The Latest Breaking News from Western Australia

Evacuees wait to return to flood-hit NT remote communities as transport links severed by rising rivers

Residents of several remote communities say they still do not know when they will be allowed to return home, as flooded transport links cause empty supermarket shelves across the border in Western Australia.

ABC News · Mar 5, 2023

Cocaine valued at a staggering billion dollars seized in Australia’s biggest drug bust

Western Australia police are celebrating the success of an undercover operation that has resulted in Australia's biggest-ever drug seizure

The New Daily · Mar 4, 2023

WA defeat Tasmania to top Sheffield Shield table

Western Australia have claimed a crushing three-day win over Tasmania to again secure Sheffield Shield final hosting rights.

AAP · Mar 4, 2023

Newman police launch crackdown against 'mad' public drinking problem on town's streets

Like many towns in Western Australia's north, Newman in the Pilbara continues to deal with high crime rates and social issues.

ABC News · Mar 3, 2023

Former RSPCA boss to advise government on when, how to end $85 million live sheep trade

A former animal rights campaigner, retired Labor MP and a Western Australian farmer will advise the federal government about how to shut down the export of live sheep, as farmers appeal the ban.

ABC News · Mar 2, 2023

Drownings in flooded Fitzroy River spark warning

Two people have drowned in recent weeks while trying to swim across the Fitzroy River after once-in-a-century floods in Western Australia's north.

AAP · Mar 2, 2023

Shield leaders WA again dominate as Tigers flop

Sheffield Shield leaders Western Australia trail by just 112 runs with nine wickets in hand after a poor day one by the visiting Tasmania.

AAP · Mar 2, 2023

WA's prison revolving door costing taxpayers dearly

Efforts to prevent criminals from reoffending in Western Australia are failing with the state's prisoner population increasing over the past decade.

AAP · Feb 28, 2023

Jewell shines to set challenge for WA in one-day clash

Western Australia's unbeaten One-Day Cup campaign is on the line after Tasmania set an imposing victory target of 286, thanks to Caleb Jewell's century.

AAP · Feb 26, 2023

Cameron Bancroft hailed as WA juggernaut continues

Western Australia have continued their stunning form with a crushing win in Hobart, highlighted by Cameron Bancroft becoming the Sheffield Shield's top scorer.

AAP · Feb 24, 2023