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A young Perth soccer player who almost died in a Bali quad bike crash has taken his first steps in hospital since the serious accident. Joshua Schuetz, 8, was holidaying in Ubud with his parents and three siblings when he was critically injured during a quad bike tour on November 20. The young boy —…

A Japanese court has found Perth grandmother Donna Nelson guilty of trying to import two kilograms of methamphetamine into the country. Nelson, 58, was arrested at Narita Airport in Tokyo in January 2023 after arriving on a flight from Laos, with the methamphetamine concealed in her suitcase. She has always maintained her innocence and that…

Residents in parts of the Wheatbelt are no longer being urged to evacuate after a bushfire emergency alert was downgraded. People in parts of Hastings, Wandering, and Codjatotine — north-west of Narrogin — were bound by a watch and act alert on Saturday night, after a firefighters managed to contain the blaze. The Department of…

Disgraced former politician Barry Urban — who was at the centre of one of WA’s most bizarre political scandals — is fighting for his life in hospital with severe head injuries after a brutal attack at his workplace in Kelmscott. Mr Urban, who was forced to quit politics amid a fake medal scandal in 2018,…

An eight-year-old boy critically injured in a quad bike crash in Bali has landed in Perth on a mercy dash flight from Indonesia. Joshua Schuetz touched down on Friday afternoon and is now on his way to Perth Children’s Hospital where medical staff will take over the fight to save his life. “Joshy”, as he…

Dating apps are being pushed to do more to protect their users as studies show there has been a surge in dating app-facilitated sexual violence (DAFSV). Perth local and dating app user Callum Baxter thinks the apps have a level of responsibility when it comes to protecting their users. “I think there is a level…

Consumer Protection WA says there’s been a rise in scam emails threatening to share intimate videos of people masturbating while watching porn. The organisation is urging internet users to be cautious after receiving more than 70 reports of the scam since September. The scam emails are designed to scare recipients into paying a ransom in…

A 56-year-old disability pensioner from Wannanup was ordered to pay more than $10,000 in fines for taking more than twice the daily bag limit of western rock lobster and failing to tail clip them. In December last year, Fisheries and Marine Officers from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) inspected the man’s…

An emperor penguin that made headlines around the world after finding himself far from his Antarctic home has been released back into the wild, 3.5kg “chunkier”. After spending 20 days in rehabilitative care and passing veterinary health checks, the emperor penguin was released into the Southern Ocean from a Parks and Wildlife Service vessel off…

Mia is living every little kid’s dream. The seven-year-old has been appointed as ‘director of play’ for a major developer, rating its best play areas across WA. Mia’s office spans an extensive network of world-class parks and playgrounds and she takes her job very seriously. “It’s a big job but as a girl-boss I’m ready…

A father allegedly murdered during a violent rampage in Perth on Tuesday has been remembered as a “true gentleman” whose world “revolved around his kids”. Peter Sponza, 52, was working on the new Bayswater station when he was struck by a car shortly after 11am on Tuesday. Police gave first aid to the critically injured…

A man accused of going on a deadly rampage in Perth’s east, allegedly killing a father-of-two, has been identified. Raymond Henry Pianto, 29, from the Great Southern has been charged with the murder of Peter Stonza, who died after he was allegedly struck by Mr Pianto’s car. Mr Pianto is also charged with reckless driving,…

A late night conversation in Perth’s Crown entertainment complex has ended in a nightmare scenario after a man was allegedly raped inside a residence in Rivervale. Detectives from the sex assault squad have charged a 36-year-old man in relation to the alleged sexual assault incident that occurred Monday. Police report that the male victim and…

A luxury South West resort has taken out multiple awards at the 2024 Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards, including an induction into the hall of fame. Pullman Bunker Bay resort went home with two golds at the award ceremony in Perth on November 9. It was awarded gold in the five-star luxury category, beating out…

Another Perth council wants to take a tougher stance on abandoned shopping trolleys amid claims they are eyesores, safety hazards and used for store theft. The City of Canning voted on Tuesday night for its mayor and chief executive to arrange a meeting with shopping centre giant Scentre Group — which operates Westfield Carousel —…

Cutting edge virtual reality technology and Westworld star Luke Hemsworth have combined to showcase the Kimberley like never before in a new experience opening next week at WA Museum Boola Bardip. Hemsworth, older brother to fellow Hollywood stars Chris and Liam, serves as narrator of The Great Kimberley Wilderness, a 35-minute immersive VR documentary from…

A man has recalled the moment he was stung by the most venomous fish in the world while holidaying in Australia – equating the experience to being “like an elephant kicking your heart”. While swimming at Haarson’s Cove near Karratha in northern Western Australia, 26-year-old Kacper Krupa lowered his left hand into the waist-deep water,…

