Top news stories, features and analysis filed by the ABC's network of journalists around the state.
A woman has testified in the Perth Coroner's court that her former boyfriend told her he had killed a fisherman who disappeared off WA's north coast 11 years ago.
Chinese buyersA Chinese corporation has purchased more than 20,000 hectares of agricultural land in WA's south, after the demise of one of the state's biggest farming businesses.
Rebels crackdownPolice say 42 people have been charged since a taskforce was set up to target the Rebels outlaw bikie gang with five more people arrested this week over drugs.
Premier's appealThe Premier Colin Barnett has called on Perth businessman Len Buckeridge to drop a billion dollar lawsuit against the State Government.
Reducing attack risk
The risk of a heart attack could be dramatically reduced by taking a common medication to treat gout, according to a West Australian-led study.
Food security
By Pamela Medlen
If the highway to the eastern states was cut, Western Australia would have seven days' food supply.
Native rights ruling
The Federal Court has ruled that a mining lease does not extinguish native title rights after a five-year native title dispute in the Pilbara.
Road toll
By Graeme Powell
The state's annual road toll has declined since the 1970s but on current trends, another 40 people will be killed by the New Year.
No expansion plans
WA rugby league fans may have to wait for a team as the national league commission delays the prospect of adding more.
Is the state's south west prepared for the severe bushfire season ahead?
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