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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.
Hundreds attend rally after WA teen's death in custody
Hundreds of people are rallying for change in Western Australia after the death of a teenager in state custody.
Perth
Perth bushfire under control as police investigate multiple blazes
The Kings Park blaze, previously rated as "watch and act", was downgraded after it became contained and controlled, authorities said.
bushfires
Perth mother and son terrorised during armed robbery
The intruder targeted a mother alone and asleep on the couch in the northern suburb of Clarkson, in what police say is a random and opportunistic attack.
crime
Commuters face speed cut on Sydney motorway
Commuters in Western Sydney will face a slower commute for many months due to a motorway speed cut.
Sydney
'Firenado' rips through six kilometres of bush in 15 minutes
Terrifying footage has captured the 'willy willy' leaving a trail of destruction across the St Georges Ranges in WA.
fires
Escaped prisoner arrested in WA after 24 hours on the run
A man who escaped a minimum-security prison in regional Western Australia has been apprehended by police following a 24-hour manhunt.
courts
AFL player's wedding cut short by bushfire evacuation
West Coast Eagles player Andrew Gaff and his new wife Emma Van Worden had their wedding cut short due to a bushfire emergency.
bushfires
Father of one-punch victim Danny Hodgson granted permanent visa
Hodgson, originally from the UK, was attacked outside a train station in Perth just over two years ago, and suffered a catastrophic brain injury.
Perth
Homes threatened by bushfire in Perth's west
People have been urged to leave or prepare to defend their homes as the blaze grows.
bushfires
Escaped prisoner on the run in Western Australia
Western Australia Police are on the hunt for a prisoner who escaped from Pardelup Prison Farm, near Mt Barker, yesterday.
police
'Doesn't get any scarier': Gunman threatens drivers in rampage
A police investigation is under way after a gunman went on a rampage, threatening people and plunging a small town in Western Australia's Wheatbelt into lockdown.
WA police
Most popular regional destinations in Australia
The number of Aussies heading to the country's regional holiday hotspots has surged compared to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels, according to new data
national
Two people injured after light plane crashes in WA
The male pilot and female passenger crashed shortly before 12.30pm, near Edwards Island Nature Reserve in Lancelin.
national
Car lands on its roof after crash in Perth's south-east
A car launched through a suburban street and landed on its roof with five people inside after a crash in Perth's south-east.
Western Australia
Retail staff speak out over violence on the job
Retail staff say they are tired of feeling scared on the job, with violence against workers spiking 40 per cent over the last seven years.
Western Australia
Motorcyclist killed in Kalgoorlie Desert Race
A motorcyclist in his 50s has been killed during an off-road racing event in Kalgoorlie as riders took on a gruelling 121 km circuit of rough desert terrain.
national
Indigenous boy, 16, dies a week after being found unresponsive inside cell
WA Premier Roger Cook described the Indigenous teen's death as "heartbreaking and tragic".
national
Perth mum's Pretty Hot Sauce hits Woolworths shelves
Mother of two Renae Bunster was inspired to make her first sauce called Sh*t The Bed after travelling in Mexico.
Perth
Alleged gunman found by WA Police following urgent search
Police believe Blake Unkovich, 28, is carrying a 12 gauge shotgun and was unwittingly helped out of The Vines area by workers on a nearby construction site.
Perth
Australia Post releases its deadlines for sending Christmas parcels
As the countdown to Christmas begins, now is the time to plan ahead.
national
Mother allegedly stabs daughter's boyfriend
A Perth mother has been charged with stabbing her teenage daughter's boyfriend.
Western Australia
Ancient skeletons excavated in WA
A major excavation of ancient marsupial skeletons is underway at Cape Preston in Western Australia's Pilbara.
Western Australia
Child in hospital after being diagnosed with meningococcal in WA
Health authorities revealed the child had the serogroup B strain of the rare but serious bacterial infection.
national
Draft report reveals 'grave' concerns over hospital relocation
Leaked draft report warns of an increased risk of death and disability to new born babies if the government continues with plans to relocate the new Women and Babies Hospital.
