The Latest Breaking News from Perth

Teen admits firing gunshots at Perth school

A 15-year-old boy who told a friend he would "shoot up" a school has admitted firing gunshots at a classroom, endangering the lives of staff and students.

AAP · Dec 4, 2023

Scottish students launch campaign to tackle gender-based violence

A GROUP of young women from Perth and Kinross who lead a campaign to tackle peer sexual abuse are taking part in the worldwide 16 Days of Activism…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 1, 2023

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.

AAP · Nov 30, 2023

Canberra, Brisbane set for women's Hockey One decider

Brisbane and Canberra will clash in the Hockey One women's decider after they won their semi-finals at the National Hockey Centre.

AAP · Nov 25, 2023

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.

AAP · Nov 24, 2023

Perth fires: 18 homes destroyed as fire crews brace for more dangerous conditions

Authorities say it will take at least another three to four days to bring blaze in city’s north-east under control

The Guardian - AU · Nov 24, 2023

Country diary: Voracious, stunning and sometimes drunk – the waxwings are here

Perth, Scotland: We are blessed to see them at all, but in such great numbers, ranging across the silent city, is something else

The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2023

O’Neil accuses Dutton of politicising national security on visas for Israel-Palestine conflict: as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Nov 23, 2023

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.

AAP · Nov 23, 2023

WA activists say they believe footage ABC provided to police resulted in them being charged

The activists were charged in relation to a planned protest outside the Perth home of Woodside chief executive Meg O’Neill

The Guardian - AU · Nov 23, 2023