WA News
Plane crashes into Swan River
A PLANE has crashed into the Swan River hours before the annual Australia Day Skyworks are due to kick off.
Perth BBL final sold out
2:46PM
SATURDAY’S Big Bash League final at the WACA Ground is officially a sell-out, with tickets getting snapped up in just over an hour.
Perth sizzles to 42 degrees
2:12PM
PERTH has recorded the hottest Australia Day in almost four decades reaching a scorching 42 just after 2pm.
Severe bushfire threatens South West
1:52PM
AN out-of-control and unpredictable bushfire is threatening lives and homes in Gwindinup, in the Shire of Capel, in the state's South West.
Family foils Kings Park kidnap attempt
1:20PM
POLICE are looking for a man who attempted to abduct a four-year-old boy as he played at Perth's Kings Park with his family earlier this week.
Australia Day, WA style
12:29PM
FROM the slopes of Everest to the humble BBQ, many and varied are the ways that West Aussies are spending Australia Day. PIC SPECIAL | WHAT'S ON IN PERTH
Man sought over Baldivis incident
12:21PM
POLICE have released images of a man they would like to speak to in relation to an incident involving two school girls at a Perth park.
'Our own tropical paradise'
12:05PM
THE WA government is in talks with the Commonwealth about making Cocos and Keeling islands part of the state.
Wanneroo hosted largest citizenship ceremony
10:39AM
THE City of Wanneroo in Perth's northern suburbs has hosted Australia's largest citizenship ceremony for the fourth year in a row with 800 residents from 49 countries becoming citizens today.
Forest fire burning out of control
10:04AM
UPDATE: POLICE are investigating the circumstances of an out-of-control fire burning in state forest north-east of Perth which has destroyed 310 hectares. One man is assisting police with inquiries.
WA Queen to hit the airwaves
8:09AM
THE Queen of Queens, WA's Constance Hall has a new gig. And the Perth blogger says she is over the moon about the national role.
Fair shake of the sauce bottle, mate
6:55AM
IS this tomato sauce 'bong' the most Australian yet? Police have charged a Perth man over the smoking implement and arranged a 'ketchup' with the courts.
No triple-triple as Bolt loses gold
6:37AM
USAIN Bolt has lost his perfect triple treble of Games' sprint victories after teammate Nesta Carter was found guilty of doping at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
WA craft beers among nation's best
12:00AM
UPDATE: WA-BREWED craft beers were among the best in the nation, as voted for in the GABS Hottest 100 Craft Beers.
Rove is about to get personal
12:00AM
IT’S easy to forget Rove McManus grew up in Perth before taking on the world. But he’s still a Sandgroper at heart and don’t dare suggest otherwise.
Embracing that sweet summer sweat
12:00AM
I HAVE sweat everywhere and anywhere. I've always hated it. Now, it's time to take action. From now on, I will wear my sweat with pride.
Bertram bushfire threat eases
4:20PM
UPDATE: THE threat from a bushfire in Perth's southern suburbs has eased and the blaze has been downgraded.
Girls indecently assaulted at park
4:08PM
POLICE are looking for a man who approached two girls with his dog in a Perth park and indecently dealt with them after striking up a conversation.
Drug courier's plans foiled by roo
3:45PM
HOW a seven foot kangaroo helped foil an Australian drug courier's plans.
Australia Day expected to be a scorcher
3:06PM
PERTH has experienced a hotter day than Marble Bar and eastern parts of the city are being warned to prepare for an Australia Day in excess of 40 degrees.
Woman's plea to catch Aus Day attacker
2:53PM
POLICE have made a fresh appeal for information to help catch a man who threw a young woman to the ground and indecently assaulted her last Australia Day.
Firefighters contain Bridgetown blaze
2:27PM
UPDATE: A BUSHFIRE burning in Bridgetown, in the State's South West, has been contained and downgraded to a watch and act alert.
Freo council told 'pull your head in'
1:40PM
THE City of Fremantle has again been lashed by WA Premier Colin Barnett over its decision to hold an alternative to Australia Day on January 28.
Man injured leg in workplace incident
1:06PM
A MAN in his 20s has been rushed to hospital with a badly injured leg after a workplace incident in Perth's rural north.
Man fined over workmate's death
12:28PM
A PERTH car dealership employee has been fined $9500 over the death of a workmate who was hit by a vehicle and dragged underneath.
