'Animals treated better' than Indigenous teen: family An Indigenous teen who fatally self-harmed in detention was subjected to "barbarous and criminal" neglect, his mother says as an inquest into his death resumes. AAP · Jun 29, 2025
'Lifeline' for coral at risk of rising sea temperatures Australian researchers have discovered coral bred from reefs in warmer oceans are more able to survive in extreme heat stress. AAP · Jun 8, 2025
Top minister rejects external death in custody probe A chief minister has rejected calls for an external inquiry into the death in custody of a young and mentally disabled Aboriginal man. AAP · Jun 3, 2025
Police reject independent probe into death in custody Police have dismissed calls for an independent investigation into a young disabled man's death in custody as community members held an emotional vigil. AAP · May 29, 2025
Family wants footage of police death in custody A community's loss of a second young man in police custody could postpone a long-awaited announcement of coronial findings into the first death. AAP · May 29, 2025
Meth user who ran over cop found guilty of manslaughter A car thief who was under the influence of meth when he ran over and killed a police officer after a car pursuit has been found guilty of manslaughter. AAP · May 13, 2025
Ex-Lib premier tips Labor win after 'stalled' campaign A former longstanding Liberal premier has decried a lacklustre election campaign from the federal opposition, whom he expects will lose to Labor. AAP · Apr 29, 2025
Democracy has no bounds: remote voters have their say Voters in a tiny island community in Australia's north have begun to cast their election ballots as remote voting teams travel to the far reaches of the nation. AAP · Apr 22, 2025
NRL faces risk of fan backlash at Perth double-header The lowest crowd for a rugby league event at Optus Stadium is anticipated for the NRL's double header, amid WA fan discontent over expansion talks progress. AAP · Apr 10, 2025
Health portfolio quartet join nation's newest ministry A third-time elected state government has backed splitting its health portfolio four ways as the ink dried at its swearing-in ceremony. AAP · Mar 19, 2025
'Is he okay?': murder trial told of similar teen attack A witness has told Cassius Turvey's murder trial about Facebook messages she received from one of the people accused of killing the Indigenous teen. AAP · Feb 18, 2025
'Inhumane': overcrowded watch house conditions exposed Two women have described their experiences inside the Alice Springs watch house as hot and overcrowded, with food shortages leaving them "hungry all the time". AAP · Feb 10, 2025
Activist 'not sorry' on foiled Woodside protest A climate activist involved in a foiled plan to protest at Woodside's boss's home says he didn't cross the line and protesters should pursue company bosses. AAP · Feb 3, 2025
Kids have 'no hope' with tough on crime policies Tough on crime policies do not work, a senate inquiry has been told as advocates call for oversight of state and territory youth justice legislation. AAP · Feb 3, 2025
AAP · Jan 14, 2025 Autism strategy 'long-awaited, crucial step': families The families of autistic people say they are optimistic a national plan will give their community a future in a more inclusive and understanding Australia.
AAP · Jan 13, 2025 Change for families' lengthy autism diagnosis wait Australian families affected by autism are hoping the first national strategy and plan for the condition will change often years-long diagnosis timelines.
AAP · Dec 13, 2024 Climate activists invade premier's office building A group of anti-Woodside climate activists have temporarily occupied the ground floor of a government office building containing the WA premier's office.
AAP · Dec 10, 2024 Coroner calls for urgent closure of troubled youth jail The coroner hearing an inquest for an Indigenous teen who fatally self-harmed in a youth detention centre has provisionally recommended the facility close.
AAP · Dec 5, 2024 Reform thwarted at jail with 'racist' culture: inquest A senior public servant faced barriers "way beyond what I imagined" when he tried to turn around a trouble-plagued youth detention centre.
Motor1 · Nov 19, 2024 Toyota's Most Successful Race Engine Is One You've Never Heard Of Toyota has built a ton of great engines. Enthusiasts evangelize the 4A-GE used in the AE86 Corolla and original MR2, the 1UZ V-8 found in so many trucks, and the tuner’s favorite, the Supra Turbo’s 2JZ-GTE straight-six. But one alphanumeric you don’t hear as often is 3S-GTE, despite the fact…
AAP · Nov 6, 2024 'Cruel, inhuman, degrading' treatment in crowded jails Overcrowded and understaffed jails are breaching prisoners' human rights, with some subjected to "inhuman" treatment as cases of self-harm rise.
AAP · Nov 2, 2024 Shuck horror! WA-grown Sydney Rock Oysters heading east According to a Western Australian farm backed by Andrew Forrest and his ex-wife Nicola Forrest, some of the best Sydney Rock Oysters don't come from NSW.
AAP · Oct 23, 2024 Rape-accused UK rapper blows kiss to fans outside court A British YouTube star and rapper, who allegedly raped and choked a woman in a Perth hotel room blew a kiss to screaming fans as he emerged from court.
AAP · Oct 21, 2024 Heartbreak at WA's response to forced adoption inquiry Advocates and survivors of historical forced adoption practices in WA are disappointed with the Cook government's response to a damning inquiry report.
AAP · Jul 23, 2024 Coroner warns top official to be 'truthful' at hearing A coroner has reminded WA's deputy corrections commissioner she is under oath amid tough questions at an inquest for a teen who died in custody.