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$15M Drugs, $385K Cash Seized in Perth Police Raids
WA Police have disrupted organised crime, seizing 45kg of cocaine, 7kg of meth, and over $385,000 cash in Perth. Four men face 20 charges. Read the full details.
Wind investment drought to break in 2026: Vestas
Vestas predicts a surge in wind farm investment from mid-2026 as WA races to replace coal power before 2030 closures. Key projects are already underway.
WA Knife Wanding Seizes 228 Weapons, Charges 1000+
Western Australia's new knife wanding laws have removed 228 dangerous weapons from streets and led to over 1000 charges in just three months. See the full impact of the crackdown.
WA Parents' Plea After Road Tragedies Take Their Children
Devastated WA parents share their grief after losing children in separate road crashes, urging all drivers to slow down and pay attention to prevent further fatalities.
WA International Tourism Recovers to Pre-COVID Levels
International tourism to Western Australia has officially rebounded, surpassing 2019 levels with record spending. Discover the key markets driving this boom and what it means for the state's economy.
Sydney man faces Perth court over 170kg cocaine haul
A Sydney man has appeared in a Perth court charged over a massive 170kg cocaine seizure. Siafolau Peter Siafolau faces possession charges following the multi-million dollar bust.
Canberra car dealer sentenced for cocaine trafficking
A Canberra car dealer turned cocaine trafficker has been handed a two-year intensive correction order after police found drugs and $50,000 in profits. Chief Justice Lucy McCallum warned him to 'keep your nose clean'.
$1.5 million cash found hidden in van lounge, two charged
Two men face court after NSW police discover $1.5 million in cash concealed inside a lounge in a van during a routine stop on the Hume Highway. Read the full details.
Dance coach guilty of supplying cocaine to minor
A prominent Gold Coast dance coach has pleaded guilty to supplying cocaine, including to a minor, in a Coomera hotel. The case has shocked the local dance community.
16 charged with 400 offences in Townsville drug raids
Sixteen people face a combined 400 charges after major drug raids across Townsville. Police seized meth, cash, and weapons in a significant crackdown on the local drug trade.
Dentist accused of drug trafficking granted bail
A Geelong dentist facing serious drug charges has been granted bail after a court heard of his $3.6 million gambling losses at Crown Casino. Read the full details of the case.
New dad's cocaine-fuelled pub brawl in Wollongong
A 26-year-old Dapto man's first night out after becoming a father ended in a violent, drug-fuelled brawl at a Wollongong pub. Read the court details and sentence.
WA regional schools record lowest attendance in Australia
New data reveals Western Australia's regional schools have the nation's worst attendance rates, with a rise in school refusal post-COVID. Discover the figures and expert analysis.
Woman charged after $312k found in suitcase at Perth Airport
A 24-year-old NSW woman faces charges after airport security x-rays uncovered $312,000 in cash in her hand luggage. AFP investigates the source of the funds.
Cairns man jailed for cocaine dealing in bar scene
Saifu Savage has been sentenced to prison for street-level cocaine dealing in Cairns. The court heard he sold drugs to undercover police in popular nightlife spots. Read the full details of the case and sentencing.
Upper Haughton gun bust: Nine firearms seized, three arrested
Police have seized nine firearms and made three arrests in a major raid on a property in Upper Haughton, near Townsville. Read the full details of the operation.
Woman dead, man injured in Kimberley dog attack
A woman has died and a man is injured after a severe dog attack in Fitzroy Crossing, Western Australia. Police are investigating the tragic incident.
Alleged tobacco figure's luxury SUV seized, bail delayed
Maytham Hamad, brother of exiled kingpin Kazem, has his Mercedes G-Wagon confiscated and bail hearing pushed to February. Police allege a multi-state illicit tobacco and money laundering network.
Mongols member jailed over cocaine in lunch bag
Senior Mongols outlaw motorcycle gang member Jason Keith Whiteside sentenced to four years imprisonment for cocaine possession discovered in his clearly labelled lunch bag in Cairns.
WA's Malajczuk Captains Australia Under-19 Cricket
Western Australia's rising cricket star Will Malajczuk captains the Australian Under-19 team in their tour of England. Discover his journey and future prospects.
Khawaja's Perth pitch criticism angers Cricket Australia
Usman Khawaja faces Cricket Australia's ire after criticizing Perth Stadium pitch. The opener's comments create tension ahead of Ashes series. Read the full controversy.
Adam Voges Targets Australia Coaching Despite WA Exit
Former Western Australia coach Adam Voges reveals his ambition to coach Australia's national cricket team after his surprise departure from WA. Read his exclusive interview.
MMA fighter blocks Prime Capital's mansion seizure bid
Prime Capital faces unexpected resistance from former MMA fighter in Ricky Hirsch property seizure. Supreme Court battle continues as lender seeks $17 million from Allen Caratti.
Sydney man hunted over 525kg Lancelin cocaine seizure
WA police seek public help to find Siafolau Siafolau, 22, accused of involvement in a massive 525kg cocaine importation plot off the Lancelin coast. Contact Crime Stoppers with information.
Perth Housing Crisis: Only 17% of Homes Affordable
New PropTrack data reveals Perth's housing affordability crisis worsens as typical families can afford just 17% of homes. Discover the shocking figures and what's driving this crisis.
Teen accused in WA cocaine plot seeks bail
Seth Spiteri, 19, battles for bail after being charged over alleged 525kg cocaine import operation off Lancelin coast. His mother offers $50,000 surety.
Man accused of cocaine trafficking near Canberra school
A 23-year-old Bonner man faces drug trafficking charges after police allegedly found 37 grams of cocaine and weapons near Gungahlin College. He remains in custody.
Childhood trauma explains youth crime, says magistrate
WA's first children's court magistrate Jessica Page argues childhood trauma explains juvenile offending while calling for better support systems. Read her insights.
$170M Cocaine Found on Australian Sheep Ship
Australian Federal Police investigate how 170 million dollars worth of cocaine allegedly ended up on the Al Kuwait live export ship in Perth. Full details on the shocking maritime drug bust.
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