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Justin Charles Robinson faced Perth Magistrates Court on Monday where he pleaded guilty to three counts of criminal damage and one count of criminal damage in circumstances of aggravation.

Courts & JusticePremiumMan drove mate around to carry out antisemitic graffiti

The 27-year-old had been accused of vandalising a Perth property with a nazi swastika and the words ‘f... Jews’ as well as spray-painting a for sale sign with the words ‘WA Labor nazis’.

Emily Moulton

Independent Kate Hulett.

PoliticsCommentsPremiumFreo teal who missed State seat sets sights on Canberra

The Climate-200 funded independent who came within 500 votes of ousting a State Government minister has now set her sights on Federal politics and come out as anti-AUKUS.

Jessica Page and Katina Curtis

WA Police confirmed 354 people had been charged over 561 knife possession-related offences since December 20234.

CrimePremiumHundreds of people charged in police knife-wanding crackdown

Police officers have conducted more than 30,000 scans for edged weapons and confiscated almost 90 blades in the three months since introducing the toughest knife laws in the country.

Jessica Evensen

Parts of inland Australia are set to be inundated with wild weather. Windy

NewsPremium‘Year’s worth of rain’ to smash state

Millions of residents have been warned to stay inside as potentially a “year’s worth of rain” passes over a major Aussie state.

Alexandra Feiam

A pedestrian has died after being struck by a Transperth bus.

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Woman dies after being struck by Transperth bus

A pedestrian has died after being struck by a Transperth bus.

Jessica Evensen

The future of WA’s NRL side hangs in the balance, as the State’s new Sports Minister says she will not be rushed on a deal, despite reports of a four-week deadline from the game’s bosses.

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumNRL deal not a priority as deadline details emerge

The future of WA’s NRL side hangs in the balance, as the State’s new Sports Minister says she will not be rushed on a deal, despite reports of a four-week deadline from the game’s bosses. 

Dylan Caporn

The biggest inflection points in WA’s economic fortunes have followed a calculated leap of faith. 

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Rebecca TomkinsonCommentsPremium
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We need a plan for future of resources sector

The biggest inflection points in WA’s economic fortunes have followed a calculated leap of faith. 

KKG founder Tammy O’Connor.

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REVEALED: The key seats where mining jobs could sway votes

The FIFO vote is looming large in key WA seats ahead of the Federal election, with new figures revealing 45 per cent of local jobs in the Swan electorate are linked to the booming resources sector.

Jessica Page

RSPCA WA said they had received 301 surrender requests in the 2024-25 financial year from pet owners who couldn’t afford pet care, had become homeless or were moving to a new home that did not allow pets.

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Pets left to starve as owners hit by cost-of-living crisis

Almost 30 per cent of surrender requests to the RSPCA have been attributed to cost-of-living pressures, with some people even resorting to feeding their pets Weetbix in a bid to keep spending down.

Jessica Evensen

Callum Jamieson and Frankie (9) McKenzie.

AFLCommentsCome and try day for footy lovers of all abilities

Nine-year-old Frankie McKenzie was not about to let a simple thing like a four-hour journey to Perth stop him from meeting some of his Aussie Rules football heroes.

Bethany Hiatt

Sculptor Greg James with his bronze statue.

ArtCommentsWhy artist was rejected from Freo art event over sculpture

The well-known sculptor said he was not angry about the decision but said he didn’t understand it.

Jenny Schon and Lisa Thomas

Kit Prendergast and Sapphire (one month) in her garden.

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How to grow a home for our little-known native WA bees

Some native bees feed from only one specific plant, meaning many Perth gardens are essentially food deserts for these unique insects. 

Casey Lister

A man who was fishing at Bundegi Beach on Saturday night was bitten by a small blacktip reef shark around 8pm.

WA NewsCommentsSharks bite two men near stunning WA beachside resort town

Shark warnings have been issued for Exmouth beaches after two fishermen were injured in separate weekend incidents.

Bethany Hiatt

Investigators are examining the scene and are appealing for any witnesses to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report the information online.

WA NewsPremiumMotorbike rider dies after hitting street sign in Dianella

A 46-year-old man has been killed after his motorcycle hit a street sign in Dianella overnight.

Lisa Thomas

WA Police spotted Mr Robinson clinging to the hull of his vessel. WA Police

WA News‘Joy’: Man’s miracle night-time rescue

A fisherman has described the moment rescuers saved his life in a dramatic night-time rescue.

Duncan Evans

Abrolhos Islands drug bust footage from WA Police.

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Female guard axed for jail tryst with drug smuggler

A female prison guard has been sacked because of a long-running jailhouse tryst with a convicted smuggler involved in one of Australia’s biggest but most amateurish drug heists. 

Ben Harvey

The study — conducted by RAC — found a vast majority of Perth residents supported urban infill and upgrading public transport to deal with a increase in population.

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How public transport can help manage WA’s people boom

Perth residents believe public transport upgrades are the key to helping with a booming population according to a survey as concerns remain over the resilience of Western Australia’s infrastructure.

Oliver Lane

CCIWA's Aaron Morey said the rate cut in February wasn’t enough to stimulate spending.

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How West Australians are using spare cash after RBA rate cut

Most West Australians have used February’s interest rate cut to funnel money back into their mortgages or savings rather than take a holiday or party, according to a new survey.

Joe Spagnolo

10-year-old skateboarder Mia Kretzer is also an ambassador for Epilepsy WA. Pictured is Mia in Scarborough Justin Benson-Cooper

WA NewsCommentsPremium10-year-old WA skating hero set for a huge year

Persistence and talent has led Mia to incredible new heights, including winning a history-making gold medal at the X Games, the world’s biggest action sports competition.

Rhianna Mitchell

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ budget will include $90 million to improve one of WA’s most congested intersections.

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Chalmers’ budget funds WA infrastructure projects

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ fourth budget will include $90 million to improve one of WA’s most congested intersections.

Joe Spagnolo

Clayton Robinson, 41, was plucked from the upturned hull of his capsized boat about 11pm on Friday night after a massive, five-hour search in tough conditions.

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Perth dad describes terrifying moment boat sinks off Rotto

A father-of-two has described the moment of panic he felt when he realised his boat was going down in waters off Rottnest Island.

Rebecca Le May

Nationals candidate for Bullwinkel Mia Davies has declared she is confident of her chances at winning Bullwinkel at her campaign launch on Saturday.

WA election 2025CommentsPremiumNationals bullish on chances in State’s newest seat

Nationals candidate for Bullwinkel Mia Davies has declared she is confident of her chances at winning Bullwinkel at her campaign launch on Saturday.

Oliver Lane

As police searched for the armed robbers, they described the crime as "cowardly" and "targeted".

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Armed brothel robber who terrorised receptionists jailed

A former Rebels ‘associate’ who claims he can barely remember holding up a Perth brothel with a shotgun and a mystery accomplice, terrifying two women at reception, has been sentenced to five years behind bars.

Rebecca Le May

A Tesla Model Y was allegedly bought by a fraudster with cash she stole as a staffer for insurer QBE.

Courts & JusticePremiumInsurer has court slap ‘drastic’ order on ‘thief’ ex-staffer

QBE Insurance has taken the dramatic step of having a court freeze the assets of a former employee who allegedly stole almost $400,000 from the company and used some of it to buy a Tesla.

Rebecca Le May