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It’s been a devastating start to the Easter long weekend with three people dead after separate crashes on WA roads.

WA NewsVideoPremiumTerrible start to Easter after trio of fatal crashes

It’s been a devastating start to the Easter long weekend with three people dead after separate crashes on WA roads.

Matt Zis

Emergency crews rescued a woman in the Swan River.

WA NewsSwan River rescue as woman in distress clings to buoy

Emergency services were called to Riverside Drive in Perth early this morning.

Claire Sadler

Shocking footage has emerged of a driver being rescued from fast-moving floodwaters in the early hours of the morning after taking refuge on a tree stump in WA’s Gascoyne region. 

Disaster and EmergencyVideoCommentsPremiumWATCH: Dramatic moment driver rescued from rapid floodwaters

Footage has emerged of a driver being rescued from fast-moving floodwaters in the early hours of the morning after taking refuge on a tree stump in WA’s Gascoyne region. 

Jessica Evensen

Col Blanch has called for a review into legislation surrounding car seats in rideshare vehicles, just days after a seven-month-old baby was killed in a crash in Perth’s east.

PolicePremiumBaby’s death in rideshare crash sparks car seat review

WA’s top cop has called for a review into legislation surrounding car seats in rideshare vehicles, just days after a seven-month-old baby tragically was killed in a crash in Perth’s east.

Jessica Evensen

allegedly had a cocktail of drugs in her system and was seen sucking gas from a balloon minutes before she was involved in the fatal crash which killed her younger brother.

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Sister accused of killing brother in fiery Mandurah crash

Months after the tragic death of 16-year-old Dinny Williams in a car accident on Mandurah Road, his sister faced court accused of the manslaughter of her baby brother. 

Rachel Fenner

Williams police on patrol say they detected a man driving at 171km/h on Albany Highway on March 29.

RECKLESS DRIVINGPremiumAlleged excessive speeder to face reckless driving charges

A Hamilton Hill man who allegedly drove more than 170km/h on Albany Highway near two small towns on Sunday will face reckless driving charges in court.

Hannah Whitehead

Dezi Freeman was killed at this propery by police more than seven months after fleeing Porepunkah. NewsWire/ Jason Edwards

PoliceVideoFreeman’s hideout exposed as property owner contacts police

New images reveal the remote camp where Australia’s most wanted fugitive Dezi Freeman spent his final weeks, as the property owner comes forward and police focus on identifying anyone who may have helped him.

Kristin Shorten

The man was rushed to Fiona Stanley Hospital under lights and sirens.

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Runner dies after being hit by Transperth bus

The man was rushed to Fiona Stanley Hospital where he later died. 

Claire Sadler

Police at the scene of a suspicious house fire in Palmyra overnight. 7NEWS

PoliceVideoPremium‘Very suspicious’: Neighbour fears Perth duplex fire

The arson squad are investigating a suspicious fire at a home in Perth’s southern suburbs on Monday night. 

Claire Sadler and Jessica Evensen

Dave Flaherty has been stood down as a serving police officer but remains the union director.

PoliceCommentsPremiumWA Police push to dissolve union board over president row

Disgruntled cops are pushing for every WA Police Union director to be sacked in the wake of the board’s refusal to stand down the union’s president over allegations of inappropriate behaviour with a staffer.

Ben Harvey

Police at the scene where a gunman was spotted.

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WA cops have lost their right to claim they’re tough on guns

WA Police have got some serious explaining to do after closing a case of a masked gunman walking the streets near a popular Perth beach without even bothering to speak with two eye witnesses.

Charlton Hart

Charlton Hart

Fugitive Dezi Freeman was given the chance to surrender but was killed in a stand-off, police say. (Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliceVideoCommentsCops issue grim warning to suspects who helped Dezi hide

Victoria’s top cop says anyone who helped Dezi Freeman disappear and hide in regional Victoria for the last seven months ‘will be held to account’ as details of the cop killer’s death are revealed.

