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Pauline Slater was murdered by her son.

Courts & JusticeSon confesses to killing mum in Geraldton home horror

One of Pauline Rose Slater’s eight children has admitted to murdering her in an eruption of violence.

Rebecca Le May

David Pye was motivated by hate when he paid a hitman to shoot Rebel boss Nick Martin, prosecutors have argued in their closing submissions.

BikiesPremium‘Accused murder mastermind motivated by hate’: Prosecutors

Summing up the case against Pye on Wednesday, prosecutor Justin Whalley said the testimony of the man who fired the fatal shot which killed Martin in December 2020 was the crucial piece of evidence.

Charlton Hart

Daniel Alexander Stocks is accused of performing nazi salutes after the August 31 March For Australia protest.

Court & JusticePremiumMagistrate gives surprising warning to man on nazi charge

A man charged with making a nazi salute in a public venue said, “I love Australia,” as he left Perth Magistrate Court.

Sarah Crawford

The gun-for-hire, right, who executed Nick Martin may have misled police and the court about the true extent of his relationship with David Pye, left.

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Bikie boss killer’s social media trail unravels testimony

An eleventh-hour bombshell has been delivered in the trial of David James Pye, the man accused of ordering the assassination of Rebels bikie boss Nick Martin at Perth Motorplex in December 2020.

Charlton Hart

Northbridge Magistrates Court.

Courts & JusticePremiumWA man accused of vile child abuse crimes

He was refused bail and remanded to reappear for legal advice.

Justin Bianchini

A man has been charged after police allegedly discovered two rounds of live ammunition hidden in his shoes.

Courts & JusticePremiumWA Police expose a man with live ammunition in shoes

A man has been charged after police allegedly discovered two rounds of live ammunition hidden in his shoes.

Tahnee Graham

The shocking details of Charlie Snowy Jacob Barndabba’s case were heard in the Supreme Court of WA on Tuesday.

Courts & JusticePremiumShocking details of horror Pilbara crash that killed girl

The 25-year-old driver was reminded by frightened passengers that the young relative, who he viewed as his niece, was unrestrained in the back seat.

Rebecca Le May

Winston the Children’s Court support dog, who is retiring in Perth. Ross Swanborough

WA NewsCommentsPremiumBeloved Children’s Court dog retires after pawsome career

Perth Children’s Court’s very own facility dog has hung up his lead after 28 remarkable dog years of service, trading the courtroom for cuddles and chew toys.

Jessica Evensen

Sweeny Woods attacked Avon Cockie on Dunnell Street in Maddington.

Courts & JusticePremiumVolatile relationship ends with woman killing ‘kind’ partner

Sweeny May Woods would relentlessly stalk, verbally abuse and attack accomplished artist Avon Cockie, who would always walk away, a court has been told.

Rebecca Le May

The woman will front court on Tuesday.

CrimePremiumWoman charged over spit assault at Collie pub

A 41-year-old woman has been charged for allegedly spitting on two police officers after jumping a wall because she was refused entry at a Collie pub.

Jessica Evensen

Jaidyn Anthony Hindge, 24, was handed more jail time after breaching court orders within a month of being released from prison.

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Breaches land registered sex offender more time behind bars

An Albany man who bought alcohol for underage girls and failed to comply with court orders shortly after he was released from prison has been handed a hefty fine and more jail time. 

Jacki Elezovich

Turan Salis, 23, who has half a million followers under his online moniker Turan Spidey, was given a 10-month community supervision order.

Court & JusticeVideoPremiumTikTokker who threatened to kill mum for clicks learns fate

A Perth TikTokker who threatened to decapitate his mum for clicks has been sentenced, with a magistrate warning him to, ‘have some modicum of good sense, control and thought before you push the button’.

Sarah Crawford

The incident unfolded on an excursion to Rosemount Bowl in North Perth.

Courts & JusticePremiumBig fine after bowling excursion leaves youngster in tears

A Forrestfield childcare centre has received a big fine after leaving a seven-year-old on a bus on a scorching hot summer day.

Rebecca Le May

Aaron Peter Davis has been jailed for stabbing his half-brother in the chest at their Kendenup home in 2024.

CourtsPremiumJail time for Kendenup man who stabbed half-brother in chest

A Kendenup man who stabbed his half-brother in the chest multiple times after an argument at their home has been jailed for more than two years following his sentencing in the Albany District Court. 

Jacki Elezovich

Bronwyn Hendry applied for Justice Darren Jackson to recuse himself from her legal proceedings.

Courts & JusticeCommentsPremiumPerth woman exploits social media to wipe judge from case

“(She) has assiduously combed through the social media presence of not only me, but my wife,” the judge said.

Caitlin Vinci

Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & Justice PremiumPregnant woman avoids jail for supermarket manager assault

A pregnant woman has avoided imprisonment after admitting to assaulting a Woolworths manager and breaching a family violence restraining order for the third time.

Tegan Guthrie

Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & Justice PremiumMan charged with CEM tells court he is “sorry”

A man charged with multiple counts of possession of child exploitation material was advised to stop speaking by a magistrate after he began reading a letter stating he was “sorry” for his actions.

Tegan Guthrie

The sniper who assassinated Rebels bikie chief Nick Martin wants his identity revealed so he can be immortalised on film.

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Rebel killer wants Hollywood spotlight on his dark past

The sniper who assassinated Rebels bikie chief Nick Martin wants his identity revealed so he can be immortalised on film.

Ben Harvey

Esperance truck driver Peter Bruce Mitchell, accused of dangerous driving resulting in death, will fight the charges in the Albany District Court.

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Truck driver to fight charges after Jerramungup double fatal

An Esperance truck driver who allegedly killed a couple in a horror highway crash in Jerramungup earlier this year will fight the two charges against him in the Albany District Court.

Jacki Elezovich

The vulnerable woman is next due in court in February.

Courts & JusticePremiumMum fronts court for first time after baby found in drain

A mother accused of leaving her newborn baby in a suburban drain has fronted court for the first time, supported by a State-appointed guardian.

Rebecca Le May

RPC Surface Treatment Pty Ltd company was fined $975,000 in Perth Magistrates Court.

Courts & JusticePremiumWA’s highest ever work safety penalty for tragic teen death

A Welshpool business has been fined almost $1 million over the horrific crushing death of a teenage worker.

Rebecca Le May

Elroy Robinson has admitted to making a chainsaw threat to police, threatening to kill his own family, and attempting a police station break-in.

Courts & JusticePremiumMan admits to chainsaw threat on police

A man has admitted to threatening police with a chainsaw, threatening to kill a relative, and attempting to break into Blackstone police station.

Tegan Guthrie

Jacob Kelly leaves Perth Magistrates Court on Thursday.

Courts & JusticePremiumSentence looms for dad who threatened to ‘do stuff’ to judge

A 31-year-old man has admitted making a death threat against a WA judge who jailed his wife over their son’s bizarre medical abuse.

Rebecca Le May

Mongols bikie David Pye.

Courts & JusticePremiumTrial for accused bikie murder mastermind abruptly ends

The accused mastermind behind the execution of Rebels kingpin Nick Martin has elected not to take the stand and give evidence in his defence as one of the most anticipated underbelly trials came to an end.

Charlton Hart