Retirement home evacuated after fire

RESIDENTS had to be evacuated from a northern suburbs retirement home this morning after a fire broke out. The blaze began just after 8am at the RAF retirement village in Merriwa.A total of six fire-fighting crews attended the scene and were...

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Beach closed after shark spotted

A shark was spotted near Floreat Beach. Picture: Supplied Source: AFP A 2.5 metre shark has been spotted by a helicopter patrol in the waters off Floreat Beach. Surf Lifesaving WA said the ocean predator was tracking north.Floreat Beach...

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Man flown to hospital after crash

A MAN has been flown to Royal Perth Hospital with serious injuries following a traffic crash in Nowergup this afternoon. It is understood two cars travelling along Wanneroo Road collided just before 12.45pm.Emergency services are at the scene...

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Teen suffers spinal injuries at beach

A TEENAGE girl has been taken to Bunbury Hospital with possible spinal injuries. An ambulance was sent to Bunbury's Back Beach after 3pm to treat a 19-year-old girl who had been dumped by a wave.She was treated by Bunbury Surf Life Club lifeguards...

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Health ends former Parole boss' career

STEPPING DOWN: Former Parole Review Board boss, Justice Narelle Johnson has retired due to ill health. Source: PerthNow STEPPING DOWN: Former Parole Review Board boss, Justice Narelle Johnson has retired due to ill health. Source: PerthNow...

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Decmil accused of 'corporate bullying'

AN ugly stoush has erupted between WA-based Decmil Group and the operator of its four-star mining camp in Gladstone, Queensland. The operator, small Queensland firm Evolution Facility Management (EFM), has accused Decmil, who purchased the business...

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WA icon: Artist Robert Juniper dies at 83

COMMUNITY SPIRIT: Robert Juniper with one of two paintings he donated to raise money for the Mundaring Shire Volunteer Bush Fire Brigades. Picture: Stewart Allen Source: PerthNow LIFE LONG PARTNERS: Artist Robert Juniper with wife Trish....

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Onion bling costs Hungry Jack's a whopper

Hungry Jack's in Beechboro has been fined $75,000 after metal was found in an onion ring. Source: The Advertiser FAST-FOOD giant Hungry Jack's has been fined $75,000 for selling an onion ring at a Perth store that had a 1.5cm shaving of metal...

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Locals showed 'true spirit' in search for girl

TRAGEDY: A toddler has drowned in Mandurah Estuary after falling into deeper water as her parents were crabbing.  Picture: Daniel Wilkins Source: PerthNow A YOUNG girl has drowned after falling into deep water while her family were crabbing...

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12 tips for a stress-free Christmas

Christmas can be free of stress and we have 12 tips to help you enjoy the day again. Source: Supplied WE all have a Christmas horror story to tell. Only the names and the places are changed to protect the innocent. Ever had the turkey burn?...

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Corby clan sees hope in Customs drug case

Schapelle Corby wipes her tears during a Christmas service at Kerobokan jail in Bali, on Christmas Eve two years ago. Source: AAP SCHAPELLE Corby's mother has welcomed the discovery of an alleged drug smuggling racket at Sydney Airport, saying...

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Perth academics victims of gruesome crime in Tasmania

Dr Del Weston, 62, and Professor Gavin Mooney, 69, were found dead early yesterday at their remote Hobart home. Source: PerthNow TRAGEDY: A Police officer at the scene of a double homicide at Mountain River, 20km south-west of Hobart. Source:...

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Petrol price hike ahead of silly season

PERTH motorists have their last chance to fill up today before a Christmas fuel hike. FuelWatch advises that most petrol stations are expected to hike up their ULP price over 140 cents per litre.Caltex sites will hit 145c, while Caltex Woolworths,...

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Weather to hit 40C on Christmas Day

SIZZLING: Perth beaches will be a popular option for thousands of families on Christmas Day with an expected maximum of 38C.  Source: Herald Sun KEEPING with tradition in the West, the weather gods have again planned a Christmas Day...

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Victim named as murder probe continues

A truck driver has found a woman's body in Maddington, sparking a murder investigation. GRIM TASK: Police have returned to the dead woman's Maylands flat early today. Picture: Kerris Berrington Source: PerthNow POLICE have...

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AFP raids Sage offices, house

Businessman and Perth Glory owner Tony Sage in his West Leederville office. The offices of Sage's Cape Lambert Resources were today raided by AFP officers. Picture: Richard Polden Source: PerthNow THE offices of companies associated with Perth...

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Fortescue to sell a stake in its prized assets

SELL OFF: Andrew Forrest, managing director and chief executive officer of Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. Source: Bloomberg DEBT-laden Fortescue Metals plans to sell a stake in its prized Pilbara rail and port assets, but the move has raised worries...

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Family sues KEMH over girl's brain damage

FAMILY TO SUE: A Perth family wins the right to sue King Edward Memorial Hospital for the brain damage their daughter suffered at birth. Source: PerthNow A PERTH family has won a year-long legal battle for the right to sue the West Australian...

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Conman link to WA diamond dealer's death

STILL MISSING: Wayne Drewett was last seen by his wife Joyce on April 14, 2003. Source: PerthNow A CORONER has found a Romanian man was involved in the death of a Perth businessman who went missing more than nine years ago, along with $1 million...

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Man had 37 live marron in bathtub

A MANDURAH man is facing court after police searched his home and allegedly found cannabis, stolen goods and live marron in the bathtub. Officers searched the man's Tuckey St home about 2.30pm on Saturday and allegedly uncovered about 290g of...

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Community looks for answers to shooting tragedy

As hundreds stand outside St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church, which was filled to capacity, a couple embrace during a healing service held in for victims of an elementary school shooting. Picture: AP Source: AP A GUNMAN has shot 26 people...

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