3 h. ago WA fishing ban challenge lands in court as industry mounts fightback

Western Australia’s commercial fishing industry has questioned the claim some demersal fish stocks are in dire straits and argue an “unfair” ban will penalise all who make a living from the state’s fisheries.

Events

3 h. ago Builder forced to stop work on apartments after ‘significant harm’ to neighbours

Builders of a luxury apartment complex on the northern beaches have been ordered to put all tools down after causing shifting and cracks to appear next door.

Society

5 h. ago England called this Ashes ‘Everest’. Perhaps that’s why they never got out of base camp

Initially, it seemed that England were emphasising the joy in the journey rather than hyper-focusing on the Ashes. But the old hyper-focus returned with much rhetorical flourish on the eve of their tour, and they lost the series within 11 playing days.

Politics

6 h. ago Force and Brumbies table deals for Lomax as RA considers top

The Western Force and Brumbies remain the most likely destinations for Zac Lomax, with Rugby Australia yet to determine the size of any potential top-up deal.

Politics

8 h. ago WA Police discover $11 million worth of cocaine hidden under slab

The massive drug bust began as a traffic stop on Leach Highway in Welshpool, before several search warrants revealed the true scale of the haul.

Events

9 h. ago Rapper Nicki Minaj praises Trump in surprise conference appearance

Rapper Nicki Minaj appeared as a special guest at the AmericaFest conference, where she spoke about the Trump administration.

Politics

9 h. ago Green bean and chickpea salad with crispy halloumi and Tajin dressing

Fresh, filling, and spiked with citrusy heat, this salad makes a standout side dish or light meal.

Politics

9 h. ago Seven West shareholders overwhelmingly back Southern Cross takeover

Seven West Media shareholders have thrown their support behind the acquisition of the company by Southern Cross Media after backing the merger at today’s scheme meeting.

Politics

10 h. ago This was the hardest ATAR exam question WA students faced. Can you solve it?

Dr Vesife Hatisaru took a look at one of the hardest questions from this year’s mathematics specialist exam, which focused on complex numbers. 

Politics

17 h. ago A Bazballing tragedy: The tactical forensics of an Ashes capitulation

Three of England’s finest exports - Shakespeare, public broadcasting and cricketing calamities - collide in the wash-up of another abominable Ashes tour.

Politics

28 h. ago ‘It obviously sucks’: England finally admit tour mistakes as Stokes reveals Adelaide bowling anguish

Coach Brendon McCullum has conceded he got England’s preparation for the first two Tests wrong, while skipper Ben Stokes felt he “was going to snap in half” during the defeat in Adelaide.

Politics

30 h. ago Wildcard appeal: Kyrgios’ tour return locked in for Brisbane

Brisbane will again be the launching pad for injury-marred tennis enigma Nick Kyrgios’ latest comeback – as well as his great mate Thanasi Kokkinakis.

Politics

31 h. ago WA’s commercial fishers mount fightback against sweeping ban

Western Australia’s commercial fishing industry has questioned the claim some demersal fish stocks are in dire straits and argue an “unfair” ban will penalise all who make a living from the state’s fisheries.

Politics

34 h. ago ‘Piracy’: US seizes oil tanker off Venezuela to enforce Trump’s blockade

The seizure of the tanker carrying Venezuelan crude oil comes amid a large US military build-up in the region, which the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro believes is to force him out.

Politics

41 h. ago His grandfather learnt to ski on a shovel. Now Valentino is going for gold

One of Australia’s brightest Winter Olympics hopes has a unique family history that links back to Italy – the host of the Milano Cortina Games.

Politics

41 h. ago Behind the Lleyton Hewitt friendship driving Adam Scott towards his second major win

Two of Australia’s greatest athletes lived in the Bahamas. One was in his prime, the other battling badly.

Events

49 h. ago Hundreds of WA lifesavers gather in Perth to honour Bondi victims

WA lifesavers and lifeguards gathered on Perth beaches in solidarity with their Bondi colleagues and those impacted by the deadly terror attack.

Events

49 h. ago A year after WA Police were given powers to search for weapons, how effective has it been?

Police Minister Reece Whitby says the statistics show the laws are proving successful.

Events

49 h. ago A meat cleaver, axes: The weapons taken away under WA Police’s new search laws

Police Minister Reece Whitby says the statistics show the laws are proving successful.

Events

56 h. ago The 2025 honour roll: WA students with the highest ATARs revealed

West Australian high school graduates have logged in to find out their ATAR results and for 18 students, opening them held an additional surprise – the highest possible score of 99.95.

Politics