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  2. Business supportPremiumMorrgul supports more than 390 Indigenous entities in a year

  3. Women’s footballPremiumNorth Pilbara Pythons ‘oh so close’ to grand final glory

  4. Country performancePremiumDutch country artist to tour the Pilbara for the first time

  5. Cancer awarenessPremiumKnow the symptoms of breast cancer this October

The Roebuck Bay Hotel's manager, Tamara Burchell, has been inducted into the AHA hall of fame.

HospitalityPremiumNorth West venues triumph at WA hospitality awards gala

The North West’s hospitality sector shone bright on WA’s biggest night of industry recognition, bringing home major honours at the 2026 AHA Hospitality Awards for Excellence.

Seth Carter

Mr Ward sustained died after he collided with a white Toyota Landcruiser ute on Thursday, October 1.

Fatal crashPremiumPort Hedland local identified in fatal motorcycle crash

The man who died in a motorcycle crash in Port Hedland last week has been identified as mechanical maintenance technician Ben Ward.

Joshua Dowdall

Royal Humane Society of Australasia WA bravery awards were presented at Government House in Perth on Tuesday, October 6.

WA newsPremiumMarble Bar local to receive bravery medal in Perth

A man from Marble Bar is one of eight West Australians to receive bravery medals at Government House, recognising those who risked their lives to save others.

Joshua Dowdall

A compliant pool fence.

Pool inspectionsPremiumPort Hedland pool inspection backlog more than halves

The Town of Port Hedland have more than halved its backlog of overdue private swimming pool inspections, despite having the second-highest number of overdue inspections among regional WA

Joshua Dowdall

Fullback Kalyn Ponga scored a spectacular 95m try in the first half after swooping on a Roosters kick.

NRL grand finalPremiumPort Hedland-born Kalyn Ponga stars in grand final loss

Port Hedland-born Newcastle Knights captain Kalyn Ponga produced a starring performance in the NRL grand final, despite his side falling agonisingly short of a premiership.

Joshua Dowdall

Child Protection Minister Jessica Stojkovski, Premier Roger Cook and local member Kevin Michel at a press conference in Port Hedland on Saturday.

WA news PremiumMRI for Hedland a step closer as contractor appointed

Hedland’s long-wished for magnetic resonance imaging suite is a step closer to completion with the State Government announcing that a firm has been hired to deliver the facility at the Hedland Health Campus. 

Laura Newell

An Omura's whale.

Whale of a timePremiumPremiumProject sheds new light on elusive whale off north WA coast

A WA-led research project on one of the world’s most mysterious and elusive whale species has discovered new information through a collection of underwater recordings.

The Tom Price Community Resource Centre.

REGIONAL FUNDING PremiumPremiumNorth West to receive $2million workforce boost

Regional development and employment pathways in the North West are set to receive a major boost after the announcement of a $2 million funding pool aimed at supporting local traineeships

The facility marks a step forward in how the region protects and promotes flatback turtles.

TURTLE CENTREPremiumPremiumPort Hedland Turtle Interpretative Centre to officially open

Port Hedland is set to open the town’s first tourism‑dedicated Port Hedland Turtle Interpretative Centre, celebrating a landmark achievement in environmental stewardship and regional tourism.

The interactive map charting bird flu cases since January 1, 2026, is yet to show a positive case in the Pilbara and Kimberley.

WA news PremiumPilbara and Kimberley still bird flu free

The Pilbara and Kimberley are still bird-flu free as efforts to vaccinate vulnerable species continue. 

Laura Newell

The inaugural West Coast Eagles Naitanui Academy Roadshow launched throughout the Pilbara last week, engaging junior football clubs and local schools. Pictured are Paraburdoo Junior Football Club participants.

West Coast EaglesPremiumWest Coast Eagles superstar joins first regional roadshow

Kids across the Pilbara got an all-star AFL learning experience last week at the first West Coast Eagles regional roadshow, complete with a visit from a three-time All-Australian great.

Eliana Hullett

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Christopher Brown has apologised to a Perth couple after he was found guilty of defrauding the pair out of $500,000.

