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The first flight from Dubai back to Perth since Middle East airspaces closed due to Iran’s retaliatory strikes is mostly empty despite more than 100,000 Australians remaining stranded in the Middle East.

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West Aussies still stranded as flight home mostly empty

The first flight from Dubai back to Perth since Middle East airspaces closed due to Iran’s retaliatory strikes is mostly empty despite more than 100,000 Australians remaining stranded in the Middle East. 

Claire Sadler

Detectives were initially called to the home to serve an authority to suspend the 42-year-old’s firearm license and seize his firearms. 

CrimePremiumPolice allegedly find explosives during raid on Perth home

A licensed firearm owner is facing a string of charges over explosive devices police allege were found at his property in the Perth hills. 

Jessica Evensen and Caleb Runciman

The motorcycle rider sustained critical injuries and was rushed to Royal Perth Hospital for medical treatment. 

Disaster and EmergencyYoung motorcyclist fighting for life following serious crash

A motorcyclist is fighting for life following a serious early morning crash in Perth’s south. 

Jessica Evensen

A FIFO worker from Perth’s eastern suburbs is set to ditch airport goodbyes after landing a life-changing Lotto win worth $4.8 million.

LottoCommentsFIFO worker hits jackpot with $4.8m Lotto win

The miner from Perth’s eastern suburbs will never have to work again.

Troy de Ruyter

Sculpture "ART (Artificial Real Time)" by Erica Zainoon on Cottesloe Beach.

ArtsCommentsIconic exhibition brings bold art to popular Perth beach

A popular western suburbs beach is once again the backdrop for bold and contemporary art.

Caitlin Vinci

Zailn Jahson Hayward was found dead on an isolated walking track near Grampians Loop — about 54km north of Perth — around 6.40pm on Sunday.

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Violent criminal identified as alleged Yanchep murder victim

A man allegedly murdered and left lying on a gravel track in bushland at Yanchep had a lengthy criminal record that included exposing himself to women and assaulting an elderly lady in her own home.

Charlton Hart

Forensic Police examine a track beside Finke Bend Yanchep.

Courts & JusticePremiumIdentity revealed of Yanchep bushland murder accused

A 30-year-old has fronted court charged with murder following the discovery of a young man’s body in Perth’s far north.

Justin Bianchini

Fofrmer lifeguard Gareth Carney and Hakea Prison Deputy Supt Thomas Heap at Serpentine Falls.

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Hero prison officer leaps into action to save ailing swimmer

Off-duty, half-clothed and still wearing socks, Hakea Prison Deputy Supt Thomas Heap did not think twice before diving into the water at Serpentine Falls to save a panicked swimmer.

Jessica Evensen

Perth Mango Farm owner Brian Middleton pictured at Perth Mango Farm.

PerthCommentsPerth farm opens for fruit lovers to pick their own mangoes

Perth Mango Farm allows visitors to pick their own fruit from the orchard — and even sample one along the way for a true paddock-to-plate experience.

Kirsty Lichtenstein

Detective First Class Constable Ben Williamson speaks on an armed burglary in Rockingham last month Jessica Evensen

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Police say violent armed robbers still on the run in Perth

A group of thugs are on the run after breaking into a campervan and bashing a pair of campers near a popular beach south of Perth.

Jessica Evensen

Mr Angiuli had failed to appoint a food safety officer despite being told on two prior occasions by authorities to do so.

Court & JusticePremiumPerth restaurant owner learns fate over citronella mix-up

Two girls were hospitalised after being served citronella oil instead of cranberry juice at a western suburbs restaurant.

Sarah Crawford

Flights across the globe were grounded on Saturday when Israel and the United States bombed Iran, beginning a war in the Middle East.

PerthVideoCommentsWar in Middle East leaves thousands of WA travellers stuck

West Australian travellers continue to be impacted by conflict in the Middle East, with more flights to and from Perth Airport cancelled on Tuesday.

Taylor Renouf

The driver accused of ploughing his car through the bedroom of a Rivervale home, killing a grandmother, was allegedly drunk and had drugs in his system. 

COURTPremiumMajor update weeks after sleeping grandma killed in crash

The driver accused of ploughing his car through the bedroom of a Rivervale home, killing a grandmother, was allegedly drunk and had drugs in his system. 

Charlton Hart

Owners of a mansion on Perth’s Millionaire’s Row have been given the approval to build a $500,000 staircase leading from their Dalkeith property to the Swan River foreshore.

ConstructionCommentsPremiumDalkeith millionaires to build stairs from mansion to river

Owners of a mansion on Perth’s Millionaire’s Row have been given the approval to build a $500,000 staircase leading from their Dalkeith property to the Swan River foreshore. 

Harriet Flinn

A 59-year-old man has drowned after swimming off the coast of Mandurah. 

PerthPremiumTragic end after man drowns at popular WA crabbing spot

A 59-year-old man has drowned after swimming off the coast of Mandurah. 

Jessica Evensen

5-year-old Kiana at Sir James Mitchell Park in South Perth.

Conflict & WarCommentsPremiumPerth Iranians ‘absolutely ecstatic’ at US ‘intervention’

Along the foreshore of South Perth on Sunday evening, members of Perth’s Iranian community gathered in scenes of raw emotion as they marked the death of Iran’s long-time supreme leader.

Kirsty Lichtenstein

For many in Perth’s Iranian community, news of the United States’ attacks on their homeland was a source of joy.

PerthCommentsPremiumIranians in Perth ‘rejoicing’ at US military attacks

For many in Perth’s Iranian community, news of the United States’ attacks on their homeland was a source of joy - such is their hatred of the oppressive regime there.

Kirsty Lichtenstein

A crash on the Mitchell Freeway is causing traffic delays.

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Chaotic start to long weekend as crash causes backlog

Motorists are advised to be careful when travelling on the freeway.

Chloe Maher

St John WA sent multiple ambulance crews.

WA NewsPremiumTeenager dies after being hit by two cars in Warnbro

A teenage boy has tragically died after he was hit by two cars in Warnbro early on Friday.

Bethany Hiatt

CCTV footage of the fire in Baldivis.

Courts & JusticeVideoPremiumBoy admits firebombing Perth store in tobacco turf war

A child has pleaded guilty to firebombing a Perth convenience store in what police believe is an escalating turf war over illegal tobacco.

Sarah Crawford

The fire at Ellenbrook on Friday afternoon.

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Warning downgraded after bushfire threatened homes

Evacuation warnings for Ellenbrook have been lifted but an advice order remains.

Tegwen Bescoby

The outside of Wind in the Willows.

BusinessCommentsPremiumDevastated parents blindsided by decision to sell daycare

More than 100 children are caught in the middle of a bitter community fight as families scramble to stop the proposed sale of a childcare centre.

Sophie Gannon

The driver abandoned the vehicle at the scene before authorities arrived.

PolicePremiumPolice hunt for driver who fled after driving into locksmith

Police are searching for a driver who fled the scene after crashing into a business in Perth’s northern suburbs on Thursday night. 

Brooke Rolfe

A police incident on Reid Highway is causing major congestion on Thursday evening as commuters head home from work.

TrafficCommentsPolice incident on Perth highway causing traffic mayhem

Motorists are urged to seek an alternative route.

Katherine Kraayvanger