A heated debate over fortnightly red bin collections led to public outbursts at a Rockingham council meeting, with Mayor Lorna Buchan threatening to adjourn the session amid furious interjections.
A 45-year-old Brookdale woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase in Rockingham, crashing into bushland, and being found with prohibited drugs.
Rockingham has unexpectedly taken the crown as the safest local government area to live in Western Australia, according to recent crime data and community safety reports.
A Comanchero bikie gang member has been charged in connection with a tobacco war in Western Australia, following a threat at a Rockingham store. The incident highlights ongoing organised crime tensions in the state.
The death of Paul Wong in Rockingham has uncovered a shocking NDIS funding misuse, with a care provider invoicing $177,405 while failing to deliver basic support services.
Australian Jewish Association CEO Robert Gregory speaks out after vile anti-Semitic graffiti was discovered at a Rockingham beach, calling it part of a dangerous normalisation of hatred in Australia.
A man has tragically drowned after being pulled unconscious from Rockingham Beach in Western Australia. Emergency services responded, but he could not be revived.
Emergency services, including St John paramedics and police, are responding to a reported drowning incident involving a male on the Rockingham foreshore, with three ambulances on site.
Cargill reveals plans for a $500 million canola refinery in East Rockingham, likely a joint venture with CBH. The project aims to boost local processing and diversify export markets. Read the full details.
American agribusiness Cargill unveils a $500 million canola processing facility in East Rockingham, set to add value to WA's billion-dollar crop and supply biofuels. Read the details.
Australia will seek investment from G7 nations for a strategic critical minerals reserve in WA, targeting antimony, gallium & rare earths. Operational by end of 2026.
Federal Parliament will reconvene on January 19 to debate new hate speech and gun laws. WA Labor Ministers defend the timing of the Bondi attack royal commission announcement.
A woman is seriously injured after crashing her motorbike through a Waikiki house window. A second Rockingham crash left a man with leg injuries. Police appeal for witnesses.
A spike in vandalism and illegal camping at Port Kennedy Scientific Park is endangering the 700ha coastal reserve. Authorities are urging the community to report illegal activity to protect the site.
A violent altercation at a Rockingham shopping centre led to three arrests after a man allegedly brandished a knife. Police responded swiftly to the public disturbance.
A major bushfire near Warnbro station has forced the closure of the Mandurah train line and key roads. Over 100 firefighters are battling the out-of-control blaze, with residents warned of ember attacks. Read the latest updates and safety advice.
Suzanne Lupica, charged with murdering a Port Kennedy aged care resident, has been found mentally unfit to stand trial. The WA Supreme Court heard chilling details of the alleged attack. Read the full story.
A 43-year-old Bertram man faces court accused of lighting three bushfires near Rockingham. Police allege the fires were deliberately lit, endangering the community.
Rockingham Mayor Lorna Buchan unveils a plan for 16,000 new dwellings, including 24-storey towers, to support AUKUS-driven population growth. Urgent government approval and road funding are needed to prevent major gridlock.
Defence Housing Australia plans to nearly double its Rockingham portfolio, adding 200 homes annually over five years to support Navy personnel and local economy.
Retired racehorse Dark Waters, ridden by Jessica Gray, triumphed at the Rockingham Channel 7 Beach Cup. Over 20,000 visitors enjoyed the foreshore event, raising $10,000 for charity. Read more.
For the first time, the Channel 7 Rockingham Beach Cup features an all-female jockey lineup. Discover how women are dominating WA racing and enjoy the two-day festival.
A 15-year-old boy was hospitalised after being stabbed during a violent robbery near Rockingham train station. Police say both parties were known to each other.