Jessica Evensen

Detectives are probing a terrifying hit and run after a man was struck by a 4WD during a late night walk in Perth’s south east. Police say the 36-year-old was walking with a friend along a footpath near Corfield and Verna Streets, in Gosnells, when a white 4WD wagon — fitted with bull bars — mounted the footpath and smashed into him about 9.30pm on Sunday.  7NEWS

CrimePremiumDriver flees after crashing into man in Perth’s south east

Detectives are probing a terrifying hit and run after a man was struck by a 4WD during a late night walk in Perth’s eastern suburbs. 

Jessica Evensen

Flowers left at the scene of an early morning fatal crash in Lynwood.

PolicePremiumTragedy as rideshare crash kills baby, puts two in hospital

A seven-month-old baby has died after a horror overnight crash in Perth’s south-east, which left two other passengers with serious injuries.

Oliver Lane

A motorcyclist has died in WA’s north after losing control of a quad bike and hitting a tree.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumMotorcylist dies in horror quad bike crash in Pilbara

A motorcyclist has died in WA’s north after losing control of a quad bike and hitting a tree.

Oliver Lane

Dayne Brajkovich pictured arriving at Perth Magistrates Court. Ian Munro

BikiesPremiumPolice charge Mongols bikies for wearing LV Raiders merch

WA’s two most prominent bikies have been charged with breaching outlaw insignia laws for wearing Las Vegas Raiders logos.

Ben Harvey

The harrowing incident happened as he walked unattended across Princess Road in Balga on Thursday morning. 

POLICEVideoPremiumToddler hit by car in Perth after wandering from family home

A distressing video shows the moment an 18-month-old boy was hit by a car on Thursday morning, with the impact sending the child rolling about 10 metres.

Caleb Runciman

Emergency service at the scene of the three-way car crash in Caversham

PerthDriver flees after three-car crash in Caversham

Police are hunting a driver who fled the scene after a crash where a woman had to be taken to hospital.

Troy de Ruyter

Police are investigating the crash and want to hear from anyone who filmed, or witnessed, either of the vehicles prior to the crash.

PoliceCommentsPremiumE-bike rider rushed to hospital after CBD crash

An e-bike rider has been rushed to hospital after he was struck by a Toyota HiLux at a busy intersection in the Perth CBD.

Caleb Runciman

Cannington detectives charged a 37-year-old man with nine offences after police tried to stop a black Harley Davidson motorcycle at a service station in Kewdale about 12.30am on Wednesday. 

POLICEPremiumCocaine, ketamine and dodgy cash found after pursuit

A backpack containing cocaine and tens of thousands in cash has been seized by police following a high-speed pursuit of an unlicensed motorcyclist through Perth’s south. 

Caleb Runciman

Police allege the woman, 55, was employed in a public office role in Mirrabooka when she entered an ‘intimate relationship with a social housing applicant’.

CRIMEPremiumGovernment worker accused of fast-tracking housing for lover

A government employee has been charged with corruption after allegedly using her position to fast-track social housing for an intimate partner.

Caleb Runciman

Police have arrested a 32-year-old man in response to the alleged thefts.

crimePremiumPolice find machinery stolen from Arthur River grain site

A 32-year-old man has been arrested after police discovered allegedly stolen machinery on a Nambeelup property worth $60,000 belonging to a Wheatbelt grain site.

Hannah Whitehead

Det-Sen. Sgt Steve Cleal of the homicide squad with the mobile police unit at the Spencer Park Shopping Centre.

Murder investigation Residents urged to search yards for double murder weapon

Homicide detectives are on the hunt for a weapon they believe was used in the murders of Spencer Park mother and son Erica Coyne and Lloyd Mitchell, asking to the community to search their properties.

Jacki Elezovich

A service station attendant has been hit by a driver after not paying for fuel at a Vibe Petrol Station in Armidale, Perth.

CrimePremiumPolice arrest man over alleged Armadale fuel station hit-run

A man police say seriously injured a servo employee in a hit-and-run incident will face court today after been arrested late last night and charged with a slew of offences. 

Brooke Rolfe and Jessica Evensen