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Latest news: Western Australia

Anti-Israeli protest blocks roads at WA shipping port

Anti-Israeli protest blocks roads at WA shipping port

Pro-Palestinian trade unionists have picketed Western Australia's Patrick terminal at the Port of Fremantle hoping to disrupt ships from Israeli company ZIM.

Cotton delivers message to NBL that he's still the king

Cotton delivers message to NBL that he's still the king

Cotton delivers message to NBL that he's still the king

Cotton delivers message to NBL that he's still the king

Jonah Bolden's shooting was impressive for Sydney Kings, but it was Bryce Cotton who demonstrated his supremacy once again with a super show for Perth Wildcats.

Cotton and Wildcats overcome Bolden heroics for Kings

Cotton and Wildcats overcome Bolden heroics for Kings

Cotton and Wildcats overcome Bolden heroics for Kings

Cotton and Wildcats overcome Bolden heroics for Kings

Jonah Bolden delivered a superb shooting display but Bryce Cotton and the Perth Wildcats fired in the second half for a 114-105 home win over the Sydney Kings.

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'We can't let it fail': more govt cash for coal mine

'We can't let it fail': more govt cash for coal mine

Taxpayers will fork out $220 million to prop up a failed coal mine, critical for electricity generation in West Australia.

Indigenous teen's funeral back on after crisis talks

Indigenous teen's funeral back on after crisis talks

West Australian authorities have backflipped on their last-minute decision not to let Cleveland Dodd's incarcerated father attend the teenager's funeral.

Doctors rally against new gas for the sake of health

Doctors rally against new gas for the sake of health

More than 50 doctors have rallied at WA's parliament, calling on politicians to protect the community from climate change and stop approving new gas projects.

WA premier lashes Perth mayor as women's shelter closes

WA premier lashes Perth mayor as women's shelter closes

Western Australia's premier has taken a swipe at City of Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas for being on an overseas trip as a vulnerable women's shelter closes.

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WA unveils laws to mandate action on climate change

WA unveils laws to mandate action on climate change

WA unveils laws to mandate action on climate change

WA unveils laws to mandate action on climate change

A bill has been introduced to the WA parliament that legally requires a net zero emissions target by 2050 but activists say it lacks substance.

Youth block of adult prison to shut after teen's death

Youth block of adult prison to shut after teen's death

Youth block of adult prison to shut after teen's death

Youth block of adult prison to shut after teen's death

A high-security youth wing at an adult prison where Indigenous teenager Cleveland Dodd recently fatally self-harmed will be closed and replaced.

Glory ownership uncertainty not an excuse: Stajcic

Glory ownership uncertainty not an excuse: Stajcic

Glory ownership uncertainty not an excuse: Stajcic

Glory ownership uncertainty not an excuse: Stajcic

Perth Glory are still without an owner after Tony Sage handed back the licence in July and a bid by the Primeland Group to buy the club fell through.

On-fire Heat ready to take down Strikers in WBBL GF

On-fire Heat ready to take down Strikers in WBBL GF

On-fire Heat ready to take down Strikers in WBBL GF

On-fire Heat ready to take down Strikers in WBBL GF

The Brisbane Heat have defeated the Thunder and Scorchers in consecutive days, but they will start as underdogs in Saturday's grand final against Adelaide.

Voll snares 4-19 as Heat cruise into WBBL grand final

Voll snares 4-19 as Heat cruise into WBBL grand final

Voll snares 4-19 as Heat cruise into WBBL grand final

Voll snares 4-19 as Heat cruise into WBBL grand final

Grace Harris has thumped a 26-ball half-century before spinner Georgia Voll snared 4-19 with the ball to help guide the Brisbane Heat to victory over Perth.

National engineered stone ban closer with WA backing

National engineered stone ban closer with WA backing

National engineered stone ban closer with WA backing

National engineered stone ban closer with WA backing

Western Australia has joined other states in expressing support for a national ban on the future use of deadly disease-causing engineered stone.

NZ stars given green light to put WBBL ahead of country

NZ stars given green light to put WBBL ahead of country

NZ stars given green light to put WBBL ahead of country

NZ stars given green light to put WBBL ahead of country

Brisbane Heat star Amelia Kerr says she will be available for Saturday's WBBL grand final if her side can overcome Perth Scorchers on enemy territory.

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Heat crush Thunder to secure spot in WBBL prelim

The Sydney Thunder's WBBL title hopes are over after crashing to their sixth loss from their past seven games.

Apology for 'shameful' theft of Indigenous worker wages

The West Australian premier has formally apologised to Indigenous workers who received little to no pay for almost 40 years.

Disrupt Burrup activists slam search, seizure of phones

A group of protesters have been searched by police and had their phones seized as they attempted to film a documentary outside Woodside's Burrup Hub.

Doctors call for climate change action, less new gas

Doctors for the Environment wants the WA government to protect the community from climate change and stop approving new gas projects.

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WA targets domestic violence with $70m funding package

The WA government will spend $72.6 million combating family violence, with funding for crisis accommodation and prevention, intervention and education programs.

'Annoyed' Thunder aiming to knock off Heat in Perth

The Brisbane Heat and Sydney Thunder will lock horns at the WACA Ground with the winner to face the Perth Scorchers in a WBBL preliminary final.

More than 8000 WA patients to receive elective surgery

The Western Australian government will spend $40 million to slash the elective surgery waitlist that blew out during the COVID-19 pandemic.

AFLW boss Nicole Livingstone announces surprise exit

AFLW general manager of women's football Nicole Livingstone will depart the role following Sunday's grand final between North Melbourne and Brisbane.

Bushfire threats downgraded but WA counts the cost

An out-of-control blaze in Western Australia's southwest is no longer threatening lives and homes, but more than 70 fires still burn across the state.

Emergency bushfire warning as WA braces for heatwave

Firefighters battling a destructive fire that has destroyed 18 homes in the Perth metropolitan area are confronting a new blaze amid heatwave conditions.

More homes destroyed but Perth bushfire downgraded

A bushfire that has destroyed 18 homes in Perth's northeast has been downgraded from an emergency incident to a watch and act.

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