As the Perth Bears prepare for their NRL debut, the focus shifts from firsts to the future of rugby league in Western Australia, where local clubs like the Willagee Bears embody the passion and community driving the sport's growth.
Tianna Addison Diodato-Day, 30, sentenced to 5 years in prison for arson at Norfolk Chapel, Karrakatta Cemetery, causing over $3.4M damage and disrupting mourning families.
The UK faces severe strain on public services, farming, and workplaces due to increasingly frequent heatwaves, with the NHS, transport, farming, and education sectors heavily impacted, prompting calls for adaptation and climate action.
Mitchell Forth, convicted of manslaughter over the 2022 killing of Perth teenager Cassius Turvey, has failed in his appeal to reduce his nine-year jail sentence, with WA's Court of Appeal ruling his argument ignored his substantial culpability.
Construction has started on a new $1.1 billion five-storey hospital in Mandurah, south of Perth, scheduled to open in early 2029 with about 300 beds and comprehensive expanded healthcare services for the Peel region.
Glas Energy plans a $400 million renewable diesel refinery in Narrogin, Australia, to produce 20 million litres of low-carbon fuel from straw. This initiative aims to reduce Australia's reliance on Middle Eastern oil, especially as fuel excise relief ends, and seeks state and federal government support.
Perth's housing market is described by experts as "messy" and "unaffordable," with first-home buyers like Tess McKenna struggling to find properties under $1 million. Strong demand, low supply, and government schemes are cited as contributing factors, while the WA Housing Minister focuses on increasing supply.
Australia's Morning Mail covers significant news including falling house prices, concerns over First Nations deaths in custody, and the start of Alan Jones' trial. International news features the Middle East crisis and wildfire tragedies.
Australian house prices have fallen in Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth, with national median prices down $19,000 since March, according to Cotality data. The downturn, linked to RBA interest rate hikes and reduced investor tax concessions, has led to decreased home loan applications, though the RBA expects the market to stabilize.
Matteo Gabbia e Rubén Amorim hanno deposto una corona di fiori bianchi davanti al murale di Franco Baresi a Perth, Australia, rendendo omaggio all'ex campione rossonero scomparso venerdì. La squadra, in tournée, non potrà partecipare al funerale a Milano.
Perth, capitale del Western Australia, offre un mix unico di modernità e eredità aborigena. La Costa Corallina, con le sue meraviglie naturali come il Deserto dei Pinnacoli, la Laguna Rosa e Monkey Mia, è un viaggio attraverso la natura incontaminata e la ricca cultura locale.
The Perth Mint in Western Australia created the world's largest gold bar, weighing 521.2 kg with 99.999% purity, breaking a Guinness World Record. The bar promotes the Mint's expertise and Australia's gold industry, with exports forecast to reach $60 billion by 2025-26.
Mihael Vrhovsek, 29, was sentenced to 16 years in prison for the attempted murder of a woman in Rivervale, Perth, in 2024. The horrific attack, captured on CCTV, involved Vrhovsek repeatedly choking the victim, who was saved by courageous bystanders.
Mihael Vrhovsek, 29, was sentenced to 16 years in prison for the attempted murder of a woman in Rivervale, Perth, in 2024. The Supreme Court heard graphic details and saw CCTV footage of the attack, which was stopped by courageous bystanders.
Western Australia's government reached an agreement with traditional owners to build the Lloyd Street Bridge, resolving a four-year deadlock over fears it would destroy an ancient rock shelter and billabong. The new 180m design avoids culturally significant sites, with construction set to begin by year-end as part of a $180 million project.
Energy giant Woodside's Supreme Court bid to compel climate activists to disclose documents about a 2023 stink-bomb protest at its Perth headquarters failed. Justice Howard dismissed the application, citing privacy concerns and lack of evidence, also cautioning against discouraging activism.
Internationally renowned YouTube star Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, known as Yung Filly, is on trial in Perth for the alleged rape and assault of a 20-year-old woman. A jury was shown graphic photographs of the alleged victim's injuries, including multiple bruises and swellings, presented by a sexual assault specialist.
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murdering his 35-year-old mother and attempting to murder his 12-year-old sister in Bentley, Perth. The sister escaped with serious stab wounds, while the mother was found dead. Authorities are investigating the incident as a family violence homicide, with concerns raised about the family's prior interactions with police and unmet needs.
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder after allegedly killing his mother and stabbing his 12-year-old sister in Bentley, Perth. The sister fled to seek help and is in critical but stable condition, while the mother was found dead at their home.
Christopher Alan Saunders, 76, a former senior Catholic cleric, is on trial in Perth, Western Australia, accused of sexually abusing young Aboriginal men at "alcohol-fuelled" parties he hosted while Bishop of Broome. He faces 26 charges, including indecent assault.
British YouTuber and musician Yung Filly (Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos) pleaded not guilty to sexually assaulting a 20-year-old fan in a Perth hotel room in September 2024. Prosecutors allege he bit, slapped, and raped the woman multiple times after initial consensual sex.
British social media personality Yung Filly is on trial in Australia, accused of violently sexually assaulting a 20-year-old fan in a Perth hotel room in September 2024. The alleged victim testified about consensual sex turning non-consensual, detailing physical assault and injuries.
Western Australia Police launched a five-month trial of real-time facial recognition at Mirrabooka bus station, leading to 19 arrests in its first week. The technology, hailed for public safety, faces strong criticism from privacy experts and regulators over mass surveillance, accuracy, algorithmic bias, and "function creep."
The Wallabies secured a 57-10 victory over Italy in Perth, marking Joe Schmidt's final Test as coach with a win. The team scored nine tries to two, with Josh Canham scoring a hat-trick.
