News
Residents urged to shelter after fire in Perth's south east
5+ hour, 26+ min ago (274+ words) Maddington residents are being warned to stay inside their homes to avoid hazardous fumes after a fire at a lithium battery recycling facility began releasing toxic plumes of smoke. Emergency services rushed to the industrial premises after potentially dangerous smoke…...
Meticulous security plan for Harry and Meghan's Aussie visit
22+ hour, 25+ min ago (825+ words) Harry and Meghan's trip to Australia next week will likely involve a meticulously choreographed security effort, including sweeps for listening devices and bodyguards following them during every stage of their visit, an expert has revealed. The Duke and Duchess of…...
Aussie flight diverted over smell
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (164+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs. A Qantas flight had to be redirected to Adelaide after a smell was detected…...
Perth-bound Qantas flight diverted after foul smell on board
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (126+ words) A Qantas flight from Canberra to Perth was diverted to Adelaide overnight due to a mechanical smell on board. A priority landing was issued for flight QFA85 coming into Adelaide, as it was after curfew hours at the airport when the…...
Four officers injured in violent Sydney attack
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (191+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs. A teenage male has been charged following a violent arrest in which he assaulted…...
From Washington to Perth, Kimberley artists showcase Country
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (508+ words) Belle Taylor is a journalist and editor with 20 years of experience working in Australia and internationally. She has worked for The West Australian, China Daily and The Sunday Times newspapers in a variety of roles including feature writer, court reporter,…...
Music, theatre and more, all happening this week in Perth
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (388+ words) Saturday April 11, 11am to 5pm, PIAZZA Fremantle Saturday April 11, 4pm, Riverside Theatre, Perth With an orchestra, choir and guest artists, the voice of the actor who played Saruman, Sir Christopher Lee, introduces you to the musical landscape of J. R. R. Tolkien. From the menacing sounds…...
BRS airport arrest labelled "grandstanding" by Feds insider
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (586+ words) Unrest is brewing inside Federal Police ranks about how former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith was arrested this week, with members criticising a decision to video the event and even mocking the Commissioner for wearing more service medals than the war hero....
Pilbara Youth Arts Expo
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (26+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs....
Popular weekend food and drink expo returning to Perth
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (302+ words) The annual Good Food & Wine Show is set to return to Perth this winter, with a raft of Australia's top chefs and culinary experts gathering to spruik the nation's finest produce. From July 17-19, leading winemakers, producers and industry figures will…...