The Latest Breaking News from Western Australia

Swing when you're winning: how Labor won big in Western Australia

Western Australia’s promise to be the kingmaker on federal election night has finally been delivered.

The Conversation · May 22, 2022

Kimberley's Warmun Art Centre in WA reopens after COVID pandemic closure

Warmun Arts Centre was closed for two years and two months after Aboriginal communities in Western Australia were placed into mandated closure to non-residents.

ABC News · May 22, 2022

Western Australia: The state that made Anthony Albanese Australia’s next prime minister

Western Australia turned the tide in tight election to return Labor to power and make Anthony Albanese Australia's next prime minister.

The New Daily · May 21, 2022

Broome's 'staircase to the moon' effect a unique combination of tides, location and cosmic angles

The effect captivates thousands of tourists, locals and photographers annually, but it takes a unique combination of low tides, mud flats and the alignment of the earth and moon to create a regular spectacle in Western Australia's north.

ABC News · May 20, 2022

New WA COVID-19 cases reach fresh peak of 17,105 as report puts St John Ambulance on notice

The head of Western Australia's ambulance service shuts down questions from media about whether she should resign in the wake of recent deaths, as a report recommends the organisation be given five years to lift its game.

ABC News · May 19, 2022

Man jailed in WA for beating cat to death

A Tongan national on a working visa has been jailed in Western Australia over beating a cat to death.

AAP · May 19, 2022

Meet the West Australians imposing COVID-19 restrictions on themselves as case numbers and hospitalisations surge

While many in Western Australia are enjoying new freedoms, some in the community are choosing to stay home.

ABC News · May 18, 2022

Dramatic moment hundreds of sharks seen in feeding frenzy off dead whale carcass

Friends John Cloke and Indy Crimmins were spending time fishing off Norman's Bay, Western Australia, when they noticed some splashing - so they set up their drone to find out what was going on

Daily Mirror · May 18, 2022

WA takes action to ease ambulance issues

The Western Australian government has taken steps to improve ambulance response times in the midst of a surge in coronavirus cases.

AAP · May 18, 2022

WA records 16,253 new COVID-19 cases as staff shortages impact Federal Election 2022

COVID-related labour shortages are set to impact Saturday's election as WA records 16,253 new infections — with Mark McGowan saying it is better for the state to deal with surging case numbers now than in the middle of winter.

ABC News · May 18, 2022