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  1. Council Chaos Commissioner ‘most likely’ option for Port Hedland council

  2. WA news PremiumHedland council without quorum after mayor’s resignation

  3. BRAVERY AWARD Connor Herwig commended for bravery during Hedland stabbing

  4. REGIONAL INCENTIVE PremiumPilbara shire launches new incentive to attract residents

  5. WA newsPremiumHow it all went so wrong: a timeline of dysfunction

Former Town of Port Hedland mayor Kelly Howlett.

WA newsFormer Hedland mayor offers her services

Former Hedland mayor Kelly Howlett has put herself forward as a potential commissioner for the troubled council.

Madelin Hayes and Laura Newell

The Posco plant would be built near the port of Port Hedland.

Green SteelPremiumRegulatory win for POSCO’s Port Hedland green steel pitch

WA’s environmental adjudicator has recommended that a lower-carbon steel plant set to be built by South Korea’s Posco in Port Hedland be approved, marking a step forward for the State’s green metal ambitions. 

Simone Grogan

Newman’s Uniting Church recieved just under $10,000 to launch a youth program in Marble Bar.

WA NEWS PremiumLocal initiatives share in Shire of East Pilbara grants

Several community-driven projects have received a share of $50,000 in grants from the Shire of East Pilbara, aimed at supporting and enriching local activities. 

Madelin Hayes

WiTWA deputy chair Kay Hargreaves and WiTWA strategic programs and community impact lead Petra Trinke with Hedland Senior High School students.

STEM PremiumWiTWA Techtrails Roadshow inspires STEM careers in Hedland

A program aimed at inspiring young women to pursue STEM careers toured Port Hedland schools this week, with industry experts delivering first-hand experience in the career opportunities available. 

Madelin Hayes

East Pilbara youth aged 10-25 are being encouraged to join a new advisory committee.

YOUTH COUNCIL East Pilbara youth invited to join new advisory committee

Young people across the Shire of East Pilbara are being encouraged to step forward and join a newly established youth advisory committee.

Madelin Hayes

Karratha Kats’ Corby Wellington handballs during the tense fourth quarter in the league preliminary final.

NPFLPremiumKarratha Kats secure spot in 2025 grand final

It was a full day of high-stakes football at Bulgarra Reserve on September 6, as preliminary finals across the league, women’s and reserves divisions delivered fierce competition and close finishes.

Madelin Hayes

Port Hedland Aerodrome ARFF line leader Hayden West.

WA NEWSNational firefighting service recruits for Pilbara airports

After more than a decade in aviation rescue firefighting, Hayden West has found a long-term career that combines his passion for safety with helping others.

Emma Davis with students from Parnngurr Community School.

WA NEWSParnngurr School teacher wins big at national awards

A teacher from Parnngurr Community School, located 370km east of Newman, has been recognised at the 2025 Schools Plus Teaching Awards at Parliament House in Canberra. 

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.

Nikki Justice will tour the Pilbara this month with her show One-And-A-Half Weddings And A Funeral.

COMEDY Nikki Justice brings comedy show to the Pilbara

Growing up in a crime family, joining the circus and marrying a bikie are just some of the tales Pilbara audiences can expect to hear during Nikki Justice’s comedy show.

Madelin Hayes

The Women of the Pilbara Forum will be held across October 15 and 16.

PILBARA FORUM Women of the Pilbara Forum aims to unite and inspire

The Port Hedland Chamber of Commerce and Industry will host the inaugural Women of the Pilbara Forum next month — an event aimed at celebrating and empowering women from across the region.

Madelin Hayes

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Internal affairs investigators are probing two separate scandals at a city bar where the officers had gathered.

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WA police jobs on the line after depravity at staff party

Two WA police officers are fighting for their jobs and one is receiving counselling after a booze-soaked staff party ended with a sexual assault and a vile act of public indecency.

