Spearfisher killed in Australia's third fatal shark attack in 4 weeks $16.7 Million Boost to Put More WA Police on the Frontline WA launches Foster and Grand Carer Gold Card to ease cost-of-living pressures Richard Scolyer leaves a unique legacy of pioneering brain cancer research Trump threatens more strikes on Iran after Tehran fires back at countries
$4.6 million to expand AI platform helping reduce teacher workload
Billions committed to keep WA economy leading the nation
Record $9.1 Billion Health Boost to Expand WA Hospital Capacity and Service
Australia women win rugby sevens world series
Ukraine launches long-range strikes on military and energy sites in Russia
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – A series of long-range Ukrainian attacks hit targets deep inside Russia on Wednesday, part of Kyiv’s efforts to raise the costs of the war for the Kremlin by striking energy facilities and military industries. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country’s forces struck several military and energy infrastructure sites.
Wheatbelt to Benefit from Major Cost-of-Living and Infrastructure Funding

The Cook Labor Government says the Wheatbelt region will benefit from significant investment in housing, healthcare, infrastructure and economic development under the 2026-27 State Budget, alongside targeted cost-of-living relief for families.

WA Expands Strategic Diesel Reserve to 20 Million Litres

The Cook Labor Government has expanded Western Australia's State-owned strategic diesel reserve, securing an additional 8 million litres of fuel and increasing the emergency stockpile to 20 million litres.

Ningaloo Adventure Vouchers launched to boost Coral Coast recovery

The Cook Labor Government has unveiled a new tourism initiative designed to attract more visitors to Western Australia's Coral Coast, offering travellers 50 per cent discounts on selected tours and experiences across Exmouth, Coral Bay and Carnarvon.

Australia begins the Women's T20 World Cup as No. 1 with India surging

LONDON (AP) – Winning is what Australia is all about. In the history of cricket’s white ball world championships, the Australian women have won 13. The rest of the world has won nine. This week, Australia start the 10th Women’s Twenty20 World Cup ranked No. 1 and favored for a seventh title.

The Trump Report: The Latest Updates

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Iran is taking “too long to negotiate a deal” and that “now they will have to pay the price.” What that means for Tehran wasn’t clear. His latest statement came after the U.S. launched airstrikes early Wednesday against Iran after Trump blamed Tehran for the crash of an American attack helicopter. Iran fired back at countries in the region.

13-year-old swims for hours to save family swept out to sea

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – A 13-year-old boy is credited with saving the lives of his mother and two younger siblings with an hourslong swim after the family was swept out to sea off the Australian coast. Austin Appelbee swam 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) to shore to raise the alarm after he got into difficulties on Friday.

Sons of Virginia Giuffre seek control of her estate

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – Lawyers for two sons of Virginia Giuffre, her housekeeper and her former attorney appeared in an Australian court Friday in a case deciding who controls her estate.

Australian police seize guns from sovereign citizens

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) – Police in Western Australia have seized guns and revoked or suspended firearms permits from dozens of owners linked to what investigators describe as sovereign citizen ideologies, or views that reject government authority.

Mosaddek and Rana lead Bangladesh ODI win over Australia

MIRPUR, Bangladesh (AP) – Bangladesh beat a depleted Australia for only the second time in one-day international cricket on Tuesday.

Trump signs bill giving nearly $70B to his immigration enforcement agenda
Australia to overhaul telecommunications after Optus emergency call failure
WA Introduces 'Post and Boast' Laws