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Cash, drugs and a gel blaster have been seized from a southern suburbs home after a terrifying late-night armed robbery. 

CrimePremiumTerrifying armed robbery ends with seizure of cash, drugs

Two burglars broke into a home in Perth’s south and threatened the occupants with a knife before fleeing.

Jessica Evensen

Sonali's styling series is taking off online.

✨See the looks✨CommentsStylist recreates Perth suburbs as high fashion outfits

The content creator has curated ensembles for almost every suburb, from Wanneroo to Armadale, Cowaramup and even Kalgoorlie.

Morgan de Smidt

Visitors can observe the acrobatics of the animals as they traverse rope pathways connected to a 14m tower overhead. 

Ape-solutely amazingCommentsNew Perth Zoo gibbon enclosure opens days after tragic death

The unveiling of the exhibit comes after the zoo’s gibbon population was hit by tragedy over the weekend.

The crash on Tonkin Highway in Kewdale.

Perth trafficCommentsPeak-hour go-slow as crashes, breakdowns block roads

Peak-hour traffic is quickly banking up in several areas across Perth as accidents and breakdowns take their toll.

Troy de Ruyter

Motorists are being told to prepare for detours and traffic delays as new wastewater infrastructure is installed along a major Perth road.

PerthCommentsTraffic alert as major Perth road set to close for days

Motorists are being told to prepare for detours and traffic delays.

Taylor Renouf

Over 22 years, Jermei has had successful pregnancies, with her six-year-old youngest daughter Lulani still living with her. 

AnimalsCommentsPerth Zoo shares heartbreaking update about beloved gibbon

The devastating news was announced on Monday, with Perth Zoo saying staff ‘gave absolutely everything they could across a number of sleepless nights’.

Dylan Caporn

Perth’s run of clear, crisp days are set to come to an end this week, as a cold front brings seven days of rain from Monday. 

WeatherCommentsPerth in for a drenching with rain spell, thunderstorm

Perth’s run of clear, crisp days are set to come to an end as a cold front brings seven days of rain from Monday. 

Dylan Caporn

Jessica Lynne as Red Sonja at Supanova Comic Con in Perth.

PerthSome of Supanova’s best dressed share highlights of event

The gates flooded with pops of colour as fans rocked up in epic costumes including Xena Warrior Princess, an NCR Ranger from Fallout, and characters from manga series Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch.

Claire Sadler

John Cena celebrates after defeating Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

WrestlingCommentsTickets about to drop for blockbuster WWE event in Perth

Fans hoping to see wrestling star and Hollywood actor John Cena in the flesh can secure their spot at RAC Arena when pre-sale combo tickets go on sale on Monday.

Joe Spagnolo

Elspeth Erickson as Cat Woman, Pieta Muste and Jamie Wilson and Briah Worsfold as Wanderer.

SEE THE PICSCamera IconSupanova fans cosplay as favourite characters in Perth

More than 135,000 super-fans are expected to pass through the event over the weekend, with an action-packed program including celebrity meet and greets, collectables, artists and more.

Aerial urban suburban cityscape landscape view of Perth Western Australia

WA newsCommentsPremiumLittle-known homeowner side hustle to keep booming in Perth

Perth homeowners could be earning thousands of extra dollars by welcoming sports fans and players into their spare room during popular tournaments and events.

Caitlin Vinci

Mechelle Turvey has poured out her grief at losing her son Cassius, inset.

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‘Our world shattered’: Mum confronts son’s killers in court

Cassius Turvey’s devastated mother has told her son’s murderers how she wrestles every day with the ‘unbearable weight of knowing he didn’t get to live the life that he deserved’.

Rebecca Le May

Two Perth men have each won $1 million in the Millionaire Medley draw.

LottoCommentsTwo Perth locals win BIG in Friday’s Millionaire Medley draw

A FIFO worker from the eastern suburbs was one of the winners.

Tegwen Bescoby

AC/DC guitar legend Angus Young on stage.

Entertainment CommentsAC/DC fans ‘angry’ after ‘booted to back of ticket queue’

Some fans were left empty handed, saying the checkout process was a ‘disaster’.

Morgan de Smidt

The owner of Eternal Energy Healing and Wellness, Kessley Ham.

Small BusinessCommentsPremiumPerth wellness studio bans men after ‘inappropriate’ acts

A masseuse has banned men from her South Perth studio after male clients made her staff uncomfortable with relentless ‘groaning’ and requests to remove their underwear. 

Caitlin Vinci

The City of Joondalup is reviewing its perks for council members.

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The West Australian exclusive
Local GovernmentCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Alcohol, dining perks for elected members to be reviewed

It comes in the wake of an Auditor-General report that found questionable spending by other councils on alcohol and dining perks.

Liam Murphy

City Beach residents want CCTV at Beecroft Park.

CrimeGangs ‘wanted to kidnap’ western suburbs resident

Locals claim gangs of up to 20 are terrorising residents and bashed one man so badly he was left with a broken rib in five places.

Harriet Flinn

Early concept images of the proposed coastal boardwalk released by the City of Stirling.

Local GovernmentCommentsPremiumCity refuses to release $500k boardwalk documents

A community group has referred a Freedom of Information dispute to the WA Information Commissioner after the City of Stirling declined to release some internal documents.

Liam Murphy

Brenden James Abbott is set to make another break for freedom - but this time through the WA Supreme Court, not dressed up as a guard.

Courts & JusticePremiumPostcard Bandit launches latest bid for freedom

Infamous bank robber and two-time prison escapee Brenden James Abbott is set to make another break for freedom - but this time through the WA Supreme Court, not dressed up as a guard.

Sarah Steger

A Great Eastern Highway entry has been shut after a pedestrian was hit by a car.

Disaster and EmergencyCommentsEntry to Perth highway closed after pedestrian hit by car

The pedestrian was hit by a car around 4.45pm on Wednesday.

Claire Sadler

Carrington’s Bar & Grill in Hamilton Hill has taken home the prize for best steak sandwich in Perth.

Meat the Winner!CommentsThe $29.50 steak sandwich crowned best in Perth

The family-owned pub has taken out the title for the second year in a row.

Sophie Gannon

Firefighters at the home in Coolbellup.

WA newsWarning after electric blanket guts home in Perth’s south

A woman was treated for smoke inhalation after an electric blanket sparked a raging blaze at a Coolbellup property overnight.

Caleb Runciman

Marina Vidal from The Sandbar Scarborough Beach.

DrinkCommentsScarborough bar wins prestigious best cocktail award

Four of Perth’s top bartenders gathered at Crown to shake until their arms were sore for a panel of industry experts.

Caitlin Vinci

Heavily armed police officers descended on the apartment complex..

CrimePremiumTRG swarm Perth CBD apartment after firearm reports

Heavily armed police officers descended on the apartment complex.