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disaster & emergencyPremiumMan dies in hospital 12 days after car crashed into tree

A man has died in hospital from injuries suffered in a horror car rollover in the Wheatbelt last month.

Caitlin Vinci

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Party boats put on notice amid cops alcohol crackdown

Police are cracking down on illegal behaviour on party boats, conducting random checks on licence breaches and the responsible service of alcohol.

Caleb Runciman

CrimeVideoRotto worker allegedly bashed, berated in racist attack

The 29-year-old is on a working holiday from Brazil and has Japanese heritage.

James Carmody

PoliceCommentsNo let up from WA cops targeting drink drivers in NY blitz

There’s been no New Year’s party hangover for WA traffic police targeting alcohol and drug-affected drivers.

Justin Bianchini

CRIME‘Ninja’ with throwing star attacks grandma in Perth’s south

A grandmother on a late-night walk with her dog was attacked and chased by an armed man ‘dressed as a ninja’ before her husband heroically put an end to a violent home invasion on New Year’s Eve. 

Caleb Runciman

NYE wrapPremium‘Alarming’ weapons seizure outside busy WA pub on NYE

Tough new laws came into effect last month giving police powers to scan people for weapons in declared spaces.

Jessica Moroney

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Extremist program audit after Perth boy ‘Jihad’ shock

WA Police has ordered an evaluation of a de-radicalisation program that was thrust in the spotlight after officers fatally shot one of its participants - a 16-year-old boy who was on the ‘path to Jihad’.

Caleb Runciman

Drug seizurePremiumTrafficable amount of meth found in 4WD

Geraldton detectives have stopped more than 53g of methylamphetamine from being distributed in the Gascoyne after allegedly uncovering the drugs during a vehicle stop in the Mid West.

Jessica Moroney

CrimeVideoCommentsPremiumCops’ stern warning to revellers ahead of NYE celebrations

WA Police inspectors have the power to declare any area in the State a knife wanding zone, giving officers the ability to scan people without a warrant.

Caleb Runciman

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumWoman critically injured in serious crash south of Kalbarri

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious car rollover south of Kalbarri with reports a woman has been critically injured. 

Caleb Runciman

CRIMEManhunt after woman attacked in WA’s north

‘The man touched the woman in an inappropriate manner, and ran off when the woman screamed.’

Caleb Runciman

CrimePremiumTeen cyclist cop attack shows lawlessness on the up: Union

It is believed these youths have links to a bicycle gang that’s made headlines for terrorising the suburbs.

Rachel Fenner

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Police deserve far better than gang violence and disrespect

Imagine putting on a uniform and setting off as a police officer protect the community. But during your shift, you are cornered against a wall, forced to protect yourself from repeated punches and kicks.

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Police Minister slams parents of teenagers in ‘cop attack’

Police Minister Paul Papalia has taken aim at the parents of a gang of teenagers who watched on as a 16-year-old boy allegedly attacked a police officer, saying they should be ‘deeply ashamed’ of their kids.

Caleb Runciman

The NightlyTwo men wanted after woman chased, shot dead in street

Police have released images of two men who could assist investigators after a woman was found dead from a gunshot wound in a suburban street.

Samantha Lock

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Desperate plea to help children with road toll trauma

Traumatised children affected by the carnage on our roads are being turned away from counselling because of a lack of specialist mental health practitioners at the agency set up to help them.

Caleb Runciman

PolicePremiumWA Police lay string of speeding charges in Christmas blitz

WA lead foots have racked up whopping fines and demerits after reaching excessive speeds over the double demerit Christmas holiday period — including a P-Plater 86km/h over the limit.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Crime VideoArson squad investigating suspicious Ballajura car fire

Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance for information as they investigate a ‘suspicious’ blaze that destroyed two cars parked at a Ballajura home.

Morgan de Smidt

CRIMEVideoDJ charged after police shut down wild 600-person party

Police shut down two out-of-control gatherings in Fremantle overnight and a DJ has been charged after he allegedly refused to turn down his music and leave the area.

Shannon Hampton

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Public dob in suspected drug dealers before cops storm units

Sweeping police raids on an Ellenbrook block of units after the public dobbed in suspected drug dealers has led to three people facing a string of offences.

Caleb Runciman

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Nigerian who allegedly scammed Aussies of millions nabbed

Aussies are among the victims of a high-profile Nigerian entrepreneur arrested in an elaborate international sting after allegedly stealing more than $8 million.

Natalie O’Brien

CRIMEPremiumPolice hunt arsonist after two cars torched

Detectives are probing a suspected arson attack that damaged two cars parked at a Ballajura home. 

Caleb Runciman

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Cops seize arsenal of weapons in first night of new laws

This is the tip of the knife-berg — what thugs are concealing when they head out for night on the town in WA.

John Flint

THE NIGHTLYHorror as bus, truck collide killing driver, many injured

Bus driver killed, many seriously injured after a packed bus and truck collide leaving one of Australia’s busiest highways closed.

Matt Shrivell