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Perth mum reveals how son’s brain tumour was nearly missed - and how ‘Starlight heroes’ lit up his world again

Six-year-old Mateo was diagnosed with a glioma, a ‘golf-balled sized’ brain tumour.

Mon, 19 May 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Lotto: Two West Aussies bag division one hauls worth $1 million

Monday’s Lotto draw has marked an unforgettable start to the week for two players in the west.

Mon, 19 May 2025 12:33:45 GMT

Police called to Inglewood apartment complex on Ninth Avenue more than 300 times in six months

Crime and anti-social behaviour are out of control, and tenants say they would rather take their ‘chances on the street’.

Mon, 19 May 2025 11:38:50 GMT

Saturday Lotto: WA’s heritage game receiving $1 million prize pool boost in 45-year celebration

To celebrate the 45-year run of Saturday Lotto, players have the chance to strike gold with an extra $1 million in prize money for the weekend draw.

Mon, 19 May 2025 08:10:09 GMT

Saturday Lotto: Pair of West Aussie’s to receive ‘life-changing’ call after $1 million win

A pair of West Aussie’s will receive a ‘life-changing’ phone call today after purchasing Division One tickets for the Saturday lotto.

Mon, 19 May 2025 05:05:27 GMT

Ravensthorpe police officers finds Mother’s Day meteor 460km east of Perth in Goldfields salt lake

The meteor that lit up the skies over Western Australia in the early hours of Mother’s Day has been located.

Mon, 19 May 2025 03:51:49 GMT

Two hikers rescued from Bluff Knoll after one of them hurt their ankle

Two hikers have been rescued from Bluff Knoll more than 24 hours after one of them hurt their ankle.

Mon, 19 May 2025 01:43:33 GMT

$1-million-plus homes in surprising locations around Perth, as one in four properties breaks $1m threshold amid Perth’s astonishing property boom.

Dramatic new figures show the proportion of homes now selling for a seven-figure price tag has more than doubled in three years amid the surging price of Perth real estate.

Mon, 19 May 2025 00:52:27 GMT

La Mortazza: Local cafe’s small bar bid blocked by council due to noise regulations

An inner Perth cafe owner is up in arms after their local council knocked back a bid to operate as a small bar due to noise issues, despite planning to only open until 9pm three nights a week.

Sun, 18 May 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Buzz off, this is a no-fly zone: Former Mingenew councillor Peter Gledhill fined after shooting girl’s drone

A trigger-happy former Mingenew councillor has faced court after shooting a seven-year-old girl’s drone out of the sky.

Sun, 18 May 2025 11:16:54 GMT

Perth traffic: Lane closure near Red Hill Auditorium to cause traffic delays ahead of Train concert

Motorists travelling in the area should expect delays as the multi-Grammy Award-winning band gear up to rock Perth crowds on Sunday night.

Sun, 18 May 2025 05:02:28 GMT

House That! World champ Danny Green weighs in with Scarborough property listing

Danny Green has listed his long-held investment property in the beachside suburb he loved long before the rest of Perth.

Sat, 17 May 2025 18:00:00 GMT

The Skimpy Artist: Steph Herde trades $180,000 mining career for skimpy work and nude art

After walking away from her mining industry career, Steph Herde found herself exploring nude artistry before ‘stumbling’ into work as a skimpy barmaid.

Sat, 17 May 2025 10:30:00 GMT

Geraldton crash: Woman, 20, dies in hospital after two cars collided on Brand Highway

The 20-year-old was taken to hospital where she later died from her injuries.

Sat, 17 May 2025 05:53:55 GMT

Bree Del Borrello: Selfless Lancelin nurse wins Young Volunteer of the Year award

A Lancelin local has been crowned WA’s Young Volunteer of the Year for her inspiring and passionate work as a St John Ambulance vollie.

Fri, 16 May 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Perth weather: Warm conditions continue for metro area with rain expected to fall in coming weeks

Perth’s warm weather looks set to carry on past May with uncharacteristically high temperatures looking likely to continue through June.

Fri, 16 May 2025 08:28:16 GMT

Mine worker dies after physical tussle with police and medical staff at Newman hospital

Police were called to reports the man had been damaging property and had to be subdued.

