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CCC
CCC report accuses hero Cleo Smith cop of misconduct in ‘relationship’ with journalist
The WA detective who made international headlines for rescuing kidnapped girl Cleo Smith has been accused of misconduct by the Corruption and Crime Commission.
- by Heather McNeill and Jesinta Burton
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Cleo Smith hero detective quits police force as CCC report looms
The WA detective who made international headlines after rescuing kidnapped child Cleo Smith has quit the police force ahead of the release of a CCC investigation into his conduct.Â
- by Heather McNeill
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Bushfires
Arson squad investigating Kings Park fires
The police arson squad is investigating at least five separate fires which burnt in Kings Park on Tuesday afternoon, sparking a watch and act alert for surrounding areas.Â
- by Heather McNeill
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Crime
Perth mother ‘stabs teen daughter’s secret boyfriend’
A Perth mother is accused of stabbing her teenage daughter’s secret boyfriend after discovering she had sneaked him into her bedroom on Tuesday night.Â
- by Heather McNeill and Michael Stamp
Police investigate ‘sexting’ between Aquinas College staff member and students
Aquinas College principal Robert Henderson sent a message to parents on Tuesday to address rumours of the investigation within the school community.Â
- by Heather McNeill
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Bushfires
Yallingup bushfire puts wineries on alert
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services sounded the alarm on Monday afternoon after the fire started near Brash Road just before 2pm.
- by Heather McNeill
Perth nurse banned after having threesome with vulnerable patients
The junior nurse admitted befriending patients who were admitted for complex PTSD and suicidal ideation, and later engaging in sexual activity with them just weeks after their releases from hospital.
- by Heather McNeill
No nurse on duty the night Rebels boss died in cell: police
WA Police has confirmed there was no nurse on shift at the Perth Watch House the night Rebels outlaw motorcycle club president Jamie Ginn suffered a medical episode and died.Â
- by Heather McNeill
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Mining
Man charged over Paddy Hannan statue beheading
The iconic Paddy Hannan statue in Kalgoorlie has been beheaded overnight, with the vandalism discovered by locals on Thursday morning.Â
- by Heather McNeill
Teenage prisoner rushed to hospital after incident at notorious WA juvenile prison
The Aboriginal prisoner has been rushed to hospital after he was found unconscious last night in the Unit 18 youth wing of Casuarina Prison.
- by Daile Cross, Heather McNeill and Hamish Hastie
New Rebels bikie boss dies in police custody after medical episode
The president of the Rebels outlaw motorcycle club has died in custody after being arrested for breaching a firearm prohibition order.Â
- by Heather McNeill