These mysterious 'fairy circles' are way more common than we thought
It was once thought WA was one of the only places they existed. New research may turn that and other assumptions on their head.
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Western Australia news headlines
This is a collection page for WA news. Check this page for breaking headlines from Perth plus surrounding locations such as Margaret River, Rottnest Island and Broome. Drawing upon 9News team of highly experienced journalists and producers, get latest news faster than any other media organisation. Including comprehensive local Western Australia news coverage today; road accidents, WA weather forecast, crime, mining, shark attacks, WA police news, politics, sports news and airport updates.
Man charged over WA boating incident released on bail
A 19-year-old man charged after a series of baffling events in Western Australia's mid west has been granted bail.
Perth
Woman allegedly attacked with axe at Perth medical centre
A woman was allegedly attacked with an axe by a man in a medical centre in Perth this morning.
Perth
Three young men killed in 'confronting' Perth crash
The driver of the Audi and father of two Jaziah Thomas, 24, father of two Kody Bell, 24, and his brother William, 21, were killed at the scene.
crashes
Traditional owner wins legal bid to stop Woodside's seismic blasting
Mardudhunera woman Raelene Cooper has won a Federal Court challenge, halting Woodside's seismic blasting plans for the massive Scarborough Gas Project.
national
Perth sets new September temperature record amid 'searing air mass'
Geraldton has smashed its record for the highest temperature recorded in September in the Western Australian town as a mass of hot air moves across the state.
Weather
COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death in Australia in 2022, data shows
This virus was the third leading cause of death in 2022 in a holistic overview, accounting for one in twenty deaths over the year.
COVID 19
Two trashed cars, body and naked man on boat spark police probe
Police are investigating a bizarre series of events involving a burnt-out car with a body inside, a second vehicle driven off a jetty and the detention of a naked man acting erratically on an allegedly stolen boat.
crime
Daring World War II raid paved the way for elite Australian troops
The exploits of soldiers and sailors who sailed from Australia to strike deep behind enemy lines 80 years ago are being commemorated today.
World War II
Boy, 6, orphaned after parents killed in motorbike crash
It's understood the couple had just sold the motorbike and were only minutes from home when the accident happened.
crashes
Armed man shot dead by police in Kalgoorlie was local grandfather
Dave, 58, approached three officers and after ignoring warnings, he was shot at least three times.
national
'A great sign': WA woman in recovery after cliff fall, family says
Police officer Ella Cutler was severely injured after falling off a cliff top in Croatia.
Perth
Desperate plea for coward punch victim's dad to stay in country
He raced to be by his son's side as he fought for life. Now he faces an unsettling and uncertain future.
national
Rio Tinto damages another sacred Indigenous site in WA
The mining giant has apologised and paused work at a mining site in the Pilbara region.
mining
Inghams workers warn of further strike action amid fears of chicken shortage
Union members have threatened to strike for another five days.
Strike
'Highly mutated' COVID-19 variant detected in Australia
The first Australian case of a 'highly mutated' COVID-19 variant colloquially known as 'Pirola' has been detected in Western Australia.
Coronavirus
Appeal to find 11-year-old missing for two days
Police are appealing for the public's help to locate an 11-year-old girl missing for two days south of Perth.
missing persons
WA family fearful in their own home after bitumen scam
The consumer watchdog has taken a jab at so-called "bitumen bandits", who are leaving home owners out of pocket.
scam
WA man accused of fatal crash in US released on bail
A Western Australian man accused of killing two motorists in a head-on collision in the US has been released on bail.
Australia
Operation Vitreus: 990 arrests made, $475m in drugs seized during crime crackdown
Almost 1000 people have been arrested and drugs worth an estimated $475 million have been seized as a part of an nationwide crackdown on organised crime and illicit drugs.
crime
Children waiting years to see ENT specialists
A 9News investigation points to a severe shortage of ear, nose and throat professionals, amid growing demand.
Western Australia
Missing eight-year-old girl who left Perth home found safe
Police are appealing for help to find a missing eight-year-old girl who was last seen leaving her home in Western Australia today.
national
More than $500,000 raised to bring injured cop home from Croatia
The detective constable was left fighting for her life after falling off a cliff top while holidaying in Croatia.
health
Police shoot dog as Perth woman attacked by her pet rottweilers
A woman is in hospital in Perth after she was attacked by her two pet rottweiler dogs.
