Drug raid at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital

Nicole Cox 4:37pm Raid on patient's room at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital allegedly nets methamphetamine, 500 hits of a date-rape drug and almost $40,000 in cash.

Intellectually disabled woman in WA jail limbo

Nicole Cox Anger after intellectually disabled woman has been detained in a Kalgoorlie jail for more than a year without conviction.

Almost 30,000 extra votes expected in WA Senate rerun

2:51pm There will be 28,000 more voters enrolled to vote in next month's rerun Senate election than in the original poll last September, the Australian Electoral Commission has announced.

Call for inquiry into Troy Buswell car crash

2:03pm Western Australia's opposition is demanding a public inquiry into the car crash which prompted the resignation from cabinet of West Australian treasurer Troy Buswell.

Toxic algae suffocates thousands of fish near Busselton

NARELLE TOWIE 2:02pm High levels of toxic algae suffocated 10,000 fish near Busselton, pathology tests have revealed.

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Daniel Morcombe trial verdict: WA Police acknowledged in killer conviction

Liam Ducey 3:18pm Deputy WA Police Commissioner acknowledges WA officers involved in the arrest and conviction of Daniel Morcombe's killer, Brett Cowan.

Brother's phone bill mistake sees life savings drained from bank account

ALEISHA ORR A Perth woman was shocked to see her life savings drained from her bank account when almost $20,000 was paid towards a $200 phone bill after her brother made a payment error.

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WA byelection: The Woolf released among Senate candidate pack

Nicole Cox Former ABC broadcast stalwarts Russell Woolf and Verity James to contest April 5 Senate election in a bid to save the national broadcaster.

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WA wife angry about Malaysia jet search

She is refusing to give up hope, but Danica Weeks is also angry about the slow investigation into the missing Malaysia Airlines jet carrying her husband.

Man charged after firing rifle to scare away bankers

Liam Ducey 10:44am An Orana man has been charged after firing a single shot from a rifle in the air to prevent two bank representatives entering his property.

Ex-surf lifesaver charged with sex assault

10:27am A former West Australian surf life saving club instructor has been charged with historic sexual assault offences.

Large rain drops offer Perth little return

Liam Ducey 10:31am Perth received 0.2mm of rain overnight, and despite the Perth radar showing more rain on the way, we are unlikely to receive any more significant rainfall.

Bill Shorten called on to dump WA union boss after threat

11:17am Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has been challenged to expel West Australian union heavyweight Joe McDonald from the Labor Party after he was fined for physically threatening a worker who refused to strike.

Spearwood hoon's car catches fire after burnout

Liam Ducey 8:21am A 26-year-old Spearwood man has been charged with dangerous driving after he allegedly shredded his tyres doing a burnout, causing his car to catch fire.

Pilbara native title and mining leases co-exist

6:41am The High Court of Australia has made a landmark ruling in favour of traditional owners following a long-running native title dispute in Western Australia's Pilbara region.

How your business website could land you in court

ALEISHA ORR 6:21am West Australian businesses may be paying hundreds of thousands of dollars each year as part of out of court settlements for not providing easy access to their websites for people with disabilities.

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Young father, 'loses sight' over Alcoa chemical spill

NARELLE TOWIE 3:21pm An Alcoa worker has suffered serious burns after a caustic spill at its Pinjarra refinery.