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Taiwan’s request for a new diplomatic office in Perth has been rejected following concerns raised by China.

PoliticsPremiumBeijing wins battle to deny Taiwan a new Perth trade hub

Officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade have indicated Taiwan’s request for a new diplomatic office in Perth has been rejected following concerns raised by China.

Andrew Greene

A Perth driver accused of being behind the wheel in a drug-fuelled crash which killed her passenger has pleaded not guilty.

Courts & JusticePremiumDriver accused of fatal Ellenbrook crash enters teary plea

Chanelle Marie Harris was charged with four offences after her MG station sedan allegedly ploughed into a Ford Ranger in Ellenbrook on May 12 this year.

Jessica Evensen

Guests at Discovery’s eco-luxury glamping resort and the luxury Samphire Hotel are among those affected by the cybersecurity breach.

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Rotto holidaymakers provide update over cybersecurity hack

Popular holiday destinations across WA — including two high-profile accommodation providers on Rottnest Island — have been caught up in a major cybersecurity breach.

Caitlin Vinci

A man accused of leading police on a wild 120km chase from Mandurah to Yanchep is facing five dangerous driving charges and a string of burglary charges.

CrimePremiumMan charged after wild 120km police chase across Perth

A man accused of leading police on a wild chase that begun on the southern end of the train line and finished more than 120kms north is facing five dangerous driving charges and a string of burglary charges.

Brooke Rolfe

A crash has blocked Great Northern Highway southbound at Railway Parade in Upper Swan, causing heavy traffic in both directions.

TrafficTraffic chaos as crash blocks highway, freeway lane shut

A crash has blocked Great Northern Highway southbound, causing heavy traffic in both directions.

Troy de Ruyter

Emergency services on the scene of a structure fire at Orton Rd, Oakford at 3am Wednesday morning 7NEWS

Disaster and EmergencyFire engulfs home east of Perth, puts man in hospital

A 70-year-old man is in hospital and a house has been destroyed after an angry blaze tore through the property overnight.

Brooke Rolfe

Stage 4 Endometriosis sufferer Melissa Mullan is hoping her 14-year-old daughter Amity will get a quicker diagnosis thanks the world-first blood test.

HealthPremiumWorld-first test for endometriosis developed by Perth lab

‘This is going to be so helpful for the next generation.’

Angela Pownall

Extensive damage was caused to the kitchen after a blaze started from the fryer.

WA NewsPremiumAncient bowling alley relics survive freak North Perth blaze

More than 100-year-old relics have survived a savage fire that tore through the iconic Rosemount Bowl, triggering dozens of staff and customers into a frantic evacuation.

Brooke Rolfe

Gareth Price (pictured) has pled guilty to the murder of Craig Washband.

CrimePremiumMan admits to brutal meth-fuelled murder of stranger

Gareth Edward Toll Price has pled guilty to a brutal meth-fuelled murder of a complete stranger in Armadale last year.

Jessica Evensen

Punters across the Goldfields are frantically checking their Lotto tickets after a mystery player scored a mammoth jackpot over the weekend. 

LottoTwo mystery WA punters win massive Saturday Lotto jackpots

Punters across the Goldfields are frantically checking their Lotto tickets after a mystery player scored a mammoth jackpot over the weekend. 

Tegwen Bescoby

The Fitzgerald Street blaze sparked a frantic evacuation from Rosemount Bowl, Pot Black and Bloodlines. 

Disaster and EmergencyPopular Perth bowling alley goes up in flames

A popular bowling alley in Perth’s north has gone up in flames, forcing the venue into an indefinite closure. 

Brooke Rolfe

Plans for the multi-billion-dollar upgrade to Perth Airport have been unveiled as preparations begin on what the State promises will be a “world-class precinct”. 

AviationPremiumMultibillion-dollar upgrades to Perth Airport unveiled

SEE THE PICTURES: Plans for the multibillion-dollar upgrade to Perth Airport have been unveiled as preparations begin on what the State promises will be a ‘world-class precinct’. 

