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New baby names enter WA’s most popular lists for 2025

WA’s Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages (RBDM) has revealed a shift in the State’s most popular baby names in 2025, with new names entering our top ten lists, and two clear favourites.
Project Training Officer, Mathew Simmons, Education Manager Tammy Standley, Deputy Superintendent Wayne Marlow.
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New mural at Casuarina

​Visitors to Casuarina Prison now have something extra to enjoy when seeing their loved ones – a large 36-metre colourful mural that transforms a previously blank wall into an impressive artwork.
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Births, deaths or marriages

Information on how to register a birth, apply for a birth certificate, apply for a death certificate and information on getting married in WA.

Check licence suspension

Online search facility to find out if your driver's licence has been suspended for the non-payment of a fine or infringement.

Find a Justice of the Peace

If you are unable to attend a Document Witnessing Centre, you can find a Justice of the Peace (JP) in your area by using the online search facility.

Help with Jury Duty

The jury system is an integral part of the judicial system and is coordinated by the Sheriff's Office in the Perth metropolitan area and the regions.

Pay your fines

View details of your fines and infringements that are with the Fines Enforcement Registry and make a payment online or through a payment plan.

Enduring Power of Attorney

A legal document a person can make that gives another person/s or organisation the legal authority to make financial and/or property decisions on their behalf.

Family history search

Finding historical records on the Western Australian Online Index.

Visiting a Court

To ensure the smooth operation of a court, it is important everyone visiting or attending the court behaves appropriately and in keeping with court processes.

Visiting a prison or detention centre

Information about WA correction facilities and how to book a visit.

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The Western Australian Freedom of Information Act 1992 gives the public a right to access information held by the Department of Justice. If you are searching for court transcripts and documents of a judicial nature please contact the relevant court directly as these documents are accessible outside of the Freedom of Information provisions. Learn more on how to lodge an application.

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