Fifteen years after Gene Gibson's wrongful conviction, Aboriginal interpreters say they are still overlooked by WA Police. Despite speaking Pintupi, Gibson wasn't provided an interpreter for his initial interview, leading to a five-year prison sentence. A coronial inquest recommended further training for police on interpreter use.
The mother of Josh Warneke, a 21-year-old Broome tradesman murdered in 2010, has criticized WA Police for "fundamental systemic failures" that hampered the investigation into her son's death. A coronial inquest found he was beaten to death, and a previous wrongful conviction led to a $1.3 million payout.
Western Australia Police are flying accused criminals to major courthouses for bail hearings due to the closure of over 20 regional courts between June and August. The closures stem from a security dispute between the Justice Department and police, who previously provided security for these circuit courts.
WA Police are using their Air Wing to transport accused criminals from remote communities to major courthouses due to regional court closures. A security dispute between the Justice Department and police has led to over 20 courts closing between June and August, forcing bail hearings to be moved.
A coroner has found Josh Warneke, 21, was likely murdered with a weapon in Broome 16 years ago. The initial police investigation was criticized for lacking resources and proper forensic procedures, leading to the wrongful jailing of Gene Gibson. The coroner will refer findings for further investigation.
A coroner has found Josh Warneke, 21, was likely murdered by blunt force trauma 16 years ago in Broome. The initial investigation was criticized for its poor resourcing and handling of evidence, leading to the acquittal of the man initially jailed for the crime.
A coroner has found Josh Warneke, 21, was likely murdered with a weapon 16 years ago in Broome, Western Australia. The initial investigation was criticized for botching the case, leading to the acquittal of the man jailed for his killing. The coroner's findings may lead to a new police probe.
Actor Troy Coward seeks compensation from WA Police for damages and health issues after a forensic investigation into a murder at his East Perth investment property in 2012-2013 left the unit severely damaged and allegedly caused health problems.
Three people have been charged in Western Australia for attempted people smuggling, marking the first such charges in the state. They allegedly tried to help a suspected outlaw motorcycle gang member from Queensland flee the country via a yacht heading for Indonesia.
WA Police Assistant Commissioner Gailene Hamilton is on trial accused of stalking a subordinate officer and using a restricted computer system to track her movements. The charges stem from alleged incidents in 2024 and 2025, described as a "friendship gone wrong."
Six WA Police officers have been sanctioned over their treatment of a man in their custody who later died in prison, after the ABC revealed a constable dismissed his threat of suicide, and laughed at news of his death.
Six WA Police officers have been sanctioned over their treatment of a man in their custody who later died in prison, after the ABC revealed a constable dismissed his threat of suicide, and laughed at news of his death.
