The State Government is investing millions of dollars to ensure children are safe and competent in the water. The plan is to provide more swimming teachers and easier access to lessons | Ashtyn Hiron

WA Liberals have officially endorsed Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas in the seat of Churchlands.

The party is hoping the high profile candidate will help it rebuild ahead of next year's state election, after a disastrous result in 2021.

Perth renters are fighting a never ending battle to put a roof over their heads at an affordable price, but new data suggests renting isn't the only problem - Western Australians also taking a lot longer to buy their first homes | Ashtyn Hiron

Sick kids staying at Perth Children's Hospital will soon be able to enjoy a new nature playground.

Construction has begun on the $4 million play space that will provide a place for families and medical staff to unwind.

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The Health Minister has conceded the decision to move the womens and babies hospital to Murdoch isn't 'ideal', and that the best outcome would've been Nedlands QE2 site.

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Two climate activists accused of taking paint and a padlock to the City Beach mansion of Woodside boss, Meg O'Neill, are tonight behind bars.

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A 20 year-old man is facing up to two decades behind bars for four violent home invasions across Perth suburbs.

Manning Lee Fahey was armed and dangerous when he targeted the properties over a two month period.

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#EXCLUSIVE : You'll remember them as WA's three miracle children, surviving a Christmas Day crash that took the life of their parents.

The kids were stranded in an overturned car in the Wheatbelt and are now being raised by their grandmother.

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Loved ones are tonight rallying to raise funds for a little boy, left orphaned in a murder-suicide.

Violent ex-bikie Luke Noormets wasn't licensed to hold a gun - yet used one to kill the mother of his only child before taking his life.

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There is heartbreak east of Albany tonight, as dozens of rescued pilot whales beach themselves once again.

Rescuers are starting the desperate process once more of trying to keep these mammals alive, wetting them down and propping them up with sand. Sarah Smith #9News

A man is fighting for life after a coward punch attack at a city McDonalds. Ashtyn Hiron #9News

#BREAKING : An unusual clustering of a pod of pilot whales has taken a heartbreaking turn, with around 70 of the mammals stranding themselves at Cheynes Beach.

More to come.

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The Matildas' World Cup hopes have suffered a major blow tonight, with Perth superstar striker Sam Kerr just ruled out of the first two games. Elizabeth Bryan Ashtyn Hiron #9News

A son at the centre of a family tragedy has been ordered to stay in a mental facility.

A Supreme Court judge today ruled Robert Dent was not of sound mind when he killed his Mum and Dad. Ashtyn Hiron #9News

#EXCLUSIVE : Two little Ellenbrook girls have been reunited with their stolen scooter, after allegedly being attacked at a McDonalds.

Today was a heartfelt homecoming, as police returned their beloved property. Ashtyn Hiron #9News

A WA Police officer has been stood down, charged with more than a dozen child sex crimes.

Jason Alan Taylor - a regional senior constable - was only two years ago awarded a bravery medal. Ashtyn Hiron #9News