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  1. BMX PremiumHedland BMX riders going to world championships

  2. State Budget PremiumEast Pilbara Shire: Budget does not go far enough

  3. Election PremiumTown of Port Hedland election results challenged in court

  4. State Budget PremiumMayor welcomes state budget investment in Hedland

  5. Community PremiumHedland Says No To Family Violence

Port Hedland harbour.

A new vision PremiumNew plan to shape Port Hedland’s future

The Town of Port Hedland is developing a new blueprint for its future, dubbed the “Hedland Plan”, driven entirely by community insight.

Cain Andrews

Dozens of regional and remote courthouses will cease operating for at least three months, forcing accused criminals to travel hundreds of kilometres to have their cases heard. Pictured: Broome Courthouse.

‘CHAOS’CommentsPremiumJudges ‘extraordinary’ decision to close remote courts

The State’s top judges have made the extraordinary decision to axe hearings across regional WA for three months, claiming police will no longer provide courtroom security.

Brooke Rolfe and Cain Andrews

Community members arriving at Federal Court ahead of the decision.

Courts & JusticePremiumYindjibarndi people awarded record $150.1m compensation

The Yindjibarndi people have been awarded the largest-ever payout for economic and spiritual loss after more than a decade of Fortescue mining iron ore on native title land in the Pilbara.

Hannah Cross

A 22-year-old woman has died after a horror rollover on the Great Northern Highway in the Pilbara.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumYoung driver dies in horror rollover in Pilbara

A 22-year-old woman has been killed after a shocking rollover on the Great Northern Highway in De Grey.

Troy de Ruyter

Round three of the North Pilbara Football League at Kevin Richards Memorial Oval.

Sports PremiumFalcons, Kats and Sharks dominate across all divisions

Round 3 of the North Pilbara footy league kicked off on May 9, delivering a day of heated victories, high-scoring performances and a thrilling contest in the women’s competition.

Phoebe Solon

Adam, Helen and Jon Birch.

Community PremiumCelebrate Hedland draws massive crowds

The JD Hardie Youth and Community Hub was buzzing with energy on Friday, May 22, as people gathered for the annual Celebrate Hedland event.

Cain Andrews

Addison Dew kicks a goal.

WA news PremiumPremiumPythons chosen ahead of country championship

The Pilbara’s best male footballers have been shortlisted for this year’s country championships men’s squad. 

WA Day Festival in Newman

WA Day Festival WA Day Festival set to light up Newman and Port Hedland

Newman and Port Hedland are set to host two of the region’s biggest free community events, bringing together live music, family entertainment and hands-on activities across two weekends of festival fun.

Round 5 of the North Pilbara Football League, held on May 23, produced a weekend of lopsided results, with several teams delivering powerful statements across league, reserves and women’s competitions.

Sport PremiumPremiumNPFL round five sees landslide wins

Round five of the North Pilbara Football League, held on May 23, produced a weekend of lopsided results, with several teams delivering powerful statements in the league, reserves and women’s competitions.

Ear Science Patient Sonny Pilkington and Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service nurse Taffy Nherera.

Health PremiumBHP and ear science expand ear health support in the Pilbara

Improvements in ear health are at the centre of a new funding commitment for specialist medical support in the Pilbara. 

Phoebe Solon

A 34-year-old man has been charged with multiple offences over an alleged domestic violence assault in South Hedland on May 18. 

Crime PremiumMan charged with domestic violence assault and stalking

A 34-year-old man has been charged with multiple offences over an alleged domestic violence assault that occurred in South Hedland on May 18. 

Cain Andrews

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Two young lives have been lost in a horror crash in the Wheatbelt after a ute slammed into a tree near Dandaragan in the early hours of Sunday.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumWheatbelt tragedy as three young lives lost in 24 hours

The Wheatbelt has been rocked by tragedy after three young people were killed in two separate crashes in less than 24 hours.

Troy de Ruyter

WA Premier Roger Cook is circling the wagons around a resource considered critical to the State’s future, telling Top End politicians to keep their ‘hands off our gas’. 

Oil & GasCommentsPremium‘Hands off’: Cook fires warning shot as NT eyes WA’s gas

The Northern Territory is eyeing off the giant Browse gas field as a source for Darwin’s LNG industry, in a move that could pull the rug from under WA’s economy.

Ben Harvey

Police have charged a 51-year-old man over two bizarre alleged thefts, including stealing several perfume bottles from a Subi Bloom installation as well as a park bench.

CrimePremiumMan charged over bizarre western suburbs thefts

Police have charged a 51-year-old man over two bizarre alleged thefts, including stealing several perfume bottles from a Subi Bloom installation as well as a park bench.

Harriet Flinn

Plans for the new OBH site in Cottesloe, by owner Stan Quinlivan.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
OBH’s controversial $800m facelift hangs in the balance

The Ocean Beach Hotel redevelopment and an estimated $800 million in apartment sales now looks uncertain as ballooning costs threaten the build.

Kim Macdonald

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James Heggaton was killed in a road crash.

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Farmer and beloved community member revealed as crash victim

A Great Southern town has been rocked by the death of a well-known farmer and passionate country football supporter in a horrific crash on Saturday morning.

Kirsty Lichtenstein and Cameron Newbold

Behind the White Line dives into the tense turf war following Operation Beech — a sophisticated police sting which stopped 2.4 tonnes of cocaine from reaching the WA coastline.

Behind the White LineCommentsNew true crime podcast dives into cop drama behind $1b sting

LISTEN NOW: Behind the White Line dives into the tense turf war following Operation Beech — a sophisticated police sting which stopped 2.4 tonnes of cocaine from reaching the WA coastline.

