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The man killed in a shark attack in Western Australia has been identified as Daniel Turpin. Supplied

BREAKINGPremiumMan killed in shark attack named

A man killed after he was attacked by a shark while spearfishing with his family off the West Australian coast has been identified.

Clareese Packer and Liam Beatty

The Albany man loved the ocean.

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‘Adored’ husband revealed as spearfisher killed by shark

The Albany man who was killed by a shark when spearfishing with his family has been remembered as an ‘adored husband, son, brother and uncle who had a lifelong love and deep respect for the ocean’.

Caleb Runciman

Residents in Perth’s south had a rude awakening on Sunday morning as a powerful ‘explosion’ rocked their windows and homes.

SEE THE VIDEOVideoCommentsPowerful blast shakes homes in Perth’s south

Residents in Perth’s south had a rude awakening on Sunday morning as a powerful ‘explosion’ rocked their windows and homes.

Kirsty Lichtenstein

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News‘Harrowing’ child sex abuse claims in detention

The “harrowing” complaints allege custodial and medical officers sexually abused dozens of children over two decades and as recently as 2019.

Emma Kirk

The pedestrian sadly died at the scene.

CrimePremiumDriver charged after highway crash claims pedestrian’s life

A driver has been charged two weeks after his vehicle allegedly hit and killed a person on Forrest Highway south of Mandurah.

Matt Zis

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth says the first US sailors will begin arriving in WA later this year as part of submarine rotations.

US Sailors Coming CommentsPremiumUS sailors heading to WA for submarine rotations

US Navy sailors will begin arriving at HMAS Stirling this year, as part of a nuclear submarine rotation program that will bring hundreds of American and UK personnel to the State. 

Joe Spagnolo

The shocking number of pets being surrendered due to WA’s domestic violence crisis has more than doubled, according to new statistics released by the State’s biggest animal welfare charity. 

WA NEWSCommentsPremiumMassive surge in WA pets being surrendered amid DV crisis

The shocking number of pets being surrendered due to WA’s domestic violence crisis has more than doubled, according to new statistics released by the State’s biggest animal welfare charity. 

Caleb Runciman

The fight to win over WA is heating up, with Prime Minister aspirants Angus Taylor and Pauline Hanson both heading to Perth to win over the west.

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The West Australian exclusive
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Opposition leader admits WA has ‘lost trust’ in Liberals

The fight to win over WA is heating up, with Prime Minister aspirants Angus Taylor and Pauline Hanson both heading to Perth to win over the west.

Joe Spagnolo

WA Day celebrations will be moved to Perth Park in 2028 as part of a new public holiday calendar for West Aussies.

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The West Australian exclusive
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Perth’s future WA Day festival location revealed

WA Day celebrations will be moved in 2028 as part of a new public holiday calendar for West Aussies. 

Joe Spagnolo

The 46-year-old Mongols gang member faced Northbridge Magistrates Court on Saturday on one new charge of displaying bikie insignia. He this time appeared in court shirtless, wearing only a varsity jacket and denim shorts. 7NEWS

CrimePremiumDayne Brajkovich lands himself in court twice in 24 hours

The 46-year-old Mongols gang member had some colourful words for reporters outside court on Saturday.

Kirsty Lichtenstein

CCIWA chief executive Will Golsby says the fuel excise cut should be extended.

wa newsCommentsPremiumWA lobby group CCIWA calls for fuel discount to continue

WA’s chief business lobby group is calling on the Albanese Government to keep its fuel excise discount going beyond June 30, as cost of living pressures continue to hurt family budgets. 

Joe Spagnolo

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UpdatedPremiumDiver killed by shark off tourist town

A 35-year-old man has died after he was attacked by a suspected 4.5m shark while spearfishing with his family.

Liam Beatty

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Disaster and EmergencyDiver dies after shark attack off Albany coast

A man has died after he was bitten by a shark off the coast of Albany on Saturday morning. 

Claire Sadler, Melissa Sheil and Joe Spagnolo

Black Mercedes hatch has collided with multiple parked vehicles including 2 caravans on a residential street in suburb of Carramar.

CrimePremiumWild scene as car careens into several parked vehicles

Residents of a northern suburbs street have woken to a trail of destruction after a man lost control of his car and careened into parked cars and caravans.

Hannah Cross

Western Australia has endured another devastating week on its roads as several serious crashes and fatalities pushed the State’s road toll to concerning heights.

CrashCommentsHorror week on WA roads adds to alarming 2026 toll

Western Australia has endured another devastating week on its roads as several serious crashes and fatalities pushed the State’s road toll to concerning heights.

Kirsty Lichtenstein

A woman has escaped serious injury after a car rollover in Perth’s northern suburbs on Thursday.

CrashPremiumWoman escapes unharmed after shocking car rollover

A woman has escaped serious injury after a car rollover in Perth’s northern suburbs on Thursday.

Kirsty Lichtenstein

Health Minister Meredith Hammat (pictured) has been forced to refer her own department to the corruption watchdog.

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Minister forced to call CCC on WA Health over Medicare rort

Health Minister Meredith Hammat has been forced to refer her own department to the corruption watchdog after The Sunday Times uncovered allegations of a WA hospital ripping-off Medicare for years.

Charlton Hart

A pedestrian has died in hospital after he was hit by a car in Perth’s north-east. 

CrimePremiumPedestrian dead after serious Bassendean crash

A pedestrian has died in hospital after he was hit by a car in Perth’s north-east. 

Claire Sadler

Layna’s mother and brother were also injured the crash but have since been discharged from hospital. 7News

NEWS‘Angel’: 4yo car crash victim remembered

A little girl killed in a tragic car crash has been remembered as a ‘beautiful angel’ in a heartbreaking tribute from her family.

Ike Morris

The West Australian's new brand campaign.

WA NewsThe West Australian is WA: See our bold new brand campaign

The West Australian is more than a newspaper.

Christopher Dore

A hoon driver has left a trail of destruction, after turning a quiet suburban Aveley street into a drag strip.

WA NewsVideoCommentsHoon arrested twice after Ellenbrook street destruction

A hoon driver left a trail of destruction on a quiet suburban street before allegedly attending a police station armed with a hammer.

Francesca De Nuccio, 7NEWS

Four-year-old Layna Leavy’s family described her as their ‘beautiful angel’.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumFour-year-old crash victim remembered as ‘beautiful angel’

The heartbroken family of a little girl who died in a Canning Vale crash are remembering her as their ‘beautiful angel’. 

Breanna Inferrera, 7NEWS

Perth's District Court.

Courts & JusticePremium‘I’ll kill you’: Man jailed for shocking violent sex assault

A District Court Judge has shut down suggestions by a defence lawyer that the violent sexual assault of a woman in her own home was ‘towards the lower end of the scale’.

Hannah Cross

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CourtNaked man puts head through windscreen

Shocking images show a naked man straddle an ambulance and repeatedly headbutt a windscreen in an outback town.

Emma Kirk