Western Australian schools experienced 1,107 lockdowns in the last year due to violent threats, a 'staggering' increase attributed to stricter reporting protocols since 2020, according to the Department of Education.
Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King rejects a Productivity Commission report recommending a cut to Western Australia's GST share, assuring voters of Labor's support. The report suggests reverting 2018 changes, deemed a 'costly mistake' benefiting only WA.
A Productivity Commission report has branded the 2018 Western Australia GST deal a costly mistake that should be reversed, sparking political backlash from both federal leaders and the WA premier.
Three Western Power employees who provided character references for a convicted rapist senior manager have been stood down. The WA energy minister ordered an immediate utility investigation.
One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce defended his party as 'one of the gayest parties in Australia' after former WA candidate Parminder Singh labeled same-sex attraction a mental illness.
Victim-survivors of serial paedophile Dennis John McKenna are demanding a formal apology from the Shire of Katanning and a prominent memorial site as McKenna prepares for release from prison following a 15.5-year sentence.
A vigorous cold front is bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, and snow to southern Australia over the weekend, prompting severe weather and flood warnings from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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.
An 18-year-old learner driver has been jailed for 19 months after pleading guilty to dangerous driving causing the death of 15-year-old Caitlyn Bragger in a 4WD crash near Logue Brook Dam, Western Australia, in June 2025.
Western Australia's NAPLAN results reveal year 9 students outperforming national averages across all categories, while 40 per cent of year 3 students struggle with numeracy and younger cohorts largely rank below national averages.
Western Australia's government will maintain its ban on uranium mining, rejecting pressure from industry advocates and a recent export deal with India, Mines Minister Daniel Pastorelli confirmed.
Prisoners in Western Australia are receiving up to $10.15 a week to sleep on cell floors due to severe overcrowding, which judges have cited as grounds to reduce criminal sentences.
Tim Carmody manages feral camels on his 400,000-hectare property in Western Australia, partnering with a pet food business to kill and use them for low-allergenic meat, helping reduce camel numbers and manage pet allergies.
Two people died and a 12-year-old and another adult are in critical condition after a two-vehicle collision involving a caravan near Shark Bay, Western Australia. The North West Coastal Highway is closed, causing significant delays for winter tourists.
Two people died and a 12-year-old and an adult are critically injured after a two-vehicle collision involving a caravan south of Overlander Roadhouse, near Shark Bay, Western Australia. The North West Coastal Highway is closed for investigation.
Iluka Resources, backed by Australia's federal government, is building a $1.8B rare earths refinery in WA. The company conducts confidential deals with global partners to secure supply chains, aiming to reduce reliance on China, which is seen as weaponizing trade.
Two men, both in their 30s, have been charged with murder after a 29-year-old man was found with critical injuries at an Australind bus stop early Sunday morning and later died. The accused are scheduled to appear in Bunbury Magistrates Court.
Iluka Resources is conducting confidential rare earths deals for its $1.8 billion Eneabba refinery in Western Australia, backed by a federal loan, to secure supply chains outside China. This initiative aims to de-weaponize critical minerals amidst rising geopolitical tensions and Western governments' efforts to diversify sources.
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.
Western Australia's June and July news highlights: Bird flu outbreak, Socceroo-inspired school soccer, severe storm, shark attack, political developments, reconciliation efforts, turtle rehabilitation, high-profile resignation, court verdicts, industrial strike, unique attractions, rare orchid cloning, and environmental concerns.
Two 21-year-old French travellers, William Pertek and Manek Miquel, hitchhiked 5,000 km across Australia from Queensland to Broome, relying on strangers' kindness despite police warnings. Their journey highlights a social media-driven hitchhiking revival and challenges faced in remote areas.
Native orchids are flourishing in regional Western Australia, drawing nature photographers like Bill Belson. Ahead of the main wildflower season, Morawa's guide Leonie Aspin notes a high percentage of orchids, with the local Visitors Centre preparing for an influx of tourists.
Western Australia experienced one of its driest Julys on record, with Perth and the South West receiving less than half their average rainfall due to stubborn high-pressure systems blocking cold fronts. This led to unseasonably warm days and dry paddocks.
York, Western Australia, plans a new cemetery as its current one nears capacity, driven by an aging population and strong community ties. Residents book plots decades in advance to maintain connections to the historic town, prompting the Shire to seek a new site.
