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Are poor Perth drivers to blame for Smart Freeway chaos?

The new smart system on Mitchell Freeway is causing chaos for peak-hour northern suburbs drivers — sparking debate about whether the problem is actually Perth motorists’ lack of nous when merging.

Dylan Caporn

CrimePremiumMan arrested over cold case sex attacks on grandmother

Police have arrested a 69-year-old man almost 44 years after an 82-year-old woman was sexually assaulted twice in her own home.

Emily Woods

COURTGuilty man’s startled court reaction

A man who could be jailed because of the “sheer volume” of sick material he was found with appeared surprised by the media attention after his court appearance.

Duncan Evans

Australia‘Most inappropriate’: Dutton slams Wong trip

The Opposition Leader has taken aim at the decision for Foreign Minister Penny Wong to lead Australia’s delegation to the commemoration of Auschwitz.

Nathan Schmidt

HealthDiet time: why a watch may tell if you're eating greens

Health sensors could track even more vital signs from your skin in future, including your blood sugar levels and vegetable intake.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

LIVEPremium‘Lethal’: PM’s election pitch against Dutton

Anthony Albanese is giving his first major speech of the year as he looks to reset ahead of the election that is due by May at the latest.

Jessica Wang, Blair Jackson

Marine researchPremiumNew research reveals migratory patterns for whale sharks

A new study has found whale sharks are drawn to natural underwater features such as canyons as well as offshore oil and gas platforms for feeding opportunities while migrating. 

Madelin Hayes

SurfingPremium‘Different lens’: Aussie star’s injury reveal

Possibly Australia’s best hope of a world surfing title in 2024, Molly Picklum dealt with a turbulent off-season but is adamant she’s ready to go.

Russell Gould

Meeting cancelledTurf club cancels Friday meeting citing irrigation issues

Geraldton Turf Club’s race day on Friday has been cancelled, with irrigation issues causing a problem for part of the track.

Matthew Paddick

CRIMEPremiumHow a bizarre WA drug bust led cops to Spanish ‘crime ring’

The bizarre arrest of a man who smuggled 1.5kg of Ketamine hidden inside Christmas toys into WA has led to a string of arrests allegedly related to a Spanish-based criminal syndicate.

Caleb Runciman

COURTOlympian to learn family’s pain in court

The heartbroken family of an Olympic cyclist are expected to deliver victim impact statements detailing their pain and grief to the court.

Duncan Evans

InquestPremiumDeadly failures at aged-care home revealed

A coroner has handed down his findings into the 19 deaths of patients during the COVID-19 outbreak at Newmarch House at the height of the pandemic.

Steve Zemek

CrimePremiumOlympic cyclist's guilty plea in wife death-crash case

Cyclist Rohan Dennis has formally admitted he created a likelihood of harm before the crash that led to the death of his wife, fellow Olympian Melissa Hoskins.

Abe Maddison

Community fundingPremiumSeven Pilbara initiatives selected for Fortescue grants

Seven Pilbara initiatives have been selected as the latest recipients of Fortescue’s innovation grants, including a traditional bush medicine pharmacy and a STEM education program. 

Madelin Hayes

Disaster and EmergencyCommentsProperties destroyed during freak storm in WA town

A DFES spokesperson confirmed at least six properties were ‘uninhabitable’ after losing their roofs.

Jessica Evensen

NEWSHundreds of thousands of chickens put down

A devastating strain of avian flu has seen hundreds of thousands of chickens put down.

Blair Jackson

CrimePremiumPolice 'out in force' on Aust Day amid racist attacks

Already heightened tension in the community could further be inflamed with expected mass protests on Australia Day, prompting a major police response.

Sam McKeith

NewsPremiumInfant dies after horror call-out

A two-month-old has died after being rushed to hospital after being found unconscious at a regional property.

Nathan Schmidt

CrimePremiumMan accused of beating and stealing dog in Perth’s south

The 26-year-old is due to face court today charged with animal cruelty over the alleged attack.

Jessica Evensen

QLD NewsTwo-month-old baby found with serious injuries dies

A two-month-old baby has died after being found by police at a property with life-threatening injuries. 

Max Corstorphan

Courts & JusticeVideoPremiumTeen faces charges over terrifying Kalgoorlie car rampage

A 15-year-old boy has been charged with almost a dozen offences after allegedly stealing two cars on the streets of Kalgoorlie with young children inside.

Jessica Evensen

AustraliaPrime minister statues decapitated, Cook paint bombed

The busts of former Australian prime ministers have been decapitated and a statue of James Cook has been paint bombed in separate attacks just days out from Australia Day.

Max Corstorphan

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumNew blaze rages as California passes LA wildfire relief

Billions of dollars will be spent by California's government on rebuilding from devastating wildfires that tore through Los Angeles, killing 28 people.

Sophie Austin

newsPremium‘Fake fight’: Australia Day debate lashed

The Education Minister says there are no plans to change Australia Day and called the January 26 debate a “fake fight”.

Jessica Wang