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

‘Ripped off’: The devastation left among Aussie venues after the Karen’s Diner’s collapse

“Don’t get me started on Karen’s Diner … Karen’s Diner behaved like total Karens.” Andy Pobjoy, one of the owners of Piano Bar Geelong, has bitten his tongue until now about his experience working with Karen’s Diner. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Karen’s Diner closes three stores. Pobjoy is just one of the people involved in … Read more

Pet rottweiler Harlem euthanised following September attack on owner Nikita Piil at home in Success

A pet rottweiler “securely housed” by a Perth council following the savage mauling of its owner in the city’s south has been put to sleep, authorities have confirmed. Staff at the City of Cockburn’s Animal Management Facility have managed Harlem for more than five weeks after the dog turned on Nikita Piil at her home … Read more

WA legal fraternity reeling over alleged murder of beloved barrister Alice McShera at Perth’s Crown Towers

A woman found dead in a luxury room at Crown Towers in Burswood, Perth, has been identified as a talented and much-loved family lawyer. WA’s legal community is in mourning after it emerged Alice McShera, 34, was allegedly murdered on Monday, triggering a homicide investigation. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Murder charge laid over Crown Towers … Read more

WA premier lashes Perth mayor as women’s shelter closes

A critical Perth women’s shelter has closed amid a high-profile and heated war of words between Western Australia’s premier and the city’s mayor. The political rivals are bickering over East Perth Safe Night Space, which provided inner-city emergency accommodation for more than two dozen women until Wednesday night. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Political war of … Read more