Home
Search
thewest.com.au

  1. updated
    updated
    ‘Stay alert’    Comments
    updated
    Major update to out-of-control bushfire in Perth’s south

  2. Festive foulCommentsMerry stinking Christmas to Rocko and Mandurah residents

  3. Local GovernmentPremiumKwinana Recquatic facelift coming sooner thanks to grants

  4. ‘Numb’CommentsThree dogs found dead in backyards prompting urgent warning

  5. The West Australian exclusive
    The West Australian exclusive
    Public transport    Premium
    The West Australian exclusive
    WATCH: Teen screams in pain as transit guards pin her down

Sugar-coated smilesCommentsKwinana lolly run spreading sweet cheer for 70 years

Kwinana’s annual Lolly Run will distribute lolly bags to children across the City of Kwinana over seven nights in the lead-up to Christmas with the help of more than 100 volunteers.

PerthNow

Court WA builder in hot water for dodgy job

The bathroom renovator was fined $7500 for taking an excessive deposit for shoddy work. 

Cool respiteCommentsWater stations installed for black cockatoos ahead of summer

There’ll be cool relief in Kwinana for critically endangered Carnaby’s black cockatoos this summer with the installation of two bird waterers. 

Rachel Fenner

No regretsBurnout accused faces court over reckless tribute

A 22-year-old man facing court over a tribute to his mate killed in a horror crash says a crash site burnout was an appropriate act that he does not regret.

7News

Courts & JusticePremiumShocking twist ahead of impending Mandurah boat crash trial

Doubts on control of a boat in the deadly Mandurah boat crash that killed Rhett Bazzo’s mother may lead to manslaughter charges dropped.

Tim Clarke

Silent worshipCommentsBuddhists banned from chants at controversial new monastery

A controversial Buddhist monastery in the City of Kwinana will go ahead despite strong opposition from the community, on the condition there will be no singing or chanting. 

Rachel Fenner

GincredibleCommentsCommentsBilly Stitch greenlit to ‘distill’ tasting room experience

Local distillers Billy Stitch has cleared the first hurdle to open a brewery in Kwinana, with councillors unanimously approving its collaboration with The Labyrinth Studio in Medina. 

Hot in the cityCommentsCommentsSubsidies to help West Aussies combat high heat this summer

The City of Rockingham is one of three pilot sites chosen for a program aiming to protect vulnerable communities from extreme heat. 

Original musicCommentsCommentsSong contest proves WA live music more than ‘cover central’

The Rockingham Regional Song Contest is back for its second year to prove WA’s live music scene can be more than just covers.

Courts & JusticePremiumMan arrested ‘doing burnouts’ at site of fatal Oakford crash

An 11-month-old baby was inside the car allegedly doing burnouts at the site of a fatal crash police have revealed, as they charged a 22-year-old man over the stunt.

Jessica Evensen

Syren’s callCommentsRocko’s Twilight Summer Market returns for one night only

The Twilight Summer Market returns to Rockingham, with dozens of stallholders set to descend on Syren Street next month. 

Rachel Fenner

Subscriber Exclusive

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
WA NewsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Extremist program audit after Perth boy ‘Jihad’ shock

WA Police has ordered an evaluation of a de-radicalisation program that was thrust in the spotlight after officers fatally shot one of its participants - a 16-year-old boy who was on the ‘path to Jihad’.

Caleb Runciman

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
WA NewsCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Desperate plea to help children with road toll trauma

Traumatised children affected by the carnage on our roads are being turned away from counselling because of a lack of specialist mental health practitioners at the agency set up to help them.

Caleb Runciman

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
Social servicesCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Women’s shelter boss suggests dramatic overhaul solution

The head of WA’s oldest women’s crisis refuge Nardine would ‘knock it down and start all over again’ if she had her way.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Disaster and emergencyPremiumDistressing scenes as 4yo dies after house fire

A four-year-old boy has tragically died three days before Christmas after being pulled from a burning home by firefighters in Meadow Springs.

Caleb Runciman

Promotional

In Case You Missed It

Disaster and Emergency PremiumPICTURED: Sprawling property destroyed in Wooroloo bushfire

At least one house has been destroyed in a bushfire east of Perth as the blaze continues to stretch emergency crews.

