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Coronavirus crisisCommentsPremiumHealth Department slammed over UK COVID case secrecy

The McGowan Government’s failure to disclose cases of the highly-contagious UK variant of COVID-19 in the State is undermining public trust, according to the Australian Medical Association WA.

Ben O'Shea

Four-car pile-upPremium‘Like a bomb going off’: Horror crash in Perth’s north

A black Audi was left scorched and lying on its side after the fatal crash this morning.

Daryna Zadvirna

Fight night fix?CommentsPremiumParty bus ban in motion for Scarborough

The City of Stirling will meet with police to tackle antisocial behaviour after confronting photos exposed alcohol-fuelled violence plaguing nightlife in the seaside suburb.

Michael Traill

SEE THE LISTCommentsPremiumThe hardest-hit suburbs in WA childcare price hike

WA parents are being slugged with childcare price hikes nearly double the national average, with many in the outer suburbs and regions hit the hardest.

Sarah Ison

off-road crashBoy fights for life after motorcycle crash

A seven-year-old boy is tonight in a serious but stable condition in Perth Children’s Hospital with head injuries after being involved in a crash in Gosnells.

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opinion
Night of violenceVideoCommentsPremium
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What it’s like to be a woman at night in Scarborough

Vulnerable. Intimidated. Outnumbered. These are just some of the words to describe how I felt as a lone female during a Sunday session on the beachside strip, writes Brianna Dugan.

Brianna Dugan

‘Fire bugs’PremiumDozens charged with arson in horror bushfire season

Arson squad detectives have investigated at least 56 bushfires since the season began in December, with 10 - including Aubin Grove and Oakford - still open.

Michael Traill

COVID CRISISCommentsPremiumFour more cases of UK COVID strain revealed

It has emerged the Health Department failed to publicly reveal four cases of the highly-contagious mutant variant were recorded in WA, with one more active case in hotel quarantine.

Michael Traill

Continuing investigationPremium‘Drug lab’ found in Perth’s southern suburbs

The former occupant left the property before officers arrived but police say the investigation is continuing.

Rourke Walsh

Fighting backPremiumDanny Green wants to KO violence in Scarborough

What was once a peaceful sunset family beach has now been overturned with alcohol-fuelled violence — and a former world boxing champion is demanding a change.

Brianna Dugan

‘very old fashioned’CommentsPremiumLawyers slam Libs’ mandatory jail plan for dealers

Leading criminal lawyers have spoken out against the WA Liberals’ support for automatic jail terms of up to 15 years for meth dealers, with top lawyer Tom Percy QC labelling the policy ‘ridiculous’.

Josh Zimmerman

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Northbridge by the seaVideoCommentsPremium
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Police need to get tough on Scarborough

The pictures of booze-fuelled fighting and brawling in Scarborough featured in The West Australian are as shocking as they are sadly predictable.

catastrophic injuriesCommentsPremiumPolice ‘failed’ grieving family after deadly collision

A State coroner has found there was ‘no rational explanation’ why an on-duty police officer didn’t see a cyclist before his vehicle hit him at a roundabout, resulting in the cyclist’s death.

John Flint

Welcome to the partyCommentsPremiumWhy the mullet is having a moment

The iconic mullet, the haircut that promises business at the front and a party at the back, is staging a comeback.

Kate Emery

Australian open chaosCommentsPremiumWest Aussie teen tennis star on COVID flight

A third Australian Open flight, carrying WA young gun Tristan Schoolkate, has recorded a positive COVID-19 test, with a person travelling from Doha set to trigger another hard quarantine period.

Alanah Frost, Sharon McGowan, Marc McGowan, Emily Benammar, and Matt Johnston

‘beautiful treasure’VideoKoala ‘stolen’ from Adventure World

A koala has been found after reportedly being stolen from Adventure World and released into nearby bushland.

Samantha Rogers

Suspicious deathVideoHomicide investigation after man found dead in Kallaroo

A man has been arrested after another man was found dead in Perth’s northern suburbs this morning.

Rourke Walsh and Amber Johnston

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The West Australian exclusive
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Police vow to ‘track down and ban’ Scarborough thugs

Thugs who participate in alcohol-fuelled violence on the beachside strip will face justice, WA Police have promised, after a wild brawl on Friday shocked the community. WARNING: VIOLENT FOOTAGE

Charlotte Elton

‘Critical’ situationVideoBushfire downgraded as Arson Squad moves in

The bushfire burning in Perth’s south has been contained but authorities say it’s not yet under control as more than 150 firefighters battle the blaze in ‘trying conditions’.

Kate Ryan

Emergency warningComments‘Unpredictable’ Perth bushfire still out of control

A fire in the southern suburbs remains out-of-control after tearing through at least one home and causing the evacuation of countless residents.

Andi Yu and staff reporters

Best of the bunchCommentsPremiumPerth’s top mummy bloggers

From amazing business women to ethereal earth mums, Perth is home to some of Australia’s most inspirational mummy bloggers. Here’s some of the yummiest mummies to grace the social pages.

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Cormann appointed adjunct professor at UWA

Former finance minister Mathias Cormann has been appointed an adjunct professor at the University of Western Australia’s business school, giving special lectures and offering support to researchers.

Rourke Walsh

Cultural phenomenonCommentsPremiumWhy everyone should go to the Perth Fringe

The organised artistic chaos that descends on the city each year always leaves its mark. Simon Collins details what makes Perth Fringe — the world’s third largest — such an immersive rite of passage.

Simon Collins

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The West Australian exclusive
Risky operationCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Pair jailed after grow houses discovered across Perth

A Vietnamese couple have been jailed over the discovery of multiple elaborate cannabis grow houses, including a home that was so damaged by the illegal enterprise it needed to be demolished.

Shannon Hampton

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