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This is a collection page for WA news. Check this page for breaking headlines from Perth plus surrounding locations such as Margaret River, Rottnest Island and Broome. Drawing upon 9News team of highly experienced journalists and producers, get latest news faster than any other media organisation. Including comprehensive local Western Australia news coverage today; road accidents, WA weather forecast, crime, mining, shark attacks, WA police news, politics, sports news and airport updates.

Crowds gather at Central Station in Sydney, as trains run on a reduced timetable as part of train drivers industrial action. 1st July 2022.

Fair Work Commission sides with union in rail dispute

Sydneysiders are set to be impacted by more train delays tomorrow after the Fair Work Commission denied the state government's legal bid to halt planned industrial action from the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU).

Live News Daily23 minutes ago

'Enough is enough': WA police officers quitting in droves

Police union officials say declining mental health and lack of work-family life balance are driving Western Australian police officers to leave the service in droves.

police20 hours ago

'Tragedy waiting to happen': Boy, 3, hit by car in Perth driveway

A young mum has shared her distress after her toddler was hit by a car in Perth yesterday afternoon.

accidentsa day ago

A man is rescued from his car by State Emergency Service workers in Windsor, Sydney.

Breaking news and updates Australia: July 4, 2022

Premier says 32,000 facing evacuation in Sydney floods; Ship stranded off NSW coast now stable; Plea after SES called to more than 140 flood rescues

Live News Daily5:50pm Jul 4, 2022

Gina Rinehart recently topped Australia's Financial Review Rich List for the third consecutive year.

Aussie mining queen cashes in on iron ore boom

Mining magnate Gina Rinehart was one of the few billionaires to buck a fortune-sucking trend, as the world's 500 richest people lost $2 trillion in the first half of 2022.

Billionaire10:53am Jul 4, 2022

The give-way rule sparking huge debate

Do you know Australia's strange and lesser-known road rules?

road safety10:03am Jul 4, 2022

School holiday Bali flight cancelled just hours before take-off

The Summer family should be watching a Kuta Beach sunset tonight. Instead, they're unpacking. Their school-holiday escape to Bali was cancelled just hours before take-off.

Bali10:01pm Jul 3, 2022

Young boy mauled by dog in Western Australia

The boy received injuries to his face and head.

DOG ATTACK1:36pm Jul 3, 2022

Woman dies and boy critically injured in South Australian crash

A woman has died and a young boy is in a critical condition after a crash on South Australia's Limestone Coast.

South Australia6:35pm Jul 1, 2022

Floodwaters covering Windsor where the Hawkesbury River continues to rise.

Breaking news and updates Australia: July 1, 2022

Major rain event hits NSW coast; Sydney train strikes continue; Queensland Government bans more plastic items

Live News Daily4:40pm Jul 1, 2022

A surfer walks towards the water on Manly beach. And residents across Sydney are being warned not to pack away the umbrellas just yet; The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) said the city could be hit with 20-40mm of rain today.

Breaking news and updates Australia: June 30, 2022

Flood warning for Sydney with deluge on way; Teacher's strike underway in NSW; COVID-19 vaccine on way for under fives.

Live News Daily5:07pm Jun 30, 2022

The free flu shot program has been extended in Queensland and NSW, but not elsewhere.

How to get a free flu shot in your state or territory

Every state that is offering free flu shots until the end of this month will extended the program for a few more weeks.

Influenza1:49pm Jun 30, 2022

Former Perth rich-lister Zhenya Tsvetnenko's rags to riches tale was once the talk of the town.

Former Perth rich-lister Zhenya Tsvetnenko jailed in US

A Russian-born tech tycoon jailed for eight years over a massive text message scam that funded his life of luxury.

Perth11:06pm Jun 29, 2022

Breaking news and updates Australia: June 29, 2022

Ukraine's tongue-in-cheek video message to Australia; Transport union to continue Sydney train strikes; 51 migrants dead in Texas truck 'horror'

Live News Daily5:03pm Jun 29, 2022

In this image made from video provided by Ukrainian State Emergency Service, firefighters work to extinguish a fire at a shopping center burned after a rocket attack in Kremenchuk, Ukraine, Monday, June 27, 2022. (Ukrainian State Emergency Service via AP)

Breaking news and updates Australia: June 28, 2022

More than 40 found dead in Texas truck; Russian missile strikes Ukraine shopping mall; Strikes, protests continue in Sydney.

