controversial changes to fishing regulations.
Kalgoorlie-Boulder is facing an accommodation crunch as a surge in mine workers and tourists vies for limited lodging. The city's tourism industry is booming, with over half a million passengers passing through the airport in the past 12 months.
A Perth music teacher has been charged with producing child exploitation material and indecently recording a child. David Matthew Hicks, 34, appeared in the Joondalup Magistrates Court after detectives seized several electronic devices from his home.
A steel fabrication company has admitted responsibility for a fatal roof collapse at Curtin University in Perth, six years after the incident. The company, Elsdon, pleaded guilty to failing to ensure the safety of someone who was not an employee and causing death and injury.
A Perth homeowner is planning to cut down a 20-metre tall Norfolk pine tree in her backyard to avoid complications with a new local council policy aimed at protecting large trees. The City of Melville's draft policy would require approval to remove trees above a certain size, sparking concerns over development opportunities.
Industrial action looms for Western Australia's energy grid as unionised staff at Premier Coal go on strike over pay and redundancy concerns. The move could disrupt power supplies, despite the state government claiming it has stockpiled coal.
A state government investigation has found magnetite from industrial activities is contributing to dust pollution in Geraldton, with the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation to meet with Karara Mining and Mid West Ports to discuss changes to operating licences. The investigation into dust complaints is ongoing, with the department seeking to reduce the impact of dust on the coastal community.
An eight-year-old boy was left waiting almost two days for an urgent medical transfer to Perth after a horrific motorbike accident in Western Australia's remote East Kimberley. The boy's scalp was ripped open and his skull exposed in the crash, and his family was left shaken by the delay in receiving medical care.
A Perth man who was once the main suspect in the murder of his backpacker girlfriend Simone Strobel has accused investigators of "tunnel vision" and protested his innocence in his first media interview since her death in 2005. Tobias Moran claims he was unfairly targeted by police and believes the killer is still at large in Lismore.
The town of Boyup Brook in Western Australia has a long history of commemorating the soldiers who lost their lives in the Sandakan prisoner of war camp during World War II. A 101-year-old woman, June Edwards, has vowed to never forget the horrors of Sandakan, where her brother died.
A 10-year-old boy with a shattered kneecap has been waiting in pain for almost a week for a Royal Flying Doctor Service flight from Karratha to Perth. His family says the wait has been difficult and they are finally on their way to Perth for surgery.
A joint operation between law enforcement agencies in Western Australia and the Northern Territory has resulted in the seizure of over 1.7 million illicit cigarettes and thousands of vapes. The raids, which took place across 66 locations, also uncovered 504 kilograms of loose-leaf tobacco and 6,310 oral nicotine pouches.
A burst water main in Perth's south has caused a car to plunge into a sinkhole overnight, cutting off the water supply to nearby homes. The incident occurred on The Bridgeway in Canning Vale, with crews working to remove the vehicle and make repairs.
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested and charged following a violent altercation outside a local fast-food restaurant that left a man unconscious. Emergency services rushed the victim to the hospital, where he remains in a stable condition.
After one of the driest Julys on record, Western Australia experienced a dramatic weather turnaround in August with wild temperature swings, snow, and record-breaking rainfall. The late-winter deluge has been hailed as a vital lifeline for regional farming communities.
An extraordinary cache of decades-old photographs found in a Fremantle attic is shedding new light on the historic 1946 Pilbara strike. The rare images capture the resilience and economic independence of Indigenous pastoral workers who walked off the job to fight for their rights.
As Census night approaches, households across the country are preparing to fill out the compulsory national survey. Here is your complete guide on how to complete the form, protect your privacy, and avoid potential penalties.
The upcoming 2026 Australian census will officially introduce optional questions on gender identity and sexual orientation. Advocates say the historic change will help bridge critical funding and healthcare gaps for the LGBTQ+ community.
A pioneering live AI facial recognition trial by police has sparked fierce criticism from privacy experts and legal advocates. Critics warn of accuracy issues and potential over-policing of vulnerable communities during the real-time scanning pilot.
A group of nine boys have been hit with a combined 70 charges following a series of early-morning break-ins and vehicle thefts in Derby. Local police and shire officials have reassured the public that community safety remains a top priority, pointing to local diversionary programs as part of the solution.
Aleesha Gilmore, who was acquitted of the murder of Cassius Turvey, has avoided prison after breaching her suspended sentence with a driving offence. The Chief Justice ruled that immediate imprisonment would be unjust, urging her to remain on the straight and narrow.
Local government leaders in Australia's mining heartlands are warning of severe funding shortfalls if the upcoming census fails to accurately count thousands of FIFO workers. Regional infrastructure is already feeling the strain of these unrecorded 'ghost populations.'
The brand-new Fremantle Traffic Bridge is on track to open before the end of the year, finishing well ahead of schedule. Local businesses and residents have praised the community support and transport coordination that helped ease the impact of the closure.
After more than a century of serving the South West community, the historic Vasse General Store is closing its doors for the last time. The beloved local hub has succumbed to intense competition from major supermarket chains and corporate developments.
Decades after suffering horrific abuse at St Andrew's Hostel in Katanning, victim-survivors and advocates are still campaigning for a formal apology and a prominent memorial.
A major planning reform in Western Australia will allow residents to live in mobile tiny homes, caravans, or buses on private property for up to two years. The state-wide policy shift follows a regional pensioner's legal battle to remain in his converted bus.
Deep beneath East Gippsland, a local family's chance discovery solved a century-old geological mystery, revealing one of Victoria's longest and most dangerous cave systems.
A viral video of a wild police pursuit in Kununurra has thrust the East Kimberley's youth crime battle into the global spotlight, prompting an influx of police. However, local leaders warn that temporary officer surges are merely a reactive band-aid for deep-seated community issues.
A Gosnells man is facing serious charges after allegedly smashing 20 vehicles with a metal pole during a 90-minute rampage through Perth. The suspect led police on a high-speed chase through several suburbs before being arrested in Duncraig.
A former German police officer on a working holiday in Broome says she no longer feels safe after being cornered, pelted with rocks, and filmed by a group of local teenagers. The victim has also criticized the local police's initial response to the violent assault.
A Western Australian judge has directed a jury to disregard seven sexual abuse charges against former Bishop of Broome Christopher Alan Saunders due to insufficient evidence. The trial will continue with the remaining 19 charges, with closing arguments scheduled to begin on Monday.
A 30-year-old woman has been jailed for five years after launching a destructive arson spree that gutted the historic Norfolk Chapel, causing over $3.4 million in damages. The court heard the shocking attacks on local cemeteries were motivated by a desperate desire to impress a group of friends.
Stunning drone footage captured in Western Australia has revealed a dolphin mother mourning her deceased calf for an unprecedented 11 days. The rare and emotional observation offers researchers a profound look into the complex inner lives of marine mammals.
A prestigious South Perth private school has suspended several students after they targeted a classmate with antisemitic memes and language in a private chat. The incident has sparked strong condemnation from WA Premier Roger Cook.