Perth’s balmy autumn is due to end with a clout this week with severe thunderstorms, heavy rain and even hail set to batter parts of the State.

Rita Saffioti has handed down her first Budget since becoming Treasurer last year. Here’s everything you need to know.

One of the world’s most famous chefs dined at Perth’s newest fine-dining restaurant on Wednesday, just days after the highly-anticipated venue threw open its doors.

One of the accused killers of Perth brothers Callum and Jake Robinson and their American friend in Mexico allegedly told his girlfriend, who has flipped to become the star witness in the case: ‘I killed them.’

WA families doing it tough will be handed another power bill discount, as part of the centrepiece of Rita Saffioti’s first Budget which she says ‘rises to the challenge’ of the cost of living crisis.

Locals could soon be relieved of traffic drama as officers prepare to investigate congestion on one of the city’s busiest roads.

A controversial $8 million Dianella apartment complex has been approved despite it exceeding building height limits and overlooking a neighbouring primary school.