A 13-year-old boy accused of a drive-by shooting in Perth will stay in custody for the next six weeks. He chose not to apply for bail, and will remain at Banksia Hill Detention Centre. Police allege he fired more than 20 shots from a semi-automatic rifle into a Gosnells home on October 17, when seven people were inside. No one was seriously injured. The boy faces eight charges, including unlawful use of a firearm. Police have not yet found the weapon, and the boy will return to court in December.
The Western Australian government will introduce legislation to protect LGBTQIA+ students and teachers from discrimination, harassment and vilification in religious schools. Premier Roger Cook and Attorney-General Tony Buti announced the Equal Opportunity Bill 2026, which they describe as the most significant reform of the state's anti-discrimination framework in almost half a century. Under the bill, religious schools could no longer sack teachers or expel students because of their sexuality. Religious institutions would still be allowed to discriminate based on religion. Advocacy groups welcomed the announcement.
Western Australian police are investigating whether a 13-year-old boy from Victoria, who allegedly fired more than 20 rounds from a semi-automatic rifle into a Gosnells home early on Saturday, was recruited by an underworld group that supplied the weapon. Seven people were inside, including children, and one man suffered minor injuries from broken glass. Detectives reportedly believe pick-up and drop-off instructions for the firearm were sent electronically, though the weapon has not been recovered. The family had reportedly moved to Western Australia only weeks earlier.
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A 13-year-old boy has been charged over an alleged drive-by shooting at a home in Bert Street, Gosnells, in Perth's east. Police say a gunman fired 27 shots in the early hours of Saturday, with bullets hitting walls and windows. Seven people were inside the house at the time. One adult man suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital. The boy has been charged with eight offences, including unlawful use of a firearm, and was arrested the next day in a Belmont car park. He will appear in court again at a later date.
A 13-year-old boy has been charged over an alleged drive-by shooting at a home in Bert Street, Gosnells, in Perth's east. Police say a gunman fired 27 shots in the early hours of Saturday, with bullets hitting walls and windows. Seven people were inside the house at the time. One adult man suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital. The boy has been charged with eight offences, including unlawful use of a firearm, and was arrested the next day in a Belmont car park. He will appear in court again at a later date.
A 13-year-old boy has been charged after allegedly firing a semi-automatic rifle at a house in Gosnells, in Perth's east, early on Saturday. Police say seven people were inside, and one man suffered minor injuries from shattered glass. The boy was arrested in Belmont the following day and faces eight charges. He appeared briefly in Perth Children's Court, where police will oppose bail because he is already on bail for alleged offences in Victoria. Police have not yet found the firearm.
Detectives are searching for a gunman after a home on Bert Street in Gosnells was struck by bullets overnight. Police were called around 12.40am on Saturday and found damage to a bedroom window and an external wall, believed to have been caused by bullets. Three people were inside the home, but no injuries were reported. Police believe the incident was isolated and are making inquiries. No arrests have been made. Anyone who sees suspicious behaviour is asked to call police on 131 444, or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
The Town of Cambridge is one of three finalists in the WA age-friendly local government category at the 2026 WA Seniors Awards. The nomination recognises its monthly Memory Cafe, which supports people living with memory loss or dementia, along with their carers and families. Mayor Gary Mack credited staff, volunteers, partners and participants for the program's sense of belonging. The other finalists are the cities of Canning and Gosnells. The awards will be held on November 13, during WA Seniors Week.
