Five Aussies Score $2M Each in Saturday Lotto
Five Australians are celebrating a life-changing win after scoring $2 million each in Saturday's Lotto draw #4641. Check your tickets now for the winning numbers!
Five Australians are celebrating a life-changing win after scoring $2 million each in Saturday's Lotto draw #4641. Check your tickets now for the winning numbers!
Crews work around the clock to restore the vital East West rail corridor after a freight train derailment in SA cut off supplies to Western Australia. Full operations expected to resume.
A dramatic police pursuit through West Perth ended in a crash, leading to the arrest of a 33-year-old man and the discovery of drugs and weapons. Read the full details.
Coles and Woolworths have enlisted additional trucks to keep WA shelves stocked after a freight train derailment in South Australia blocked a key national rail corridor. Read about the supply chain response.
Phil Kelleher Homes from Dunsborough has claimed five prestigious awards at the 2025 HIA and WA Housing Awards, including Regional Home of the Year for its Lomond residence. Discover the innovative designs.
A Perth couple's life changed when the wife checked a ticket, winning $1.6 million. Her husband cut short his fishing trip as the family plans to pay off their mortgage and holiday in the Maldives.
Paris Olympic gold medallist Conor Leahy returns to Perth for the Road National Championships, aiming for a top-five finish in front of his home crowd. Get the full schedule and his LA 2028 ambitions.
A Gungahlin man is celebrating a life-changing $1.6 million win from the weekend's Saturday Lotto draw. Discover his reaction and the winning numbers that made him a millionaire.
Three West Australians have started 2026 as millionaires after winning division one in Saturday Lotto's $30 million Megadraw. Check your tickets now!
Two West Australians have started 2026 as millionaires after winning division one in the Lotto Millionaire Medley. Discover the winning numbers and how the state celebrated.
Put your WA knowledge to the test with this 30-question quiz from The West Australian. Can you identify local slang, landmarks, and history? Find out now!
West Australian fishers face immediate fines under new rules banning fishing in 20% of state waters. No grace period given. Get the full details on the controversial crackdown.
Encounter Resources has uncovered a massive rare earths deposit in WA's remote West Arunta. The find promises to boost Australia's critical minerals supply. Read more on the breakthrough.
WA's opposition slams the Labor government's extended demersal fishing ban, calling it a 'rotten' deal that ignores science and devastates local communities. Read the full story.
A West Australian Lotto player has won a $1 million jackpot on New Year's Eve. Discover the winning numbers and how other divisions fared in draw #4645.
Relive the iconic moments of 2025 through award-winning photography from The West Australian, featuring a 103-year-old's celebration, historic election win, and sporting triumphs. See the gallery now.
From political turmoil to sporting glory and environmental challenges, we revisit the pivotal events of 2025 that defined the year for Western Australia. Read the full recap.
A Nowra father's life changed after winning over $936,000 in Saturday Lotto. His humble plans include clearing his children's home loans and celebrating with a simple box of beer.
Western Australia celebrated its biggest Lotto year since 2016, with Stirling and Mandurah suburbs sharing the top spot. Discover where the luck was and how winners spent their millions.
A $1 million Lotto prize from a ticket bought at Cameron Park Newsagency is still unclaimed. Meanwhile, a Wyong man wins nearly $1 million. Check your tickets now!
Two West Australians are celebrating a huge Lotto win, each taking home over $936,000 from the final Saturday draw of 2025. Find out the winning numbers and details here.
Perth endured its hottest Christmas Day since 2021, with temperatures soaring to 41.3C. West Australians celebrated by heading to the coast, donning festive gear to beat the extreme heat. Discover how locals and visitors adapted their traditions.
The West Australian's travel team reflects on a year of global adventures, from Italy's backroads to Arctic cruises, promising more authentic stories for WA readers in 2026.
The West Australian confirms its print edition will not publish on Christmas Day, returning with a special Boxing Day issue. Stay updated online at thewest.com.au.
As 2025 ends, we spotlight uplifting West Aussie stories that brought joy—from miraculous pet rescues to incredible reunions and local legends. Read the good news WA needed.
A Perth grandfather unknowingly drove with a winning Set for Life ticket to Albany and back, securing $20k a month for 20 years. He plans a new car and family treats.
A group of 11 Perth nurses are celebrating a life-changing $1.5 million Saturday Lotto win, three years after forming their syndicate over a Chinese lunch. Discover their story and the WA winners.
A new survey reveals more than a quarter of West Australians will consider regifting unwanted presents this Christmas. Discover the most common regifted items and expert tips for ethical gift-giving.
West Australians gathered at Kings Park for a National Day of Reflection, paying tribute to the six victims of the Bondi Junction tragedy one week on. Read the full story of community mourning.
Adrian Barich gazes into his crystal ball to forecast the year ahead for WA, covering sport, lifestyle, food and the state's unique character. Discover what 2026 might hold.