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Pilot dies after plane crash at Perth's Jandakot Airport

A 73-year-old man dies after his small plane crashed at Jandakot Airport, in Perth's southern suburbs.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Air and Space Accidents and Incidents

A crashed plane lies on sand is fenced off as emergency services work around it.

Alleged killer charged with murdering pregnant woman accuses her brother of involvement in her death

The lawyer of an accused killer on trial for bludgeoning to death a pregnant woman who was carrying his child has accused her brother of being involved in her death.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Homicide

A woman in a blue blouse.

Domestic violence supports at breaking point as housing affordability exacerbates 'national crisis' of gendered violence

As thousands of people rallied against the scourge of domestic violence over the weekend, some of Perth's under-pressure women's shelters turned away women who were at risk of being killed.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Domestic Violence

A woman in a crowd holds a sign saying "Stop Killing Us".

Woman found dead at home in Perth's south as detectives investigate

Detectives are speaking to the woman's 54-year-old son as they investigate the cause of her death.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Crime

A forensics officer in a blue body suit and gloves bends over while carrying some markers.

Mick Malone reflects on his long and decorated career in the Defence Force

In his new memoir, former SAS soldier Mick Malone wants to acknowledge the unsung heroism of so many hard-working soldiers.

Published: Source: ABC Radio PerthTopic: Defence Forces

Michael Malone
Duration: 17 minutes 59 seconds

Mr Squiggle and his friends, have been acquired by the National Museum of Australia

Rebecca Hetherington, daughter of the show's creator Norman, says Mr Squiggle was part of their family 

Published: Source: ABC Radio PerthTopic: Film (Arts and Entertainment)

Puppet known as 'Mr Squiggle' standing in the middle of a man and a woman
Duration: 10 minutes 3 seconds

Country town's mission to preserve piece of motorsport history

The streets of Northam have been transformed into a 1950s-inspired race track, with thousands of spectators watching the action.

Published: Source: ABC Midwest & WheatbeltTopic: Automobile Enthusiasm

boy stands looking at fence with heaphones on

Former immigration detainee released in wake of High Court decision arrested after brutal home invasion

A former detainee released after a landmark immigration High Court ruling is charged over a violent home invasion in Perth.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Assault

Ninette Simons with severe facial bruising some days after the attack.

Bail reform, tougher policing needed to tackle violence against women, expert says

After rallies across the country over the weekend, advocates say more concrete action is needed to address the urgent issue of gendered violence.

Published: Source: ABC Radio PerthTopic: Domestic Violence

Three women holding up signs protesting violence against women
Duration: 8 minutes 21 seconds

Jack Robinson says Kelly Slater isn't done competing

"[Kelly Slater] is an inspiration for sure, we're still probably going to compete against each other at a few events, he'll get some wild cards into it, but it's always special when you go up against a guy like that."

Published: Source: ABC Radio PerthTopic: Surfing

An Australian male surfer celebrates winning Pipeline event in Hawaii.
Duration: 6 minutes 20 seconds

Bats have a negative reputation, but do they deserve such a bad rap?

A bat ecologist says negative stereotypes and links to the COVID-19 outbreak have given bats a poor reputation, yet they play an important role in controlling insects, pollinating plants and spreading seeds.

Published: Source: ABC PilbaraTopic: Animal Science

A small orange bat looks directly at the camera

Older riders considering getting on a motorbike urged to 'think about the risk'

A motorcyclist has died on a WA road every week on average this year with the majority of them men in their 40s and older.

Published: Source: ABC South West WATopic: Disasters, Accidents and Emergency Incidents

A motorbike involved in a fatal crash.

Man charged with murder after Perth woman allegedly assaulted, left in burning house

WA Homicide Squad detectives charge a man with murder after he allegedly assaulted the woman he lived with and set fire to their home in Perth's south.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Police

A sign that says Rockingham General Hospital

Search for known shipwrecks off WA coast finds some just aren't where they're supposed to be

A Perth archaeologist and anthropologist has made an unexpected discovery — some of the known shipwrecks off the WA coast aren't where they're supposed to be.

Published: Source: ABC Radio PerthTopic: Archaeology

John Cecchi preparing for a dive off the Perth coast

Hazards leave vision-impaired senior anxious about getting about town

Gary Paul wears fluorescent clothing most days. But there are still too many moments when the regional Western Australian feels invisible.

Published: Source: ABC GoldfieldsTopic: Disabilities

A senior man in hi-vis clothing

Protests against 'epidemic of male violence' kick off around country

Advocacy groups are demanding the government declare violence against women a national emergency after the alleged killing of three women by men known to them.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Domestic Violence

A young woman holds up a sign that says please stop killing us
Duration: 4 minutes 40 seconds

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