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WA leaders call for support in youth crime crisis after Anthony Albanese's Alice Springs visit

The prime minister's visit to Alice Springs this week has left leaders across the border in WA questioning whether the same national attention would help solve their region's youth crime problem.

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WA Police introduce alternative to prone restraint linked to deaths in custody

New police recruits in Western Australia are being trained to use leg straps over the potentially lethal prone restraint, in which a person is held face down on their stomach, often with physical pressure applied.

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Family 'distraught' after viewing CCTV of Colleen Calgaret being hit by WA Police car

Relatives of a 20-year-old woman who is fighting for her life after being hit by a police car say they are "shocked and distraught" after viewing CCTV footage of the incident.

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Mother of Aboriginal man injured in apparent vigilante attack condemns Facebook abuse

Kathy Penny calls on social media companies to put a stop to ‘hatred and revenge’ following comments about her son

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Death of Aboriginal teenager in western Australia ignites nationwide rallies and vigils

At least 38 rallies held in cities and towns across Australia, including in Sydney and Perth

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Indigenous WA police officer calls for apology over Police Commissioner Col Blanch's Cassius Turvey comments

A serving Indigenous WA Police officer calls on the Police Commissioner to apologise and retract his comments on the alleged murder of Cassius Turvey. WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that the following article contains the names and images of deceased Aboriginal people.

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Cassius Turvey’s mother urges calm at vigils saying she is angry but ‘violence breeds violence’

Mechelle Turvey says ‘outpouring of tributes across the nation has been so appreciated’ after her son was allegedly murdered

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Cassius Turvey: Aboriginal leaders call for creation of a ‘grieving place’ after meeting with police

Noongar-Yamatji schoolboy’s mother urges those attending vigils not to exploit her son’s death

The Guardian - AU

WA Police smash international drug network

A criminal network involved in the importation and distribution of illicit drugs into Australia and believed to have Balkan links has been "disrupted".

AAP

‘A lot of anger’: a community shattered by the senseless death of Cassius Turvey

As investigations continue into the alleged attack, the Indigenous boy’s Perth community grapples with the loss

The Guardian - AU

More charges laid against WA man accused of murdering Indigenous teen Cassius Turvey

Police lay another two charges against the 21-year-old man accused of murdering West Australian schoolboy Cassius Turvey.

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Cassius Turvey killing: mother questions why police took only a brief statement before he died

‘We did not hear from any detectives, no police. Nothing. For five full days. That was their opportunity’ said Mechelle Turvey

The Guardian - AU

Tributes to 'joyous' teen killed in Perth

Emotional tributes are being paid to Indigenous boy Cassius Turvey, who died in Perth after being allegedly bashed while walking home from school.

AAP

Why WA Police’s Claim Cassius Turvey May Have Been ‘In The Wrong Place At The Wrong Time’ Is BS

Cassius was walking home from school. He wasn't in "the wrong place at the wrong time", he was exactly where he was supposed to be.

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WA Police Commissioner alleges Indigenous teen Cassius Turvey was an 'innocent victim of a violent attack'

WA's Police Commissioner asks the public to "refrain from unfounded speculation" on the tragic death of Cassius Turvey, who died in hospital 10 days after being the victim of an alleged violent attack.

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Man in custody after fatal Perth shooting

West Australian police have apprehended a man who may be able to assist their inquiries into a fatal shooting at a workshop in Perth's north.

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WA police chief warns on vigilante pursuit

Western Australia's police chief has urged people not to engage in vigilante pursuits as detectives investigate the circumstances behind a serious crash.

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Fiery Perth crash that left three people injured — one critically — may have been result of a car chase

The family of a young motorcycle rider critically hurt in fiery crash urge people not to make assumptions, while police investigate whether the bike was being chased by a woman in a SUV.

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WA police commissioner Col Blanch gives in-principle support for northern booze ban

Full and mid-strength takeaway alcohol sales could soon be banned in WA's north. Community leaders fear the measure would "marginalise" residents.

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Western Australia's new Police Commissioner Col Blanch gives first interview in top job

Western Australia's new Police Commissioner gives his first interview as the state's top cop, vowing to aggressively target drug traffickers and their criminal networks.

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Former police commissioner Chris Dawson sworn in as 34th governor of Western Australia

After solving some of WA's most high-profile cases, including the Claremont serial killings and the disappearance of Cleo Smith, former police commissioner Chris Dawson has been appointed as the state's 34th governor.

AAP

WA police deputy Blanch to lead force

Western Australia's deputy police chief will take on the top job next month when current commissioner Chris Dawson is sworn in as governor.

ABC News

WA Police deputy Col Blanch named new commissioner, replacing Chris Dawson

Col Blanch is appointed as Western Australia's next police commissioner and will take the helm next month when Chris Dawson departs his post to become the state's governor.

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Cargo ship captain charged after 320 kilograms of cocaine seized in drug bust off WA coast

As more details about the massive drug bust come to light, police claim the drugs wrapped in plastic were thrown off a bulk carrier near Port Hedland, where they were picked up by a smaller sailboat.

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Premier Mark McGowan confident it is the right time to lift WA COVID restrictions

As Western Australia sees most of its COVID restrictions lifted, Premier Mark McGowan says authorities are thinking of alternative uses for a purpose-built quarantine facility which may be obsolete by the time it is built.

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