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Footage shows a man allegedly throwing bomb into rally crowd

WA NewsPremiumWhy alleged Invasion Day terrorist’s identity is hidden

The identity of the Perth man charged with engaging in an act of terror — the first in Western Australia — will remain hidden after he allegedly hurled an explosive into an Invasion Day crowd.

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Yung Filly leaves the District Court of WA on Thursday.

Courts & JusticePremiumYung Filly appoints heavy-hitting barrister for rape trial

The UK rapper and YouTuber fighting rape accusations in WA has made a grumpy return to court, pushing ahead with his looming trial.

Rebecca Le May

Ivanhoe Atlantic CEO Bronwyn Barnes is the guest speaker at the WA Mining Club event. PIctured is Bronwyn speaking at Optus Stadium in Perth

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Mining exec Barnes fights Ivanhoe Atlantic over ‘dismissal’

WA mining executive Bronwyn Barnes has launched legal action against her billionaire-backed former employer over her alleged wrongful dismissal.

Simone Grogan

Raymond Reddington, who changed his name from Maxwell Robert Fulton and is on trial accused of murdering his wife Sharon Fulton (inset) in 1986.

Courts & JusticePremiumExplosive DNA claim unearthed as husband faces murder trial

The man accused of murdering his wife Sharon Fulton, who was last seen in Perth’s northern suburbs in 1986, left DNA on a letter trying to frame someone else, his trial has been told.

Rebecca Le May

WA Police responded to reports of a man armed with a firearm in the vicinity of Pinjarra. Residents returned to a property after Poice had searched it.

Court & JusticePremiumAccused Pinjarra gunman refused bail after sparking lockdown

A magistrate has denied bail for the alleged teen gunman, saying his release would raise ‘real concerns for the safety of the community’.

Sarah Crawford

Marion Joan Pearson fought extradition from New Zealand for years.

COURTPremiumAlleged corporate thief flags bail bid, not guilty pleas

A former financial advisor accused of stealing $4.1m from clients hopes to swap Bandyup Prison for her Denmark property after years of fighting extradition from New Zealand.

Rebecca Le May

Joanne, the twin sister of late Rebels boss Jamie Ginn says too many questions surrounding his death remain unanswered.

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Bikie boss’ twin reveals ‘suspicions’ over his lock-up death

The heartbroken twin of a bikie boss who died in custody says too many burning questions remain unanswered after his recent inquest — and his family continue to suspect foul play.

Rebecca Le May

Laurence Escalante pictured leaving Perth Magistrates Court on Friday. Carwyn Monck

CEOsCommentsPremiumEscalante resigns raft of directorships in wake of charges

Company filings show the 44-year-old resigned as a director of up to 18 companies on Sunday, including his privately-owned VGW Holdings and his Lance East family office.

Sean Smith

Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & JusticePremiumElectronic monitoring issues ‘unacceptable’: magistrate

A visiting Kalgoorlie magistrate says regional restrictions on electronic monitoring are “unacceptable” and urged “decision-makers” to visit remote Goldfields towns to see the impact it was having. 

Tegan Guthrie

WA prisons are nearly bursting at the seams according to new figures from the Productivity Commission — but the problem is likely much worse.

CrimeCommentsPremiumShocking new figures reveal WA prisons at breaking point

WA prisons are nearly bursting at the seams according to new figures from the Productivity Commission — but the problem is likely much worse.

Hannah Cross

Jake Thomas Hardie, 29, has been granted home detention bail and will face trial in Katanning on April 20.

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Katanning reckless driving accused granted home detention

A Katanning man accused of driving offences including reckless driving to escape police pursuit has been granted home detention bail and handed fresh drug charges.

Jacki Elezovich

James Russell John Young who drove a motorcycle unlicensed with two guns in his bag, including a loaded handmade handgun, was sentenced in Katanning Magistrates Court.

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Man sentenced after driving unlicensed with a loaded handgun

A truck driver who was riding a motorcycle unlicensed while in possession of methylamphetamine and a loaded handmade gun, has been released from custody after avoiding immediate jail time.

