WAtoday
March 2026
ASX dips in early trade after Wall Street seesaws, oil climbs again
The S&P 500 fell 0.1 per cent in afternoon trading, coming off its worst week since the war with Iran began
‘Discriminatory by design’: Israel passes law to hang Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks
Teen prodigy smashes it over the fence
‘Default sentence’: Israel passes law to hang Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks
It will apply in territories with military courts, which are Palestinian courts. It will apply in Israeli courts, but only to terrorist activities that are motivated by the wish to undermine the existence of Israel. That means Jews will not be indicted under this law,
From today, every terrorist will know, and the whole world will know, that whoever takes a life, the State of Israel will take their life,
Relief at the petrol pump to begin tomorrow
Vaping likely to cause cancer, Australian researchers warn
Birthday bash: Cricket prodigy smashes 50 off 15 balls in IPL days after his 15th birthday
Days after turning 15, Rajasthan Royals opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi found a perfect way to celebrate, tearing to a 15-ball half-century in a commanding eight-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League on Monday
I think of defending but the plan was to decide the game in the powerplay as we'd restricted them to a low score,
They told me to read the situation well and back my game,
Gone in 180 seconds: Smash-and-grab gang nicks Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse paintings
They used crowbars to prise open metal bars that protected a back entrance to the gallery housed in an elegant palazzo
The criminals struck in less than three minutes, not in an impromptu manner but in a well-organised way,
As it happened: WA news on Tuesday, March 31
Paintings by Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse stolen from museum
Five social media giants face crackdown over under-16 ban
While social media platforms have taken some initial action, I am concerned through our compliance monitoring that some may not be doing enough to comply with Australian law,
If these companies want to do business in Australia, they must obey Australian laws,
Cost crisis: Where your budget is about to be squeezed even harder
Australian Bureau of Statistics data has found annual living costs increased for all household types by between 2.3 per cent and 4.2 per cent last year
This isn’t just another price spike. It’s a full-scale economic shock hitting households,
Only 12 months ago we’d effectively declared victory on inflation. But it picked up again in the second half of last year because growth has been running above what the economy can sustainably handle,
Brisbane woman held at knifepoint during home invasion
A manhunt is under way in Brisbane's south after a violent home invasion left a woman fearing for her life
Businesses warn of price rises from RBA’s surcharge ban
Freeze over: Melbourne to hike parking charges, fines and rates
Lord Mayor Nick Reece promised a “rate freeze” for one year when he was elected; however, this was only a one-year discount, with revenue from rates set to increase to $429 million, up from $394 million
Jackie O sues KIIS owner for ‘at least’ $82m
WA news LIVE: Evacuation buses start departing cyclone-ravaged Exmouth
If I was asleep, I probably would have burned, the whole couch caught on fire, everything, my beds everything in the lounge room all caught on fire, it’s all melted, the whole roof has caved in,
Bowser bungle sees Cannington servo sell WA’s most expensive diesel and cheapest unleaded
Burk Cannington’s bowser bungle unintentionally led to it having WA’s most expensive diesel on Tuesday
We want to be completely transparent with our customers about what’s happening,
Both options are completely unfair and do not serve the public in any way,
Angry parents share videos of underwhelming Barbie Dream Fest event
Trump’s ‘big present’ from Iran could be an even bigger present for China
The “gift,” it subsequently transpired, was Iran’s permission for 10 Pakistani-flagged tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been largely blocked by threats of missile and drone strikes since the US and Israeli assault on Iran began late last month
Miss Grand Thailand contestant breaks protocol with wild dance moves
Miss Grand Thailand contestant Dada Kerema only made the top twenty following her unexpectedly energetic routine — but in the eyes of the internet, she was the winner
Junior pay rates for 18 to 20-year-olds to be scrapped
Wages for 18-year-olds in those sectors are currently set at 70 per cent of the full award wage, rising to 80 per cent for those aged 19, and 90 per cent when they reach 20
18-year-olds can vote, drive and put their lives on the line for their country,
‘Indescribable, inescapable pain’: Bindi Irwin details three-year endometriosis battle
It took more than 10 years for Bindi Irwin to receive her endometriosis diagnosis after doctors dismissed her pain as “part of being a woman”
I am so proud of you for sharing your journey, Bindi. I have learned that it is important for women to seek out a surgeon who performs excision surgery instead of ablation. Everyone deserves to live without pain,
I’ve felt indescribable, inescapable pain,
In the last three years, I’ve had over 50 endometriosis lesions cut out of my body,
I can function in everyday life without wanting to throw up or pass out from the pain,
Lend support, compassion and grace towards the millions who suffer [with endometriosis]. It’s up to all of us to raise awareness, not just for endometriosis but for women’s health as a whole. No one deserves to suffer in silence,
Firefighters came within sight of Freeman’s hideout as they battled summer blaze
It’s a rural property. No doubt at some point we’ll be able to describe it and provide photographs,
He’s not in any way sympathetic to [Freeman or his beliefs],
Tourists on buses out of Exmouth ahead of Easter weekend amid Tropical Cyclone Narelle clean-up
Our park and beloved community has been put through the wringer thanks to TC Narelle,
Our message, particularly to all Western Australians, is keep your holiday plans,
We are in the process of assessing the damage and getting help to people who need it most,
We know that a lot of these communities can’t take tourists at the moment, but it won’t take long for them to be ready to be ready to receive tourists and to be ready to receive tourist dollars,