WA News

CAsh injectionCheaper power on the horizon for remote communities

More affordable electricity could be on the horizon for Indigenous communities across regional WA as the Federal Government injects almost $20 million into local off-grid energy supplies.

Sarah Ison

MUST-READ EXCLUSIVETop school says mum and dad ban better for students

The principal of one of Perth’s most prestigious schools says primary school kids are learning more because of the restrictions on parents entering school grounds during COVID-19.

Bethany Hiatt

EXCLUSIVEGel gun student faces expulsion from top Perth school

The West Australian can reveal an application to have a Willetton Senior High School student expelled, who was today released from custody after bringing weapons to school, is being considered.

Shannon Hampton

Tragic consequencesFamily’s torment revealed as meth-fuelled driver jailed

A woman who had an “exceptionally high level” of meth in her system when she crashed her car into a tree along Tonkin Highway, killing her boyfriend, has been jailed for five years.

Emily Moulton

GERALDTON TRAGEDYReview eyed for ‘dangerous’ road where siblings died

Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn has called for a review into the ‘very dangerous intersection’ where Harmonie Cunningham and Nate Stewart died following an horrific WA Day crash.

Liam Beatty

Restrictions easedBroome to welcome back tourists as Kimberley reopens

West Australians eager to make the most out of having the State all to themselves will finally be able to travel up north this weekend, as the Kimberley officially reopens on Friday.

Samantha Rogers

‘World-class’WA cements sub credentials with $12.5m rescue hub

Civmec has started work on a new submarine rescue facility at Henderson which will act as a base for Australian and international rescue missions.

Peter de Kruijff

EXCLUSIVE‘Accuracy, integrity’ of FIFO self-testing queried

The WA Department of Health has revealed it hasn’t endorsed a mandatory, self-administered coronavirus testing regime rolled out by Fortescue Metals Group for its fly-in, fly-out staff.

Stuart McKinnon

Back on the beatBanished booze buses, breath tests back on WA roads

Booze buses — taken off the roads in mid-March to “minimise the risk to officers and the community” in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic — will return, with COVID-safe practices factored in.

Phil Hickey

Back in WASoccer star Sam Kerr in Perth hotel quarantine

Australian soccer superstar Sam Kerr has been in Perth hotel quarantine for the past 13 days after returning from London.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Branching outPrimewest invests in support for future funds

The WA property group has broadened its interests by taking a $2.5m stake in funds manager Clime Investment Management.

Sean Smith

Cash splashWA housing stimulus package on its way

Mark McGowan has confirmed the State Government will soon unveil its own funding package to boost the construction industry as WA recorded no new COVID-19 infections overnight.

Peter Law

‘Natural fit’Papalia makes ‘robust case’ for WA sub docking

COVID-19 has not delayed a decision on shifting billions of dollars worth of submarine maintenance to WA or keeping it in South Australia.

Peter de Kruijff

Verge fightCouncil finds compromise in trees vs parking bay debate

A move to plant three trees on a verge that might have prevented a six-storey mental health and addiction treatment hospital redevelopment has been watered down by Cambridge council.

Peter de Kruijff

Record collapseThe historic fall that crippled retail turnover

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has confirmed that retailers suffered a historic drop in sales in April amid the COVID-19 lockdowns.

Violent rampageAxe threat in Lone Wolf bikie gang home invasions

A woman was allegedly threatened with an axe in two home invasions involving the Lone Wolf bikie gang where a member of a rival gang was also assaulted.

Phil Hickey

‘Pub of the future’Fini’s new Leedy laneway hot spot in hotel upgrade

SEE THE PICTURES: he hotel will be revamped with a multi-venue food, drink and entertainment precinct.

Kristie Lim

Inside CoverJobseekers have chance to make history at museum

If your trusty Inside Cover correspondent wasn’t entirely committed to delivering this column to you on a regular basis, he might have taken a long, hard look at this new job opportunity.

Ben O'SheaInside Cover Editor

What now?!Shockwave preparation shattered by Inters axing

Shockwave looked an Inters fancy after his $200,000 Golden Nugget victory at Gloucester Park early this season and he notched four straight wins before a recent spell.

Ernie Manning

Pack your bagsQantas, Jetstar return 300 flights with focus on WA

Here’s where you can go now that Qantas and Jetstar have started adding extra flights as COVID-19 restrictions are eased.

Geoffrey Thomas

All clearSwan and Canning fish and crab given OK to eat

WA anglers have been given the all clear to eat fish and crabs caught from the Swan and Canning rivers for the first time in more than six months, though shellfish should still be avoided.

The West LiveHow WA weathered a coronavirus economic storm

As Australians wake to front pages spelling out a coming recession, a top economist will tell The West Live how we are in a better position than other States. LISTEN LIVE AT 8.45AM

Caitlyn Rintoul