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  1. Federal PoliticsCommentsPremiumWA MP’s major win after Price sacked from frontbench

  2. Iron orePremiumBHP commits to second port upgrade in pursuit of 305mtpa

  3. CRIME Police seek help after crime spree in Hedland

  4. WA NEWSPremiumMan injured after being run over in swag at rodeo

  5. WA NEWSPremiumPilbara rallies behind cricketer after rodeo incident

2023 WA School-based Apprentice of the Year Robert Nicolosi, WA School-based Apprentice of the Year winner Cadie Doyle, Construction Training Fund chief executive Tiffany Allen.

WA Training AwardsHedland student named WA school-based apprentice of the year

South Hedland student Cadie Doyle has been named the WA school-based apprentice of the year at the 2025 WA Training Awards this month.  

Cain Andrews

Virgin Australia’s first Embraer E190-E2 aircraft has arrived in Perth. Pictured are Virgin’s Nick Rohrlach and Embraer’s Martyn Holmes (middle) with Virgin Australia staff.

AviationCommentsPremiumVirgin Australia’s new WA FIFO fleet takes flight

Virgin Australia says the airline is investing in the growth of WA’s economy with its new domestic aircraft set to serve the lucrative fly-in-fly-out market and regional travellers.

Cheyanne Enciso

Newly-appointed commissioner Ron Yuryevich, chair commissioner Jessica Shaw and deputy commissioner Martin Aldridge.

State PoliticsCommentsFormer MPs to rebuild Port Hedland after council sacked

Two former MPs have been appointed to bring order back to the Port Hedland council after it was sacked following the resignation of its mayor.

Oliver Lane

Port Hedland's Tiffany Watson and her daughter Willow raised $5200 of their $5000 fundraising goal for the Cancer Foundation.

CANCER SHAVEMother-daughter duo raise $5200 with cancer shave

A Port Hedland mother and daughter have raised more than $5000 for the Cancer Foundation after shaving their heads in a heartfelt tribute to family members affected by cancer.

Madelin Hayes

The 2025 Town of Port Hedland and BHP Community Sports Awards nominations are now open.

SPORTS AWARDS2025 Hedland Community Sports Awards nominations open

Port Hedland’s sporting champions – from rising stars to unsung volunteers – are set to take centre stage, with nominations now open for the 2025 Hedland Community Sports Awards

Madelin Hayes

Three people died after a truck and car collided on Pilbara's Great Northern Highway, near Karijini, in 2023.

Road safety PremiumPilbara records more than 1000 road crashes since 2020

There were 34 people killed and 196 seriously injured in car crashes in the Pilbara between 2020 and 2024, according to the Road Safety Commission. 

Cain Andrews

Another measles case has been linked to a Pilbara mine site.

MEASLES WARNINGWA Health issues measles warning for Pilbara

WA Health has issued another measles warning for FIFO workers after a recent case was linked to a Pilbara mine site. 

A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded near Port Hedland.

EARTHQUAKE2.1 magnitude earthquake recorded near Port Hedland

A magnitude 2.1 earthquake was recorded near Port Hedland on Tuesday night. 

The Karratha Kats league team celebrate their 2025 grand final win.

NPFLPremiumPremiumKarratha Kats claim historic triple premiership

The Karratha Kats have etched their name into the history books with a remarkable triple premiership triumph in the North Pilbara Football League, securing flags in the league, reserves and women’s divisions.

Newman in the East Pilbara.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT Candidates announced for Shire of East Pilbara election

Residents across the Shire of East Pilbara are being urged to make their voices heard as the local government elections approach on Saturday, October 18.

Madelin Hayes

Police are seeking information following a string of burglaries and vehicle thefts in South Hedland and Wedgefield.

CRIME Police seek help after crime spree in Hedland

Police are appealing for public assistance following a series of burglaries and vehicle thefts in South Hedland and Wedgefield over the weekend.

