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Jack Johnson, Paul McCartney among big-name artists heading to Perth this summer

Jack Johnson, Paul McCartney among big-name artists heading to Perth this summer

Laidback singer-songwriter Jack Johnson is just one of the big acts heading to Perth this summer, with scores of local and international acts lined up for when the weather's fine.

  • by David Allan-Petale

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WA bans fracking in south west region

WA bans fracking in south west region

The West Australian government has banned fracking in the popular south west tourist region and put in place a statewide moratorium, pending an independent scientific inquiry.

WA's most recent Lotto millionaire yet to come forward

WA's most recent Lotto millionaire yet to come forward

A mystery WA Lotto player is $1 million richer after scooping part of the division one prize overnight on Monday.

  • by Heather McNeill
WA man slapped with $90K fine for illegally selling lobster

WA man slapped with $90K fine for illegally selling lobster

A WA fisherman who illegally sold more than 300 recreationally caught lobster has been fined more than $90,000 and had his fishing gear seized.

  • by David Allan-Petale
Perth rock gods Birds of Tokyo to play free gig

Perth rock gods Birds of Tokyo to play free gig

The five-strong band will take the stage for the City of Wanneroo Presents Concert at Wanneroo Showground on November 4, with tickets available free to Wanneroo residents from October 2nd, and any remaining tickets to be offered to the general public from October 16.

  • by David Allan-Petale
Midland line shutdown to clash with Perth Royal Show opening

Midland line shutdown to clash with Perth Royal Show opening

Transperth has announced a major shutdown to its Midland line which will affect eastern-suburb commuters and those planning to catch the train to the Perth Royal Show in its opening days.

  • by Heather McNeill
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Perth roofing company fined over tradie's 5m skylight fall

Perth roofing company fined over tradie's 5m skylight fall

WorkSafe WA Commissioner Lex McCulloch said the tradie was lucky not to have been killed.

  • by David Allan-Petale
'They were falling out': Perth eyelash 'nightmare' prompts serious warning

'They were falling out': Perth eyelash 'nightmare' prompts serious warning

'Make sure you are 100 percent certain you know the background of your next eyelash artist.'

  • by Hannah Barry
$11m worth of meth: Massive drug bust in SA after WA police tip off

$11m worth of meth: Massive drug bust in SA after WA police tip off

Almost 11kg of methamphetamine has been seized by police in South Australia after a tip off from WA Police and the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission.

  • by Phil Hickey
WA residents urged to prepare for deadly fire season

WA residents urged to prepare for deadly fire season

West Australians should prepare for a perilous bushfire season after experts predicted an 'above normal' fire risk.

Teen girl 'on drugs' charged over WA crash that left passenger badly hurt

Teen girl 'on drugs' charged over WA crash that left passenger badly hurt

A 15-year-old girl allegedly affected by drugs and driving without a licence has been charged over a crash that seriously injured one of her passengers in Western Australia's north.