Western Australia
Man thrown from rickshaw in third alleged hit and run in Perth
A Mitsubishi Outlander was caught on camera allegedly ploughing through a red light and into the 26-year-old rider at the intersection of Beaufort and Newcastle streets in Northbridge.
Perth
Fury at 'disgusting' Father's Day gift brought home from school
The printed activity dice offered options it claimed were to cheer up dads in a bad mood.
Perth
Coward punch survivor slams WA justice system
Coward punch survivor Danny Hodgson has slammed the WA justice system after his attacker allegedly robbed and assaulted a woman.
Perth
'It's heartbreaking': Boy flung down busy road in alleged hit and run
A schoolboy who was flung metres down a busy Perth road in an alleged hit and run is recovering in hospital with his father by his side.
crime
Measles alert after patient flies in from Bali to Bunnings
The full range of the person's movements are not known, but officials confirmed several locations that may have been exposed.
national
Population hits new high in post-pandemic migration influx
Australia's population has hit 26.5 million people thanks to a post-COVID-19 pandemic migration boom, new data from ABS shows.
national
Australia's most dangerous roads revealed
Insurance provider AAMI has revealed the most dangerous roads in each capital city.
national
Dozens of calls for help after wild storm front smashes homes, cars
Wind gusts hit almost 130km/h as streets flooded and debris flew through the air.
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Reports of gunshots send Perth school into lockdown
"Scared" children as young as six were forced to hide under desks for most of the afternoon as police swarmed the suburb.
Lockdown
Plea to get Australian woman home after 'devastating' fall in Croatia
Family and friends of a Western Australian woman left fighting for life by a "devastating accident" in Croatia are pleading for help to get her home.
health
Girl approached by stranger while walking home from school in Perth
Police are investigating reports a 12-year-old girl was approached by a man while walking home from school in Perth on Monday.
Perth
Millions of dollars worth of meth seized by WA police
Two Estonian men were allegedly sent to Australia by a global crime ring to distribute the drugs.
police
Palmer to return to court over Voice to parliament vote
Mining magnate Clive Palmer will face the federal court again this month in a bid to force the Australian Electoral Commission to count crosses on voting ballots as a No vote.
Western Australia
Woman killed in fiery WA crash
The 27-year-old woman was driving a blue Toyota hatchback when she crashed off Kargotich Road in Mardella in the early hours of this morning.
car crashes
Gunman who wreaked havoc in WA had licence
9News understands the ambulance volunteer could not join either of the armed forces on psychological grounds.
PerthGunman dies hours after colleague killed at grain silo in WA town
A man has died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, bringing to an end an hours-long police negotiation after he is believed to have killed a colleague at a grain silo in Western Australia.
police
Evacuations at Perth Airport after alarms ring out
Travellers have been warned to expect delays as emergency services respond.
Airport
2024 Community Citizen of the Year nominations are now open
If you know someone or a group that's gone above and beyond, why not celebrate them?
Perth
Alleged hit-run driver in crash that put girl in hospital faces court
It took almost two months to find the alleged driver, but after more than 30 tip-offs to police from the public, investigators a arrested 49-year-old.
Perth
Community gather at memorial to mark late Cassius Turvey's birthday
Loved ones were encouraged to lay flowers and leave handwritten cards for the schoolboy, who will be "forever 15".
Australia
Man charged after allegedly trying to drown child at WA beach
Police praised the bravery of bystanders they said stepped in to stop the alleged attempt.
crime
Girl, 8, dies in car rollover near Exmouth in WA
Four others, including a four-year-old boy, were also injured in the crash.
crashes
Two dead and two hospitalised after WA crash
A couple in their 50s have died and another couple, also in their 50s, have been taken to hospital after a car rolled onto its roof in Boxwood Hill.
Perth
Mum of two's killer jailed for at least 19 years over stabbing murder
Paul Cannon, 55, stabbed his estranged wife Lynn, 51, numerous times in their Landsdale home in Perth in December last year, resulting in her death.
courts
Honeymoon nightmare leaves NSW dad fighting for life
The newlyweds' first visit to Perth took a devastating turn as they moved with a crowd walking shoulder-to-shoulder after a concert, when a coward punch changed everything.
national
Childcare centre hit with record penalty
A Perth childcare centre has been slapped with a record penalty after an unsupervised three-year-old was found unconscious with a skipping rope around their neck.
Perth
