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As petrol panic continues to rise, some WA residents have tried to profit.

PerthCommentsWA residents slam ‘unAustralian’ petrol Marketplace listing

As petrol panic continues to grip the nation, some WA residents have taken to social media in an attempt to profit off the situation. 

Tegwen Bescoby

A Perth man’s leaking roof has suddenly become the least of his worries after a $4.70 lotto ticket delivered a $1 million windfall.

LottoCommentsPerth punter turns $4.70 Lotto ticket into huge $1m bonanza

A Wilson man’s leaking roof has suddenly become the least of his worries.

Troy de Ruyter

Police inspecting a bicycle at the intersection of Fitzgerald Street and Walcott Street on Thursday.

PolicePremiumCyclist seriously injured after being hit by car

A cyclist has been seriously injured after being hit by a car in North Perth. 

Jessica Evensen

WA beekeeper Dave Leyland says around three million bees across 50 hives were incinerated in the Beechina bushfire.

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Beekeeper devastated after hives incinerated by bushfire

A WA beekeeper says around three million bees across 50 hives — and more than a tonne of honey — have been incinerated in an emergency-level bushfire east of Perth.

Caleb Runciman

Wind in the Willows rally.

PerthCommentsPremiumParents to get answers about shock plans to sell childcare

Parents of children attending a Perth childcare expect to get highly-sought answers after their local council announced it would release confidential documents and push back meetings.

Sophie Gannon

Data from FuelWatch shows that the majority of providers were selling fuel at well over two dollars a litre on Wednesday.

PerthCommentsThe map that should outrage everyone in Perth

West Aussies are seeing shocking price hikes across Perth’s petrol stations, and it’s set to get worse.

Amy Cavender

Drivers across Perth on are being hit with fuel prices staggeringly close to $2.50 a litre as servos across the city jacked prices up overnight to the highest levels in three years.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumServos hike fuel prices by almost 30 cents overnight

Drivers across Perth on are being hit with fuel prices staggeringly close to $2.50 a litre as servos across the city jacked prices up overnight to the highest levels in three years. 

Brooke Rolfe

The horror scene on Mitchell Freeway that took the life of Kaleb Brunsdon, inset.

Courts & JusticeParents in ugly dispute after WA tradie’s tragic death

The tragic death of a young tradie in a horror crash on Mitchell Freeway has led to a bitter court battle between his divorced parents over his funeral, ashes and estate.

Troy de Ruyter

The radio host dived into a Perth conspiracy theory during his Wednesday morning broadcast.

PerthCommentsRadio star believes government limiting phone reception

The host of a popular breakfast radio show believes the government is limiting Perth residents’ phone reception and internet access.

Tegwen Bescoby

Eight juveniles fled the vehicle after it came to a stop on a Thornlie street.

CrimePremiumChildren charged over high speed police chase

Eight children have been charged over a high speed police chase after allegedly stealing a car from a home in Perth’s south-east. 

Jessica Evensen

Drivers have been urged to fill up Tuesday evening or seek out the stations selling the cheapest fuel, with prices to range from $1.87.3 up to $2.49.50.

PerthVideoCommentsUrgent warning to drivers as fuel prices hit three-year high

Drivers have been urged to fill up Tuesday evening or seek out the stations selling the cheapest fuel, with prices to range from $1.87.3 up to $2.49.50.

Brooke Rolfe

Perth’s icons of public art, including the Giants of Mandurah and Albany’s field of light have been celebrated in the opening of an incredible new exhibition by WA arts non-profit FORM.

PerthCamera IconWA’s art icons celebrated as stunning exhibition launched

Perth’s icons of public art, including the Giants of Mandurah and Albany’s field of light have been celebrated in the opening of an incredible new exhibition by WA arts non-profit FORM.

Zach Margolius

Perthonalities and government officials joined over 100 guests to launch 2026’s Joondalup Festival, which includes the Australian debut of photographic series A Day with David, featuring superstar David Bowie.

SEE THE PICTURESCamera Icon‘A world of wonder’: Joondalup Festival launched for 2026

Perthonalities and government officials joined over 100 guests to launch 2026’s Joondalup Festival, which includes the Australian debut of photographic series A Day with David, featuring superstar David Bowie.

Kellie Balaam

Emily & Rose McFadden.

SEE THE PICSCamera IconPremiumPerthonalities celebrate IWD & raise money for cancer

Guests gathered at The Storehouse Rooftop in Subiaco to celebrate International Women’s Day at the Pearl of the Atlantic Long Lunch.

Kellie Balaam

PerthCommentsREVEALED: Eye-watering Perth fuel prices on ‘cheap Tuesday’

Perth drivers are being slugged with rising fuel costs, with diesel prices soaring as high as 238.9¢ despite the city’s ‘cheap Tuesdays’ phenomenon.

Jessica Evensen

The body of a man believed to be Robert Synder, who went missing more than four months ago, has been located in bushland south-east of Perth. 

PerthHeartbroken daughter sheds light on Perth engineer’s death

There’s been a devastating development in the disappearance of an ‘adored’ grandfather more than four months after he was last seen.

Jessica Evensen

Police on the scene of the fatal attack.

CrimePremiumMurder charge as alleged Perth CBD assault victim dies

The victim of an alleged coward punch in Perth’s CBD has died in hospital, with police charging a Scarborough man with murder. 

Jessica Evensen

It was a night of utter horror on WA roads as a series of crashes across the metropolitan area and the south-west caused carnage.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumShocking night on roads leaves one dead, several injured

It was a night of utter horror on WA roads as a series of crashes across the metropolitan area and the South West caused carnage.

Caitlin Vinci

Police on the scene of the assault.

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Man fighting for life nearly 12 hours after brutal assault

Homicide squad detectives are investigating the incident, which happened in the Perth CBD overnight.

Troy de Ruyter

The first flight from Dubai back to Perth since Middle East airspaces closed due to Iran’s retaliatory strikes is mostly empty despite more than 100,000 Australians remaining stranded in the Middle East.

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West Aussies still stranded as flight home mostly empty

The first flight from Dubai back to Perth since Middle East airspaces closed due to Iran’s retaliatory strikes is mostly empty despite more than 100,000 Australians remaining stranded in the Middle East. 

Claire Sadler

Detectives were initially called to the home to serve an authority to suspend the 42-year-old’s firearm license and seize his firearms. 

CrimePremiumPolice allegedly find explosives during raid on Perth home

A licensed firearm owner is facing a string of charges over explosive devices police allege were found at his property in the Perth hills. 

Jessica Evensen and Caleb Runciman

The motorcycle rider sustained critical injuries and was rushed to Royal Perth Hospital for medical treatment. 

Disaster and EmergencyYoung motorcyclist fighting for life following serious crash

A motorcyclist is fighting for life following a serious early morning crash in Perth’s south. 

Jessica Evensen

A FIFO worker from Perth’s eastern suburbs is set to ditch airport goodbyes after landing a life-changing Lotto win worth $4.8 million.

LottoCommentsFIFO worker hits jackpot with $4.8m Lotto win

The miner from Perth’s eastern suburbs will never have to work again.

Troy de Ruyter

Sculpture "ART (Artificial Real Time)" by Erica Zainoon on Cottesloe Beach.

ArtsCommentsIconic exhibition brings bold art to popular Perth beach

A popular western suburbs beach is once again the backdrop for bold and contemporary art.

Caitlin Vinci