Fri, 16 May 2025 07:50:25 GMT

Boat stranded on Point Walter sandbar goes up in flames, cause of fire not known

The boat had been stranded on the sandbar in Point Walter for months.

Fri, 16 May 2025 06:41:44 GMT

Man, 74, charged over assault on woman, 23, sunbathing on Town Beach Reserve in Broome

The 23-year-old woman was tanning at a popular swimming spot.

Fri, 16 May 2025 04:29:39 GMT

Imaddeen Sayed sentenced over Landsdale petrol station machete murder

The deadly incident played out in front of shocked customers filling up their cars.

Thu, 15 May 2025 11:46:33 GMT

Beldon reckless driving: Police search for driver allegedly doing burn outs on Gwendoline Drive school zone

Police have called for help from the public to find a driver who was allegedly hooning in a school zone in Perth’s northern suburbs while students were in the area.

Thu, 15 May 2025 07:16:51 GMT

Police investigate alleged human remains found near Beagle Bay in WA’s Kimberley

Police are investigating after the bone was discovered last week.

Wed, 14 May 2025 09:18:16 GMT

Perth traffic: Motorists warned to expect delays as flooding causes road closure on entrance to Wanneroo Road

Motorists have been warned to expect delays after a burst water main has closed an on-ramp onto a busy road in Perth’s north.

Wed, 14 May 2025 07:47:53 GMT

Tara Enoka: Woman accused of faking cancer, launching GoFundMe doesn’t know how to return stolen cash

An aspiring boxer accused of pocketing almost $37,000 in donations after falsely claiming she was battling cancer says she wants to return the stolen cash but doesn’t know how.

Wed, 14 May 2025 05:03:27 GMT

Bindaring Clothes sale: Boutique, designer, second-hand and vintage clothing on sale at Claremont Showground

It’s Perth’s largest pre-loved fashion event and it’s happening this month.

Wed, 14 May 2025 02:40:37 GMT

Mandurah’s Jed Bell beats out hundreds to take part in Indigenous Marathon Project and tackle New York

Falcon local Jedd Bell is set to tackle the world’s most gruelling marathon later this year as part of a program headed by running legend Robert de Castella.

Tue, 13 May 2025 18:00:00 GMT

A man was wrongly arrested twice and spent a night in jail after a Triple 0 operator misspelt his name

Western Australian police have been blasted after an investigation found how officers had mistakenly locked up the same man after misspelling his name.

Tue, 13 May 2025 10:26:42 GMT

Couple killed in ‘freak’ Mother’s Day tragedy on Forrest Highway, WA identified

Young parents who died in a “freak accident” on a major highway are being mourned, with loved ones saying they are “together forever now”.

Mon, 12 May 2025 21:50:32 GMT

Popular tourist town Lancelin at risk of being swallowed by the ocean amid rapid coastal erosion

Locals are crying out for help and one expert has painted a grim picture for the community’s future.

Mon, 12 May 2025 14:02:22 GMT

Australian Strictly Come Dancing star Dianne Buswell picks up BAFTA alongside dance partner Chris McCausland

The popular star has been recognised for a performance that was ‘nothing short of extraordinary’.

Mon, 12 May 2025 07:53:52 GMT

Truth About Amy: Dr Timothy Ackland said he believed 24-year-old Amy Wensley ‘did not kill herself’

UWA applied anatomy and biomechanics professor Dr Timothy Ackland said he believed the 24-year-old ‘did not kill herself’.

Mon, 12 May 2025 05:13:22 GMT

Woman and man killed after parking car then being hit by vehicle on Forrest Highway in South Yunderup

Police are investigating a horror crash in which two people were killed after being hit by a car on a major highway near Mandurah.

Mon, 12 May 2025 03:38:05 GMT

Community speak out of crime in area after man attacked in Inglewood car park by stranger

The 34-year-old victim was with his partner at the time and was kicked, punched and thrown to the ground by the attacker.

Sun, 11 May 2025 12:11:37 GMT

Western Australia dodges bullet as Soviet-built Kosmos 482 lands in Indian Ocean, ending 53 years in orbit

Western Australia has dodged a bullet after avoiding being hit by a defective Cold War era Soviet spacecraft on Saturday afternoon.

