Jake Dietsch

4 weeks ago | thewest.com.au | Jake Dietsch

West Australian motorists will get a break at the bowser just in time for the Easter long weekend, in a silver lining to Donald Trump’s trade war. Petrol prices are more than 20¢ cheaper now than in the days leading up to Easter last year. Experts say we can expect the trend at the pump to continue for another fortnight, taking in the Anzac Day weekend, too. Most fuel stations in Perth work on a weekly cycle with Tuesday being the cheapest and Wednesday the most expensive.

1 month ago | thewest.com.au | Jake Dietsch

The widow of a WA agriculture stalwart who took his own life amid a battle with prostate cancer, is calling on politicians to “stand up” and pay more attention to the disease killing thousands of Australian men. Dr Craig Heggaton — a renowned farmer, vet and father of three — lived with his wife Liz in Kojonup.

1 month ago | thewest.com.au | Jake Dietsch

Edith Cowan University researchers find link between mothers who had gestational diabetes and ADHD in kids

1 month ago | thewest.com.au | Jake Dietsch

Travel industry on tenterhooks as fallout from Trump tariffs expectedMain Image: Perth’s Shannon Laya, plans to visit family in Chicago in July. Credit: Ross Swanborough/The West Australian

1 month ago | thewest.com.au | Jake Dietsch

Police are desperately trying to find a boy who may have gone to Perth Airport. Justin Bottrell is believed to have left his home in Leederville about 4am on Wednesday. Police believe that the 12-year-old might have tried to make his way to the domestic terminal at Perth Airport. Justin is described as 170cm tall with a medium build. It is not known what he is wearing but he typically wears shorts and a t-shirt.