An Aboriginal group is seeking A$1.8 billion ($1.1 billion) from Western Australia in compensation after the state government allowed Fortescue to mine for iron ore without a land use deal, court filings showed on Wednesday.

Tropical Cyclone Zelia made landfall Friday on Australia's west coast as a Category 4 storm with maximum sustained wind gusts at 180 mph, though minimal damage ensued.

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A shark warning has been issued for Blackwall Reach in the Swan River after a paddler was reportedly knocked off their board on Saturday morning.

Records tumbled in the first hour of the Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale Feb. 20 when a son of Playing God was purchased by local businessman Idan Young for a record price of AU$450,000, making him the most expensive colt ever bought at the sale.

Major crash detectives say drivers were forced to "swerve and brake" to avoid being hit by Perth obstetrician Rhys Bellinge during a 15 minute rampage before he allegedly killed 24-year-old Elizabeth Pearce.

St Johnstone defender Zach Mitchell is relishing coming into the Perth side's ongoing relegation battle after joining on loan from Charlton Athletic. The 20-year-old has made two appearances off the bench for the Saints,

Japanese trading house Mitsui & Co said on Wednesday it would acquire a 40% stake in the Rio Tinto-operated Rhodes Ridge iron ore project in Western Australia for $5.34 billion, to strengthen its long-term earnings base.

The NRL will reignite expansion talks with the Western Australian government following next month's state election, with Andrew Abdo still confident the league can go to 20 teams.

Thousands of residents in the Perth Hills are this morning without power and facing a massive clean-up bill after what’s been described as a mini tornado hit the region. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services issued a severe weather warning for the area around 6pm last night,

The blockage was detected near a Perth arena mere hours before Canadian musician Bryan Adams' sold-out show was set to take place. Water authorities warned of wastewater overflow at the venue. November 22,

Tasmania's NBL championship-winning captain Clint Steindl has called time on his decorated career. The 35-year-old swingman -- a three-time NBL champion -- played 356 games over 13 years. Steindl spent four seasons in Perth,