Sea Harvest, Westmore Seafoods launch Supreme Court challenge over WA fishing ban
Opposition to WA’s new demersal fishing restrictions has intensified, with trawling companies in the state’s north launching legal…
Plans to ease congestion when Fremantle Traffic Bridge closes could drive up prices, industry warns
Plans to mitigate traffic congestion when the Fremantle bridge shuts in six weeks could push up transport costs…
Christmas Day weather: Perth forecast up again, to sizzle in 41C while WA’s north hit by storms
If you thought earlier forecasts for Christmas Day were hot, then the latest outlook is sure to give…
Salt lakes’ ‘unreal’ rainbow of colours captured by photographer in WA’s Wheatbelt
Scott Jon McCook says the West Australian salt lakes he photographs from the sky can be like “little…
Christmas festival: Festive season in full swing with thousands flooding to Optus Stadium for holiday fun
The Christmas spirit has arrived early in Perth, with families flooding Optus Stadium for the first day of…
Why a $2.5 billion surplus has created a migraine for the WA government
For most other governments, a $2.5 billion surplus would be news to shout from the rooftops. For the…
Communities rally to battle tragic fires near Ongerup and support each other in wake of tragedy
Stories are emerging of how volunteers and emergency services saved homes from fire and rallied together in the…
Thousands of WA home owners could benefit from class action alleging delays by builder BGC
Almost two years after the slab went down on Jo and David Dimov’s “forever home”, it is still…
Cyril Mark Yeeda faces court over alleged $170k sale of alcohol in WA dry communities
A prominent community member in Western Australia’s north has appeared in court charged with selling tens of thousands…
Former AFL footballer Marlion Pickett handed suspended prison term
Dual Richmond premiership player Marlion Pickett has been handed a suspended prison term for possessing and dealing with…
WA’s gun laws in national spotlight with national reforms flagged after Bondi terror attack
As Australia looks to strengthen its firearms laws in the wake of the Bondi terror attack, recent changes…
Premier Roger Cook handed extra powers as pro-development laws pass WA parliament
WA Premier Roger Cook will be granted extra powers to change the rules on approvals for hand-picked “priority…