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Boys in station murder to face adult court

3:52PM THREE boys charged with murdering Patrick Slater at Elizabeth Quay train station will be tried in the WA Supreme Court with their five adult co-accused.

National park proposal for unused WA land

The Earth's crust is suddenly cleaved - one of the gorges in Karijini National Park.

2:49PM A MAJOR parks network in Western Australia would create more than 200 Indigenous ranger jobs and unique tourism opportunities, proponents say.

Culleton may attend High Court hearing

WPOUT One Nation senator Rod Culleton leaves the Magistrates Court. Picture; Michael O'Brien The West Australian

2:48PM ONE Nation senator Rod Culleton may attend his High Court hearing in Canberra next week after previously saying it would have to be adjourned because parliament is sitting.

Mum punched, robbed at petrol station

A Perth mother was punched and robbed at a Parkwood petrol station.

12:47PM A PERTH mother punched and robbed while fuelling her car is grateful she didn't have her 15-month-old son in the vehicle as she normally would.

Marilyn Monroe dress sells for $6.5m

photo courtesy Running Press, Marilyn Monroe is shown wearing a knife-pleated gold lamé gown made from ? one complete circle of fabric.? ? She wore this dress in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes." A half-century later, 50s bombshell Marilyn Monroe is a new generation's pop-culture phenomenon. Monroe died August 5, 1962. (AP Photo/Courtesy Running Press)

12:47PM THE famous dress worn by Marilyn Monroe when she sang "happy birthday Mr President" to John F. Kennedy has sold for a world-record price at auction.

Grandfather's asbestos mulch fears

12:11PM A PERTH grandfather has spoken out after discovering asbestos-contaminated mulch had been spread around the Aubin Grove train station.

Horror attack: Dog mauled, eaten by croc

The Nyikina Mangala Rangers have trapped a 3.6m crocodile at Telegraph Pool on the Fitzroy River with the Department of Parks and Wildlife, Western Australia. The rangers have relocated the croc, which had been behaving aggressively, to the Malcolm Douglas Wilderness Wildlife Park in Broome. Pic from Kimberley Land Council / Facebook

11:46AM A HORRIFIED Kimberley dog owner was left helpless as he watched a giant saltwater crocodile snatch his pet, toss it up into the air then eat it.

Lobby group's fury over Pilbara port sale

11:17AM SMALLER iron ore miners could be at risk by the sale of the Utah Point facility in Port Hedland, a move that has been slammed as a 'short-term' budget fix.

Carousel to charm Elizabeth Quay

The design of a handcrafted Venetian carousel which will reside at Elizabeth Quay.

11:02AM A HANDCRAFTED Venetian carousel fit for Mary Poppins is set to charm visitors to Perth's Elizabeth Quay.

New lifesaver radios 'a game-changer'

Surf Life Saving WA, with BHP Billiton media event to launch Emergency Rescue Communications Network. Pictured l to r are David Weir (helicopter crew), Edgar Basto (BHP Billiton WA Asset President), Craig Bowley (Jet Ski Operations), Rachel Duczynski (Volunteer life Saver) and Chris Peck ( GM Surf Life Saving WA). Picture: Ian Munro

8:55AM COMMUNICATION blackspots between surf lifesavers on Perth beaches could be a thing of the past thanks to an overhaul of the radio system along the coast.

'It could have been worse'

8:46AM UPDATE: A Perth mother punched and robbed while fuelling her car says she is grateful she didn't have her 15-month-old son in the vehicle.

Honey farmer sues over diseased pollen

7:37AM A WA honey farmer is seeking millions of dollars in damages, claiming a shipment of diseased pollen led to the loss of more than 100 hives.

Man charged over Tuart Hill shooting

The scene in Tuart Hill this morning where a man was shot overnight. Pic: Michael Wilson, The West Australian.

7:06AM CHARGES have been laid over a firearm incident that left a Perth man with a gunshot wound to his leg earlier this week.

Rider dead after speeding from cops

A Motorcylist has died and his passenger injured after a crash in Balcatta

5:53AM A MOTORCYCLIST has been killed and a passenger injured after speeding away from police and crashing into the wall outside a house in Balcatta.

