West Australians could be in for an extra public holiday as the state looks at syncing its system with the east coast.

A senator wants the prime minister to demand an explanation from the US president after an Australian TV reporter was shot with a rubber bullet at a protest.

An Albany man allegedly at the centre of a fatal Bornholm crash that claimed the life of a 34-year-old woman earlier this year has been slapped with two new charges of drink and drug-driving.

Essendon have been hit with a significant midfield blow ahead of their trip west to face Fremantle later this month, with Sam Durham copping a two-match suspension.

One of two men accused of a terrifying car jacking in the Perth CBD has been emphatically refused bail after ‘begging’ a court for ‘one more chance’.

Protesters urge Australia to do more to help people in Gaza, rallying outside the PM's electorate office after Israel blocked an activist ship carrying aid.

Protesters have rallied outside the Prime Minister’s Sydney electorate office after Israeli forces intercepted a boat of activists, including Greta Thunberg.

Angry locals have slammed a plan to build a new Brisbane Olympic 2032 whitewater facility, saying the Games drawcard event should be held where it is "wanted".

The Sino-Swedish brand has announced generous incentives across its three-model electric vehicle range until the end of this month.

Thousands of people are expected to call the new suburb home when it is completed.