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Perth conspiracy theory podcaster Tobias Nuttall has been charged with murder after the stabbing death of a woman in Bassendean on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Picture: 9News Perth/YouTube

Crime

Inside the world of the Perth occult podcaster charged with murder

Tobias Nuttall’s co-host on the Waking World podcast has told listeners his friend was a bit “eccentric”, but the news of his murder charge came as a shock.

by Hannah Murphy

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 24: Josh Treacy of the Dockers is congratulated by Michael Frederick after kicking a goal during the round 24 AFL match between Western Bulldogs and Fremantle Dockers at Marvel Stadium on August 24, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

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AFL 2025

The finals are here, so it’s time for Freo to flex their muscles

by Paddy Sweeney

Port Hedland mayor resigns, leaving council without quorum

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Port Hedland mayor resigns, leaving council without quorum

Chris Marco outside the Supreme Court of Western Australia.

WA courts

Perth investor’s schemes resembled ‘spell incantations’, jury told

by Hannah Murphy

WAtoday shopping centre assaults main image. Picture: WAtoday

Crime

Hundreds charged with assaulting retail workers amid national spike in shopping centre violence

by Hannah Murphy

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Perth father Alex James, who has an incurable brain cancer, and his wife Emily.

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Brain cancer

Perth father’s daily battle highlights hidden toll of ‘silent killer’ brain cancer

A new report has shone light on the cost of a “silent killer” affecting the lives of Australian families and striking people in their prime.

by Carla Hildebrandt

David Flynn was two years old when he died after a circumcision procedure in Perth in 2021.

Healthcare

Australian doctors urge more regulation of circumcision after WA boy’s death

David Flynn was two years old when he and his brother visited Gosnells Medical Clinic in December 2021. David later died as a result of opioid toxicity.

by Hannah Murphy

The school would not specify exactly how many trees were being cut down.

Environmental protection

Elite Perth boys’ school defends clearing trees for tennis courts

by Carla Hildebrandt

William Street Framework.

Planning and development

Northbridge residents outraged over high-rise plan for heritage area

by Carla Hildebrandt

WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch has called for an import ban on high-powered electric scooters.

Road safety

WA Police commissioner calls for high-speed e-scooter import ban after pedestrian’s death

by Carla Hildebrandt

Crime & Courts

Perth conspiracy theory podcaster Tobias Nuttall has been charged with murder after the stabbing death of a woman in Bassendean on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Picture: 9News Perth/YouTube

Crime

Inside the world of the occult podcaster charged with his fiancée’s murder

by Hannah Murphy

Chris Marco outside the Supreme Court of Western Australia.

WA courts

Accused Perth fraudster’s schemes resembled ‘spell incantations’, jury told as trial draws to a close

by Hannah Murphy

Police at the scene of a fatal hit-and-run in Glendalough on Thursday night.

Courts

Woman charged over fatal Glendalough hit-and-run

by Cameron Myles

Perth conspiracy theory and occult podcaster Tobias Nuttall has been charged with murder.

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Courts

Perth podcaster charged with murder is son of controversial GP

by Rebecca Peppiatt

Douglas McCarthy was found guilty dozens of child sex abuse charges.

Courts

Once-trusted WA doctor to spend 20 years in jail for abusing young girls

by Rebecca Peppiatt

Police at the scene in Alexander Heights, where an infant’s body has been found in a stormwater drain.

Crime

Charges laid over baby found in Perth stormwater drain

by Hannah Murphy

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Education

Christ Church Grammar School was granted development approval by the Metro Inner Development Assessment Panel for the $39.2 million performing arts centre project.

Education

The elite Perth private boys’ schools spending big on infrastructure

by Holly Thompson

University

WA’s only vet school to get $100 million facelift after major donation

by Holly Thompson

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Education

WA primary students are falling through the cracks. Here’s what should change

by Holly Thompson

Health

Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital had reports of radioactive waste leaking in 2023.

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Healthcare

WA government tips $50 million into hospitals but denies reports of ailing system

by Hannah Murphy

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Healthcare

Second Perth man claims ankle surgery cost him his lower leg

by Hannah Murphy

Hospitals in crisis

Government denies ‘radioactive waste leak’ at Perth hospital

by Holly Thompson

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