A Perth child psychiatrist accused of child pornography offences in Australia and Canada is now facing a similar charge arising from a NZ police investigation.

Worshippers at mosque hear a loud bang and find a 4WD on fire.

A woman has died after a shark attack off the northern Perth coast, just days after the death of a surfer.

A body believed to be that of missing 37-year-old Sean Mitchell has been found in Perth's Swan River.

The anxious wait continues for the family and friends of Kiwi man Sean Mitchell who has not been seen for more than a week.

Western Australian police say they're keeping an open mind about the disappearance of a Kiwi man who has been missing for more than a week.

Perth has been left battered by a wild storm that has knocked out power to 60,000 customers.

A woman has been charged with murder after the death of a 41-year-old former Motueka man in Perth.

Food Loose Tours offer an insider's guide to Perth's culinary scene, discovers Sue Baxalle.

Kiwi father Benjamin White, who died in a workplace incident in Australia, was an "incredibly special" man and a "cheeky boy" according to family and friends.

A free guided tour in Perth's Kings Park is a great way to get a feel for the subtly beautiful Western Australian flora, finds Anna King Shahab.

A stretch of Australian beach is transformed by abstract artworks, writes Pamela Wade.

Bells, kangaroos and 25kg gold nuggets - Pamela Wade is dazzled in Perth.

A Qantas flight from Dubai to Sydney was forced to make an unscheduled landing in Perth due to an issue with one of its fuel pumps.

Paul Rush hears a charming indigenous account of Western Australia's boomtown.

Sue Baxalle checks in to Perth's new boutique hotel, Alex, which keeps it simple.

Rugby legend Norm Berryman made a lasting impression at the club where he coached kids’ rugby and will be remembered with the Norm Berryman Cup.

An alleged gunman accused of taking up to five people hostage is in a critical condition after reportedly being shot by police in Perth.

Perth police have launched a homicide investigation into the death of a 40-year-old Auckland man in a laneway yesterday.

Homes have been destroyed by a bushfire south of Perth after strong winds pushed the blaze into Waroona town.

It was a bad day for Qantas. The airline was hit by a barrage of problems yesterday, with incidents on three flights forcing unplanned landings.

Qantas engineers are examining an A380 jet that was forced to make an emergency landing in Perth.

It's too early to say the Phoenix are at the crossroads but the last seven days have been a major setback for the Wellington team.

Western Australia's capital still holds strong links to the Dreamtime period, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Kate Roff gets top tips from an expert on the pick of Western Australia's boutique wines.

Parents of an MH17 passenger are threatening to sue anyone who suggests, without evidence, that their daughter is dead.

This coastal hotel in the suburb of Scarborough offers all the modern comforts and sea views aplenty.

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Elisabeth Easther stays at a coastal hotel in Western Australia.