Madelin Hayes

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos APRIL 30, 2021: Brittany Higgins pictured with her partner David Sharaz after a meeting with Prime Minister Scott Morrison at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Offices in Sydney. NCA NewsWire / Damian Shaw

Courts & JusticePremiumColossal bill for Higgins’ husband after Reynolds court loss

David Sharaz has been hit with a hefty damages bill and is expected to face an even bigger court costs order after his wife Brittany Higgins’ bruising defamation case loss to former boss Linda Reynolds.

Rebecca Le May

Attorney General Tony Buti will intervene in the long-running legal case against BGC. Inset: One of the defective Iplex pipes.

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Fresh twist in BGC saga as customers receive lifeline

Hundreds of WA customers living in new homes prone to leaks and flooding due to faulty piping have received some welcome news ahead of a State Administrative Tribunal hearing.

John Flint

Angela Margaret Rainbow leaves Perth Magistrates Court today.

Courts & JusticePremiumIdentity of Perth therapist accused of $7m fraud revealed

The owner of an occupational therapy business accused of an invoice scam that siphoned millions of taxpayer money meant to be used to help veterans has failed in a bid to suppress her identity.

Caleb Runciman

Barry Wayne Lawrence pictured outside Perth Magistrates Court this week.

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Fears over ‘bikie links’ of child worker accused

Disturbing allegations have emerged about a Department of Communities employee charged with sex offences involving a teenager in his care as it was revealed police also raised concerns he had bikie connections.

Caleb Runciman

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Western Australia’s ‘Walking On A Dream’ was a global tourism brand for the State launched by the McGowan Government.

state politicsCommentsPremiumTourism push in WA misses mark as visitor numbers drop

Western Australia’s walking on a dream campaign has turned into a nightmare, with WA the only State recording less visitors in 2024, sparking fears the tourism industry’s post-Covid recovery has stalled.

Jessica Page

Robert David Reti leaves the Perth District Court.

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Childcare worker denies offence as CCTV shows cuddling

A childcare worker charged with indecently touching two girls insisted to police he ‘wouldn’t do anything’ inappropriate, admitting he cuddled them often. GRAPHIC DETAILS.

Sarah Crawford and Rebecca Le May

Dr David Hurst’s sudden death exposed 130 patients who had lost millions of dollars in pre-payments for dental services they were yet to receive.

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PremiumVictims of corrupt Perth dentist hit with more pain

Ripped-off victims of a corrupt Perth dentist are being asked to cough up more money as they try to claim against the professional indemnity insurance of David Hurst.

Angela Margaret Rainbow leaves Perth Magistrates Court today.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumIdentity of Perth therapist accused of $7m fraud revealed

The owner of an occupational therapy business accused of an invoice scam that siphoned millions of taxpayer money meant to be used to help veterans has failed in a bid to suppress her identity.

Karen Anne Webb pleaded guilty to 17 charges of stealing as a servant on Thursday.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumMt Barker clerk admits to stealing $156k from her workplace

The clerk of a Mt Barker business has admitted to stealing more than $150,000 from her workplace over a two-year period, after details were revealed in her first court appearance on Thursday. 

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Qantaslink Fokker-100 at Busselton-Margaret River Airport.

WA newsCommentsPremiumQantas axes Perth to Busselton flights due to lack of demand

Less than three months after flights between Busselton and Perth started, Qantas has axed the service, blaming a lack of demand for the route’s demise.

Craig Duncan

Bunbury mayor Jaysen Miguel during a press conference with City of Bunbury CEO Alan Ferris behind him.

Local Election PremiumBunbury mayoral candidates look out for South West

More investment, events and visitors for the South West as a whole is expected to be in the spotlight for City of Bunbury mayoral candidates.

Yousuf Shameel

Orthopaedic technician Jenelle Wigley, registered nurse Marilyn Gawith, surgical assistant Dr Patrick Thornton, orthopaedic surgeon Dr Simon Smith, manager perioperative services Nigel Mallaber and anaesthetist Dr Jim McGirr.

SURGERY PremiumSouth West orthopaedic surgeon reaches career milestone

An orthopaedic surgeon has completed his 5000th joint replacement surgery at Bunbury’s St John of God Hospital.

