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CrimePremiumPolice 'out in force' on Aust Day amid racist attacks

Already heightened tension in the community could further be inflamed with expected mass protests on Australia Day, prompting a major police response.

Sam McKeith

NewsPremiumInfant dies after horror call-out

A two-month-old has died after being rushed to hospital after being found unconscious at a regional property.

Nathan Schmidt

CrimePremiumMan accused of beating and stealing dog in Perth’s south

The 26-year-old is due to face court today charged with animal cruelty over the alleged attack.

Jessica Evensen

QLD NewsTwo-month-old baby found with serious injuries dies

A two-month-old baby has died after being found by police at a property with life-threatening injuries. 

Max Corstorphan

Courts & JusticeVideoPremiumTeen faces charges over terrifying Kalgoorlie car rampage

A 15-year-old boy has been charged with almost a dozen offences after allegedly stealing two cars on the streets of Kalgoorlie with young children inside.

Jessica Evensen

AustraliaPrime minister statues decapitated, Cook paint bombed

The busts of former Australian prime ministers have been decapitated and a statue of James Cook has been paint bombed in separate attacks just days out from Australia Day.

Max Corstorphan

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumNew blaze rages as California passes LA wildfire relief

Billions of dollars will be spent by California's government on rebuilding from devastating wildfires that tore through Los Angeles, killing 28 people.

Sophie Austin

newsPremium‘Fake fight’: Australia Day debate lashed

The Education Minister says there are no plans to change Australia Day and called the January 26 debate a “fake fight”.

Jessica Wang

CrimePremiumTeens in hospital after 'targeted' shooting near school

Two teen boys have been taken to hospital after being shot near a school after a group of people were seen fighting.

Holly Hales and Emily Woods

TennisBig advantage to Australia amid China move

Two years after the WTA boycotted playing events in China fearing for the safety of a star player, a major event has been moved there.

News Corp Australia

UPDATEDStatues of ex-PMs decapitated

Two statues of former Australian prime ministers have been beheaded and a Captain Cook statue splashed with red paint days out from Australia Day.

Clareese Packer

Conflict and WarPremiumTents pitched as Gazan families return to ruined homes

Hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians are expected to return to ruined homes in Gaza where tents are being pitched amid widespread devastation.

Nidal al-Mughrabi, Mahmoud Issa and Dawoud Abu Alkas

CrimePremiumTwo men charged over alleged attack on off-duty police

Two men have been charged after an off-duty police officer was allegedly attacked by several men in a city nightlife hub.

Sam McKeith

CrimePremiumJudge blocks Trump order curbing birthright citizenship

The first legal setback to the Trump administration's hardline immigration policies has been imposed by a judge who has blocked a ban on birthright citizenship.

Dan Catchpole and Nate Raymond

UPDATEDAirport chaos looms as workers walk off job

Aussie travellers have been warned to expect flight delays and disruptions as more than 1000 airport workers are set to strike.

Clareese Packer

UPDATEDTeen fights for life as gunman on the loose

A teenage boy is fighting for life while another has been left seriously injured following a shooting, with police on the hunt for a gunman.

Clareese Packer

CrimeItaly's top court upholds Knox slander conviction

Italy's highest court has confirmed a slander conviction against US defendant Amanda Knox for accusing an innocent man in her flatmate's 2007 murder.

Staff Writers

Conflict and WarTrump seeking to meet Putin soon to end Ukraine war

US President Donald Trump says a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin should occur soon to allow for an end to the war in Ukraine.

Staff Writers

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‘Blatantly unconstitutional’: Trump’s exec order halted

One of President Donald Trump’s most controversial executive orders, signed on inauguration day and set to come into effect in days, has been blocked by a US judge.

Max Corstorphan

unacceptable biasBacklash against Labor’s election focus on Bunbury

The local candidate representing WA’s Legalise Cannabis party has savaged Premier Roger Cook and his Bunbury-centric election pitch for the region.

Warren Hately

get waterwiseCaring program offers prize for waterwise garden

Green thumbs able to show their water wisdom are now in the running for a cool reward.

Warren Hately

bitter victoryHamelin Bay lime pit plan axed by assessment panel

A Perth-based assessment panel has come to the rescue of residents in the south of the shire by refusing a contentious lime pit that had neighbours alarmed.

Warren Hately

master blasterPremiumMaster vigneron and podcaster to feature Margaret River

One of the world’s leading wine podcasts is set to highlight Margaret River wines to the world.

Warren Hately

Get in quickCommentsFly to Europe from Perth for CHEAP with Virgin

Thanks to Virgin Australia, Perth travellers can fly to Europe for super cheap this June and July.

Kellie Balaam