West Australian fishers are protesting a snap ban on demersal fishing, claiming it has destroyed their livelihoods. The government says it's necessary to protect depleted fish stocks. Read the full story.
Emergency services rushed to a suburban street in Kirwan after a car burst into flames. No injuries were reported. Read the full details of the response.
A State of Emergency has been declared in Victoria as multiple bushfires threaten communities. Premier Jacinta Allan urges residents to heed warnings and prepare to evacuate. Stay informed.
WA Police expand search for Kenneth John Giles, 58, who allegedly shot a woman and fled into bushland near Mullewa. The victim is in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Public urged not to approach.
Residents of Mullewa express fears about Kenneth John Giles' mental state before the alleged shooting. Read the full story on the community's concerns and the police investigation.
WA Police are responding to a significant incident in Mullewa after reports of an armed man. Residents are urged to follow official instructions. More details to come.
An out-of-control bushfire in Perth's east is threatening lives and homes, forcing the closure of Roe Highway. Residents in High Wycombe are told it's too late to leave. Get the latest emergency updates.
Molina Ryan's application for bail has been refused by the WA Supreme Court. She is charged with murdering a man in Geraldton. Read the latest court details.
West Coast Eagles forward Tyler Brockman is under investigation after a violent street fight in Geraldton left a man hospitalised with a broken jaw. The club is gathering information.
Ageless gelding Sowar, at nine years old, clinched the $100,000 Mount Augustus Tourist Park Walkaway Cup in a gutsy performance. Read the full story of this remarkable win and what's next for jockey Holly Watson.
A 39-year-old Geraldton man is due in court after allegedly using a stolen car to ram-raid a Beechboro cafe on Christmas morning, then fleeing police. Read the full details.
A 37-year-old man has died after losing control of a rental e-scooter in Geraldton in the early hours of Christmas Eve. Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses.
Geraldton is set for a sweltering 43-degree Christmas Day, capping off a severe heatwave. Find out how the city plans to cope and the record it's chasing.
A 13-year-old girl is in a serious condition after a Toyota Hilux rollover on the Brand Highway near Bookara. Emergency services rushed to the scene. Read the latest details.
A second-generation Geraldton fishing family sells their final catch as WA's commercial demersal ban begins. Discover the community impact and political fightback.
WA Police have charged two youths following a major Geraldton fire. Local detectives and Strike Force Vulcan continue their investigation into the suspicious blaze.
Perth endures its hottest December day in 46 years, hitting 39C, while a suspicious bushfire near Geraldton destroys a home. Hundreds of firefighters battle extreme conditions. Latest updates.
Out-of-control bushfire threatens WA homes. Residents in Bluff Point, Spalding, Sunset Beach urged to evacuate immediately. Over 3000 properties affected by power outages.
Emergency warning issued for northern Geraldton as firefighters battle out-of-control bushfire amid 42C heat. Evacuation centres open as 605 properties lose power.
Emergency services performed a dramatic rescue of a man trapped under a hydraulic lift on Tamma Road in Bakers Hill. Read about the heroic efforts that saved his life.
Patrick Bouhamdan, key player in Australia's $1.1 billion Geraldton methamphetamine seizure, appeals his life sentence. Full details on the case and legal battle.
A Virgin Australia flight was forced to make an emergency return to Sydney Airport after experiencing two separate mid-air emergencies shortly after takeoff. Emergency services were on standby.
The family of Perth toddler Aurelia Patel is in a desperate race against time to raise millions for a life-saving heart and lung transplant overseas after Australian options were exhausted.
Emergency crews respond to smoke incident at Viva Energy refinery in Corio. Authorities confirm no immediate threat to community as investigation continues.
A 13-year-old Francis Greenway High School student rescued his 92-year-old neighbour from a devastating house fire in Thornton before heading to his Pizza Hut shift. Read this incredible story of bravery.
After three decades of advocacy, Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council secures $30 million for a long-awaited cyclone shelter, providing safety for 4,000 residents during extreme weather events.
Remote Pilbara community faces hazardous chlorine gas leak from water treatment plant. Residents urged to shelter indoors immediately. Emergency crews responding.
Townsville emergency crews and council conduct earthquake preparedness drill. Learn how the city is preparing for potential seismic activity and what residents need to know.
Royal Perth Hospital's major redevelopment faces significant delays, with only 60 new emergency bays set to open in 2028. Learn about the impact on WA healthcare.
Tropical Cyclone Fina intensifies to a Category 2 system, threatening a coastal crossing near Cobourg Peninsula. Darwin residents are urged to prepare for damaging winds and flash flooding this weekend.