Bicton
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- Courts
Deadline looms for Andre Rebelo to bring forward evidence that could clear him of murder
New information has been brought forward by a family member that could impact Rebelo’s appeal of his murder conviction.
- Rebecca Peppiatt
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- Sharks
Bull shark numbers in Swan River ‘set to rise’ after school spotted in Freo
A scientist says it’s good news for the Swan River’s ecosystem as bull sharks move in to give birth to their pups and hunt.
- Hannah Murphy
‘A monstrous act’: Andre Rebelo given life sentence over murder of his mum
The 29-year-old was sentenced on Tuesday in the Supreme Court of WA to a minimum of 25 years for the premeditated killing of his mum.
- Rebecca Peppiatt
‘Cold blooded’: Andre Rebelo killed his mother to prove himself to famous girlfriend, court told
The 28-year-old killed his mother in her Bicton home in May 2020. He will be sentenced on his birthday, with lawyers expecting a life term.
- Rebecca Peppiatt
Perth’s most bachelor-dense suburbs – and where the single ladies live
Where you live might influence your chances of finding love more than you think. Among singles aged 20-49, Perth’s dating landscape shows some intriguing patterns.
- Sarah Brookes
- Review
- Fins Bicton
Part fishmonger, part suburban small bar, Fins Bicton is an irresistible new prospect for seafood lovers
A go-getting seafood distributor plus a talented chef equals an exciting new blueprint for the fish and chip shop.
- Max Veenhuyzen
High-profile WA cases put matricide under the microscope
Recent cases in Western Australia of women murdered by their own sons have prompted calls for better research into the crime.
- Rebecca Peppiatt
Web of lies: Why Andre Rebelo killed his ‘happy and healthy’ mother
Jurors cried as the verdict was announced on Thursday afternoon following nearly two days of deliberation and an eight-week trial.
- Rebecca Peppiatt
Andre Rebelo found guilty of murdering his mother for her life insurance
A jury has returned a verdict of guilty for the 28-year-old, ending an eight-week trial in which prosecutors brought forward damning evidence of his motives for wanting his mother dead.
- Rebecca Peppiatt
Andre Rebelo’s debt and desperation laid bare as marathon murder trial draws to a close
Prosecutors told the Supreme Court of WA that Andre Rebelo’s actions after his mother’s death were that of a “desperate man”.
- Rebecca Peppiatt