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A mother in Perth blames systemic failures in mental health care for the suicide of her daughter shortly after being released from hospital, rejecting condolences from the health minister.

An expert has issued safety tips after a lightning storm in Perth struck three people and killed a dog, with one man remaining hospitalized for his injuries.

A lightning expert provides advice on safety after a man and his dog were struck by lightning during a severe storm in Perth, resulting in injuries and one fatality.

Drivers in Western Australia are upset after being penalized for passengers' violations detected by AI safety cameras.

Hugo Flavelle leads a playful protest with supporters outside cultural venues in Perth, highlighting accessibility issues for disabled artists.

A Perth teenager recounts the horrifying experience of being hit by a lightning strike during a storm on a school tennis court, resulting in injuries for her and two others.

Raymond Reddington has been convicted of murdering his wife, Sharon Fulton, 40 years ago in Perth, despite the fact that her body has never been found.

Three people, including a man and two teenage girls, were injured in Perth due to suspected lightning strikes during a storm, with some disruptions in train services across the city.

Loma Bropho, a single mother in Perth, struggles to find stable housing for her six children after two years of homelessness and uncertainty.

Dozens of students were evacuated from Edith Cowan University's new CBD campus in Perth due to a gas leak, just days into the new semester.

A West Australian man has been sentenced to four years in prison for attempting to set a police officer on fire in Perth.

Chinese center Han Xu's arrival at the Perth Lynx has significantly impacted the WNBL, leading the team to success and drawing in new fans.

A Perth obstetrician, Rhys Bellinge, was sentenced to at least seven and a half years in prison for causing a fatal accident that killed 24-year-old Elizabeth Pearce due to his drunken behavior.

A New Zealand man has been charged by Australian police for possessing videos of extremist material found on his phone during a baggage check at Perth Airport.

Disturbing dash cam footage of obstetrician Rhys Bellinge has been presented in court during his sentencing for the manslaughter of Elizabeth Pearce, revealing his reckless behavior just before a fatal car crash.

ABC Radio Perth has transitioned from AM to FM broadcasting after 102 years, aiming for improved audio quality and a better listening experience for its audience.

A photography project in Perth encourages locals to use disposable cameras to capture their suburb's beauty and diversity.

A new eating disorder clinic is set to open near Mandurah, Western Australia, but advocates continue to call for a much-needed residential treatment facility.

A former psychiatrist is on trial for allegedly sexually abusing neurodivergent boys under the guise of conducting unnecessary puberty checks at his practice in Perth, Australia.

The British submarine HMS Anson has arrived in Perth for a month-long training exercise as part of the AUKUS pact.

Team Saba organized a community swim at Bold Park Aquatic Centre after the Rottnest Channel Swim was canceled due to safety concerns.

Kalamunda Community Radio has successfully shifted to a new frequency of 88.9 FM after being displaced due to changes in Perth's FM spectrum.

The Rottnest Channel Swim in Perth has been cancelled just hours before it was scheduled to begin due to unsafe weather conditions.

Tamaohungia Joseph Tepatu-Edwards was sentenced to 26 years in prison for his involvement in a syndicate attempting to smuggle 800 kilograms of cocaine into Australia.

David Pye has been found guilty of the murder of Nick Martin and other attempted murders, connected to gang rivalries in Perth.

Michael Brian Becton has been sentenced to 24 and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to 77 child sex offences against six children.

Severe weather warnings are causing uncertainty about the safety of the Rottnest Channel Swim slated for Saturday, putting months of preparation into jeopardy.

Property developers in Perth are planning to destroy an endangered banksia ecosystem habitat for threatened black cockatoos, facing pushback from conservationists regarding ineffective offset proposals.

A Perth couple has been stranded in Argentina for a year due to complex legal issues surrounding the birth certificate of their surrogate-born daughter.

Sisonke Msimang encountered what police allege was a homemade explosive device at a Perth rally and expressed concern over the police's slow response.

Emergency services responded to two house fires in Doubleview, Perth, which were brought under control within 30 minutes, with investigations underway regarding their causes.

High-pitched anti-homeless noise devices under a bridge in Perth have been switched off after criticism from the WA government.

Liam Alexander Hall has been named as the man charged with committing an alleged act of terrorism by throwing a homemade bomb into a crowd at a rally in Perth.

A 31-year-old man from Perth faces serious charges for allegedly attempting to bomb an Invasion Day rally, marking the first instance of terrorism-related charges in Western Australia.

The DNA of a man accused of murdering his wife 40 years ago was discovered on a tip-off letter regarding her disappearance, linking him further to the case.

A Perth diving company has been fined nearly $20,000 for failing to ensure the safety of two divers who were left stranded in the ocean during an expedition.

The transition of ABC Radio's Perth stations from AM to FM marks a significant change and the conclusion of 94 years of AM broadcasting.

AFL State of Origin coaches celebrate the successful return of the match format after Victoria's victory over Western Australia in Perth.

The ACT Brumbies secured a decisive victory over the Western Force with a score of 56-24 in their Super Rugby Pacific season opener.

A coroner's inquest determined that the way Joshua Van Malssen was restrained by officers during his arrest at Perth Underground Station contributed to his death.

A man from Broome is stuck in a Perth hospital due to a lack of available dialysis in his hometown, highlighting severe shortages in kidney care across the Kimberley region.

Perth has welcomed its first comprehensive inner-city university, expected to enhance the vibrancy of the CBD and benefit local businesses.

Tim Picton was fatally injured in a one-punch attack outside a nightclub in Perth, with the accused claiming Picton made unwanted advances towards his female cousin before the incident.

The shutdown of the Albemarle lithium refinery near Perth serves as a wake-up call for the Western Australian government regarding its ambitions in the lithium processing sector.

Raymond Reddington suggests serial killers David and Catherine Birnie were responsible for his wife Sharon Fulton's 1986 disappearance during a trial in Perth.

Jason William Forbes, a paedophile, led a seemingly ordinary life in Perth while secretly constructing a soundproof cell in his home for abduction purposes.

A couple allegedly murdered their two autistic sons and the family pets in Australia before taking their own lives, prompting widespread horror.

A tragic incident in Perth, Australia, involved the deaths of a couple and their two teenage sons, suspected to be a case of extended suicide due to overwhelming parental stress.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will address the anxiety among First Nations people regarding an alleged terrorist attack during an Invasion Day rally in Perth in his annual Closing the Gap speech.

Two brothers from Perth, Nezir and Enver Ibrahimovic, have escaped jail time after pleading guilty to assaulting a man at a bar, with the court citing their traumatic childhood experiences during the Bosnian war as a factor.