Ben Harvey

Dr Rhys Bellinge, an obstetrician, gynaecologist and fertility doctor from Perth, who has been charged with manslaughter and dangerous driving over a fatal car crash in Dalkeith.

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Day in the life of rich doctor imprisoned in WA’s worst unit

Rhys Bellinge, the rich-lister obstetrician who killed a woman in a drunken car crash in Dalkieth, is living in a prison unit known as Fraggle Rock because it is home to the State’s worst paedophiles.

Ben Harvey

Roger Cook has defended his government’s decision not to tell the public about the long-running contamination.

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Tests show PCH drinking water contaminated with toxic metal

The drinking water at Perth Children’s Hospital was contaminated with lead as recently as last year. The shock test results and remediation were kept quiet, until now.

Adrian Rauso & Matt Mckenzie

Club Deroes bikies Guilio Mocerino and Adriaan Van Wyngaarden.

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Club Deroes bikies finally jailed over ‘grotesque’ gang rape

One of Australia’s most repugnant and violent bikies, implicated in the murder of a police officer, will spend at least four years behind bars for his role in the gang-rape of a woman 22 years ago.

Charlton Hart

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Dr Rhys Bellinge, an obstetrician, gynaecologist and fertility doctor from Perth, who has been charged with manslaughter and dangerous driving over a fatal car crash in Dalkeith.

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Day in the life of rich doctor imprisoned in WA’s worst unit

Rhys Bellinge, the rich-lister obstetrician who killed a woman in a drunken car crash in Dalkieth, is living in a prison unit known as Fraggle Rock because it is home to the State’s worst paedophiles.

Ben Harvey

Roger Cook has defended his government’s decision not to tell the public about the long-running contamination.

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Tests show PCH drinking water contaminated with toxic metal

The drinking water at Perth Children’s Hospital was contaminated with lead as recently as last year. The shock test results and remediation were kept quiet, until now.

Adrian Rauso & Matt Mckenzie

The informal agreements elevate CFMEU hard man Edmond “Monty” Margjini to the position of industrial kingmaker.

BusinessCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumBuilding contracts with Monty Margjini ‘emulate underworld’

Building companies are signing secret contracts that channel all industrial negotiations directly through a union official who made his name as a cage fighter and street gangster.

Lidia Kukulj, pictured at a Liberal Party event in March last year

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PremiumPerth influencer arrested on child sex charges

Lidia Jelena Kukulj — a Perth influencer with political aspirations — faced court on the serious charges, it can be revealed.

A Department of Communities employee who won awards for his ‘outstanding’ work in child protection has been charged with sexually abusing a teenager over a four-year period. 

CRIMEPremiumPremiumGovernment employee charged with child sex offences

A Department of Communities employee who won awards for his ‘outstanding’ work in child protection has been charged with sexually abusing a teenager over a four-year period. 

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Sammy the Dragon at the Shinju Matsuri Festival opening ceremony.

culture richBroome’s Shinju Matsuri did not dissapoint

Broome’s biggest celebration rolled back into town this Winter, featuring an incredible variety of events that showcased Broome’s rich cultural diversity, pearling heritage and stunning natural beauty. 

Melissa Pedelty

Kalgoorlie Courthouse

Courts and crimePremiumMan says he has no east coast bikie links

A man accused of 3D-printing firearm parts and having links to an east coast bikie gang has denied the latter allegation.

Jessica Antoniou

Perth Symphony Orchestra.

KALeidoscopePremiumKALeidoscope ‘preview’ focuses on music, arts and culture

A preview of a new hallmark event for Kalgoorlie-Boulder will make its debut at the weekend, bringing together music, performance, visual arts and cultural experiences.

Tegan Guthrie

Migration from capitals to the regions remains strong despite a decline since the pandemic highs. (Stuart Walmsley/AAP PHOTOS)

Housing MarketPremiumPremiumTree-change trend slows but regions remain attractive

The rate of migration from capital cities to regional centres continues to outpace moves in the other direction despite slowing towards pre-pandemic levels.

