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Police seek man over Falcon indecent assault

LIAM DUCEY 11:53am CCTV images have been released of a man police want to question over an indecent assault in a Mandurah suburb in April.

West Busselton man charged with alleged armed robbery

A West Busselton man will face armed robbery charges.

LIAM DUCEY 10:33am A 33-year-old man is due to face charges in relation to an alleged armed robbery in Busselton on Monday night.

Hunt on for three men over South Bunbury carjacking

Police want to trace this man, filling the stolen car up with fuel.

LIAM DUCEY 10:25am A 62 year old man has been assaulted and has had his car stolen in South Bunbury.

Perth local councils fund forced mergers

Local councils in Perth will have to fund the merger of authorities following the shake up announced last year.

9:32am Local councils in Perth are outraged they will be forced to foot the bill of forced mergers.

$3 million dollars worth of damage to City Beach shops

A blaze has severely damaged three shops in City Beach Boulevard Shopping Centre.

LIAM DUCEY 9:02am A fire which destroyed three shops in City Beach Boulevard Shopping Centre on Tuesday morning has caused $3 million dollars worth of damage.

Learner driver in hospital after Mundijong crash

A learner driver and two of her passengers are being treated in hospital after her car hit a tree in Mundijong.

LIAM DUCEY 7:43am A learner driver and two of her passengers are in Royal Perth Hospital after her car hit a tree and rolled in Mundijong on Monday night.

WA politicians 'extremely uncomfortable' and 'sickened' demanding doctor fee

Higher fees: The National Commission of Audit Report recommends a $15 payment for visiting a doctor.

4:11pm Speculation that the federal budget will force some patients at hospital emergency departments to make a $7.50 co-payment has been criticised by West Australian politicians.

Body of missing Perth man Matthew Allpress believed found in mountains of Nepal

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ALEISHA ORR 3:46pm The body of missing hiker Matthew Allpress is believed to have been found in Nepalese mountains six months after he was reported missing.

WA solar, roller door company fined $7500 over unsolicited sales

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A Perth company has been fined $7500 for violating laws related to cooling-off periods for unsolicited sales contracts.

What’s the go with the giant Beaufort Street sign in Mt Lawley?

There's been a disagreement over the bright orange colour of giant letters which spell out 'Beaufort Street' in the City of Vincent.

ALEISHA ORR Giant concrete letters spelling out Beaufort Street in the heart of Mount Lawley have had passers-by scratching their heads for months as the artwork has remained behind security fencing.

Elderly woman missing in Morley

88-year-old Thi Xieu Tran hasn't been seen since she left her Morley home on Monday morning.

LIAM DUCEY A search is underway for an elderly woman. who speaks limited English, missing in Morley.

WA yachtie's three-hour swim to shore

A 62 year old sailor spent three hours swimming to land after he fell from his sailing boat off the coast of Bunbury.

A 62-year-old sailor had "no choice but to swim" for up to three chilling hours after an unclipped safety harness landed him in the drink.

Assaults and drugs at WA concert

22 people were charged with drug and other offences  during the concert in Bunbury.

More than 20 people have been charged with drug and other offences during the Groovin the Moo concert in Western Australia's South West region.

WA residents warned about storm season

Residents in WA are being urged to prepare themselves for winter storms

West Australians are being warned to prepare their homes for destructive winter storms.

Police dogs nab two in Hamilton Hill and Bunbury

Police dogs help officers make arrests in two separate incidents in  Hamilton Hill and Withers.

LIAM DUCEY Police dogs Jose and Geoffrey have helped in two arrests last night, in Hamilton Hill and the Bunbury suburb of Withers.

The Hulk puts UFC heavyweights on notice

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LIAM DUCEY Perth MMA heavyweight Soa Palelei sent a message to the rest of the UFC heavyweight division in Cincinnati on Sunday, and the message was simple: if you let The Hulk get on top of you, you’re going to sleep.

Police ask public to come forward about Freo attack

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Robyn Preston Police have asked the public to come forward with details about a Fremantle assault which left a 25-year-old man having to undergo surgery as a result of serious injuries.

Jason Derulo review: Ego is not a dirty word

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Candice Barnes He’s a man who loves the sound of his own name and it seems his fans can’t get enough either.

Troy Buswell light rail report light on insights

Former treasurer Troy Buswell.

Former West Australian treasurer Troy Buswell's light rail report from a taxpayer-funded trip across Europe is so paltry it could have been compiled without leaving his office, the state opposition says.

One dead, two injured in separate motorbike crashes in WA

One rider is dead and two have  been injured this weekend.

Robyn Preston A spate of motorbike accidents has left one man dead and two injured, in three separate crashes over the weekend in Western Australia.

Bentley man dies after car hits tree

A man has died after his car hit a tree.

Robyn Preston A man has died from his injuries following a car crash on Manning Road in Karawara, on Sunday morning.

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Ocean Shield rejoins search for missing airliner

The Ocean Shield leaves Stirling naval base to resume its search for missing airliner MH370.

The navy's special support ship Ocean Shield sailed out of Garden Island, off Rockingham, on Saturday to rejoin the search for missing airliner MH370.

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"Dob in a bikie"

A Canberra bikie accused of bashing a man has bail changed.

Adrian Beattie Police are asking the WA public to "dob in a bikie".

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Police hunt two-time burglar

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Police are searching for a brazen burglar who broke into two homes on Saturday morning.

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Armed stand-off in Mandurah

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There was a dramatic armed stand-off in Mandurah on Friday night.

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Suspicious house fire in Gosnells

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Police are investigating a suspicious house fire in Gosnells.

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Boxers battle at Queensbury Championship charity extravaganza

Royal Queensbury Championship

Emma Spick Perth’s biggest personalities and executives filled Crown’s Grand Ballroom for the seventh annual Royal Queensbury Championship on Friday night.

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Armed men rob Maddington Subway

Maddington Subway robbers

Detectives are hunting for two men who carried out a terrifying armed robbery at a Subway restaurant in Maddington.

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Cyclist dies in West Swan

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Police are investigating the death of a cyclist in West Swan on Friday night.

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Is a valuable piece of Perth history hiding in your home?

Those old paintings in your garage could be valuable antiques.

Candice Barnes Most homes have ‘that’ item – a broken cupboard, an old tea set or trio of flying ducks. While many of these are destined for the scrap heap, they may well be worth an unexpected fortune.