Man flown to Perth after bitten by bull shark in WA's north
The incident happened at eight o'clock on Sunday morning in waters north of Derby, with the man taken to the local hospital for treatment.
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David Allan-Petale
David Allan-Petale is a journalist, blogger and writer with a deep interest in politics, business, history and WA's regions. A keen sailor, traveller, sleep deprived father and lover of whisky and literature, he was shortlisted for The Australian/Vogel's Literary Award 2017 and is always hunting for a good story.
Perth Stadium set for first big test with one dayer
The venue will throw open its brand new doors to a sell-out crowd for the final ODI on Sunday, with TV and radio coverage showing off Perth's new stadium to a national and even international audience.
Elite endurance athletes to run across Bali in support of Aussie charity
"Motivation comes when our desire to achieve the social impact is greater than the run itself. You don't think of your own personal plight, you run because there's meaning."
WA anglers could soon be catching sportfish in South West dams
"As you might well imagine, a project like this takes more than just reversing the truck up and pouring the fish in."
How long does it take to change a street light bulb?
Seventeen street lights are out of action in East Perth and it's going to take more than four months from first report to final fix to get them all working again.
Shipping container Séance thrills Perth Fringe festival
The warnings are clear. This show is not recommended for those who are claustrophobic, pregnant, have heart or back problems or are under the age of 14.
Marco Pierre White puts Perth on the menu for Good Food Month
"Good Food Month loves Perth. The conditions are absolutely perfect to bring out the very best; the nights balmier and the local produce is, literally, some of the finest in the world."
WA cricket boss wants crowd cap for Perth Scorchers semi scrapped
"There is a women's match that starts at 11.45 and then the main match starts at 4.40 and the history of cricket crowds is that they come early for the match."
Perth couple land a carp in the park after big rains flood lake
"We were just walking the dog as we do and we could see all these carp swimming by in the puddle, so we thought why not?"
Bring out your dead: Perth council's post-Christmas rubbish drop
The City of Wanneroo will allow the dumping rubbish that can be re-used or recycled, "specifically tyres, e-waste, clothing, bulk cardboard and bulk polystyrene" at its Ashy Operations Centre on the 3rd and 4th of February.
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