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Charges revivedPremiumDormant case back in court

The State’s highest court has revived a bungled prosecution of former National Lifestyle Village boss John Woods over the alleged failure to disclose remediation work during lease dealings.

Neale Prior

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Chopper tripPremium
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COVID chief Neville Power charged over ‘border breach’

The man who was tasked by Prime Minister Scott Morrison to spearhead the country’s post COVID-19 economic task force, Neville Power, has been charged with breaching WA’s strict quarantine laws.

Emily Moulton, Peter Law and Tim Clarke

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Serial defamerPremium
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Court tells WA web troll: ‘stop spewing poison’

A police officer turned investigator turned author turned troll — who is yet to pay a cent of the $700,000 defamation damages he owes three Perth businessmen — could be about to add to his CV.

Tim Clarke

JC trialPremiumProtesters march over Geraldton officer’s acquittal

Frustrated protesters have stamped handprints on the walls of the Geraldton Police Station after a local police officer was acquitted over the fatal shooting of an Aboriginal mother.

Michael Roberts

Dead endPremiumMinRes under fire for ‘fishing expedition’ court bid

The Supreme Court has crushed a bid by Chris Ellison’s Mineral Resources to grab sensitive documents linked to estranged business partner Steve Wyatt’s rival new venture.

Neale Prior

‘Tragic case’‘No winners’ in JC murder trial, says Dawson

Police commissioner Chris Dawson says the fatal shooting of a Yamatji woman by a WA Police officer was ‘one of the most difficult chapters’ in relations between Indigenous Australians and the force.

Shannon Hampton

GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNINGVideoPremiumConfronting CCTV footage shows moment JC was shot

This is the footage that shows the moment a WA Police officer fatally shoots Yamatji woman JC in the middle of a suburban Geraldton street.

Emily Moulton

Not guiltyPremiumAngry family asks where is justice for JC

The WA Police officer who fatally shot an armed Aboriginal woman in a suburban Geraldton street has been cleared of her murder.

Emily Moulton

‘unforgivable’PremiumJail for mum who tried to poison her own baby

A mother who tried to poison her baby boy by pouring bleach into his feeding tube has been jailed for two-and-a-half years over the ‘unforgivable’ act.

Shannon Hampton

Critical changeCommentsPremiumCrown Perth boss’ major revelation to inquiry

Crown Perth boss Lonnie Bossi may have been unsure of the precise workings of the new Crown Resorts structure — overhauled after several shock disclosures — but he was clear on one significant move.

Tim Clarke

emotional scenesPremium‘Love affair’ claims in Janet Dweh murder case

Dozens of Janet Dweh’s family and friends have attended court as a married man accused of murdering her appeared, amid claims by her family he was having a ‘love affair’ with her.

Shannon Hampton

Metal detectorVideoPolice search for weapons involved in mum’s murder

The West Australian understands the 50-year-old man charged over the murder of pregnant mum Janet Dweh allegedly buried a weapon and other items involved in the murder at a vacant Ellenbrook block.

Daryna Zadvirna

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Straight batPremium
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Ex-Australian cricketer ‘at point of imprisonment’

Luke Pomersbach has been told to behave or be sent to prison after narrowly avoiding a stint behind bars over a string of South Perth burglaries where he stole golf clubs worth thousands of dollars.

Tim Clarke

‘Wholly unnecessary’PremiumCourt told cop accused of JC murder ‘reckless’

A court has heard the actions of the police officer who drew his gun on an armed Yamatji woman in Geraldton deprived his colleagues a tactical advantage and cost a ‘disturbed’ woman her life.

Emily Moulton

‘truly extraordinary’PremiumCost of legal stoush between court officials exposed

The legal stoush between WA’s Children’s Court president and one of his magistrates has so far set taxpayers back more than $274,000 in legal costs.

Shannon Hampton

Casino royal commissionCommentsPremiumCrown Perth would ‘look at’ return of overseas junkets

Crown’s top money man has admitted the under-pressure casino giant would consider allowing high-rolling overseas gamblers to come back to Perth.

Tim Clarke

MANUAL MISHANDLINGCommentsPremiumTraining group sues driller DDH1 over alleged rip-off

Advanced Mine Performance Training Services launches a Supreme Court action listed drilling group DDH1 allegedly ripping off manuals and assessment materials.

Neale Prior

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Behind barsPremium
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More terrorism charges for former UWA researcher

A Perth man monitored by police for 10 months prior to being arrested for allegedly inciting extremist attacks overseas is one of 29 people before the courts in Australia for terrorism offences.

Kimberley Caines

ExtraditedPremiumFormer top swimming coach facing historic sex charges

A former elite swimming coach is set to be extradited to Queensland to face charges of historical child sex abuse dating back to the 1970s.

Carly Laden

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‘STOP for Respect’CommentsPremium
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Rio’s unprecedented WA shutdown over sex assaults

The mining giant has pressed pause on sites across the State to address workers on the scourge, as well as racism and bullying.

Caitlyn Rintoul

bikie fronts courtPremiumCoffin Cheater bikie admits to stashing meth in undies

A Coffin Cheaters bikie has admitted he hid 160g of methamphetamine in his underwear but has disputed the surrounding circumstances.

Carly Laden

‘Perverting course of justice’PremiumTroy Buswell to deny claims he tried to coerce wife

The lawyer for former WA treasurer Troy Buswell says he intends to plead not guilty to claims he tried to persuade his ex-wife not to give evidence against him at an ongoing domestic violence trial.

Shannon Hampton

Horrific allegationsPremiumPizza king accused of raping woman in front of husband

Concerning new allegations have emerged of a further two sex assaults by Como restaurateur Alberto Nicoletti — who is now accused of attacking nine women.

Shannon Hampton

Quintis casePremiumRecords support key witness over Wilson, says ASIC

The corporate watchdog has defended its key witness in the prosecution of former Quintis boss Frank Wilson for allegedly hiding the loss of a much-touted US sandalwood oil supply contract.

Neale Prior