Sun, 11 May 2025 08:42:41 GMT

Tyrine Watkins: South Hedland Police put out a call for public’s help after man removed GPS tracking device

Police have issued a warning to members of the public not to approach a 37-year-old man after he removed his electronic monitoring device on Saturday night.

Sun, 11 May 2025 07:17:04 GMT

Mystery syndrome wiping out magpies across WA and stripping streets of their song

An unwelcome silence has befallen suburbs and towns across WA as a deadly syndrome threatens to wipe out local magpies and strip streets of their iconic song.

Sat, 10 May 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Tash Peterson’s long history of vegan activism revealed

Controversial vegan activist Tash Peterson has declared bankruptcy, marking another wild step in her long history of protest.

Fri, 09 May 2025 12:23:01 GMT

Concrete plant horror: Ransberg Pty fined after 2000kg gate crushes employee’s leg

The safety watchdog said the incident was entirely preventable.

Fri, 09 May 2025 08:42:57 GMT

WA weather: Most Aussies are in for a sunny weekend while East Coast cops another drenching

With winter just weeks away Aussies are still basking in warm and sunny conditions.

Fri, 09 May 2025 08:23:28 GMT

Oil spill on Great Eastern Highway causes traffic delays on Friday morning

Motorists have been urged to exercise extreme caution in the area.

Fri, 09 May 2025 01:53:35 GMT

Jaspreet Singh: Father killed in horror railway crash remembered as a ‘kind, soft-spoken and respectful soul’

‘Our world has been turned upside down in an instant.’

Thu, 08 May 2025 10:27:00 GMT

Eight South West venues to battle it out with regional pubs for coveted WA’s Best Steak Sandwich title

Public voting is now open for the Australian Hotels Association WA’s 2025 Best Steak Sandwich Competition.

Thu, 08 May 2025 10:15:00 GMT

Perth weather: Uncharacteristically warm temperatures recorded for metro area, hot conditions to continue

Have you noticed the unusual weather this week?

Thu, 08 May 2025 05:08:04 GMT

Jesinta Franklin visits Buddy Franklin’s hometown of Dowerin while in WA for Claremont Quarter Front Row event

Jesinta Franklin has opened up about visiting her AFL legend husband Buddy Franklin’s WA country hometown for the first time with her children ahead of hosting a fashion event in Claremont.

Wed, 07 May 2025 18:00:00 GMT

World-first Telethon-funded Curtin University program helps young WA kids deal with grief

The Curtin University project, funded by Channel 7 Telethon Trust, is designed to meet a huge unmet need among six to 12-year-olds suffering from grief, such as the loss of a family member.

Wed, 07 May 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Mum with toddler ‘completely speechless’ after discovering Perth Airbnb on 16th floor had no window

‘I am far more concerned about it continuing to be rented out in its condition as I don’t want a tragic accident to happen.’

Wed, 07 May 2025 09:05:27 GMT

Local arts group wants to Save The Kebab as City of Perth votes yes to install gift to The City of Lights

A debate has erupted between a community advocacy group and the City of Perth.

Wed, 07 May 2025 08:00:00 GMT

The Perth Bears will enter the NRL in 2027 or 2028 after confirmation of a deal with the WA state government

The name of the newest NRL team has been confirmed with the start date the next question to be answered.

Wed, 07 May 2025 07:14:29 GMT

Broome introduces changes to dog exercise areas to improve public safety

In a move to improve community safety and encourage higher standards of pet responsibility, the Shire of Broome is rolling out changes to dog-on-leash and off-leash areas across the region.

Wed, 07 May 2025 05:53:33 GMT

Amazon: Retail giant launches free same-day delivery in Perth

Amazon Australia has launched its free same-day delivery for more than 300,000 items across Perth, becoming only the second city in the country to have the service available.

Wed, 07 May 2025 05:08:55 GMT

City of Rockingham asks State Government and Environment Minister to close Penguin Island to tourists

With the little penguin population off our coast decimated, is the complete closure of Penguin Island the lifeline the colony needs?

