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Albany man jailed for slashing sleeping victim's neck

A Western Australian man who sliced a sleeping man's neck down to the bone in a horrific Albany attack has been sentenced to prison. The shocking details of the unprovoked assault revealed in court.

Child sex offender gets more jail for witness threats

Levi Bradley Atkins, already serving time for child sex offences, receives additional prison sentence for threatening to kill a juror and prosecution witness from behind bars in shocking WA court case.

WA Police Launch Dedicated Hate Crime Unit

Western Australia Police establish specialised team to combat hate crimes and support vulnerable communities with enhanced protection and reporting measures.

Hunter Valley murder charge: McLoughney faces court

A man has been formally charged with murder following a violent incident near Cessnock in the Hunter Valley region. Christopher James McLoughney remains in custody as police continue their investigation.

Police assaulted at chaotic Byford Halloween party

Chaos erupted at a Byford Halloween party when multiple police officers were assaulted while responding to an out-of-control gathering. Two officers required medical treatment following the violent confrontation.

WA's Critical Minerals Warning: Trump Deal Risks

Paul Murray sounds the alarm on Canberra's critical minerals agreement with the Trump administration, warning Western Australia could get short-changed in the global resources race. Discover why this deal has local mining experts concerned.

WA man arrested over alleged Mayanup home invasion

A Western Australian man faces serious charges after allegedly forcing his way into a Mayanup home and assaulting the occupant in a shocking overnight incident that ended with a dramatic police arrest.

WA businessman cleared as mining charges dropped

In a dramatic legal turnaround, theft charges against Perth businessman Dean George Scook have been dismissed by WA prosecutors, ending a controversial case alleging shadow directorship in the mining sector.

Baldivis mother charged with murder over baby death

A 28-year-old Baldivis woman has been charged with murder following the devastating death of her infant child, sending shockwaves through the local community as WA Police continue their investigation.

Alleged Martin murder mastermind back in prison

David Pye, accused of orchestrating the high-profile assassination of Rebels boss Nick Martin, has been returned to custody after a Supreme Court judge condemned his original release as 'unjustifiable'.

Western Mines finds high-grade nickel-copper in WA

Western Mines Group makes significant nickel-copper sulphide discovery at Mulga Tank Project in Western Australia, with assays revealing exceptional grades that could mark new mining district.

Arrest in Cessnock PCYC Fire Investigation

A major development in the Cessnock PCYC fire case as police arrest a man in Kurri Kurri. Latest updates on the suspicious blaze that rocked the Hunter Valley community.

Roy Hill profit falls to $1.8B amid price slump

Gina Rinehart's mining giant Roy Hill sees significant profit drop as weak iron ore prices and cyclone disruptions hit operations hard, mirroring challenges across WA's mining sector.

Kununurra's youth crime crisis: System failure exposed

The remote WA community of Kununurra faces a youth crime epidemic, but residents say taking children from families would only worsen the situation. Discover why systemic failures are at the heart of the problem.

WA Treasurer defends state's GST share allocation

Western Australia's Treasurer Rita Saffioti makes the case for the state's GST allocation, arguing WA's economic success benefits the entire nation through stronger national finances and job creation.

Bancroft century fuels Ashes selection debate

Western Australian batsman Cam Bancroft has stormed back into Ashes contention with a commanding century against Queensland, putting national selectors on notice with his dominant Sheffield Shield form.

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