Claire Sadler and Jessica Page

WrestlingVideoCommentsPremiumGrayson Waller: 2025 will be the year of the Aussies in WWE

Perth’s Elimination Chamber was one of the biggest features of last year’s WWE 2024 calendar and one of Australia’s biggest names is confident we’ll see plenty of Aussies dominating in 2025.

Craig O'Donoghue

Bushfire clean-upPremiumPremiumDamage bill still unknown after blaze destroys power poles

The cause of the blaze that ripped through 3500ha of pastoral land and bushland is yet to be determined.

WA newsCommentsComments25 WA events to look forward to in 2025

From Kylie to comedy and cricket, the Year of the Snake has plenty in store. Here are the 25 things to look forward to.

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
state politicsCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
CommentsPremiumThe South West town where you won’t get a room

Rules for holiday homes were tightened, after record low rental vacancy rates sparked claims idle properties were making the crisis worse - and in one holiday hot spot there’s barely any room at the inn.

Regional News

Bushfire clean-upPremiumDamage bill still unknown after blaze destroys power poles

The cause of the blaze that ripped through 3500ha of pastoral land and bushland is yet to be determined.

Jessica Moroney

2024 Year in ReviewPremiumThe local stories that continued to capture our attention

The middle of 2024 delivered many engrossing, heartbreaking, shocking and milestone stories for the Geraldton community.

Kate Campbell

updated
updated
Narrogin ObserverComments
updated
Firefighters contain Narrogin bushfire, warning downgraded

Firefighters have contained an out-of-control bushfire that was moving towards Narrogin with authorities downgrading advice from prepare to leave to avoid the area.

Eliza Kavanagh

Election promiseCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumElection promise vows to bring shade sails to playground

The $20,000 promise for the construction of shade sails over a playground is part of a growing list of election commitments.

school holidaysPremiumPremiumPlenty planned for kids these school holidays

Family movies in the Goldfields Oasis pool, arts and craft workshops and skateboarding clinics are among the many offerings of activities for kids of all ages these school holidays. 

new homePremiumPremiumBoulder ‘new home’ for annual Christmas Day event

The organiser of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s only Christmas Day community event says she believes Boulder will become its new home after “incredible” feedback on the new venue last week. 

News Flash

More Stories

CNBC newsCommentsUS Fed cuts rates but signals fewer reductions to come

The Federal Reserve has lowered its key interest rate by a quarter percentage point, the third-consecutive reduction and one that came with a cautionary tone about additional cuts in coming years. 

Jeff Cox

CNBC newsCommentsNissan surges 22pc after reports on potential Honda merger

Nissan Motor shares surged Wednesday following a media report that the Japanese automaker is looking to merge with Honda Motor.

April Roach

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumCocoa prices climb to new record high

The price of chocolate’s key ingredient has skyrocketed this year, prompting analysts to issue fresh warnings about extreme price volatility.

Sam Meredith

MoneyBitcoin climbs to $US105,000 on strategic reserve hopes

News that US president-elect Donald Trump plans to go ahead with a bitcoin strategic reserve fund has sent the cryptocurrency surging in value.

Staff Writers

WA News

CrimePremiumWoman killed in crash on Wedge Island beach

Police are investigating after a woman was killed and two people injured when a car crashed on a Wedge Island beach.

NewsPremiumStomach ache leads to wild discovery

Two men have been charged by the AFP after complaining of a stomach ache while travelling through a major Australian international airport.

Alexandra Feiam

Disaster and emergency CommentsCommentsTwo fires under control after overnight firefighting efforts

Firefighters have brought a bushfire that destroyed a huge property east of Perth under control.

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
TerrorismPremium
The West Australian exclusive
PremiumBid to prevent New Orleans-style attack on RAC Arena

It comes after a man drove a truck — with an Islamic State flag attached to his tow bar — into crowds on Bourbon Street in the iconic French Quarter of New Orleans.

CRIME‘Ninja’ with throwing star attacks grandma in Perth’s south

A grandmother on a late-night walk with her dog was attacked and chased by an armed man ‘dressed as a ninja’ before her husband heroically put an end to a violent home invasion on New Year’s Eve. 

NEWSPremiumHuge shift in Aussie workforce

The oldest members of Generation Alpha are about to start work - and there’s one thing setting them apart from other Aussies.

Emma Kirk