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Jessica EvensenCrime reporter

Jessica is a crime reporter for The West Australian. She joined the team in 2024 after cutting her teeth in community news with PerthNow local newspapers. In 2024 Jessica also did a stint in the Federal Parliament press gallery. Any tips? Contact Jessica below.

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CrimePremiumFour arrested in WA over anti-Semitic offences

With tensions running high across the country after a series of anti-Semitic attacks, Police Commissioner Col Blanch has revealed WA has its own issues.

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Disaster and EmergencyPremiumArson Squad investigates South Perth apartment fire

Officers are investigating a fire in South Perth which left an apartment with extensive damage.

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WA news Golf buggies catch fire at Joondalup Resort Golf Course

Six golf buggies caught fire at a golf course in Perth’s northern suburbs in the early hours of Wednesday.

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Disaster and emergency Hazmat warning in place for Hilbert locals after tip fire

A hazmat general warning is in place for residents in Hilbert in the City of Armadale, with the smoke blowing in a westerly direction.

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STAY ALERT: Serpentine bushfire downgraded to watch and act

A raging bushfire in Serpentine has been downgraded to watch and act as firefighters battle the blaze and reduce its rate of spread.

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Missing personPolice hunt woman last seen at Pearsall service station

Detectives are seeking the public’s help to find a woman — who may be armed — last seen in Perth’s northern suburbs in the early hours of this morning.

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Education CommentsKids learn about water safety with new TV series

The action-comedy animation series follows four cadet lifeguards — Pounce the kangaroo, Frizzy the koala, Neville the wombat and Gemma the platypus — who keep the water safe at Kangaroo Beach.

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Disaster and emergency PremiumElderly driver dies in Albany Highway car crash

Police say a silver Hyundai Tucson sedan was driving on Albany Highway when it left the carriageway, crashing into a home in the Riverside Gardens Estate, Gosnells. 

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Rainfall records smashed as tropical cyclone moves west

Tropical cyclone Sean has brought record rainfall to the Pilbara coast, with Karratha recording more than 274mm of rain 24 hours.

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WA newsPremiumDriver badly hurt after smashing into tree in Wheatbelt

Emergency services raced the man to Narrogin Hospital. He will be flown to Royal Perth Hospital this afternoon.

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Crime PremiumThree men charged after allegedly bashing man in lobby

Police say the 30-year-old suffered serious facial injuries after he was allegedly assaulted by the men outside and inside an apartment lobby on Murray Street, about 5.45am on Sunday.

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CrimeVideoPremiumMan accused of touching passengers on flight to face court

The AFP responded to an assistance request from airline staff after reports a 38-year-old man was behaving ‘aggressively’ on flight JQ964 from Brisbane to Perth on December 10.

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