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Evacuation routes blocked amid Perth bushfire emergency 9News (Video)07:22
Petrol price cap considered in Perth as panic buying takes hold ABC Online03:40
Outback police officer wrangles freshwater croc in backyard ABC Online03:12
Australia's Rottnest Air-Taxi expands Perth shuttle ops ch-aviation01:47
Holiday town asked to prove it has a homelessness problem ABC Online18:01
Mineral exploration at record highs in modern-day gold rush ABC Online18:07

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In the last half-hour

Focus on men's health may improve pregnancy outcomes, experts say ABC Online19:32

In the last 2 hours

Mothers in WA's north to be left without a private midwife ABC Online18:35

In the last 4 hours

Astronaut to headline WA defence and security conference Asia Pacific Defence Reporter17:16

Tropical low 34U a high chance of becoming Cyclone Narelle off Far North Queensland ABC Online16:37

In the last 6 hours

Young people particularly vulnerable to cults post-Covid ABC Online15:21

How to watch Matildas vs China in Women's Asian Cup semifinal ABC Online15:15

Earlier today

Go beyond Perth on a five-day road trip through Western Australia’s South West The Straits Times05:09

WA farmers say city drivers are getting priority for scarce fuel supplies ABC Online02:59

After experiencing youth homelessness, Sully wants to help others ABC Online02:32

Yesterday

Jasper Jones author Craig Silvey charged with further child exploitation offences ABC Online22:36 15-Mar-26

This ASX gold stock just made a big move in WA. Here's what happened The Motley Fool (Australia)22:15 15-Mar-26

Forrestania Resources Completes Jaurdi Hills Acquisition ShareCafe22:08 15-Mar-26

Destructive, invasive birds wreaking havoc in WA's largest regional city ABC Online21:04 15-Mar-26

Untagged livestock roaming free continues to raise alarm across WA shires ABC Online20:36 15-Mar-26

Road users encounter stray cattle on rural roads in the Western Australia's Great Southern. ABC Online20:36 15-Mar-26

Aruma Resources expands mineralised footprint at Pilbara Saltwater Project Proactive Investors (Australia)19:16 15-Mar-26

Fish price spike, supply issues after WA fishing ban ABC Online19:04 15-Mar-26

'Flying blind' farmers face three-year wait for new weather radar ABC Online19:02 15-Mar-26

Cancer-stricken WA elder died couch surfing while waiting for house, family says ABC Online18:12 15-Mar-26

Robert Irwin announces American singer’s Aussie return The West Australian17:08 15-Mar-26

Perth man extradited to Adelaide and charged over 24-year-old's bizarre death 9News01:41 15-Mar-26

In the last 7 days

Port begins new era with North clash to kick off AFL Sunday ABC Online21:55 14-Mar-26

Race to restore 'raw horsepower' that gave outback motocross club true grit ABC Online21:09 14-Mar-26

Inside a family's 'exhausting' battle with the NDIS to support disabled son ABC Online20:38 14-Mar-26

First Australian woman finishes 200km swimming challenge despite shark attack ABC Online18:42 14-Mar-26

From fuel price pain to mining woes, here's how the Iran war is hitting Australia's largest state ABC Online17:14 14-Mar-26

Matildas learn next opponent as Taiwanese fans grapple with team name ABC Online05:45 14-Mar-26

Small 2.9 quake hits near Katanning, Western Australia, Australia Volcano Discovery05:08 14-Mar-26

China edge Taiwan in extra-time to make Women's Asian Cup semis The Peninsula04:59 14-Mar-26

Danish royals make special Perth stopover before state visit The West Australian04:13 14-Mar-26

Perth man to be extradited to South Australia after man’s death 9News (Video)04:01 14-Mar-26

Worker dies at South32's Alumina refinery in WA's south ABC Online01:16 14-Mar-26

'Lighting the Sound' large-scale light installation in Albany. (ABC News) ABC Online00:17 14-Mar-26

Thousands flock to WA's south coast for world's largest light show ABC Online00:17 14-Mar-26

Sam Kerr scores as Matildas secure spot in Asian Cup semi-final QNews LGBTIQA+22:26 13-Mar-26

