Perth, Western Australia, Australia
News from Perth
Australia warm-up shows England have 'learned' from Ashes
England confirm warm-up fixture at the Waca before this winter's white-ball tour of Australia - a stark contrast to last year's Ashes defeat.
October 5, 2026British rapper Yung Filly to face rape retrial in Australia next June
Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos was cleared of several sexual offences in July but a jury was undecided on three rape charges.
September 25, 2026Shark attack prompts rare kill order in Western Australia as victim named
Greg O'Neill "loved the ocean", his family say, as police boats and helicopters patrol Perth's beaches in search of his body and the shark that attacked him.
September 19, 2026UK rapper Yung Filly found not guilty of raping woman after Australian show
The YouTuber has been found guilty for two counts of assault over the 2024 incident in Perth.
July 31, 2026Rapper Yung Filly tells trial 'vibes were good' with woman who accuses him of rape
The rapper takes the witness stand at his trial in Australia where he denies raping a fan in a hotel room.
July 27, 2026Australia probes mystery space balls that washed up on beach
Officials are searching for the origins of six pieces of space debris discovered on Forrest Beach in Queensland.
July 5, 2026Woman seriously injured in shark attack at Sydney beach - Reuters
Woman seriously injured in shark attack at Sydney beach Reuters
June 13, 2026Man killed by 13ft great white shark in Western Australia
The man was bitten just before 10:00 (03:00 BST) at Horseshoe Reef - north-west of the popular Rottnest Island near the city of Perth, local police said.
May 16, 2026Popular Australian author pleads guilty over child exploitation material
The Jasper Jones and Runt author was arrested in January during a police raid at his Perth home.
May 5, 2026Australia, Japan sign contracts to start $7 billion warship deal - Reuters
Australia, Japan sign contracts to start $7 billion warship deal Reuters
April 18, 2026Petrol and diesel prices rise again as concerns grow over ceasefire
Motoring groups have warned drivers not to expect a significant drop in costs soon.
April 9, 2026Australia weighing requests for assistance from countries attacked by Iran - Reuters
Australia weighing requests for assistance from countries attacked by Iran Reuters
March 8, 2026