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  1. Art workshopsPremiumScribblers receives warm welcome from Port Hedland children

  2. SportPremium‘Green Machine’ praises Hedland boxers after close bout

  3. HealthPremium Panda Warmers donated to country hospitals

  4. SportPremiumNewman Kayak Club makes a splash with community comeback

  5. ArtsPremiumPilbara to be treated with a variety of musicals next year

Town of Port Hedland chief executive Dale Stewart.

Local governmentPremiumTown of Port Hedland opt for ‘interim KPIs’ for CEO

The Town of Port Hedland’s chief executive has been issued “interim” performance goals after a closed-door council meeting earlier this month. 

Laura Newell

The magnitude 1.6 earthquake occurred at 6.19 am on Friday, September 18.

EarthquakeWA town rocked by eight earthquakes over three days

The Pilbara has been rocked by a string of earthquakes over the past three days, with multiple people feeling the ground shake.

Joshua Dowdall

WA Trainee of the Year Annika Brown presented by CEO of State Training Board of WA Stephen Moir

EducationPremiumThree Pilbara locals take out WA top education awards

Three Pilbara locals have been recognised among the State’s top vocational education and training achievers at the 2026 WA Training Awards.

Joshua Dowdall

Gratwick Aquatic Centre will feature a tropical-themed open day event on Saturday, September 26.

SwimmingPremiumGratwick Aquatic Centre set to reopen for the season

The Town of Port Hedland has announced a fan favourite aquatic centre will reopen for the season on Saturday, September 26.

Joshua Dowdall and Laura Newell

The Karratha Falcons claimed premiership glory for the first time in 16 years.

SportPremiumKats pounced: Falcons claim stunning grand final victory

It was a day of celebration for the Karratha Falcons, with the league side defeating the Karratha Kats by 28 points, 10.9 (69) to 5.11 (41) ending a 16-year premiership drought.

Joshua Dowdall

The upgrades are set to start on October 6.

ConstructionPremiumHamilton Road upgrades finally ready to begin

A major road upgrade to Hamilton Road in South Hedland is set to begin, improving access to key community services and facilities in the town

Joshua Dowdall

Signature Artist Kariyarra and Yindjibarndi woman Wendy Warrie.

ArtPremiumPremiumColours of our Country returns for its 21st year

More than 120 artworks celebrating the enduring connection between people, country and culture in the Pilbara are set to be up for grabs, as one of the largest Aboriginal art exhibitions returns

Scribblers on the Road visit to Port Hedland Primary School.

Art workshopsPremiumPremiumScribblers receives warm welcome from Port Hedland children

Port Hedland children got the chance to meet some of Australia’s leading young people’s storytellers with the Scribblers On The Road’s return to the Pilbara.

The magnitude 1.6 earthquake occurred at 6.19 am on Friday, September 18.

EarthquakeWA town rocked by eight earthquakes over three days

The Pilbara has been rocked by a string of earthquakes over the past three days, with multiple people feeling the ground shake.

Fighters Jye Cook, Archie Green, Rhein Pangan and Charlie Wilcox with coaches Lewis 'China' Kew Ming and Danny Green.

SportPremium‘Green Machine’ praises Hedland boxers after close bout

Two Port Hedland boxers have been praised for their performances at the State Bronze, Silver and Golden Gloves Championships in Perth after taking on fighters from former world champion Danny Green’s camp.

Joshua Dowdall

Hedland Health Campus is one of five sites to receive a Panda Warner.

HealthPremium Panda Warmers donated to country hospitals

Hedland Health Campus has benefited from a donation of highly advanced neonatal equipment courtesy of the charity Running for Premature Babies.

Joshua Dowdall

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Justin Longmuir, Senior Coach of the Dockers and Isaiah Dudley of the Dockers celebrate during the 2026 AFL Second Preliminary Final.

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LAIDLEY: Success was always coming

AFL expert Danielle Laidley revisits the controversial Fremantle 2024 call that forecasted their success long before their Flagmantle charge became a reality.

Danielle Laidley

RAC chief executive Rob Slocombe with his counterpart at IAG, Nick Hawkins, on signing the insurance deal in May last year.

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ACCC again rejects $1.35b RAC Insurance sale to IAG

IAG re-applied in January for approval in January under new acquisition rules, having been rejected late last year.

Sean Smith

Family-owned and operated Oscar’s in the Valley announced on Tuesday that it would be ceasing operations.

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Popular Swan Valley restaurant closes without warning

The family-owned and operated venue announced on Tuesday that it would be ceasing operations ‘immediately’, with the beloved business handed over to liquidators.

Brooke Rolfe

Greg O'Neill (supplied)

WA NewsVideoPremiumVictim of horrific fatal shark attack at Sorrento identified

‘Our family is deeply shocked and devastated by the terrible tragedy that took the life of a father, grandfather to be, brother, uncle, husband and friend.’

Kirsty Lichtenstein

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WA Federal Liberals have launched a final defence of the GST deal negotiated in 2018, accusing the Productivity Commission of misleading the public over its cost.

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New deadline looms for WA’s GST billions as Libs attack

WA Federal Liberals have launched a final defence of the GST deal negotiated in 2018, accusing the Productivity Commission of misleading the public over its cost.

Jessica Page

Ms Reynolds became emotional and is hugged by friends and ratepayers.

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City of Perth boss sensationally sacked in secret meeting

The City of Perth has sacked its chief executive, just a week after a three-month inquiry was ordered into the dysfunctional relationship between the administration and councillors.

Jessica Page and Sophie Gannon

Parcel Property general manager Jeremy Cordina, Wanneroo mayor Linda Aitken, Landsdale MLA Daniel Pastorelli MLA and Parcel Property project director Ryan Hunter.

