Australian eating machine takes out Perth hotdog challenge

A notorious professional eating machine from New South Wales has flown to Perth on a whirlwind trip to take out a hotdog eating challenge, eating four dogs at the sickening speed of one minute and 39 seconds.

Police dog Mako takes down man trying to escape in chase

WA Police have released chopper footage of police dog Mako taking down a man who was trying to flee from police in Perth's southeast on Saturday.

What is former West Coast midfielder Tom Swift up to now?

Former West Coast Eagles midfielder Tom Swift says he doesn't regret calling time early on his AFL career, but admits he does miss the game.

'Always assume we're nearby': Border patrols target WA's remoteness

The Australian Border Force, Royal Australian Navy and Department of Fisheries have patrolled WA's remote Kimberley coast to combat the threat of illegal fishing and wildlife smuggling.

Rower captures stunning footage of high-flying dolphins in the Swan River

The morning temperature may be dropping, but one rower who braved the cold has managed to capture stunning vision of dolphins flying out of the Swan River.

Bashed off duty WA police officer says he 'was just doing his job'

An off-duty WA policeman who was bashed as he tried to catch three people on a crime spree in Roleystone on Sunday has said he doing something any of his colleagues would do.

Shut off your sprinklers if you want to avoid a fine

Winter is coming and if you don't want a fine popping up in the mail now is the time turn off the sprinklers.

Off-duty police officer assaulted

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An off-duty police officer has been taken to hospital with facial injuries after attempting to stop an alleged robbery in Roleystone.

WA ambos use Tinder principle to save lives

We have apps to help find love and food nearby, but now there's one that could save lives - calling on qualified first aiders to respond to someone in distress before an ambulance arrives.