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WA NEWSPremiumPerson trapped following serious crash west of York

It is believed one person has been seriously injured as the rescue helicopter makes its way to the scene.

Emu crossingComments‘Pay attention’: Aussie animal runs along Perth highway

Multiple drivers were forced to slam their brakes on to avoid hitting the animal.

Artemisia Blythe

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PM’s $350 million pledge to ease traffic in Perth’s south

Drivers often stuck on a major Perth freeway are the target of a pre-election pledge from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, putting up the other half of the $700 million cost of an upgrade to ease congestion.

Jessica Page

The NightlyCyclist killed in shocking crash with SUV

A man has died when he collided with an SUV as he was cycling along a road in Melbourne late on Friday night.

Chris Hook

Traffic jamCommentsChaos on major Perth freeway as hundreds head down south

Motorists have been told to allow for extra time.

Taylor Renouf

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Is Perth’s shoddy merging to blame for Smart Freeway chaos?

The new smart system on Mitchell Freeway is causing a headache for peak-hour northern suburbs drivers — sparking debate about whether the problem is actually Perth motorists’ lack of nous when merging.

Dylan Caporn

Disaster & emergencyVideoPremiumFour killed in horrific collision on Leach Highway

Four people have been killed in a horror crash on Leach Highway early on Monday morning.

Dylan Caporn

TrafficCommentsTraffic chaos on busy Perth freeway after van catches fire

Traffic is backed up on one of Perth’s busiest freeways after a van caught fire on Thursday afternoon.

Claire Sadler

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Desperate plea to help children with road toll trauma

Traumatised children affected by the carnage on our roads are being turned away from counselling because of a lack of specialist mental health practitioners at the agency set up to help them.

Caleb Runciman

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumDriver dies after ute crash in WA’s south-west

A 30-year-old man has died near Bridgetown in WA’s South West after he ran off the road in the early hours of Saturday morning. 

Caitlyn Rintoul

WA NEWSPremiumMan in serious but stable condition after car rollover in WA

A man in his 30s is in a serious but stable condition in Royal Perth Hospital after his car rolled in Beverley on Sunday morning.

Caleb Runciman

WA NEWSPremiumLandsdale crash claims life of 24-year-old driver

A young man has died after his car veered off the road and hit a tree in Landsdale. 

Caleb Runciman

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Why much-heralded new Bunbury bypass won’t save you time

It’s been promised to cut significant time off your journey from Perth to the South West — but don’t get too excited.

Troy de Ruyter

Funding boostCommentsMoney for studies, but no improvements around HMAS Stirling

Improvements to the traffic network around Garden Island could still be years away, despite a significant government funding announcement. 

Rachel Fenner

WA NEWSPremiumTeenager flown to hospital after Wheatbelt motorcycle crash

A teenager has been flown to hospital with serious injuries after a suspected off-road motorcycle crash in Brookton. 

Caleb Runciman

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Peak-hour chaos as Mandurah Line reopens but huge delays

The Mandurah train line is up and running again but commuters are being urged to allow extra travel time with delays expected.

Claire Sadler

NewsPremiumRoad toll climbs to 172 after horror day of death

WA’s horror road toll has reached 172 after six deaths in just 30 hours, with a woman in her 50s and two motorcyclists killed in separate incidents.

Dylan Caporn

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‘Stay alert’Comments
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Bushfire in Perth’s south downgraded but not controlled

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services escalated the bushfire to an emergency level about 4.40pm on Thursday for people in Casuarina and Anketell.

Jessica Evensen and Jonathon Nolan

TrafficCommentsTrains cancelled before Perth’s peak hour traffic rush

Trains on the Midland Line have been cancelled just before the afternoon traffic rush.

Claire Sadler and Taylor Renouf

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumWheatbelt rescue flight after car and truck collide

Emergency services rushed to the scene in Kweda — about two hours east of Perth — when a car was rear-ended by a truck on a remote stretch of road.

Jessica Evensen

TrafficPremium‘Smart’ Mitchell Freeway to go live during silly season

The upgrades and addition of the smart freeway system are set to save drivers seven minutes during the morning peak hour.

Dylan Caporn

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Peak-hour traffic chaos after crashes & vehicle breakdown

Motorists are stuck in heavy traffic this morning after multiple crashes and a vehicle breakdown.

Morgan de Smidt

CRIMEPremiumPerth Motorcyclist dies after crash with four-wheel-drive

A 39-year-old motorcyclist has died after a crash with a four-wheel-drive in Hamilton Hill.

Perth traffic CommentsBlack Friday shopping frenzy clogs up Perth roads

Motorists have been advised to expect delays and remain courteous on the road as keen shoppers flock to Black Friday sales at retailers across WA.

Morgan de Smidt