Aboriginal youth suicide rate a crisis

Flag of Aborigines on brick wall Aboriginal indigenous flag

4:02PM ABORIGINAL youth suicide rates in WA have worsened despite 40 inquiries over 15 years, a report has concluded.

'Evil 8' offender jailed for five years

Smart: The District Court complex in Hay Street, Perth. Pictures: John Mokrzycki

4:01PM A MAN who had sex with a 12-year-old girl, who was pimped out by her own father, claims he was told she was older but a Perth judge has still jailed him.

Missing man found playing bongos

Perth man Josh Goudswaard is missing in Bali after heading to the tourist island with a woman he met on tinder. Picture: Facebook / Josh Goudswaard

3:01PM A PERTH man feared missing after going on a Bali holiday with a woman he met on dating app Tinder has reportedly been found playing bongos on a Thailand beach.

How this WA baby defied expectations

Donna and Peter Fiorenza with baby Ella, 9 months at Fiona Stanley Hospital. In the lead up to World Prematurity Day on November 17, mum Donna Fiorenza shares her story of how the Fiona Stanley Hospital neonatal unit saved her and her premature baby who was born at 31 weeks and spent 7 weeks in the unit.

2:55PM HARVEY mum Donna Fiorenza is not exaggerating when she describes her nine-month-old baby Ella as “a miracle”.

Sex offender bail move no stunt: Mischin

Under pressure over the Evil 8 paedophile, Ryan Clegg, Attorney General, Michael Mischin announces changes to Western Australia's Bail Act to the media outside Parliament. Picture: Bill Hatto The West Australian

1:28PM CHANGES to close a loophole in WA's bail laws, exposed as courts dealt with an Evil 8 paedophile ring member, can not pass until after the state election.

Trio charged for series of ATM thefts

1:28PM THREE men have been charged and one man is being questioned by police after they allegedly stole five ATMs from shopping centres in Perth's north.

WA unemployment nation's worst

Curtin University Outlook Series boardroom event. Pictured is Mike Nahan. Picture: Ian Munro The West Australian. 10/10/2016

1:24PM THE unemployment rate in WA is now the nation's worst, with the state taking over from South Australia as the nation's jobs basket case.

Voges hit in head by bouncer

Adam Voges of the Warriors receives treatment after being struck in the head by a bouncer from Cameron Stevenson during day one of the Sheffield Shield match between Western Australia and Tasmania at WACA. Picture: Gary Day/Getty Images

12:32PM UPDATE: Adam Voges is resting comfortably but highly unlikely to return to the field after receiving a sickening blow to the head while batting. WATCH HERE

'Some blazes simply cannot be stopped'

Esperance WA Bushfires - Hugo Ushida and Nicole Schreieck were hitchhiking back to Norseman to pick up their van, which had broken down, when they were confronted by the fire at Salmon Gums.

12:18PM WA Premier Colin Barnett is yet to digest a privately-commissioned report criticising the response to the deadly Esperance bushfires a year ago but says some blazes simply cannot be stopped.

Huge slice of old Freo heritage listed

Fremantle's West End precinct has been added to the State Register of Heritage Places. Picture: City of Fremantle

11:41AM THE West End of Fremantle has been heritage listed, making it the biggest single place on the Western Australian state register.

Don't sacrifice Connor, Bali court told

David Taylor and Sara Connor as arrived to Denpasar District Court for their trial in Bali. They both accused on murdering Police in Kuta on last August. - BALI 16 NOVEMBER 2016 .. David Taylor and Sara Connor arrive at Denpasar District Court today. Picture: Lukman S. Bintoro

10:04AM LAWYERS for accused murderer Sara Connor have argued the case against her seems "made up" and have called on the judges not to "sacrifice" her simply to save face.

Don't expect a pay rise any time soon

Generic Cash Pix. Money. Australian currency. Notes and coins.

9:43AM WAGES across WA and the rest of the country are growing at their slowest rate on record, delivering another blow to the economy.

Man charged over 2010 attack on teen

Forensic police at a Koondoola house after the discovery of Sally Kaur's body in 2013.

9:35AM A 32-year-old man has been charged with sexually assaulting a teenager in Perth's south six years ago.

