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Kwinana pizza shop robbed at gunpoint

Brendan Foster 12:24 PM An armed robber has held up a pizza store in Kwinana with a firearm on Monday night.

Fire breaks out at Daniel Kerr's Wembley home

Fran Rimrod 12:06 PM The arson squad will investigate a fire at a Wembley property, believed to be the home of former West Coast Eagles player Daniel Kerr.

Ben Cousins caught on CCTV fleeing police

Yolanda Redrup, Steve Holland and Candice Barnes 11:52 AM Footage has emerged the bizarre incident involving former AFL footballer Ben Cousins outside a Sikh temple in Perth.

Drugs, weapons seized in Nollamara man's car and home

Brendan Foster 11:16 AM A 32-year-old Nollamara man has been charged after a large quantity of drugs and weapons were allegedly found in his car and home on Monday night.

Baldivis fire downgraded as fireys contain blaze

Leanne Nicholson 9:04 PM Lives and homes along Young Road in Baldivis are under threat of fire as a Watch and Act has been issued by Department of Fire and Emergency Services on Monday afternoon.

A dozen whales dead in Bunbury harbour

Steve Holland 8:51 PM The fight to save the remaining members of a whale pod stranded at a beach in WA’s south continues.

Ben Cousins in police custody after mysterious incident

Steve Holland and Candice Barnes 7:38 PM Troubled former AFL footballer Ben Cousins has been taken into police custody after a mysterious incident in a Perth Suburb - just days after being assessed at a mental health centre.

Bunbury baby killer teen father gets 10 years prison

Brendan Foster 6:46 PM A 16-year-old boy who bashed his one-month-old son, causing critical head injuries that later claimed his young life, has been sentenced to 10 years.

Whales pilot themselves into Bunbury harbour

Bunbury Mail 6:15 PM About 20 pilot whales are stranded in the shallows of Bunbury harbour, causing concern with wildlife officials.

Petty criminals face $500 on-the-spot fines in Perth CBD

Brendan Foster 3:51 PM Petty criminals will be slugged with a $500 on-the-spot fine by WA police in a bid to free up officers from tedious paper work and direct small-time offenders away from the courts.

Windsurfer, 44, found dead after search in South West

3:12 PM Friends of Margaret River winemaker Simon Burnell have said they were "truly saddened" at news of the 44-year-old's death on Monday.

Anti-GM farmer Steve Marsh supported in WA court

2:04 PM Supporters of organic farmer Steve Marsh have turned up at a West Australian court to back him in his fight against GM contamination.

Fake WA police officer telephone scam warning

1:36 PM Scammers are posing as police officers on the phone to try to con money out of unsuspecting West Australians.

Albany grandmother grows 159.5kg giant pumpkin

Lucy Murray Head gear, poo and a whole lot of love were Albany grandmother Hannig's secrets to growing a 159.5kg giant pumpkin, taking out top honours at the Lower Kalgan Pumpkin Fair on the weekend.

Medina man, 21, charged by police after high-speed chase through eastern suburbs of Perth

A 21-year-old man from Medina has been charged by police after he led them on a high-speed chase in a stolen car through the eastern suburbs on Sunday night.

Bill Marmion 'most weak and timid minister' in Barnett Government: Don Randall

Jonathan Barrett Federal Liberal MP Don Randall has launched a scathing attack on a fellow Liberal politician for 'destroying' the life of a West Australian farmer.

Yangebup man hospitalised after allegedly bashed by his partner

Brendan Foster A 34-year-old Yangebup man is in critical condition in hospital after he was allegedly bashed by his partner on Sunday night.

Perth cyclists take part in the city's largest community cyclist event

Alex Riddell Freeways were closed Sunday morning as more than 5000 cyclists took part in the Telethon Freeway Bike Hike for Asthma.

WA rally against Abbott government

Adversaries of the Abbott government have rallied in Perth to protest on a day of nationwide action.

Hydroponic drug setup found during house fire

Alex Riddell Police uncovered what they believe is a hydroponic cannabis set up following a house fire in Safety Bay.

Government to trial new cashless welfare card

Social Services Minister Scott Morrison says there are no plans for the widespread use of a cashless welfare card to stop spending on drugs, alcohol and gambling.