Bulldogs and Giants renew rivalry to kick off Saturday AFL action ABC Online21:53 13-Mar-26

As fuel panic ensues, WA parliament erupts in insults about croissants, cream puffs ABC Online20:22 13-Mar-26

Why does denim attract hordes of biting march flies? ABC Online20:12 13-Mar-26

Will this former fugitive be sent to NSW to face new criminal charges? ABC Online16:29 13-Mar-26

Astronaut to headline the Indian Ocean Defence and Security Conference and Exhibition in Perth Defence Connect16:15 13-Mar-26

Imperfect Matildas get perfect result to make Asian Cup semis ABC Online15:38 13-Mar-26

Matildas survive nervy finish to book spot in Asian Cup semifinals ABC Online08:58 13-Mar-26

Quick hits: Arnold heroic, forwards clinical as Matildas withstand dark arts ABC Online08:55 13-Mar-26

Perth grandmother’s ‘horrendous’ ordeal at hospital 9News (Video)07:30 13-Mar-26

Matildas take on North Korea in blockbuster Asian Cup quarterfinal ABC Online05:17 13-Mar-26

Việt Nam, Western Australia seek broader ties during business forum Viet Nam News04:00 13-Mar-26

Perth man arrested over alleged murder of Adelaide chef The West Australian03:54 13-Mar-26

March flies swarm Pemberton local ABC Online03:54 13-Mar-26

Perth man to be extradited to SA over alleged murder ABC Online03:03 13-Mar-26

Small magnitude 2.9 quake hits 23 miles southeast of Katanning, Western Australia, Australia around noon Volcano Discovery01:39 13-Mar-26

Gap in WA bikie laws makes it easier for paedophiles to associate ABC Online00:31 13-Mar-26

‘Is it true?’: Moment dad on couch found out he won $50m The West Australian23:31 12-Mar-26

ACCC calling on industry to explain widely varying fuel prices Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (Press Release)23:15 12-Mar-26

Premier1 drills deeper in WA Yalgoo gold hunt The West Australian22:44 12-Mar-26

Western Australia the big GST winner again despite massive budget surpluses ABC Online22:37 12-Mar-26

Matildas face Asia Cup dark hourse North Korea in tonights quater-final QNews LGBTIQA+21:57 12-Mar-26

Areas most at risk of 'devastating' cattle disease incursion revealed ABC Online21:47 12-Mar-26

WA sporting volunteers now in run for $400 weekly vouchers The West Australian21:46 12-Mar-26

Western Australia GST share tipped to rise again, QLD back in the black The West Australian21:36 12-Mar-26

Eating and drinking among most dangerous driver distractions, study finds ABC Online19:22 12-Mar-26

With rat baits being pulled off shelves, how do you control rodents at home? ABC Online18:03 12-Mar-26

Small magnitude 3.0 earthquake 24 miles southeast of Katanning, Western Australia, Australia Volcano Discovery17:49 12-Mar-26

Fremantle's flag window is wide open, but the Eagles are facing more pain ABC Online17:42 12-Mar-26

Lack of access to WA mine sites sparks concerns over drinking water ABC Online17:13 12-Mar-26

Swim rescue hero Austin Appelbee honoured by Irish president ABC Online16:05 12-Mar-26

World Cup rewards on offer for Matildas in Asian Cup The New Daily15:32 12-Mar-26

The full-throttle North Korean side looking to rain on the Matildas' parade ABC Online14:30 12-Mar-26

How to watch Matildas vs North Korea in Women's Asian Cup quarterfinal ABC Online14:30 12-Mar-26

The Iran War Is Now Impacting Aukus The Diplomat14:29 12-Mar-26

Drought-hit pastoralists plead for funds to move hay stockpiled 1,000km away ABC Online05:07 12-Mar-26

Matildas stars Raso, Catley out of Asian Cup quarterfinal against North Korea ABC Online02:47 12-Mar-26

Perth music promoter Andrew Scally's killer sentenced to jail ABC Online02:37 12-Mar-26

Wife of Australian footballer accused of child sex abuse testifies in his defence ABC Online01:15 12-Mar-26

Man awarded for excellence in child protection charged with raping teenage boy ABC Online22:32 11-Mar-26