Hannah Whitehead

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Courts & JusticePremiumNew charges for WA man accused of praising Bondi shooters

A Yangebup man accused of throwing his ‘100 per cent’ support behind the gunmen has been hit with fresh charges and flagged a new bid to secure bail.

Rebecca Le May

Claire Alexandra Reid, 32, was sentenced to almost two years jail in the Perth District Court.

courtsPremiumAlbany woman jailed for attempted pharmacy robbery

An Albany woman who threatened three pharmacy workers at Albany Dog Rock Chemist with a knife and attempted to steal oxycodone has been jailed for almost two years. at Albany Dog Rock Chemist

Jacki Elezovich

Brooke Narelle Hicks was sentenced to three years jail on Friday after pleading guilty to failing to stop to ensure assistance after an incident occasioning death and failing to report the incident to police.

Courts & CrimePremium‘Wilful blindness’ driver who hit teen and fled learns fate

A woman jailed over a fatal hit-and-run on Indian Ocean Drive that killed a 19-year-old lost her ‘grip on humanity’ when she fled the scene and failed to report the accident, according to a judge.

Kate Campbell

Anthony James Griffin is fighting allegations he indecently dealt with and raped a 15-year-old girl in his Coolgardie home.

Courts & Justice PremiumTrial begins for dad accused of raping 15yo girl

The trial of a Coolgardie father accused of raping a teenage girl and bragging about it to a friend over text message, began in Kalgoorlie District Court on Monday. 

Tegan Guthrie

John Matthew Gallagher and Dean Thomas Gallagher.

Courts & JusticePremiumMan jailed after brutally killing father at WA roadhouse

A man has been jailed for life for bashing his father to death at a remote WA roadhouse, during which he filmed the attack and posted it on Snapchat.

Sarah Crawford

Perth rich lister Laurence Escalante could be stripped of his multibillion-dollar fortune if he is found guilty of drug charges levelled at him. 

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Perth rich lister Laurence Escalante could be stripped of his multibillion-dollar fortune if he is found guilty of drug charges levelled at him.

Ben Harvey

A 47-year-old woman has been charged following a violent incident in Thornlie on Sunday night that left a man with multiple stab wounds.

CrimePremiumWoman allegedly stabbed partner for not helping with chores

A 47-year-old woman is behind bars after allegedly stabbing her partner because he was not helping with household chores.

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Rohan Hodgson, 38, appeared in Katanning Magistrates Court for two counts of disorderly behaviour in public in Gnowangerup .

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Man fined after threatening, drunk behaviour in Gnowangerup

A Gnowangerup man who threatened children at a public park and screamed at IGA staff while drunk has been described as a “general menace” in court by his lawyer and dealt a fine.

Hannah Whitehead

After fighting fraud charges for years, Bret Silvey is now behind bars until April 2035.

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Silvey challenges jail term for ‘extraordinary’ rip-off

The brother of best-selling WA author Craig Silvey is trying to reduce his epic jail term over a staggering $71 million fraud, arguing it is excessive.

Rebecca Le May

The Age journalist Nick McKenzie told the witness “I’ve just breached my f...ing ethics”.

Courts & JusticeNine fails in bid to keep witness deal secret for 50 years

The media group failed to convince a judge to keep a deal with a key witness in the Ben Roberts-Smith defamation case secret for 50 years.

Aaron Patrick

Claire Alexandra Reid was handed four months jail for throwing boiling water at a fellow inmate’s face and leaving her hospitalised with serious burns.

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Albany woman who left inmate with serious burns jailed

An Albany woman who threw a coffee maker full of boiling water at a fellow Melaleuca Women’s Prison inmate’s face, leaving the victim hospitalised at Fiona Stanley with serious burns, has been jailed

Jacki Elezovich

An Albany man was handed an eight month prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, for creating false belief of a threat or a danger.

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Suspended prison sentence for shooting and bomb threats

An Albany man who posted a comment on YouTube threatening to shoot up a school and plant bombs near the local police station has had his eight-month prison sentence suspended.

Jacki Elezovich