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Police shoot dead man threatening public with knife in CBD

A man who was armed with a knife and threatening members of the public has been shot dead by police in a horrifying incident in the Launceston CBD.

Peta Rasdien

Courts & Justice PremiumMan shot by police after assault spared jail

A man suffering from schizophrenia shot by police during a standoff was spared jail after being convicted of assault — despite never harming officers.

Rebecca Le May

CRIMEPremiumPerth Motorcyclist dies after crash with four-wheel-drive

A 39-year-old motorcyclist has died after a crash with a four-wheel-drive in Hamilton Hill.

CRIMERenewed hope in Gerard Ross cold case as fresh leads emerge

There is a glimmer of hope for police working to solve the 1997 abduction and murder of schoolboy Gerard Ross after a mysterious person contacted crime stoppers this week.

Caleb Runciman

CrimeVideoWATCH: WA cops take fugitive down in wild ‘high-risk arrest’

Dramatic footage shows police arresting 2 fugitives in WA after they allegedly kidnapped and shot a man in NSW. Both denied bail.

Jessica Evensen

School LockdownPremiumMan detained near Albany school after forcing lockdown

An Albany school was forced into lockdown on Wednesday after a man was seen allegedly acting suspiciously on the grounds at St Joseph’s College in Spencer Park. 

Georgia Campion

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Police appeal for information on Laura Muckersie cold case

The suspicious death of a young woman found in a Swan View water drain more than 20 years ago has been thrust into the spotlight once again as police appeal for fresh information.

Jessica Evensen and Caleb Runciman

WA newsPremiumEmotional memorial for dad killed in Bayswater

The workmates of Peter Sponza gathered in Kings Park to honour ‘an amazing man’ a week after he was allegedly murdered on the job by an erratic driver in Bayswater.

Caleb Runciman

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Sheep, alpaca and Lamborghini saved in Champion Lakes fire

Quick-thinking Champion Lakes residents helped save a Lamborghini worth $700,000 and a paddock full of livestock from perishing in an out-of-control bushfire yesterday.

Caleb Runciman

CrimePremiumMeth and guns taken off WA streets in ‘drug ring sting’

Guns, drugs and hundreds of thousands in cash has been seized as part of a joint police operation dismantling a Sydney-based drug syndicate allegedly worth millions and responsible for funneling meth into WA.

Caleb Runciman

State Politics CommentsPremiumJudges ‘too soft’ on police assaults, new Union boss says

Judges have been too soft on criminals assaulting cops, the incoming head of the police union believes, as the group calls for Government to slap a mandatory life prison sentence on anyone who kills an officer.

Dylan Caporn

State PoliticsPremiumCall for CCTV at cops’ homes after shocking home invasions

One of the key asks is the installation of security cameras and gun safes at police homes in regional WA.

Dylan Caporn

CRIMEDetectives hunt homophobic attacker in dating app robberies

Police are investigating the offences, which took place on September 18 and are linked to an online dating app.

Rebecca Le May

crimePremiumStolen jeep smashes into marked police vehicle in Bull Creek

A man in his 20s is being questioned by police after allegedly ramming a stolen luxury SUV into a cop car in Perth’s south, leaving two officers needing treatment in hospital.

Rebecca Le May

EMERGENCYPremiumMan dies after being found unresponsive north of Perth

A man in his 30s has died after being found unresponsive on Marmion Avenue in Jindalee on Saturday. 

Dylan Caporn

CRIMEPremiumWA man charged after ‘encouraging young girls to self harm’

A Karrinyup man has been charged after he allegedly uploaded disturbing child abuse material online. WARNING: DISTRESSING DETAILS.

Caleb Runciman

WA NewsPremiumTeen fights for life after motorcycle crash in Perth’s south

Emergency services rushed to the scene after the 18-year-old’s motorbike smashed into a hatchback.

Jessica Evensen

PoliceCommentsPremiumNo trouble so far as official leavers celebrations kick-off

Police say school leavers who have descended on the South West have so far stayed out of trouble as celebrations properly kick off on Monday night.

Holly Prentice

WA NewsPremiumFinal warning to partygoers as leavers descend on SW

WA Police have issued a final warning to the 2024 leavers cohort to ensure young people ‘go home in one piece’ as celebrations begin throughout the South West. 

Caleb Runciman

state politicsCommentsPremiumLibby Mettam’s $510 million crime fighting promise

More police overtime and a superannuation bonus are the centrepiece of the WA Liberal party’s $510 million election promise to crackdown on crime.

Jessica Page

The NightlyGirl, 15, dies as car she’s driving crashes into swamp water

Police are investigating how a car ended up in swamp water, killing a teenager and injuring two passengers.

Sarah Keszler

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Violence is not a part of the job for frontline workers

Too often we take for granted the people who put their lives on the line to keep us safe. And it appears the threats to those community heroes are increasing.

PoliceCommentsPremiumBlanch joins walk to remember officer killed in line of duty

It was an emotional morning for those who knew Constable Anthony Woods — who lost his life in the line of duty — as they walked to honour his memory while also raising funds for a good cause.

Claire Sadler

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Man charged over erratic high-speed car chase faces music

A man accused of driving erratically and forcing officers to use ‘evasive action’ to avoid being hit during a police chase has faced court.

Caleb Runciman