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Man charged after leading police on high speed chase through Perth's north

Man charged after leading police on high speed chase through Perth's north

He took police on a high speed chase through numerous backstreets before entering Mitchell Freeway at Hepburn Avenue.

  • by Hannah Barry

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21yo driver killed in Northbridge car crash

21yo driver killed in Northbridge car crash

It's understood the black Ford Mustang was travelling south on William Street when the driver lost control and crashed into a tree.

  • by Hannah Barry
High hopes for Scarborough Beach foreshore following official opening

High hopes for Scarborough Beach foreshore following official opening

Following nearly two years of intense planning and construction, Scarborough Beach foreshore was officially opened to the public on Sunday.

  • by Hannah Barry
WA's Kimberley coast bracing for Cyclone Marcus

WA's Kimberley coast bracing for Cyclone Marcus

Wind gusts of more than 150km/hr are predicted to lash the WA coastline on Sunday, with the cyclone expected to hit the far north Kimberley region about 8am.

  • by Shae McDonald
15yo boy charged after allegedly stabbing Perth woman 'five times' in train station attack
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15yo boy charged after allegedly stabbing Perth woman 'five times' in train station attack

The woman was walking near Claisebrook train station near the CBD at around 9.20pm when she was allegedly approached.

  • by Hannah Barry
Perth partygoers cause police headaches after refusing to move on

Perth partygoers cause police headaches after refusing to move on

A 16th birthday party and a Seville Grove gathering sucked up police resources on Saturday evening.

  • by Hannah Barry
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Police find crashed helicopter and body believed to be that of the missing pilot

Police find crashed helicopter and body believed to be that of the missing pilot

Police said the crashed helicopter was detected by sonar imaging at around 12:30pm on Saturday afternoon. Police Divers have since attended the scene and located a body believed to be that of the missing pilot, a 44-year-old man.

  • by Staff writers
Rottnest swim event cancelled 'for safety reasons'

Rottnest swim event cancelled 'for safety reasons'

Rough seas on Saturday morning have forced the cancellation of the Rottnest 'Port to Pub' open water swimming event.

  • by David Allan-Petale
Perth pedestrian in hospital with serious head injuries after being hit by car

Perth pedestrian in hospital with serious head injuries after being hit by car

A Perth pedestrian was rushed to hospital on Friday night after being struck by a car while crossing the road.

  • by Staff writers
Search to continue for WA helicopter pilot

Search to continue for WA helicopter pilot

Preparations are in train for an underwater search for the helicopter, says Aviator Group, the owner of Mackay Helicopters which operates the aircraft.

The rough charm of WA's hidden foodie paradise
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The rough charm of WA's hidden foodie paradise

Down south in WA has long been dominated by Margaret River and the South West - but another region is emerging as a must-taste destination for food and wine.

  • by David Allan-Petale