Latest WA state news
Second man charged with murder of Jason Robert Edge
Emma Young 2:45 PM Detectives have charged a second man with the murder of Jason Robert Edge, who disappeared on the Anzac Day long weekend.
Perth Freight Link senate inquiry begins without Transport Minister Dean Nalder
2:37 PM A Senate inquiry into the controversial $1.76 billion Perth Freight Link project in Fremantle will not hear from Transport Minister Dean Nalder.
Mining boom goes bust but Pilbara still hammered on Perth airfares
Ray Sparvell 2:32 PM Northwest residents are continuing to pay the hangover price from the mining boom with airline tickets out of Port Hedland costing as much as $435 for a one-way flight to Perth.
Fun run ends in tears for Perth dad
2:22 PM Having entered a fun run at his kids school, he was unaware his body was not quite ready for the strain.
Dockers want City of Fremantle to pay millions before move to Cockburn
Emma Young 2:01 PM The Fremantle Dockers are playing hardball over their long-awaited move to Cockburn, asking the City of Fremantle to pay them millions to vacate premises at Fremantle Oval - despite the fact the council never wanted them to leave in the first place.
Parent petitions sexist signage in Perth department store
Emma Young 1:56 PM Big W has clung to signage separating "girls' toys" from "boys' toys" in its stores in rising floodwaters of public disapproval, most recently shown through a Perth mother's 1300-signature petition.
Woman reveals horror abuse at Salvation Army children's home
12:37 PM A former resident of a Salvation Army children's home in Perth was beaten, humiliated and sexually abused, a royal commission has heard.
Nat Fyfe: Fremantle Dockers Brownlow Medallist mobbed in Lake Grace
Staff writers 12:08 PM Half of Australia - including Bruce McAvaney - seemed to fall in love with Fremantle gun Nat Fyfe on Brownlow Medal night.
Police hunt pregnant woman, possible armed man over robberies
Emma Young 11:21 AM Police are hunting a pregnant woman and "unpredictable" man, possibly carrying an "edged weapon", who have allegedly carried out armed robberies and serious assaults across Perth and the South West for three months running.
Girl breaks window to save brother from burning house
Emma Young 9:17 AM A 15-year-old girl punched a window in to rescue her younger siblings from a fire raging through their home in Perth's southeastern suburbs on Wednesday.
Dramatic Two Rocks car chase as vehicle plunges into waves at Yanchep
Ray Sparvell 7:50 AM A dramatic two-hour police car chase through Perth's northern coastal suburbs ended up amid pounding waves off Yanchep Beach on Tuesday.
Adam Simpson's Eagles to relive Hawks loss before holidays
Simon White 9:00 PM Things are likely to get worse before they get better for the West Coast Eagles playing group - set to relive Saturday's 46-point grand final loss to Hawthorn before going on holidays.
Nervous wait for Lisa Scaffidi as possible prosecution considered
Ray Sparvell 5:08 PM Perth Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi will have a nervous wait to find out whether she may face prosecution for her failure to declare gifts and travel.
WA organic farmer takes GM case to High Court
4:56 PM An organic farmer who failed in a bid to sue his neighbour after genetically modified canola blew onto his West Australian property wants to take the case to the High Court.
Perth heads into the weekend with summer heat
Nadia Budihardjo 3:01 PM Perth will get another taste of summer heat this week, with a spate of over 30-degree days topped off by 34 degrees on Friday.
Has Matthew Pavlich written about his retirement in Purple Heart?
Staff writers As speculation continues about whether Matthew Pavlich is going to call time on his illustrious AFL career, his new book Purple Heart may hold a key to his future plans.
'Good mayor made poor decision': Barnett
Emma Young State Premier Colin Barnett has said Perth Lord mayor Lisa Scaffidi, found guilty of misconduct by the state's corruption watchdog, made poor decisions, but this did not necessarily mean she should resign.
'Would have disclosed my underwear if I knew I had to': Scaffidi
Emma Young Perth Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi has told radio hosts across Perth on Tuesday that she is an open person who made an honest mistake by not disclosing travel-related gifts she accepted in 2008 and 2009.
Perth residents get final say on whether Lisa Scaffidi stays Mayor
Emma Young and Nadia Budihardjo It is now up to the people of Perth to determine the fate of their Lord Mayor, Lisa Scaffidi.
Man questioned in Clarkson killing probe
A 21-year-old man is being questioned by Perth detectives over the suspected killing of a man who has not been seen since the Anzac Day long weekend.
Corruption watchdog: Perth mayor Lisa Scaffidi 'failed' to disclose gifts
Ray Sparvell Perth Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi has been found by the Corruption and Crime Commission to have failed in her duties by not disclosing gifts and contributions to travel in her annual return.
Prominent Perth businessman 'offered $500 to see teen's breasts'
A Perth businessman has denied accusations he made an indecent proposal to a teenage girl, saying he was concerned about her.
Would West Coast have been better with more games at the MCG?
James Mooney As debate rages about whether or not West Coast was at a venue disadvantage in Saturday's AFL grand final, statistics show that you don't necessarily need a large number of regular season lead-up games at the MCG to win a premiership.
Fatal crash on Brand Highway in WA's Mid West
A man has died following a head-on crash between a car and a truck on the Brand Highway in WA's Mid West.
Taxpayer money loss as number of stolen assets grows
Nadia Budihardjo Taxpayer-funded laptops and mobiles valued at more than half a million dollars were reported lost or stolen from WA government in the past financial year.
'Have you seen Clive?' Child Protection appeals
Emma Young The Department for Child Protection and Family Support has appealed to the public for help finding 12-year-old Clive Hart, who has now been missing for nearly three weeks.
Man who allegedly hit woman at Fremantle Dockers game out on bail
Ray Sparvell A man accused of punching a woman at the preliminary final between the Fremantle Dockers and Hawthorn has been granted bail - despite his charge being upgraded.
Police capture 'Porsche Kid' after week-long manhunt
Emma Young 'Porsche kid' Bret Lindsay Capper was captured by police late on Sunday night after spending more than a week tearing through the Perth metropolitan area, allegedly by way of stolen cars and armed robberies.
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Fans gather to welcome back defeated Eagles with messages of support
Ray Sparvell A battered and beaten West Coast Eagles team returned to their home in Subiaco on Sunday, welcomed by messages of support from a crowd of die-hard fans.