Perth
'Not for faint-hearted': Warning as WA gas workers vote for strike
There are warnings strikes at two liquified natural gas (LNG) plants in Western Australia this week are set to impact the state's energy supply.
industrial relations
Ex-WA MP jailed for sexually abusing eight-year-old
James Dorrin Hayward, 55, was found guilty of directing an eight-year-old girl to indecently touch him on two occasions.
courts
Gold diggers: The female prospectors chasing riches in the outback
Jen Walsh knew almost nothing about gold when she first picked up a metal detector - but last month she dug up $5000 worth of the precious metal.
national
Last confirmed sighting of convicted killer on the run
A convicted killer and rapist has now been on the run for more than 48 hours after cutting off his ankle bracelet.
Western Australia
Australian man reportedly charged over Scoot flight bomb threat
A West Australian man has reportedly been charged after a bomb threat forced a passenger plane bound for Perth to return to Singapore under fighter jet escort.
aircraft
Urgent search for convicted killer and rapist
The convicted killer and rapist cut off his ankle monitoring device and has been on the run for more than 24 hours.
Perth
Teenage boy fighting for life after being found unresponsive in WA youth detention
An Indigenous teenage inmate has been rushed to hospital in critical condition following a serious incident at Casuarina Prison in Perth.
national
Teen accused of deliberate fatal hit-and-run in Perth
The body of 48-year-old Rebecca Collard was found just before 1am on October 4.
crime
Perth bikie boss Jamie Ginn dies in custody hours after being arrested
The Perth president of the Rebels outlaw motorcycle club has died in police custody hours after being arrested.
Perth
Massive factory explosion in Perth's south felt by residents living up to 35km away
A chemical warehouse fire at Bibra Lakes in Perth's south, has rocked residents living more than 35km away after the blaze triggered a massive explosion.
national
TK Maxx mania takes over Perth as first store opens
Inside the store, lines were so long customers had to wait an hour to pay.
Perth
Man faces court over murder charges after body found in burnt out car
Benjamin Jack McLaughlin has been hit with serious charges.
crime
Fires to floods: Wild weather hits Australia's east-coast
From bushfires to flash flooding, extreme weather has hit parts of Australia's east coast.
Weather
Australian city's unique new building to set world record
The project received the green light from state planners this week.
Perth
Police investigate after woman's body found on Perth road
A group of people were one street, "in the process of calling police" when officers made the grim discovery.
Perth
Children's hospital rape charge dropped for victim's mental health
A 13-year-old boy accused of raping a fellow patient crawled into her room to avoid being spotted by night-shift nurses, court documents claim.
national
Dozens of Qantas flights from Perth cancelled as pilots strike
Dozens of Qantas flights departing Perth Airport have been cancelled as pilots strike in an attempt to address what they say are substandard wages.
national
WA Qantas pilot strike looms unless deal struck in next 24 hours
More than 200 pilots are battling the airline for a pay rise, and say if they don't get it by Wednesday they're prepared to walk off the job.
Qantas
Teen boy killed, five others injured after ute rolls in Western Australia
A white Holden Commodore ute rolled on an unsealed road just off the Goldfields Highway at Kanowna at about 3.40pm.
crashes
Unusual reason for thousands of cloud dots over desert
As the first really intense heat of the spring baked Western Australia, a remarkable weather phenomenon unfolded.
national
When clocks change for daylight saving
The change will mean longer, lighter days as summer draws nearer, and potentially a few days of confusion if you forget to change the clock on your microwave, car radio or analogue watch in time.
Daylight savings
The states and territories getting a public holiday in October
The October long weekend is a welcome public holiday for many people around Australia – but not everyone gets to enjoy it.
national
Man killed in suspected domestic violence stabbing in Perth
A man has died following what is believed to be a domestic violence-related stabbing in the Perth suburb of Joondalup.
national
Man accused of attacking Perth MP's sister with axe faces court
It's alleged members of the public had to intervene to stop the attack.
Perth
WA man facing firearm, drug charges after police seize homemade pen gun
Ammunition, a stun gun, knuckle dusters and other items were also confiscated by officers during a raid at a Perth property.
Firearm
