A man has died in a skydiving accident in Jurien Bay.
The 30-year-old was with friends competing in a skydiving competition on Sunday afternoon.
Between 1pm and 2.30pm the man jumped from a plane but his parachute failed to deploy correctly and he fell to the ground.
The man received critical injuries and sadly died at the scene.
An investigation will be undertaken by CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) and the Australian Parachute Federation.
WA Police will prepare a report for the Coroner.
New AI safety cameras capture shocking images of unrestrained children
The State Government's new AI safety cameras have captured shocking images of unrestrained children.
Woman arrested after fight breaks out at Cooloongup Salvos
A woman has been arrested after a fight broke out at a Salvation Army store in Cooloongup.
Halls Head Football and Netball Club help tackle childhood hunger
Halls Head Football and Netball Club are spreading awareness of childhood hunger and poverty in the Peel region by featuring a local charity's logo on their jerseys.
Finalists celebrated at City of Rockingham’s 2026 Volunteer Recognition Awards
Finalists in the City of Rockingham's 2026 Volunteer Recognition Awards were celebrated in a ceremony last week.
Six stores shut down under WA's new tobacco and vaping laws
Six stores have been shut down and a haul of illegal cigarettes and vapes seized as Western Australia's tough new tobacco and vaping laws came into force last week.
City of Kwinana proposes 4.5 per cent rate rise
Ratepayers across Kwinana are being asked to have their say on a proposed rate rise for the 2026–27 financial year.
Recreational boat fishers offered $50 rebate for fishing gear at participating tackle shops
Recreational boat fishers are being offered a rebate of up to $50 for the purchase of fishing gear through participating Western Australian tackle stores.
Waikiki teen among the best CrossFit athletes in the world
A Waikiki teenager has been ranked among the best CrossFit athletes in the world.
Mandurah's Kerrie Overell crowned WA Volunteer of the Year
Mandurah's own Kerrie Overell has been crowned WA Volunteer of the Year.