Brooke Rolfe

A loaded gun was found hidden in a child’s bedroom after police raided a property following the pursuit of a car linked to several burglaries through Perth’s southern suburbs.

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WATCH: Chaotic police pursuit uncovers rifle in kid’s room

A loaded gun has been found hidden in a child’s bedroom after police raided a property following the pursuit of a car linked to several burglaries through Perth’s southern suburbs.

Caleb Runciman

West Aussies might be itching to dust off their board shorts and bikinis but winter isn’t done having its final say just yet.

WA NewsWeather warning as thunderstorms set to ‘fire up’ in WA

West Aussies might be itching to dust off their board shorts and bikinis but winter isn’t done having its final say just yet.

Caitlin Vinci

A man has allegedly been attacked with a golf club outside a Perth cafe, before bystanders stepped in.

CrimeVideoPremiumMan charged over serious golf club attack at Perth cafe

‘I thought he was going to actually die.’

Brandon Demura

Perth’s soggy start to the week will give way to a burst of summer-like sunshine, with temperatures climbing to 28C before showers return for the weekend.

WeatherPerth’s soggy start gives way to summer warmth

Perth’s soggy start to the week will give way to a burst of summer-like sunshine, with temperatures climbing to 28C before showers return for the weekend.

Brooke Rolfe

Sorrento Beach is closed after whale remains washed up near the beach.

PerthUpdate after whale carcass discovered at popular Perth beach

A beach in Perth’s northern suburbs has been closed after a whale carcass was sighted on Sunday morning.

Kellie Balaam

Wind can be one of the toughest conditions to garden in because you can’t see what it’s doing until the damage appears. Leaves scorch, plants dry out faster than expected, branches snap and large, soft foliage can look battered within hours.

GardenPremiumHow to control of damaging winds to protect Perth gardens

Wind is a tough condition to garden in because you can’t see what it’s doing until the damage appears. This is particularly common in Perth gardens, but the answer isn’t to build the biggest fence you can.

Charlie Albone

Enthusiastic gardeners Bron and Phil Genoni have lived at their Banjup property for 27 years and have created a thriving sanctuary where wildlife flourishes and there is always another project to inspire them.

GardenPassion delivers over time in incredible Perth garden

Enthusiastic gardeners Bron and Phil Genoni have lived at their Banjup property for 27 years and have created a thriving sanctuary where wildlife flourishes and there is always another project to inspire them.

Andrea Whitely

Final dance rehearsals are underway for WA’s hottest night, with a dozen of Perth’s best firies busting a move ahead of its annual Perth Firefighter’s Calendar Launch next month.

PerthPerth’s fireys sizzle as 2027 calendar launch looms

Final dance rehearsals are underway for WA’s hottest night, with a dozen of Perth’s best firies busting a move ahead of its annual Perth Firefighter’s Calendar Launch next month.

Jessica Evensen

Dozens of babies have been born across Perth within a 24-hour period in an unprecedented one-day baby boom.

PerthPremiumPerth’s hospitals unprecedented one-day baby boom

There were 34 births at King Edward Memorial Hospital and Osborne Park Hospital on Thursday - more than any other day this year or throughout all of 2025.

Ciara Hain

A rollover has reduced Tonkin Highway to a single lane, causing traffic headaches for commuters heading home for the weekend.

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Grim rollover on Perth highway causing peak hour headaches

Peak hour crashes and a rollover are causing heavy traffic chaos for commuters heading home for the weekend. 

Katherine Kraayvanger

Fitness fans were left stunned when a car crashed into a popular 24-hour gym in Perth’s south on Friday morning.

Disaster and EmergencyEmergency scene as car ploughs into gym in Perth’s south

Fitness fans were left stunned when a car crashed into a popular 24-hour gym in Perth’s south this morning.

Tegwen Bescoby

A group of Year 12 students have ignored shark safety warnings and beach closure signs for a mass dip at Cottesloe Beach.

PerthVideoTeens defy shark warnings at popular Perth beach in mass dip

About 100 students took to the water within the Cottesloe shark barrier enclosure on Thursday, only about 1km from where a whale carcass were found beached hours earlier.

Belinda Hickman