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‘I thought I would die’VideoPremium
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Edwards’ hospital victim bravely waives anonymity

The social worker who was attacked by Claremont killer Bradley Edwards at Hollywood Hospital more than 30 years ago can finally be revealed after courageously agreeing to lift a suppression order.

Emily Moulton

Silent killerPremiumEdwards was ‘never raised as a suspect’: Police chief

Commissioner Chris Dawson has revealed that convicted killer Bradley Robert Edwards was ‘never actually nominated by anyone as a suspect, despite the thousands of people of interest police spoke to.

Sarah Steger

Suburban mayhemMan arrested over ‘drunken, violent’ rampage

An alleged drunk driver is set to be charged after causing havoc in Perth’s northern suburbs while behind the wheel of a flatbed truck, police say.

Daryna Zadvirna

Timeline of fearPremiumHow the Claremont killer terrorised Perth for 32 years

From the theft of women’s underwear in 1988 to today’s guilty verdict for the murders of Jane Rimmer and Ciara Glennon, here’s how Claremont killer Bradley Robert Edwards kept a city in fear.

Tim Clarke

Bitter-sweet outcomePremiumVictims’ families react to verdict with dignified grace

There were no cheers, fist-pumps, or claps. All family members of the three victims, as well as the survivors of Edwards earlier evil acts, reacted with the same dignified grace.

John Flint

First PhotosVideoPremiumCuffed Claremont killer Bradley Edwards back in prison

Convicted killer Bradley Robert Edwards has been seen outside a courtroom for the first time in four years, cuffed and surrounded by prison guards as he returned to Casuarina Prison.

Kate Emery

CrimeArdern pledges hate speech reform in NZ

Discrimination and hate speech provisions within the Human Rights Act will be expanded if Jacinda Ardern's Labour wins next month's elections in New Zealand.

Ben McKay

Claremont killingsVictims won’t be forgotten: Premier’s reflection

Mark McGowan has commented following the historic decision to convict Bradley Robert Edwards over the murder of two Perth women, saying ‘nothing will ever undo the pain’ felt by their brave families.

BLOG RECAPPremiumHow historic Claremont verdict played out in court

In what was one of the most significant judgments in WA’s history, it took Justice Stephen Hall just 30 minutes to confirm Bradley Edwards was a double murder. RECAP HOW IT ALL PLAYED OUT.

Emily Moulton

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History awaits verdictsVideoPremium
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Most important hour in WA legal history upon us

Today we’ll witness the most important hour in WA’s legal history. It will take less than a minute for Justice Stephen Hall to deliver his verdicts on the three charges of wilful murder.

John Flint

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An entire State holds its breath for crucial verdict

WA awaits the words which will be delivered by Justice Hall in the Supreme Court this morning but what is said will be of most significance for three WA families who have endured unimaginable pain.

The West Australian

CrimeMan beaten with baseball bats in Sydney

Three offenders armed with baseball bats have attacked a man in Sydney's southwest, leaving him in a serious condition in hospital.

Morning movePremiumPolice swoop on suspected drug lab north of Perth

Detectives from the drug and firearm squad have raided a Yanchep property, cordoning it off as forensic officers examined the home and several containers of liquid inside.

Hard border changesCommentsPremiumXmas travel eyed as top cop hints at border shake-up

Police Commissioner Chris Dawson has signalled a major impending change to the criteria governing WA’s hard border, potentially opening the door to interstate travel before Christmas.

Josh Zimmerman

‘Repeat offender’PremiumFIFO worker who ‘left’ quarantine has breach history

A FIFO worker who was one of the first people to be fitted with an ankle bracelet after allegedly leaving hotel quarantine has already faced court over a similar offence in a different State.

Shannon Hampton

Person of interestPolice seek bike rider after Armadale death

The WA Police homicide squad has released an image of a man riding a bike outside an Armadale home where a man was found dead last week in the hopes he will contact police.

Sarah Steger

CrimeQld teens charged over baseball bat attack

Four Queensland teenagers who allegedly attacked a man with baseball bats during an incident that's believed to have sparked a deadly brawl have been charged.

Under investigationVideoPremiumMorley restaurant ‘targeted’ in ‘arson attack’

Arson squad detectives believe a fire that damaged a popular restaurant and shisha bar was deliberately lit by someone targetting the owner.

Sarah Steger

Guilty pleaPremium‘Run fat boy’: Man admits whipper snipper attack

A lawnmower man has admitted attacking another man with a whipper snipper in a terrifying incident in Cloverdale last month. The man chased his victim down the street, yelling ‘run fat boy’.

Shannon Hampton & Phil Hickey

Girl in hospitalVideoAldi arrow attack leads to attempted murder charge

A man has been charged with attempted murder after a 15-year-old girl was hit by an arrow at a supermarket in Ipswich, west of Brisbane.

Aaron Bunch

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Verdict loomsPremium
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Remembering Claremont victims, taken too soon

As the trial of Bradley Edwards edged forwards, the family and friends of Sarah, Jane and Ciara were forced to look backwards. To remember the beloved trio, and recount their final hours.

Tim Clarke

Australia’s Got Talent starPremiumChildren’s magician facing 30 child sex abuse charges

A children’s entertainer, ex-childcare worker and Australia’s Got Talent contestant facing more than 30 child sex abuse charges is behind bars after allegedly being found with children unsupervised.

Tyler Brown

More chargesPremiumNinth victim alleges rape in Penrhos teacher scandal

Another former Penrhos College student alleges she was raped by an ex-teacher — bringing the number of women claiming they were sexually assaulted during their time at the elite girls’ school to nine.

Bethany Hiatt

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‘F...ing maggots’Premium
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Ex-bikie boss Kaos in jail for meth-fuelled video rant

Notorious former Bandidos boss Brett ‘Kaos’ Pechey has been jailed over his ‘bizarre’ yet ‘menacing’ drug-fuelled threats to kill cops — despite apologising to police for his crimes.

Shannon Hampton

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