Jessica Evensen

Female prisoners were allegedly sexually assaulted by male inmates during an out-of-control riot at a WA prison with Paul Papalia refusing to say why details of the event weren’t disclosed to the public.

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The West Australian exclusive
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PremiumFemale prisoners allegedly sexually assaulted during riot

Female prisoners were allegedly sexually assaulted by male inmates during an out-of-control riot at a WA prison with Paul Papalia refusing to say why details of the event weren’t disclosed to the public.

The ABS is building a 30,000-strong workforce for Census 2026, and they will be required right across the country.

CENSUS 2026VideoThousands wanted for Census jobs - no experience needed, top wages offered

Here’s how much you could earn as the ABS takes a new snapshot of the country.

A GoFundMe launched for Komalpreet Kaur has raised more than $67,000 in less than 24 hours.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumPremiumIndian expat named as young victim of fatal Bentley crash

A young woman killed when she was struck by a car in Bentley has been remembered as a kind friend who was full of life.

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Two young lives have been lost in a horror crash in the Wheatbelt after a ute slammed into a tree near Dandaragan in the early hours of Sunday.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumWheatbelt tragedy as three young lives lost in 24 hours

The Wheatbelt has been rocked by tragedy after three young people were killed in two separate crashes in less than 24 hours.

Troy de Ruyter

James Heggaton was killed in a road crash.

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WA newsPremium
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Farmer and beloved community member revealed as crash victim

A Great Southern town has been rocked by the death of a well-known farmer and passionate country football supporter in a horrific crash on Saturday morning.

Kirsty Lichtenstein and Cameron Newbold

Liberal Member of the House of Representatives for O’Connor Rick Wilson and Federal Opposition leader Angus Taylor.

OpinionPremiumFederal Budget gives regional WA low priority

If this month’s Federal Budget is the Government’s statement of priorities, then regional WA is entitled to expect better.

Rick Wilson

Nationals WA leader Shane Love.

Court closures PremiumPremiumNats leader concerned courts being closed may not reopen

Nationals WA leader Shane Love says he fears some of the regional courts being closed for three months because of security staffing issues may never reopen.

History mystery: A man working on castings in a foundry in 1951.

History mystery Can you help the historical society with this mystery photo?

History mystery: The Eastern Goldfields Historical Society is seeking more information regarding this image.

Portia Lee, Rickie Brown, and Tom Percy with the 2025 Joan Percy Memorial Cup at Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club last year.

RacingPremiumPremiumAnnual Joan Percy Memorial Handicap to be run at KBRC

This Sunday’s 14th running of the annual Joan Percy Memorial Handicap at Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club will once again honour a beloved local hotelier.

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Wegovy semaglutide tablets.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumWeight-loss wars go global as Novo Nordisk bets big on pill

The battle for dominance over the lucrative market has so far focused largely on the key US market, currently accounting for more than half of both Novo’s and Eli Lilly’s respective sales.

Elsa Ohlen

Vladimir Putin's visit to China is expected to include talks with Xi Jinping on trade and defence.

CNBC newsCommentsPutin’s ‘long game’: Why he’s visiting China after Trump

These are the three key areas where Russia’s leader would like to deepen ties and extract concrete pledges.

Emily Williams

A lack of high-quality feedback could also lead to attrition.

Workplace MattersCommentsPremium‘Be honest?’: Why workers don’t tell their bosses the truth

Leaders say that they want to hear the honest truth about what’s happening but almost half of executives surveyed said that a lack of honest feedback is their primary concern.

Sophie Caldwell

Strategists such as Galloway can charge more than $15,000 a month for their services.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumMeet the YouTube whisperers behind the biggest video names

With thousands of YouTube creators relying on the platform for income, many are turning to strategists as essential advisors on how to keep videos viral.

Alex Sherman and Zach Vallese

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Premier Roger Cook will announce that WA is seeking formal expressions of interest from global defence giants to set up a large-scale weapons manufacturing facility, The West can reveal.

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Large-scale weapons manufacturing hub proposed for WA

Premier Roger Cook will announce that WA is seeking formal expressions of interest from global defence giants to set up a large-scale weapons manufacturing facility in Collie, The West can reveal.

Andrew Greene

One incredibly lucky West Aussie has scooped $1,000,000 thanks to Monday night’s Millionaire Medley draw.

LottoCommentsCheck your tickets! West Aussie scores huge $1m Lotto win

One incredibly lucky West Aussie has scooped $1,000,000 thanks to Monday night’s Millionaire Medley draw.

Katherine Kraayvanger

A 19-year-old man has been sentenced for disorderly behaviour in public.

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The West Australian exclusive
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PremiumFine for man who made paedophile accusation in local cafe

A young man who told the patrons of a Denmark cafe not to order anything from the venue because he believed the owner was a paedophile has been fined. 

It can be confirmed that while crows may be deeply annoying, they are literally impossible to avoid. 

EnvironmentCommentsCommentsSee the bird bullies revealed as the most spotted bird in WA

It can be officially confirmed that while crows may be deeply annoying, they are literally impossible to avoid.

Perth has shivered through one of its coldest starts to May in years, after a succession of icy mornings sent temperatures plunging across the metro and beyond.

WeatherVideoCommentsCommentsPerth shivers through coldest May morning in seven years

Perth has shivered through one of its coldest succession of mornings in May in years, with temperatures plunging across the metropolitan area and beyond.

Perth residents are waking up to smokey conditions as the effect of fires north east of the city is felt across the metropolitan area. 

PerthCommentsSmoke alert for Perth CBD and greater metro area

Perth residents are waking up to smokey conditions as the effect of fires north-east of the city are felt across the metropolitan area.

Brooke Rolfe