Live News Daily5:07pm Jun 28, 2022

Paramedics treat a little girl hit in an e-scooter crash

Calls for tougher e-scooter laws after young girl hit in crash

A Perth father has sounded the alarm about e-scooters and is pushing for tougher laws after his daughter was knocked to the ground by a rider.

Perth10:37pm Jun 27, 2022

'My ex pressured me to have an abortion because he didn't want children'

How is abortion handled in Australia?

The fragility of reproductive rights has been thrown into sharp relief.

abortion8:18pm Jun 27, 2022

Abortion protests reach Western Australia

Breaking news and updates Australia: June 27, 2022

Protests cause chaos in Sydney CBD; Podcast journalist to give evidence at Dawson trial; Child injured after falling over 20m from mountain; US abortion protests reach Western Australia

Live News Daily4:43pm Jun 27, 2022

9News WA First Boost Your Budget

It's a financially tough time for families and 9News WA FIRST is putting WA families FIRST with BOOST YOUR BUDGET to help families pay for everyday essentials such as petrol, groceries, bills and more.

Western Australia3:21pm Jun 27, 2022

Perth paedophile back behind bars 48 after being release

Perth paedophile Bradley Pen Dragon is back behind bars, just 48 hours after being released from prison.

courts9:29pm Jun 24, 2022

Breaking news and updates Australia: June 24, 2022

Four senior ministers quit Victorian politics; EU approves Ukraine's candidacy for membership; Andrews fires up over whether he misled on retiring ministers

Live News Daily4:19pm Jun 24, 2022

Xi Jinping has been president of China since 2013.

Breaking news and updates Australia: June 23, 2022

Xi Jinping warns over world 'wake-up call'; Police throw $1b of drugs into furnace; Bigger fines for illegal NSW strikes; New date for Brittany Higgins rape trial after Logies speech

Live News Daily4:58pm Jun 23, 2022

Spencer Goggin was left bloodied and bruised in a random attack while he was waiting for a taxi in Perth, with his attackers still on the run

Tourist feels 'lucky to be here' after sickening random attack in Perth

Spencer Goggin was hit from behind, his head allegedly stomped on, so he didn't get a look at his attackers but is hoping the confronting pictures prompt witnesses to come forward.

Perth11:09pm Jun 22, 2022

Hundreds of NSW public service workers strike for better pay.

Breaking news and updates Australia: June 22, 2022

NSW Nurses and Midwives' Association (NSWNMA) members will stop work; Crown Sydney granted gaming licence; Former Olympic swim coach arrested over historical sexual abuse allegations; Maccas mishap for Sydney driver

Live News Daily5:12pm Jun 22, 2022

Breaking news and updates Australia: June 21, 2022

NSW Budget revealed, with homebuyers, families the big winners; Trial delayed after Brittany Higgins speech; Public, Catholic school teachers in NSW to strike

Live News Daily4:32pm Jun 21, 2022

Five seconds to ruin two lives

Georgia Maloney had to learn to walk and talk again after what she survived at a WA pub.

crime9:58pm Jun 20, 2022

Fatima Payman snared the sixth and last position for the ALP, while the Liberals won two seats and the Greens one.

First hijab-wearing woman, lone UAP member finalise Senate seats

United Australia Party has gained its only seat in parliament, in the Victorian Senate, as the wins from the Federal Election was finalised.

Federal Election 20225:24pm Jun 20, 2022

Breaking news and updates Australia: June 20, 2022

Hamish Blake wins Gold Logie; Plan to fix energy crisis; New plea over Easter Show stabbing as CCTV released

Live News Daily4:41pm Jun 20, 2022

Two teenagers have been killed after their ute rolled up to seven times after a camping trip turned to tragedy.

Teens killed as ute rolls seven times south of Perth

Two teenagers have been killed after their ute rolled up to seven times on a camping trip turned tragedy.

Perth8:59pm Jun 19, 2022

Man charged after alleged home invasion in Perth

A 27-year-old man has been charged after an alleged home burglary and aggravated robbery in Perth.

