Scarlett Oliver’s family share sad health update weeks after she met Taylor Swift

The father of a little girl who won the hearts of Taylor Swift and Australia after her dying wish to meet the superstar was fulfilled has updated fans about her health. Scarlett Oliver, 9, was given only 12 to 18 months left to live after a devastating brain cancer diagnosis in October last year. The … Read more

Perth family devastated after neighbouring dogs known to be dangerous break into yard and kill pet Pomeranian

A family dog has been mauled to death after two other dogs broke into a yard in Perth — and it’s not the first time the aggressive canines have killed. Mum Samar and her daughter were woken up on Saturday by the sound of their Pomeranian, Rocco, being mauled by two neighbouring dogs. They ran … Read more

Nikita Piil shares heartbreaking tribute for euthanised pet rottweilers that left her fighting for life

Perth woman Nikita Piil, who was last year savagely mauled by her two rottweilers while trying to settle them during an incident in the neighbourhood, has expressed her grief in a heartbreaking tribute. Her beloved pets Harlem and Bronx were both killed over the attack, one shot by police as it happened last September, and … Read more

Perth mum forced to give birth in her bathroom as twins arrive seven weeks early

A Perth mother has given birth alone on the bathroom floor after her twins decided they were ready to arrive seven weeks early. It all unfolded in such a rush for mum Amy Turner that she had to be talked through it by St John WA officers over the phone until an ambulance arrived. WATCH … Read more

Award-winning Perth craft beer brewery Golden West Brewing Co enters administration

A craft beer brewery in Perth has collapsed, more than half a year on from the appointment of restructuring practitioners. Golden West Brewing Co officially went into administration on February 28, and a meeting with creditors is scheduled to take place on March 12. Mathieu Tribut from GTS Advisory has been appointed administrator. Stream local … Read more

Perth man pockets rare $2 coin worth up to $110 while picking up petrol station pie

When a “peckish” Perth man popped into a petrol station for a bottle of water and a chicken and vegetable pie, he was handed $9 in change, but quickly noticed it was worth much more. The $2 coin in the palm of Joel Kandiah’s hand, which can fetch up to $110, was enough to stop … Read more

Perth family forced to sleep in their car amid housing crisis: ‘It breaks you’

A WA couple and their child have been forced to sleep in their car amid the state’s housing crisis. Narelle and Ray*, from Forrestfield in Perth, lived in a rental home until two weeks ago — when it was sold out from under them and they found themselves with nowhere to go. WATCH THE VIDEO … Read more

Widow of Australian Defence Force veteran scores big win in deportation battle

The widow of an Australian war veteran will fulfil her husband’s wish to raise their five-year-old son in Australia following a major win in her battle against deportation. American citizen Kristie Chilcott faced being kicked out of the country on July 1, but on Thursday was delivered the news she had been desperate to hear … Read more

Mary Street Bakery Claremont in Perth announces closure in lead up to Christmas

A popular Perth bakery chain has “unexpectedly” closed one of its locations. Mary Street Bakery Claremont, in Perth’s western suburbs, shut just before Christmas, letting customers know with a sign in the window. The store, which had been open for three years, apologised for the sudden closure and thanked customers for their loyalty. Watch the … Read more

Perth man Matthew Stevenson beaten and mugged outside nightclub in Kuta, Bali, now trying to get home

A Perth man who was allegedly beaten and mugged outside a Bali nightclub is now struggling to get home in time for his brother’s wedding. Matthew Stevenson, 27, from Midland, said his cheek was broken when he was set upon by a group of men outside the Engine Room in Kuta on Friday night. WATCH … Read more