The small town of Walpole is not as well known as Broome or Margaret River but it might just have WA's - or even Australia's - best tour guide.

Mother of six did not want baby she starved to death, court told.

Kiwi scientists have helped reveal the universe in glorious technicolour, with incredible new images reflecting on one of the widest-ever radio-wave surveys of space yet.

Air New Zealand is launching a raid into its Australian rivals' home patch targeting the long haul market across the Pacific.

The scenery along the Gibb River Road is even better than the famed Great Ocean Road, writes Leah McLennan

The Australian creator of the Hamdog is hoping to score big when he auctions off the patent to his weird food creation.

Stunned fishermen spotted a gigantic alien-like ball floating off the coast of Western Australia before it was devoured by hungry sharks.

Givealittle page set up for retired beekeeper who was caught at the Australian border with 6kg of cocaine hidden in the lining of his bag.

A groom is in mourning after two members of his wedding party were killed in a crash that took the lives of three Kiwis in Western Australia over the weekend.

Pamela Wade meets some cute Kiwi expats on an island near Perth.

Overlooked Perth offers Anna King Shahab more dining options than she can possibly hope to sample at once.

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.

Police officers executing a drug search warrant in West Australia found a three-month-old emu, but didn't uncover any narcotics.

Floral carpets put spring in Anna King Shahab's step on this coastal trail.

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

Around Margaret River, the wines came first, then the food. Anna King Shahab relishes every tasty mouthful.

Mother Nature is on fire in the far northwest and the best way to see her relatively untouched splendour is from the air, writes Belinda Feek.

A dramatic lightning display in northwest Australia is topped by turquoise sea, tumbling waterfalls and hi-def sunsets, writes Pamela Wade.

Australia's rocky northwestern tip is a revelation, discovers Sue Baxalle.

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.

Executions, floggings, escapes ... Fremantle Prison is full of stories, finds Pamela Wade.

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

For most Australians, including those in the West, separatist talk is just that - talk.

Airline lays on more flights to Oz's far west for Kiwis, writes Megan Singleton.

Tickle your taste buds with a tipple or two in Western Australia, writes Megan Singleton.

Perth beachgoers are being urged to take extra care after a spate of shark sightings.

A shark attack expert says Western Australia's policy is like the Hollywood blockbuster movie 'Jaws'.

Lisa Martin finds exploring Australia's mining heritage from Sydney to Perth on the Indian Pacific is poetry in motion.