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Former WA Police officer 'gutted' after compensation for horrific injury denied
Former WA Australian of the Year Paul Litherland sustained severe physical and psychological injuries when he was hit by a car while serving in the WA Police in 2004. He says he was told that when he left the force, he would be eligible for post-service medical compensation for his ongoing medical costs, but his claim was recently denied by the state government's insurer. Police Minister Reece Whitby says he has asked the insurer to look into Mr Litherland's case, describing him as a...
Copper thieves are more brazen and taking exceptional risks, demolition experts say
Copper theft on demolition sites now commonplace and costing thousands, contractors say Tue 2 Jun 2026 at 4:49pm In short: Copper theft from demolition sites is now the norm, Perth demolition contractor Steve King says. Thieves appear to be gambling with their health and safety, risking electrocution, falls and asbestos exposure to get the scrap metal. Legislation introduced in 2020 to monitor the sale of scrap copper does not appear to have had much effect on theft.
Red skies, rainbows and a ravaging storm — WA's weather in May, captured by you
Red skies, rainbows and a ravaging storm — see WA's best weather photos for May Wed 3 Jun 2026 at 7:17am As long stretches of clear May days become a memory, we bid farewell to an autumn that didn't quite behave the way it was supposed to. Across the state, the month delivered bursts of sunshine, brief spells of rain and long stretches of dry skies that left many wondering when winter would finally arrive. Take a look back at some of the amazing photographs sent in by ABC readers from across...
Teen's 5-day wait in hospital emergency department prompts official apologies
Authorities 'deeply sorry' for teenager let down by WA's mental health system Wed 3 Jun 2026 at 1:21pm In short: A teenager from WA's South West was left in a hospital emergency department for almost five days waiting for a mental health bed. After 116 hours, the 17-year-old was transferred to a hospital 300km away. WA's health minister and director of its country health service both apologised to the Busselton family.
Could this famous architect-turned-priest be named WA's first saint?
John Cyril Hawes's canonisation push is progressing. Could he become WA's first saint? Jun 2026 at 10:29am The life of an "ordinary bloke"-turned-renowned architect and Catholic priest is being examined to decide if he will be named Western Australia's first ever saint.
Water Corp says maintenance of 54,000km of pipes a challenge amid complaints
Water Corp defends response to leaks and sewage spills amid flood of complaints Wed 3 Jun 2026 at 4:51pm In short: A wheatbelt water tank with water pumped about 400km from Perth has been leaking for two years, leaving local residents frustrated at the waste. Locals say efforts to get the Water Corp to fix the leak have, until recently, gone unanswered. Water Corp CEO Pat Donovan said the leak became more serious in May and it has taken time to engage a contractor to do repairs.
Docker O'Driscoll says mental health admission 'best thing' he's done
AFL player Nathan O'Driscoll says he has received "nothing but love" after posting on social media about how he contemplated taking his own life. The Fremantle Dockers midfielder has urged anybody dealing with similar issues to "speak up to anyone that you're comfortable with". O'Driscoll, who also opened up about his brother and former AFL draftee Aiden's struggles, has backed a call for the AFL to implement a mental health round.
Family lawyers say there has been an uptick in 'prenup' interest
Family lawyers say there's growing interest in 'prenups'. Here's how they work Mon 1 Jun 2026 at 4:30am While pre-nuptial agreements, often referred to as "prenups", feel par for the course in celebrity circles, they can be relevant for ordinary people too. There has been a "big uptick" in interest at the large national family law firm where Yianni Kordos is a principal lawyer.
'We didn't know how dangerous he was': How Rolf Harris hid in plain sight
How Rolf Harris hid in plain sight Wed 10 Jun 2026 at 4:30am In 1985, a child safety campaign called Kids Can Say No! was launched. Aimed to educate children between ages five and eight on how to protect themselves against sexual abuse, the instructional film was purchased by police forces, libraries and educational institutions across the UK and Australia, as well as being broadcast (twice) on the ABC. This article contains details of sexual assault.
'Hidden cameras' captured Perth paediatrician's alleged sexual offending, court hears
Perth paediatrician Chia Liang Saw was charged with sexually assaulting a patient at his workplace. A Perth court heard he may have up to nine alleged victims, as investigations continue. "Hidden cameras" in an examination room allegedly captured his sexual offending.