Perth11:03pm Jun 17, 2022

Health and energy to dominate Albanese's first national cabinet

Health, the energy crisis and even the make up of the body itself will be high on the agenda as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese chairs his first national cabinet meeting on Friday.

National Cabinet1:05am Jun 17, 2022

Man fatally stabbed in Western Australian detention centre

Detainees 'terrified' after man stabbed to death in WA detention centre

Turkish national Gokhan Can has been identified as the man who was fatally stabbed at a Western Australia detention centre on Wednesday.

Stabbing9:48pm Jun 16, 2022

WA's first 3D-printed rifle allegedly made inside teenager's home

The semiautomatic assault rifle is able to fire 15 real bullets with the single pull of a trigger.

Firearm8:55am Jun 14, 2022

Jackson Donovan, six, was critically injured in a pile-up as his mother drove him and his sister home on Friday.

Boy dies after crash on way home from school in Perth

The six-year-old boy was involved in a multi-vehicle pile-up in Rockingham on Friday.

Perth9:34pm Jun 12, 2022

Fellow boaties called on to help air and sea search for boat off Perth

A boat with three aboard off WA has issued a mayday call.

Perth8:33pm Jun 12, 2022

Signage detail Crown Perth resort and casino Burswood, Perth, WA. Photographed 17th February 2021, by Philip Gostelow.

WA approves US equity giant's acquisition of Crown Resorts

It comes after both NSW and Victoria gambling authorities approved the group to operate in their respective states.

Crown Casino9:52pm Jun 10, 2022

Blind swimmer to make history with incredible 20-hour, 55km sea swim

Blind Paralympian Jeremy McClure says the 20-hour swim from Abrolhos Islands to Geraldton will be his biggest challenge yet.

swimming5:34pm Jun 9, 2022

Ex-MP to face trial over allegations he hindered corruption investigation

Phil Edman fronted a Perth court on five charges stemming from the 2019 Crime and Corruption Commission probe, which ultimately found he misused his $78,000-a-year electoral allowance

courts9:02pm Jun 8, 2022

Nominations are now open for the 2022 Nine News WA Police Excellence Awards.

The 2022 9News WA Police Excellence Awards

Do you know of a WA Police Force officer or team who has excelled at their job?

Perth3:49pm Jun 8, 2022

The study allowed researchers to gain a truer representation of life through a tiger shark's eyes.

Camera attached to tiger shark shows how apex predators hunt

A world-first study has given researchers the chance to hunt through a tiger shark's eyes.

sharks10:07am Jun 8, 2022

Win your seat at State of Origin Game 2

Win your seat at State of Origin Game 2 thanks to 9News Perth and the NRL.

Western Australia12:10pm Jun 7, 2022

Repetitive bursts of polar air are being driven over southern, central and southeastern Australia this week.

'Conveyor belt of cold fronts' coming

Winter temperature records are being smashed and that's set to continue for some time, one weather service warns.

Weather Forecast7:41am Jun 7, 2022

The new cameras capable of targeting speed, phones and seatbelts all at once, and could pop up where drivers least expect.

Cops' revolutionary new tool in fight against rule-breaking drivers

New mobile point-to-point cameras going on trial in WA are capable of targeting speed, phones and seatbelts

road safety8:17pm Jun 5, 2022

The giant patch of seagrass is the oldest and largest single plant in the world.

Patch of seagrass off WA coast the largest and oldest single plant in the world

Researchers from the University of Western Australia and Flinders University have determined that a 200 square kilometre patch of seagrass is the one plant, and the biggest and oldest plant in the world.

Perth9:07pm Jun 1, 2022

Western Australia Premier Mark McGowan announces mandatory COVID-19 vaccination will be scrapped from June 10.

Mandatory workplace vaccinations removed for some in WA

Western Australia will scrap their mandatory workplace vaccination policy on June 10, for everyone except hospital, health, aged and disability care staff.

Mark McGowan9:06pm Jun 1, 2022

Bradley Pen Dragon was jailed for at least four yeasr after re-offending just two days after getting out of prison.

Notorious paedophile set for release despite prosecutors' efforts

One of Perth's most notorious paedophiles will walk free from prison within weeks, despite still believing his sexual interest in children is "natural".

child sexual abuse10:50pm May 31, 2022