The Latest Breaking News from Western Australia

Climate change threatens plants and animals around the world, but some regions are particularly exposed. Some are vulnerable simply due to the huge diversity of species they harbour. Others will experience more acute climate disruption than elsewhere. For some regions, such as Western Australia’s southwest, both are true.

The radio crackles into life on a small boat off an idyllic beach in Ningaloo Marine Park, Western Australia. Two recreational fishers are trying to catch prized spangled emperors in a sanctuary zone, where all fishing is supposed to be banned, to help protect this fish from overfishing.

Labor has lost a key seat in Victoria but could replace it by picking up a newly created electorate in Western Australia

Heavy rainfall leading to possible flash flooding could hit Western Australia as a "very strong" weather system hits the region.

The electoral commission today released draft boundaries from a federal redistribution of Victoria and Western Australia. In WA, the new seat of Bullwinkel was created, while in Victoria, Higgins was abolished.

Discovery at Terang follows detection of H7N3 avian influenza at Meredith egg farm, where mass chicken cull is taking place

An obstetrics and gynaecology doctor has been charged with indecently assaulting a woman during a medical procedure in Western Australia.

Cam Waters has finally found a taste of victory after Chaz Mostert was forced to give up the top spot in Perth following a five-second penalty.

An immigration detention centre in Western Australia will have its security but not facilities improved, and the Australian Border Force gets $100m.