Perth, it's time to Limbo
10:56AM
IT'S billed as “the greatest party ever between heaven and hell,” but Limbo is far more exciting than any purgatory.
Liberals promise rail linking south lines
10:09AM
UPDATE: COLIN Barnett admits some voters may not believe the Liberals' train line pledge, as it promised a $520 million link from Thornlie to Cockburn.
Would you try Vegemite ice-cream?
10:06AM
ONE of the world’s top chefs has given new life to beloved Australian breakfast spread Vegemite by turning it into ice-cream.
Missing: One loud orange suit
9:48AM
IN what might be the most unlikely mystery of the summer, the Perth Scorchers’ most recognisable fan has lost his trademark outfit.
How to get BBL06 final tickets
9:39AM
THE Perth Scorchers’ bid for a third Big Bash League title will kick off at 4.15pm on Saturday at the WACA Ground.
Meet Perth Zoo's selfie king
9:23AM
ONE of the lemurs at Perth Zoo has shown he’s the king of the selfie, striking a pose for 7 News Perth cameraman Luke earlier today.
Contractor claims lead in water
9:00AM
CONSTRUCTION company John Holland claims it has evidence that water delivered to Perth's new children's hospital has returned elevated lead levels on several occasions.
Perth cop charged with child sex crimes
8:37AM
UPDATE: A Perth policeman has been stood down from his duties after being charged with child sex offences dating back to the mid-1980s.
Claremont accused in court
8:23AM
UPDATE: A MAN charged with the murders of two women in the infamous Claremont serial-killer case has appeared in court for the second time.
Fire strikes boat a second time
7:04AM
IN a bizarre chain of events, the same boat which went up in flames yesterday at Mindarie has caught fire again at Hillarys. FIRE DESTROYS BOAT
Bike passenger killed near Geraldton
6:32AM
A TEENAGE motorcycle passenger has died and a rider suffered serious injuries after their bike struck a car near Geraldton.
Australia Day: what's on in Perth
12:05AM
IT'S that time of year again where we sit back and relax with family and friends to celebrate this great nation of ours. From fireworks to beachside BBQs, here is a taste of what is happening on Australia Day.
Playground stabbing left parents scrambling
5:25PM
WITNESSES tried to shield their young children from the aftermath of a stabbing at a playground as a father lay bleeding from wounds allegedly inflicted by his former wife.
Two Rocks blaze downgraded
4:22PM
A BUSHFIRE threat has been downgraded in Two Rocks, with homes and lives no longer under threat but residents told to stay vigilant in case of changes to the situation.
Child fatally struck by car in Kimberley
4:08PM
UPDATE: A four-year-old boy has died after being struck by a car in the northern WA Kimberley town of Derby.
Balcatta fire burns close to homes
3:42PM
A BUSHFIRE is burning near properties in Balcatta, shrouding the area in smoke.
Man charged over historic child sex crimes
3:40PM
A KENWICK man has appeared in a court charged with historical child sex offences.
Ludlum back at work after illness battle
12:54PM
WA GREENS Senator Scott Ludlum has returned to work after taking a leave of absence to battle mental health issues.
WA's spe-shell beach world class
12:30PM
A REMOTE WA beach made up of tiny snow white shells has been named as one of the world’s best beaches by National Geographic.
Homes unfinished as builder collapses
12:01PM
BUILTON Group has called in administrators, with the building company owing about $16 million. The action puts in doubt 110 unfinished residential projects.
More delays for Perth hospital
11:10AM
LEAD in drinking water at the delayed Perth Children's Hospital remains at unacceptable levels, leaving the Barnett government still unable to commit to an opening date.
Are Airbnb hosts paying needless taxes?
11:08AM
AUSTRALIAN homeowners who Airbnb their homes could be subject to the same “robo-debt” recovery services that have targeted Centrelink recipients and be paying fines and taxes they don't need to.
Will 'Twiggy' be Australian of the Year?
11:01AM
ANDREW "Twiggy" Forrest is the billionaire iron ore miner who wants to use his wealth to help the less fortunate. He's also an Australian of the year contender.
WA man tracked ex-wife by hidden GPS
10:54AM
A WA man has admitted to tracking his ex-wife by GPS, saying he became concerned for his children's welfare when she started seeing a bikie gang member.
Scorchers aim to crack open Beer
9:45AM
PERTH Scorchers will target former teammate Michael Beer aggressively at the WACA Ground as they seek to reassert their BBL dominance and exact revenge for last year’s elimination.