Internet speeds are 'killing us slowly'

Female hands using laptop
Woman typing on computer

8:28AM IF you feel like you're constantly complaining about your internet speeds ... you're not alone, complaints to the industry ombudsman have hit a five-year high.

Love chefs but real cooking done at home

WA Premier Colin Barnett meets Nigella Lawson at Crown Towers where he handed over a basket of WA produce to her. Picture: Ian Munro The West Australian 16/11/16

7:39AM SEX, pineapple and cooks versus chefs dominated conversation as Nigella Lawson took to the stage at her first official engagement in Perth.

Raise a glass at Meat Candy

12:00AM MAX VEENHUZYEN WHILE Meat Candy’s Nashville-style fried chicken has (rightfully) commanded plenty of attention, it’s not the only aspect of the restaurant worthy of praise.

Big hair back in town with Hot Teaze

12:00AM VETTI KAKULAS A PERTH hairdresser has invented a product that makes it easier to have voluminous hair, with her Hot Teaze product to hit shelves in January.

WA teachers to get extremist risk training

12:00AM KATE CAMPBELL STAFF at all WA schools will be trained how to see warning signs that their students could be at risk of violent extremism.

Treatment defuses hepatitis time bomb

12:00AM REGINA TITELIUS A PERTH man who unwittingly contracted hepatitis C from his brother has been given a new lease on life by a revolutionary treatment at RPH.

Children’s hospital won’t open this year

12:00AM REGINA TITELIUS HEALTH Minister John Day has admitted it is “extremely unlikely” that the Perth Children’s Hospital will open this year.

WA must embrace hi-tech ‘new health’

12:00AM ROGER COOK IT’S time WA’s patients enjoyed the benefits of a health system that embraces more innovation and technology.

Kids to be banned from selling smokes

Health Minister John Day speaks to the media about the proposed remediation plan for the Childrens Hospital roof. Picture: Ben Crabtree The West Australian. 21/08/2016

5:43PM CHILDREN will be banned from selling tobacco products to reduce exposure to cigarettes, but the opposition has labelled the move a political stunt.

Australia ignorant on Aboriginals: Barnett

Premier Colin Barnett retains the Liberal leadership. Picture: Bill Hatto The West Australian

5:19PM WA Premier Colin Barnett says most of Australia is ignorant about a social crisis in which more Aboriginal than non-Aboriginal children live in state care.

New baby girl for Angela Tsun

TPFF Wheels & Dollbaby + After Party at Ascot Racecourse on Sunday 20th September 2015. Patrick Dellit & Angela Tsun Picture: John Koh.

5:05PM ANGELA Tsun has given birth to a healthy baby girl weighing 3.1kg.

Shane Yarran faces assault charge

10:19AM FREMANTLE Docker Shane Yarran has been charged with aggravated common assault, allegedly against a family member.

Motorbike rider’s death tops 2015 toll

6:44AM BRUCE BUTLER A YOUNG motorbike rider has died after his machine collided with a truck and trailer which was doing a U-turn in Joondalup — taking the state’s road toll past the 2015 total.

Stress less over life’s tests

12:00AM NAT LOCKE SOME advice to remember: You’ll notice, as you get older, Year 12 students, that hardly anyone actually cares what your ATAR score is.

WA school leavers warned to stay safe

5:25PM WEST Australian police are warning school leavers to stay smart and safe — and not do anything they will regret.

Hostile crowd heckles Premier at rally

4:53PM WA Premier Colin Barnett has been abused and heckled while speaking to a hostile crowd rallying against plans to privatise utility Western Power.

Cannabis smokers age quicker: study

12:43PM LONG-term marijuana users age quicker, according to a new study published by experts at the University of Western Australia.

Warneke death appeal fast-tracked

12:35PM AN illiterate Aboriginal man jailed for killing Josh Warneke in Broome in 2010 has successfully applied to have an appeal against his manslaughter conviction fast-tracked.

Fires contained, cold front helps out

7:32AM BRUCE BUTLER BUSHFIRES which were threatening lives and homes in the south of the state have been contained and controlled — and a cold front has helped firefighters.

Two men questioned after Perth shooting

6:36AM BRUCE BUTLER POLICE investigating the shooting of a man at a house in Perth’s north say they don’t believe there is any threat to the community.