A WA Police internal briefing note revealed that Armadale, Cockburn and Ellenbrook stations, now open 24 hours, were said to be unvisited after midnight. Extended opening hours till 7pm at Forrestfield, Belmont and Canningvale also saw few attendees, with an average across the three stations of five people over five days. Police Union President, George…
By Nicholas Farrington There are hopes that farmers will make their voices heard in the upcoming parliamentary inquiry which aims to help those unfairly disadvantaged by the incursion of genetically modified crop. The inquiry will explore and discuss compensation for farmers who are impacted by contamination by genetically modified crops (GM). “It is so important…
By Kelly Marie Smith Fresh information has come to light concerning the murder of Josh Warneke almost seven years after the tragic event. Police from the cold case homicide squad are chasing a lead concerning a white Toyota ’79 series Land Cruiser tray top ute, that was seen not far from where Mr Warneke’s body…
A police hunt is on for a teenager who broke into the home of a 60 year old woman and indecently assaulted her on Saturday morning in Geraldton. The Wonthella woman woke up around 5:20am to find an unknown teenage male in her bed, touching her inappropriately, at which point he fled the house. The…
West Kimberley communities will be receiving a helping hand through new funding to assist Aboriginal Australians and wildlife. $50,226 in grants through the Water Corporation’s Community Grants Scheme will improve Indigenous employment, health and wellbeing as well as protecting and caring for wildlife. The money will be given to nine not-for-profit groups and schools across…
The AvonLink train will continue to serve Avon Valley communities on a limited schedule despite the previous Liberal National Government ending funding for the service. AvonLink will be restored to one return service a weekday following an unsuccessful trial of a significantly expanded trial. A shortage of funding beyond June 2017 and poor patronage has…
A 52 year old Lamington man was charged for stealing gold worth $200,000. Police alleged the man stole the gold when he was working for a gold mine near Laverton. Parts of the gold was sold and he kept the remaining amount. Authorities executed a search warrant at his Lamington home and recovered a large…
Police have confirmed a hostage siege is currently underway in Koombana Bay, Bunbury. Specialist units are on the scene and an exclusion zone has been cordoned. The latest pictures from the scene shows TRG vehicles from Perth were moved in. Heavily armed police officers, ambulances and fire trucks are standing by. A large sign written with demands was…
This story is written by WAMN Journalist Kierath Taplin. 21 kids, 3 adults were injured after their bus rolled over in Gidgegannup. What was supposed to be an enjoyable overseas camping trip for a number of Malaysian and Indonesian students turned for the worst last night when their bus rolled over after hitting a speed…
Premier Colin Barnett has announced another Cabinet Reshuffle this morning after former Nationals leader Brendon Grylls resigned last month. New Nationals leader Terry Redman will become the Minister for Regional Development and Lands, Mia Davies becomes the Water and Forestry Minister. The Premier also announced more responsibility will be given to Dr Kim Hames and…