Mid West Ports Authority chief financial officer Sandra Pigdon (top left) got away with a spent conviction for illegally tipping off colleagues about a corruption probe after a glowing character reference from Chairman Noel Hart (bottom left).

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PremiumGlowing reference earns Port authority CFO corruption win

A senior Geraldton Port executive who oversaw a dodgy tender process — then illegally tipped off colleagues about a corruption probe — received a spent conviction after a glowing character reference.

East Pingelly farmer John Hassell opened up about his personal battle with mental health as part of new podcast series, Father land. Pictured is Mr Hassell with his wife Michelle Walton-Hassell, grandchildren Kyle Stevens, 3, and Austin Stevens, 3.

shaking stereotypesCommentsPremiumCommentsPremium‘You can swim’: WA farmer’s inspiring mental health story

East Pingelly farmer John Hassell opens up about his personal battle with mental health as part of a new podcast series, Father Land, in a bid to break the stigma around seeking help in the bush.

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Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies usually pegged to sovereign currencies or even gold, making them more stable compared to other crypto assets. 

CNBC newsCommentsThe global crypto wave is catching on in Asia

Businesses across Asia are increasingly warming up to stablecoins for cross-border transactions — a trend set to accelerate further as Hong Kong moves to legalise the use of digital tokens, experts told CNBC.

Anniek Bao

Microsoft shares jumped in extended trading overnight Wednesday, pushing the company’s market cap past $US4 trillion.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumMicrosoft tops $US4tr, joining Nvidia in exclusive club

Microsoft shares jumped in extended trading overnight Wednesday, pushing the company’s market cap past $US4 trillion.

Ari Levy and Jordan Novet

Elon Musk’s Tesla sold its crypto at one of the worst possible times.

CNBC newsComments‘Won’t sell’: Musk, Tesla’s multi-billion-dollar crypto miss

Billionaire Elon Musk’s Tesla missed on the top and bottom lines in the second quarter, but another miss was buried in its investor deck.

Ari Levy

Tesla’s slump this year is partly due to backlash against the company in the US and Europe, after Musk spent heavily to help re-elect President Donald Trump.

CNBC newsCommentsMusk warns of a ‘few rough quarters’ for Tesla as sales dive

Elon Musk has warned Tesla faces “a few rough quarters” after the company reported a 16 per cent decline in automotive revenue as sales fell for a second-straight quarter and again trailed analysts’ estimates.

Lora Kolodny

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Perth is set for a sunny week

WeatherCommentsPerth to bask in sunshine as day temps hit mid-20s

It’s going to start feeling very much like spring this week as the days warm up and the sun shines.

Troy de Ruyter

Leadership Matters Breakfast with Hon Roger Cook MLA at Crown Perth: Michael Wilson

State PoliticsCommentsPremier’s steely resolve to fast-track priority projects

A Kwinana pilot plant for green steel will likely be one of the first projects to be fast-tracked under sweeping changes to State development laws announced by Roger Cook.

Jessica Page

WA In 2023, 37 schools hired debt collectors to recover $1.5m. p

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CommentsPremiumPublic schools resort to debt collectors for unpaid fees

Dozens of WA public schools have called in debt collectors to chase parents for more than $3 million in unpaid school fees in the past two years.

More than 25,000 volunteers are expected to take to WA shores to keep beach goers safe.

WA NewsCommentsCommentsLifeguards launch shark patrols and warn on drowning deaths

Surf Life Saving WA says it’s ready to do everything it can to help the community this summer but have warned an increase in coastal developments could see the trend of rising drowning deaths continue.

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WA NewsCommentsComments$2m facelift incoming for historic Perth hotel

A new playground and cafe and refurbished interior are part of a $2 million expansion planned for a popular Perth hotel.

Police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

WA NewsMan dies after car hits tree in WA’s Wheatbelt

The 49-year-old driver died at the scene.

Jessica Evensen