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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...
Breaking: Diver dies after bite by suspected 4.5m shark off Albany, WA
Diver dies after attack by suspected 4.5m shark off Albany Sat 6 Jun 2026 at 3:18pm A male diver has died after he was bitten by a suspected 4.5-metre shark off the southern Western Australian coast, WA police have confirmed. The 35-year-old man was taken by boat to shore after emergency services responded to reports of a shark attack at 11:25am, local time, on Saturday. The man was spearfishing with family off Michaelmas Island, near Albany, when he was attacked, according to police.
NSW Police signals body-worn cameras change after Four Corners investigation
NSW Police flags move to mandatory use of body-worn cameras after Four Corners investigation Tue 2 Jun 2026 at 3:46pm In short: Officers using a police power will be obliged to immediately start recording using body-worn cameras, under operating changes flagged by NSW Police. It comes after a Four Corners investigation revealed a number of disturbing cases of police brutality since 2020. The change will bring NSW into line with all other Australian states except for WA, which maintains a...
WA man charged over alleged offensive emails to federal parliamentarian
A West Australian man has been charged with allegedly sending offensive emails containing racist remarks to a federal parliamentarian. The Australian Federal Police acting inspector, Fleur Jennings, says offensive remarks towards elected officials will not be tolerated. The man was arrested and bailed to appear in the Magistrates Court in Perth on July 10.
Diver dies after being bitten by 4.5m shark off Albany, WA
Diver dies after attack by suspected 4.5m shark off Albany Sat 6 Jun 2026 at 3:18pm In short: A 35-year-old man has died after being bitten by a shark off the southern WA coast. Police say the man was spearfishing with family off Michaelmas Island, near Albany, when he was attacked. He was taken by boat to shore but could not be revived.
Live: Matildas look for redemption against Mexico in Foord's 150th
live Matildas vs Mexico, live updates, international friendly in Sydney The Matildas will be hoping for a degree of redemption as they look to put Saturday night's disjointed performance in Newcastle to bed in their second international against Mexico. The game is a milestone one for Caitlin Foord, who will play her 150th match for the Matildas. Follow the live blog below.
BHP admits to stalled emissions reductions as WA premier says miners have ‘moral obligation’ to decarbonise
BHP has admitted to delays in its emissions reduction efforts, according to an investigation based on leaked documents. The company's head of WA iron ore operations could not provide a firm timeline for replacing diesel trucks, raising concerns about Australia's national emissions targets. This comes as the Western Australian premier has stressed that miners have a "moral obligation" to decarbonise.
As threats against polticians rise, should taxpayers foot the bill for security?
Push to protect family homes of MPs amid uptick in threats of political violence Sun 31 May 2026 at 10:08am In short: As threats against elected officials grow, WA members of parliament are feeling an increasing risk to their safety. It has prompted a push for politicians to get an allowance for home security upgrades. What's next: The ABC understands the body that sets politicians' entitlements is considering the matter.
GST push to follow SA budget, treasurer says
GST push to follow SA budget, treasurer says — but opposition wants it spent on debt Fri 5 Jun 2026 at 6:19pm In short: Treasurer Tom Koutsantonis is pushing to secure SA's share of GST money, which will account for around 30 per cent of state revenue in the next financial year. The opposition says a recent GST "windfall" should be used to counter the state's debt, which is expected to hit $53 billion within the next few years. The federal government's "no worse off" guarantee to compensate...
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.