Western Australia

The West Australian coroner is preparing to hand down her findings after an inquiry into the death of Yamaji woman Ms Dhu in police custody in the state's Pilbara. This is how the case unfolded.

In Denmark WA, bread bags and chocolate wrappers are becoming benches and traffic bollards.

Western Australia's Environment Minister is unable to confirm whether it is safe to swim or fish in Cockburn Sound due to potential contamination from toxic firefighting chemicals used on the HMAS Stirling naval base.

David Marchese says the resignation of Anglican Archbishop of Perth Roger Herft and his apology has come as a surprise to survivors of sexual abuse in the Diocese of Newcastle.

It's hard to imagine US President Barack Obama as a drinking, smoking university student, but with a cigarette in one hand and a Sony Walkman in the other, Australian actor Devon Terrell brings that vision to life in his break-out role in the new biopic, Barry.

A Dutch artist who creates artificial clouds in weird and wonderful environments has found his latest inspiration in the remote West Australian Pilbara.

The West Australian coroner will today hand down her findings into the death of a 22-year-old Aboriginal woman and decide if footage of her final hours should be released.

Plant thefts cost ratepayers thousands of dollars a year and leave gardens pockmarked with holes in the northern WA resort town of Broome.

One of the country's most senior church figures, the Anglican Archbishop of Perth Roger Herft, resigns after admitting he "badly" let down survivors of sexual abuse.

The WA Government wants to trial parenting lessons for Indigenous families as part of a new pilot program that will go "back to the basics" and help reduce the number of Aboriginal children in state care.

WA Labor commits to completing the first stage of its promised Metronet rail network within eight years of taking office, but the State Government rubbishes the plans.

The WA Country Health Service says more than 1,500 children have been vaccinated since an emergency roll-out began this week.

The former owner and skipper of a Perth charter boat, Daniel Lippiatt, is convicted of illegally selling alcohol on a cruise linked to the mysterious death of a passenger.

EPA rejects accusation from conservation group of omitting climate change as a consideration when assessing major projects in new policy, when a decade ago it was listed as a fundamental issue facing WA.

It's never been easier to start a petition online, but do they ever change minds or laws?

Western Australia's peak business group joins the Opposition in condemning a sharp increase in the state's unemployment rate, describing it as an "unacceptable" result that warrants immediate reform.

What has four knee reconstructions, 225 years of experience and an average age of 75? This freelance shearing team.

A Geraldton man who caused a fatal car crash while driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol is sentenced to nine years in jail after being convicted of dangerous driving causing death.

Town of Vincent Mayor John Carey announces he will step down in January to contest the critical seat of Perth for Labor in the upcoming state election.

A major research project is underway in northern WA to find a solution to managing the invasive weed known as stinking passionflower.

The WACA says there is a "very strong possibility" the new Perth Stadium at Burswood will host next summer's Ashes test.

From today, commercial rock lobster fishers will be allowed to sell a limited number of crayfish direct to the public as part of a trial to boost WA's domestic market.

Wheatstone construction workers say it is unfair they cannot leave their FIFO site for New Year's Eve.

Lisa Scaffidi will argue some of the travel she allegedly failed to disclose was provided because she was a member of the Australian Press Council, and had nothing to do with her being Perth Lord Mayor, a tribunal hears.

Augmented reality glasses that allow dentists to speed up procedures and help students learn faster are being trialled at the University of Western Australia.