Commercial PropertyPremiumPremiumThis council is now Perth’s ‘most important housing market’

The local government area is leading the way on development, growing nearly twice as quickly as the next fastest-growing area and cementing its position as WA’s growth powerhouse.

Capture gear has been set 1.5km off Sorrento Beach as the family of shark attack victim Greg O’Neill pays tribute to the much-loved swimmer.

WA NewsVideoShark hunt ramps up as family pays tribute to victim

Capture gear has been set 1.5km off Sorrento Beach as the family of shark attack victim Greg O’Neill pays tribute to the much-loved swimmer.

Chairman Home Builders Action Group Jason Janssen said builders were shocked by how tight the rations were.

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PremiumBuilders fear collapse with brick rations to last a year

WA builders are expected to be on brick rations for at least a year, as builders plead for more from the State’s only major manufacturer.

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The Cliff Head gas plant off the Dongara coast.

EnergyPremiumFederal Government will fund maintenance of Cliff Head

The Federal Government will front funds to maintain an abandoned gas project outside of Dongara after the responsible companies went into voluntary administration earlier in the year. 

Sally Q Davies

Delegates of the 2026 Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum outside the community pavilion.

Pavilion naming PremiumPolicy concerns delay naming of community pavilion

The $11.8m community pavilion will remain without a formal name for at least a few more months after council flagged concerns with the policy used to settle on a preferred name for endorsement.

Tegan Guthrie

The scene of the fatal crash in Rangeway which killed 19-year-old Jack Murray (pictured inset).

Courts & JusticePremiumDriver faces manslaughter charge over deadly crash

A 48-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter over a fatal crash in the Geraldton suburb of Rangeway that killed a teenager last month

Sally Davies

Majuba Bistro's Andrea Love. Laurie Benson

backpacker capsPremiumPremium‘Devastating’: Caps on backpackers mark ruin for businesses

Proposed cuts to working holiday-maker visa approvals has been met with backlash by regional business operators and the City of Albany who say changes would cripple vital industries.

Morawa sheep farmers Rebecca and Andrew Moore said the State and Federal governments had missed the mark with the live sheep export transition grants.

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PremiumWasn’t the outcome of the sheep export ban animal health?

Morawa sheep farmer Andrew Moore said the State and Federal Governments had missed the mark with the $140 million sheep industry transition assistance package.

The magnitude 2.7 earthquake occured at 10.48am on Thursday, September 17.

EarthquakePremiumPremiumSmall quake makes a big shake in Collie

Collie has been shaken by a magnitude 2.7 earthquake on Thursday, September 17, with the earthquake recorded by Geoscience Australia striking 9km east of the town.

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The app represents a major push by CEO Mark Zuckerberg into the AI agent market.

CNBC newsPremiumMeta’s Muse AI agent downloads are surging

Meta’s Muse AI personal agent tool has only been out for nearly two weeks, and it’s topping the app store charts.

Jonathan Vanian

Fed chair Kevin Warsh will be counting votes this week both on a widely anticipated rate hike as well as the future direction of monetary policy.

CNBC newsPremiumFed’s Warsh watches votes ahead of expected rate rise

Fed chair Kevin Warsh will be counting votes this week both on a widely anticipated rate hike as well as the future direction of monetary policy.

Jeff Cox

Spider-Man: Brand New Day generated massive ticket sales.

CNBC newsHollywood just had its biggest summer on record

While ticket sales are encouraging, it highlights how much the theatrical industry has changed since the pandemic as it is now defined by fewer screens, fewer moviegoers, fewer movies and higher ticket prices.

Sarah Whitten

Retail oil activity is surging, potentially amplifying emotionally driven price swings, said industry veterans.

CNBC newsPremiumWhy the $4.2tr oil market is no longer a ‘rich man’s game’

Oil trading was once largely the preserve of commodity houses, institutional investors and professional traders able to make bets involving thousands of barrels at a time. That barrier is becoming much lower.

Lee Ying Shan

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Human Cannonball David “The Bullet” Smith will be a new main attraction at this year’s Perth Royal Show.

WA NewsHuman cannonball to headline 2026 Perth Royal Show

The gravity-defying stunt will see the Floridian shot out of a cannon at 120km/h, reaching a height of 25m, before landing in a net some 60m away on the other side of the Main Arena. 

Jessica Evensen

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NewsPremium‘Set now’: Brothers win Lotto twice in 2yrs

Twin brothers have won Lotto twice within two years and plan to hit the road after they pay off their property.

Emma Kirk

A Perth man has become the first person to be jailed in Australia for stabbing another Aussie overseas.

CourtPremiumPremiumPerth man jailed after stabbing brother in Thailand

A Perth man has become the first person to be jailed in Australia for stabbing another Aussie overseas.

WA Federal Liberals have launched a final defence of the GST deal negotiated in 2018, accusing the Productivity Commission of misleading the public over its cost.

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PremiumNew deadline looms for WA’s GST billions as Libs attack

WA Federal Liberals have launched a final defence of the GST deal negotiated in 2018, accusing the Productivity Commission of misleading the public over its cost.

Sorrento Beach Surf Club on Tuesday following the fatal shark attack on Friday morning

WA NewsVideoSurf clubs unite for early patrols after fatal shark attack

In a powerful display of unity and reassurance after the death of father Greg O’Neill, Mullaloo Surf Life Saving Club will join Sorrento SLSC in launching volunteer beach patrols for the coming long weekend.

Pierre Bulimwengu leaves Perth Magistrates Court.

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Uber driver charged over assault on young female passenger

A rideshare driver has been charged with indecently assaulting his female passenger in the western suburbs.

Caleb Runciman