The US military says it is enforcing a blockade against vessels of all countries entering or leaving Iranian ports in the Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
Staff Writers
Emily Watt
US President Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over a Jeffrey Epstein article has been temporarily dismissed.
A Qantas plane bound for Perth was diverted to Brisbane and forced to circle for almost three hours due to a ‘mechanical issue’ on Monday night.
Caleb Runciman
A Dianella woman is recovering from surgery and her pet is dead after they were attacked by two dogs on Saturday morning.
Ben Harvey
As drones reshape the way wars are fought across the globe, Australia is pumping billions into building and designing more.
Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer
British agencies failed to heed the warning signs of a teen who went on to murder three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance event, an inquiry says.
Sam Tobin
A council’s plan to introduce paid parking along its most popular beaches has sparked a furious backlash from locals, who have labelled it a “cash grab” and “sales pitch”.
Blake Antrobus
Premier Roger Cook confirmed if a Mandurah private school’s decision to install doorbell-style cameras outside toilets blocks will be rolled out in the public system.
Oliver Lane and Bethany Hiatt
Sculptures have come alive along the shoreline at Binalup/Middleton Beach, transforming the coastal landscape into an open-air gallery as the 2026 Sculpture at Binalup exhibition gets under way.
Amy Towers
A man has been arrested and charged after allegedly threatening to kill a woman while armed, sparking a siege involving tactical police.
Euan Kennedy
Wondinong pastoralist Lara Jensen has had a “complete gutful” of governments kicking the proverbial can down the road on rail safety, more than 25 years after the tragedy at the Yarramony Level Crossing.
Georgia Campion
Dramatic footage has captured the moment a multi-hour operation unfolded to rescue a teenager, after he was swept out to sea.
Kimberley Community Legal Service has joined a chorus of more than 200 organisations calling for the Prime Minister to act on increasing incarceration rates of Aboriginal children.
Cain Andrews
Ocean Heroes program, a free surfing initiative for the neurodivergent community, is coming back to Broome for its sixth year over four weeks this dry season.
West Aussie workers have been repaid a staggering $30 million after a wave of payslip blunders left thousands of local families short-changed.
Caitlin Vinci
The postcodes where one in three residents are smokers have been revealed as the Coalition considers halving tobacco excise.
Stephen Johnson
A Kojonup woman allegedly found with more than 30g of methamphetamine and $3400 of drug money has been refused bail, after the court was told she reoffended while on bail for similar charges.
Jacki Elezovich
Two Albany Vikings greats have been recognised at the highest level, with Peter Smith and Brett Hall inducted into the WA AFL Masters Hall of Fame last month.
The Premier has responded after it was revealed more than 4300 health workers were subject to violence and aggression in 2025.
Oliver Lane and Hannah Cross
The Coachella Valley transformed into a playground for the rich and famous this weekend, with WA’s footy royalty among the 125,000 punters flocking to the California desert.
Australia’s top military leadership will be reshaped in July, with three long-serving officers stepping into the most powerful roles in the Defence Force after decades spent rising through its ranks.
Kristin Shorten
Labor has delivered a commanding leader against the Coalition - buoyed by surging support among one group of people.
Nathan Schmidt
Concerns about a national security risk in the case against a couple accused of trying to spy for Russia have surfaced in court.
Kate Stephenson
