The Latest Breaking News from Western Australia

The ferocious fight back and 'dodgy pass' that took Tiffany Cromwell from ‘no, not my day' to ‘alright, game on’ at SEVEN

After illness pre-race Canyon-SRAM zondacrypto rider hauls way back to front of tough Western Australian gravel race, delivering confidence building performance ahead of Unbound

Cycling News · May 19, 2025

Why is southern Australia in drought – and when will it end?

Swathes of South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania and Western Australia are in the grip of drought as they experience some of the lowest rainfall totals on record.

The Conversation · May 18, 2025

UCI Gravel World Series – Australian champions Mark O'Brien and Tiffany Cromwell win Western Australia's SEVEN

Strong local contenders Cassia Boglio and Mark Chong have to settle for second spot in grueling home state sortie once again

Cycling News · May 17, 2025

How Perth won an 18-year battle for NRL readmission

Plans for Perth's NRL return were first hatched in 2006. There have been no shortage of highs, lows, hurdles and false dawns on the ensuing rollercoaster ride.

AAP · May 9, 2025

V'landys turns on charm before crack at Perth media

While Western Australia premier Roger Cook fought off criticism of the Perth Bears deal, ARL Commission chairman Peter V'landys was joking about breakfast TV.

AAP · May 8, 2025

Perth Bears roar into NRL, bound for early success

NRL CEO Andrew Abdo says he wants the Perth Bears to have largely local players long-term, but says the North Sydney link will set them up for success in 2027.

AAP · May 7, 2025

Perth team confirmed to join NRL in $65m deal funded by Western Australia taxpayers

Western Australia premier Roger Cook has revealed the details of the heavily-anticipated NRL expansion team based in Perth

The Guardian - AU · May 7, 2025

What are the symptoms of measles? How long does the vaccine last? Experts answer 6 key questions

So far in 2025 (as of May 1), 70 cases of measles have been notified in Australia, with all states and territories except Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory having recorded at least one case. Most infections have occurred in New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia.

The Conversation · May 1, 2025

Problem child no more: surprise rise in state rankings

Western Australia has cemented its spot at the top of the latest CommSec State of the States rankings, but another state's climb comes as more of a surprise.

AAP · Apr 27, 2025

Virginia Guiffre’s ‘no way’ suicide tweet resurfaces after death

Giuffre was found dead at her home in western Australia on Friday

Evening Standard · Apr 26, 2025