‘They refused to attend’:Perth paramedic slams police response to service station death
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‘They refused to attend’:Perth paramedic slams police response to service station death

But police deny they were called ‘multiple times’ to attend a Dawesville scene where an alleged altercation between two men resulted in a death.

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Perth man stabbed by radicalised 16-year-old ‘coming to terms’ with what happened

Perth man stabbed by radicalised 16-year-old ‘coming to terms’ with what happened

The man stabbed by a teenager on Saturday night in Willetton by a teen boy who was later shot dead by police has spoken publicly about his ordeal.

  • byRebecca Peppiatt
Slain bikie boss’ widow sues WA government,hitman after witnessing assassination

Slain bikie boss’ widow sues WA government,hitman after witnessing assassination

Amanda Martin and her daughter filed a lawsuit in the Perth District Court for “damages by way of mental harm suffered” from witnessing Nick Martin be shot by a sniper.

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Court document reveals confusion over released Perth detainee’s curfew requirements
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Court document reveals confusion over released Perth detainee’s curfew requirements

A court transcript indicates an immigration detainee released following a High Court decision was granted bail in March by a Perth magistrate who appeared to have no idea he was subject to strict monitoring conditions.

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Perth bikie Troy Mercanti accused of ‘backhanding’ woman,raping her after night out in Northbridge

Perth bikie Troy Mercanti accused of ‘backhanding’ woman,raping her after night out in Northbridge

Prosecutors also told the court a second woman has come forward over a separate incident following news of the 56-year-old’s arrest last week.

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WA mum accused of attempting to kill disabled daughter,court told

WA mum accused of attempting to kill disabled daughter,court told

The woman denies attempting to kill her disabled daughter after allegedly telling medical professionals the child was deteriorating and “nearing the end of her life”.

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Alleged Perth ‘Ponzi scheme’ fraudster slapped with more charges
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Alleged Perth ‘Ponzi scheme’ fraudster slapped with more charges

Jack Endersby is now alleged to have received more than $2.5 million from 22 victims across Australia.

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‘It’s shocking’:Perth Ahmadiyya Muslim community concerned about Islamophobia after radicalised teen stabbing

‘It’s shocking’:Perth Ahmadiyya Muslim community concerned about Islamophobia after radicalised teen stabbing

Imam Syed Wadood Janud spoke on behalf of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community on Sunday in response to the news that a radicalised 16-year-old boy stabbed a member of the public on Saturday night in Willetton before being shot dead by police.

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‘Radicalised teen’ shot dead by police in Willetton after stabbing
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‘Radicalised teen’ shot dead by police in Willetton after stabbing

A “radicalised” teenage boy has been shot dead by police following an “extremely confronting” incident in Willetton on Saturday night.

  • byHeather McNeill,Hamish Hastie andRebecca Peppiatt
Giles takes swipe at community protection board as pressure builds over handling of detainees

Giles takes swipe at community protection board as pressure builds over handling of detainees

The immigration minister has taken a veiled swipe at a government-appointed panel of experts who gave advice about a former detainee who is then alleged to have committed a violent assault.

  • byAngus Thompson,Olivia Ireland andRebecca Peppiatt
Second WA detainee allegedly re-offends months after High Court release

Second WA detainee allegedly re-offends months after High Court release

The man is accused of aggravated burglary. The discovery of his case comes amid ongoing controversy over the release of another former detainee.

  • byRebecca Peppiatt andHeather McNeill