A climber who fell while ascending the second highest peak in the Stirling Range National Park has been rescued by the RAC Rescue helicopter and is on his way to Albany Health Campus. St John WA was called at 9.50am on Thursday to help the man in his 60s, who was hurt while hiking Toolbrunup…

A young Perth athlete has been critically injured in a quad bike accident in Bali. Joshua Schuetz, age 8, was injured in Ubud while on a tour with family on Wednesday afternoon. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Perth boy critically injured in quad bike crash in Bali. It is understood he was a passenger on a…

A Disney TV star has saved the day after a snake was spotted in the cabin of a Virgin flight. Flight 1482 was scheduled to take off from Broome Airport at 10.30am on Thursday, but was delayed by 20 minutes after a snake slithered on board. Luckily for the crew and passengers on board the…

An international flight has been forced back to Perth when a passenger complained of serious period pains on the way to Ho Chi Minh City. The Vietnam-bound VietJet flight took off about 10.30am and was in the air for an hour before being turned around. Flight VJC92 landed back in Perth at 12.30pm. It was…

Perth’s coastal waters will soon be alive each and every morning with the western rock lobster season about to kick off — and experts believe the run will star early. It means a hectic time at boat ramps across the city and WA, especially on weekends, as fishing lobster enthusiasts take advantage of the generally…

WA has welcomed another Lotto instant millionaire. The $1million ticket was sold through Lotterywest Play Online and was one of two that matched the jackpot numbers on Wednesday night’s Millionaire Medley draw. The other winning ticket was sold in Queensland. A ticket sold by Swan View Newsagency won $5166 as a division two prize. It…

Police are seeking help urgently from the public to find an 18-year-old girl who has been reported missing in the South West. Madison Esquivel was last seen in Dunsborough around 9.30pm on Wednesday. She was last seen wearing a black top and black skirt with frills. Dunsborough Police and family have concerns for Ms Esquivel’s…

A mother and father have been found guilty of neglect in the high-profile starvation trial that has gripped Perth. The Floreat couple has been on trial in the District Court of WA, with the jury sitting through weeks of what Judge Linda Black called “harrowing, distressing and difficult evidence” while hearing from countless witnesses. The…

The southeastern parts of Australia are ready to be smashed by an intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring up to 15C above the November average, while the northern and western parts of the country are battling severe thunderstorms, intense lashings of rain and flash flooding. The Bureau of Meteorology had issued a heatwave warning for residents…

A father who had just won custody of his four children was killed when he was allegedly run down in a terrifying rampage in Perth’s east on Tuesday A man has now been charged with the murder of Peter Sponza, among other charges. Mr Sponza was on his lunch break at a Metronet construction site…

WA Day punters eager to put their feet up after a day exploring the festival will be able to grab a cold beer as they enjoy the smell of American-style barbecue and the sounds of live music. Smoked barbecue and brews are being brought to the WA Day Festival this Sunday by two-award winning local…

A Perth father says he has generated more than $2 million in profits over the last three years by “flipping property” across Perth. Graham Whitfield, based near Fremantle, was working as a fly-in, fly-out emergency services officer in 2021 when an investment property he owned in Perth was trashed by long-term tenants. “It needed a…

A lucky West Australian has become an instant millionaire after securing an eye-watering division one win in Wednesday’s Millionaire Medley draw. The fortunate Lotto player is among two winners who will each be taking home a whopping $1 million. One player from the State — and 10 people from across the nation — will pocket…

Aussies have resorted to picking up furniture from the side of the road and taking toilet paper from restaurants as the cost of living crisis bites.One in ten respondents of a Finder survey admitted to picking up furniture from the side of the road to furnish homes.The same survey found seven per cent of people…

Hyundai’s commercial hauler has polarising looks, but its practicality is hard to debate.Camera IconMY24 model shown Credit: CarExpertThe Staria Load, like its related people mover namesake, the Staria, is a neat package from one of Australia’s most versatile brands.There may not be performance or hybrid tech here, but what you do get is plenty of…

If you’re reading this thinking the days of cheap and cheerful motoring are over, think again!Although you’ll struggle to find a sub-$20,000 drive-away deal in 2024, there are still plenty of affordable new cars that offer practicality, the latest technology, and a long warranty – what’s not to love?With that said, some models are cheap…

Is it offensive to call someone over the age of 60 a “boomer”? That depends who you ask. And is it worth spending $400,000 to tell people not to use the term? It seems not.It might be correct, demographically, to call someone a boomer if they were born during the baby boom after World War…

Shivering and hurt in his garden as a thunderstorm battered down, 90-year-old Ron Griffiths feared the worst as his pleas for help were silenced by rain and hail.But, unable to move after suffering a nasty fall, the retired farmer suddenly felt a sense of relief as something warm — and fluffy — snuggled up beside…