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Lawyer’s affidavit PremiumASIC questions Dunjey’s promise of sky-high returns

The corporate watchdog is investigating suspicions that mountaineer turned investment whiz Michael Dunjey used millions of dollars in new investor funds last year to deliver guaranteed 15 per cent returns.

Neale Prior

‘He was scared’PremiumResident ‘horrified’ after helping Leeming stabbing victim

A Leeming resident has described the harrowing moment a teenager bleeding from a stab wound to his torso banged on his front door begging for help.

Sarah Steger

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Ferocious backlash Premium
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Lloyd Rayney caught up in Fringe show ‘joke’ saga

Comedian and actor Peter Rowsthorn has defended his teenage daughter Frankie, after she was castigated online for telling a joke involving former lawyer Lloyd Rayney — while he was in the audience.

Tim Clarke

‘Mistaken identity’ PremiumWhy an alleged killer shooter now fears for his own safety

The alleged shooter accused of gunning down and killing the wrong man on his doorstep now fears for his own safety, after being charged with murder and attempting to kill four others.

Tim Clarke and Daryna Zadvirna

False scoops PremiumOutlandish media stories about Cleo Smith ‘frustrating’

Increasingly outlandish media stories surrounding Cleo Smith and her family — including a claim the little girl’s name could be changed by her family — are frustrating those close to the case.

Tim Clarke

Fresh charges PremiumCase against Cleo’s alleged kidnapper set to become clearer

The case against alleged Cleo Smith kidnapper Terence Kelly is set to become clearer next week, when he appears in court again accused of snatching the little girl.

Tim Clarke

worst nightmare PremiumMan jailed over shocking train sex attack on teen

A creep who was given a suspended sentence for breaking into a woman’s home and exposing himself went on to sexually assault a 14-year-old girl on a train in a horror attack.

Shannon Hampton

‘Targeted event’PremiumBomb accused planted device ‘in effort to scare worker’

A Queens Park man planted and detonated a homemade bomb outside a Mexican restaurant in Leederville in a ‘targeted event’ to ‘scare and injure’ a worker who rejected his advances, a court has been told.

Shannon Hampton and Daryna Zadvirna

Explosives allegations Man, 29, charged over homemade bombs as new details emerge

Police have charged a 29-year-old man they say detonated a homemade bomb near two busy Leederville restaurants just hours before he allegedly sparked another scare with a second crude explosive device.

Shannon Hampton and Daryna Zadvirna

Man arrestedHomemade bomb explodes on busy Perth restaurant strip

A homemade bomb was detonated near two busy restaurants in Leederville on Thursday, with police responding to another bomb scare just hours later. 

Brianna Dugan

Bloody idiotPremiumDrink-driver off road for more than three years

The 28-year-old man was blood tested at the hospital and returned a blood-alcohol reading of 0.204.

Kellie Balaam

Road to nowhere PremiumTruckie smuggler jailed over massive cash haul

A truck driver caught with $3 million in cash hidden behind a false wall in his cab claimed he was coming to WA to pick up concert gear used by rock legend Jimmy Barnes.

Tim Clarke

Dramatic development PremiumShock as Crown Perth supremo Bossi stands down

Crown Perth supremo Lonnie Bossi has dramatically quit his job — just weeks out from the finale of the Royal Commission.

Tim Clarke

‘brutal, cruel and callous’PremiumPerth man jailed over shocking ‘rice cooker’ bashing death

A talented soccer player who fatally bashed an elderly stranger in his own home and then went to the beach with a girl he had just met has been jailed.

Tim Clarke

Brutal attack Woman to be flown to Perth after shocking Pilbara assault

A woman is being airlifted to Perth after being seriously assaulted in a park in South Hedland on Wednesday night. 

Brianna Dugan

“Abhorrent behaviour”PremiumMan jailed for threatening voicemails to ex-partner

A South West magistrate has slammed a Bunbury man’s “abhorrent behaviour” towards his ex-partner, which involved him leaving several threatening voicemails over a three-month period.

Carly Laden

Rocky roadPremiumASIC plots Ascent liquidation as Dunjey probe deepens

ASIC may push for the liquidation of money coach Michael Dunjey’s flagship company amid suspicions it is running an unlawful managed investment scheme.

Neale Prior

Bombshell decision PremiumREVEALED: The full reasons behind Novak’s deportation

The mere presence of tennis superstar Novak Djokovic in Australia – and the known fact that he was still not vaccinated against COVID-19 – was enough for Australia’s immigration minister to deport him.

Tim Clarke

‘Strong and focused’PremiumDanny’s attacker’s sentencing date set as parents speak out

A teenager who unleashed an unprovoked attack on Perth soccer player Danny Hodgson, leaving him fighting for his life, has been given a sentencing date as his parents speak out after another risky surgery.

Shannon Hampton

Eagle sorePremiumFogarty wins battle but not big bucks in Donnelly row

It’s the points but no big pay cheque for former Swan Districts star Jon Fogarty in his running battle with Eagle Andrew Donnelly.

Neale Prior

“Highly disturbing”PremiumMan jailed for indecently recording young boy at SW campsite

A 36-year-old man has been jailed for indecently recording and dealing with a young boy, as well as possessing thousands of explicit cartoon images and videos depicting children.

Carly Laden

Alleged spreePremiumMan facing 47 charges over alleged crime spree

A South West man has appeared in court facing almost 50 charges over the space of two months.

Carly Laden

Facing trialPremiumMother and son to fight drug charges

A Brunswick mother and son are set to fight allegations of cultivating and possessing cannabis with the intention of selling it to other people.

Carly Laden

Crown commission PremiumCalls for Chief Casino Officer ­­role to be axed

WA’s gambling regulator has called for the role of Chief Casino Officer ­­— brought into sharp focus during scathing Royal Commission evidence surrounding former incumbent Mick Connolly — to be scrapped.

Tim Clarke