Major regional city backs compulsory voting for WA's council elections ABC Online21:53 11-Mar-26

Renting pensioners feel 'deserted' by state government amid housing crisis ABC Online17:16 11-Mar-26

The summers of today are vastly different to those of our grandparents ABC Online17:05 11-Mar-26

'Fake family': Woman overturns 'cruel' adoption as inquiry launched ABC Online15:20 11-Mar-26

Perth dad fined over seatbelt slip as daughter does ponytail in car 9News15:04 11-Mar-26

Charter Hall, Fife land industrial pre-commitments Real Estate Source14:22 11-Mar-26

Developer secures final pieces of Dianella Broadcast Precinct Real Estate Source10:19 11-Mar-26

WA secession push revived with new manifesto The New Daily07:54 11-Mar-26

Perth mother flees state after ex-partner released on bail 9News (Video)07:22 11-Mar-26

Evacuation routes blocked amid Perth bushfire emergency 9News (Video)07:22 11-Mar-26

Popular jewellery brand announces three new Perth boutiques The West Australian05:20 11-Mar-26

Corazon locks in rig for debut deep drilling assault on WA gold play The West Australian03:54 11-Mar-26

Petrol price cap considered in Perth as panic buying takes hold ABC Online03:40 11-Mar-26

Flower importers feel the pinch as Iran war affects flight routes ABC Online03:28 11-Mar-26

Torque puts ex-Spartan team in driver’s seat at Paris gold project Mining Weekly03:27 11-Mar-26

Ex-footballer Barry Cable abused young girls in backyard spas in Melbourne, court told ABC Online02:14 11-Mar-26

From hope to death oompah, six shows we loved at Perth Festival ABC Online00:04 11-Mar-26

Commercial rat baits to be banned from supermarket shelves ABC Online22:26 10-Mar-26

Allianz reveals under-pressure Australians are looking to football heroes for inspiration Allianz Australia22:20 10-Mar-26

Can a multivitamin slow the aging process? Not really ABC Online21:00 10-Mar-26

Should streets be named after massacre perpetrators? ABC Online20:19 10-Mar-26

Mineral exploration at record highs in modern-day gold rush ABC Online18:07 10-Mar-26

Family of those killed in e-rideable accidents want more urgency on law changes ABC Online17:21 10-Mar-26

IMAA takes AI event to Perth AdNews17:20 10-Mar-26

Westport Authority to deliver Kwinana port Australasian Transport News (ATN)16:27 10-Mar-26

WA Police officer-in-charge captures crocodile from Kimberley backyard. ABC Online03:22 10-Mar-26

Outback police officer wrangles freshwater croc in backyard ABC Online03:12 10-Mar-26

Former footballer Barry Cable sexually abused girl from orphanage, court hears ABC Online02:41 10-Mar-26

Man who fatally shot workmate was exploring extremist ideology, inquest hears ABC Online02:36 10-Mar-26

Ex-AFL legend faces child sex abuse claims The West Australian02:34 10-Mar-26

YEC probes interest for power from renewables in Western Australia RenewablesNow.com02:04 10-Mar-26

Australia's Rottnest Air-Taxi expands Perth shuttle ops ch-aviation01:47 10-Mar-26

Linda Reynolds and Commonwealth sent to mediation in bid to end dispute ABC Online00:44 10-Mar-26

Pilbara artist's work taken on 5,000km road trip for Sydney show ABC Online00:03 10-Mar-26

Changes to WA's e-rideable laws put on backburner despite landmark review ABC Online20:54 9-Mar-26

AI's assault on creatives put to the sword in new play ABC Online19:08 9-Mar-26

Holiday town asked to prove it has a homelessness problem ABC Online18:01 9-Mar-26

Bechtel named for design deal at Henderson Asia Pacific Defence Reporter17:25 9-Mar-26

Carat Perth promotes duo to client director AdNews17:15 9-Mar-26

Matildas learn next opponent as North Korea sensationally protest offside call ABC Online15:15 9-Mar-26

Will this year’s flu vaccine protect against the fast-moving Super- K strain? ABC Online14:04 9-Mar-26

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