Tue, 06 May 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Paul Hart: Man who used Satan’s Spit at Northam Bunnings to face trial of issues, intended to use fart spray

Eleven people were hospitalised when the extremely hot chilli spray was deployed inside Northam Bunnings on April 25 last year.

Tue, 06 May 2025 08:41:15 GMT

Truckie dies in hospital after Cardup crash with freight train

A 41-year-old driver had to be carefully cut free from the cab of his vehicle.

Tue, 06 May 2025 07:56:51 GMT

Commuters warned to brace for pain as old Fremantle traffic bridge makes way for new, bigger version

Commuters are being warned to brace for a year of ‘significant’ delays when the 86-year-old Fremantle traffic bridge makes way for a new, bigger version.

Tue, 06 May 2025 07:09:00 GMT

Perth man attacked by dog at Bonnie Doon Park in Connolly

The 42-year-old is back at home after needing surgery in hospital.

Mon, 05 May 2025 11:35:38 GMT

Cyclist left with serious injuries after Cannington car crash

Major crash officers are investigating a crash on Sunday afternoon which left a cyclist with serious injuries.

Mon, 05 May 2025 01:09:56 GMT

Delays expected as trains on Mandurah line cancelled due to technical issue

Peak-hour commuters have been left stranded with technical issues bringing the Mandurah train line to a halt.

Sun, 04 May 2025 23:58:00 GMT

Aoto Konagai: 30-year-old man with disabilities found almost three days after going missing

A man with disabilities has been found safe in the early hours of Monday morning after he disappeared from his Hammond Park home on Friday.

Sun, 04 May 2025 22:26:00 GMT

RAC rescue chopper sent to serious accident in Myalup, while car rollover caused delays on Kwinana Freeway

There was chaos on the roads today, with a man seriously injured in the South West and delays on the Kwinana Freeway.

Sun, 04 May 2025 04:29:46 GMT

Spudshed confirms it will bring its ‘crazy cheap’ supermarket to Kalgoorlie-Boulder

Spudshed owner Tony Galati confirmed the business is expanding.

Sat, 03 May 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Virginia Giuffre: Father Sky Roberts says there is ‘no way’ daughter took her own life

Ms Giuffre’s died at her farm home in WA on Friday night.

Fri, 02 May 2025 08:17:42 GMT

In The Know: Mushroom trial, Virginia Giuffre, Jake & Callum Robinson, RecipeTin Eats & Brooki, Fed election

Here’s your recap of this week’s news.

Fri, 02 May 2025 05:20:35 GMT

Tahnee Kelland: Mandurah artist’s move into fashion a sell out success

A Mandurah artist’s foray into fashion has turned into a global success story with her unique designs selling out in minutes.

Thu, 01 May 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Lotto: Mandurah woman celebrates $1.6 million Saturday Lotto win

A Mandurah resident who has been playing the same Lotto numbers for more than 50 years is celebrating a lucky win.

Thu, 01 May 2025 02:13:41 GMT

Virginia Giuffre’s family share handwritten letter the Jeffrey Epstein abuse survivor wrote before her suicide, aged 41

The call to arms for survivors was released by her sister-in-law, Amanda Roberts.

Thu, 01 May 2025 01:45:40 GMT

Man, 19, charged over alleged assault of 15-year-old near Broome bush doof

Police say the man assaulted the teen, who was known to him, as her friends desperately searched for her.

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:42:15 GMT

GoPro captures a West Australian woman’s spine tingling encounter with a huge tiger shark

GoPro footage has captured a woman spearfishing off a remote West Australian beach being dragged underwater by a tiger shark.

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 06:44:39 GMT

Peel Open Studios invites visitors to a behind-the-scenes look at the artistic process

Visitors will have an opportunity to look into the artistic processes of different mediums including painting, ceramics, printmaking, textiles, sculpture and much more.

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:00:00 GMT

The World’s 50 Best Beaches 2025: Turquoise Bay named best beach in Australia and 11th in the world

The annual ranking features only three Australian beaches this year.

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:15:11 GMT

Terrifying Tiger shark encounter near Kalbarri: Woman gets dragged 10m underwater and films it on GoPro

‘It pulled really hard around my waist, my whole body flipped around.’

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 08:12:42 GMT