Rose Patane

Mitch Marsh, Chloe Piparo and Sam Whiteman at WA cricket's season launch.

CricketPremiumPremiumBunbury-raised captains confident of bounce back

The Bunbury-raised captains of WA’s cricket sides are confident their teams will bounce back from disappointing 2024-25 seasons in the campaign ahead

Paul Wilcox is running for election to the Shire of Coolgardie council.

Coolgardie election PremiumPremium‘Technocratic perspective’ needed in Coolgardie council

A Coolgardie council hopeful wants to shine a spotlight on compliance and provide legislative oversight for the embattled shire moving forward.

Critically endangered western ringtail possum, Mr Brown, was found dehydrated and with burnt feet.

Animal welfarePremiumPremiumFAWNA seek community feedback on wildlife hospital plans

South West conservation group FAWNA is seeking the community’s feedback in major push to build WA’s first ever regional wildlife hospital.

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Sebastian Siemiatkowski, chief executive officer and co-founder of Klarna Holding AB, center, and Michael Moritz, chairman of Klarna Bank AB, center right, during the company’s initial public offering (IPO) at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025.

CNBC newsCommentsCBA-backed BNPL provider Klarna soars on US debut

Klarna competes in the buy now, pay later market with Affirm and Block’s Afterpay business.

Ryan Browne

New safety measures will become the standard of all Air India flights.

World NewsCommentsDeadly crash spurs Air India's ‘new normal’

Air India has pledged a renewed focus on safety after Flight 171’s fatal crash, the deadliest aviation disaster in a decade.

Leslie Josephs

Wegovy producer Novo Nordisk is taking the axe to 9000 jobs.

CNBC newsCommentsWeight loss jab giant to cut 9000 jobs

A pharmaceutical giant that produces one of the most popular weight loss jabs has announced it is cutting 11 per cent of its global workforce.

Katrina Bishop

Macron hit with fresh crisis after Bayrou’s budget plan fails.

World PoliticsCommentsMacron to appoint fifth PM after Bayrou ousted

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou’s government has collapsed in a no-confidence vote over spending cuts, leaving President Emmanuel Macron scrambling to appoint yet another leader.

Holly Ellyatt

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Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley did not refer to any candidates in particular.

State PoliticsCommentsBeazley warns voters over ‘extremist’ council candidates

A number of council nominees with ‘openly extremist’ views do not reflect the community’s values according to Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley.

Oliver Lane

Proud nanna of Geelong's Lawson Humphries, June Humphries, with friend and neighbour Leigh Sheldon.

PROUD NANNAPremiumBlindness no barrier to pride for proud Cats star’s nanna

Every week without fail, June Humphries sits decked out in her Geelong scarf and beanie, and listens avidly as her friend relays the performance of her grandson, Cats rising star Lawson Humphries. 

Melissa Sheil

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NEWSPremiumPremiumBrittany Higgins’ husband faces massive bill

The former political staffer alongside his wife Brittany Higgins was found to have defamed former Liberal senator Linda Reynolds.

Driver Nigel Jones and co-driver Cindy Gielingh-Jones with their 1967 Mini Cooper named 'Jaffa'.

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CommentsPerth couple races in rally’s tiniest vintage car

A Perth couple passionate about motoring have returned to the WA-based rally, racing in the smallest, slowest, most beloved vintage vehicle of them all.

Thomas James Marinoni leaves Albany Magistrates Court on September 18 after appearing on six charges from an incident near Kojonup.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumIdentity of man at centre of WA servo crash revealed

The identity of a Great Southern man accused of driving a stolen car through fuel bowsers and sparking a fire at a Kojonup petrol station, has been revealed in his first court appearance on Thursday. 

Victor Desire Benjamin Grillot, 26, leaves the Katanning Magistrates Court on September 16 after pleading guilty to two counts of dangerous driving causing the death of a 45-year-old man and injuring an infant.

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Frenchman pleads guilty after fatal crash in Great Southern

A young Frenchman living in the Great Southern has admitted to being at fault in a horror collision in Pallinup that caused the death of a father and serious injuries to his infant son in July.

Hannah Whitehead