Nicolas Perpitch

WA's controversial globetrotting Ombudsman says he will resign in the wake of a damning Corruption and Crime Commission report released today that found he had created a sham process to allow him to bypass the premier's approval for his lavish international travel that cost taxpayers more than $200,000 in a single year.

WA Police say a person was found deceased after the fire was extinguished.

Brittany Higgins will not be called to give evidence as she defends herself against an accusation of defamation brought by Senator Linda Reynolds, her lawyer reveals.

Day two of the defamation trial between Linda Reynolds and Brittany Higgins saw Ms Higgins' lawyer outline their defence of the allegations. Here's how the day unfolded. 

The defamation action launched by WA Senator Linda Reynolds against Brittany Higgins and her partner David Sharaz is now underway in Perth. Follow live.

Senator Linda Reynolds wins a legal bid to access the details of a protective trust into which Brittany Higgins put funds from her $2.4 million settlement with the Commonwealth.

The Catholic Archbishop of Perth is called to intervene over the Christian Brothers decision not to attend a parliamentary inquiry into institutional child sexual abuse.

Eagles coach Adam Simpson will leave West Coast after weeks of pressure on his leadership, with the club saying they have mutually agreed his 11-year tenure will come to an end.

Ahead of new laws cracking down on vape sales coming into effect next week, police are investigating reports bikie gangs are using stand-over tactics on small businesses selling nicotine vapes.

WA politicians have recently been promised a pay rise to bring them in line with other states and territories, but some say it’s not enough for an “unstable, unforgiving job”.