Courts & JusticeVideoPremiumBusinessman found guilty of conning couple out of $500k

Judge Genevieve Cleary handed down her verdict on Friday following a five-day judge-alone trial in September. 

Jessica Evensen and Hannah Cross

Former school teacher Stephen James Warwick outside of court.

Courts & JusticePremium‘I was horrified’: Ex-student speaks out as teacher in court

A former WA school teacher who was previously recognised with an education award has faced court for the first time accused of sexually abusing a teenager.

Charlton Hart

Christian Jack Joseph is back working at a major hospital on bail for manslaughter charges.

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Manslaughter accused doctor back working at Perth hospital

A Perth doctor charged with manslaughter is out on bail and back working at a major hospital after he allegedly chased down and placed a father in a chokehold for almost two minutes on a Fremantle street.

Caleb Runciman

Western Australia’s most vicious rapists and murderers are being quietly released onto our streets because the Prisoners Review Board says protecting the privacy of criminals outweighs public interest.

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WA’s dangerous criminals quietly freed in controversial move

Western Australia’s most vicious rapists and murderers are being quietly released onto our streets because the Prisoners Review Board says protecting the privacy of criminals outweighs public interest.

Caleb Runciman

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Liz Ledger has resigned in her role as City of South Perth CEO.

Local GovernmentPremium‘Dysfunctional’: South Perth CEO quits amid council chaos

City of South Perth CEO Liz Ledger has sensationally quit after just four months, slamming the council’s dysfunctional culture and revealing she was blocked from addressing serious health and safety hazards.

Charlton Hart

Cole Smith with his daughter Ebony and their English staffy, lily, who tragically passed away weeks before Mr Smith.

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PICTURED: Beloved dad revealed as victim of fatal chokehold

The heartbroken daughter of a retiree who died after allegedly being placed in a chokehold on a Fremantle street has spoken of his final act of kindness.  

Caleb Runciman

A Kalgoorlie-Boulder mother was handed a 3½ year jail term after being found guilty at trial of breaking into a home and assaulting a woman she believed was pregnant with her partner’s child.

Courts & justicePremiumPremiumMum jailed after attacking woman who had affair with partner

A Kalgoorlie-Boulder mother was handed a 3½ year jail term after a jury found her guilty of breaking into a home and assaulting a woman she believed was pregnant with her partner’s child.

Member for Secret Harbour Luke Herdegen pictured waving to the public gallery during his inaugural speech at Western Australian Parliament on Thursday.

state politicsVideoPremiumPremiumNew One Nation MP’s provocative pitch to govern WA

One Nation MP Luke Herdegen has unleashed on the major parties, using his inaugural speech to accuse Labor of treating voters like fools and vowing that he intends to govern.

Former school teacher Stephen James Warwick outside of court.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremium‘I was horrified’: Ex-student speaks out as teacher in court

A former WA school teacher who was previously recognised with an education award has faced court for the first time accused of sexually abusing a teenager.

Regional News

James Ashley from BoM.

WeatherPremiumAvoid complacency ahead of ‘hotter than usual’ summer

Meteorologist James Ashley from the Bureau of Meteorology is travelling in the Mid West-Gascoyne with the Red Cross, visiting communities to help them prepare for the season ahead.

Sienna Seychell and Sally Davies

The Shire of Menzies has approved the expansion of gold miner Ora Banda Mining’s facilities and exploration toward the historic Davyhurst ghost town site and an unnamed road reserve.

Mining expansionPremiumOra Banda expands towards historic Menzies ghost town

The Shire of Menzies has approved the expansion of gold miner Ora Banda Mining’s facilities and exploration toward the historic Davyhurst ghost town site and an unnamed road reserve.

Rosa Griffith

Meat and Livestock Australia South-East Asia regional manager Valeska. The WAMMCO 2026 AGM was held in Katanning on October 15.

Island SheepPremiumMalaysia largest SEA market for Australian red meat exports

Malaysia is the largest market for Australian sheepmeat by demand while red meat exports into South-East Asia have quadrupled in the past 15 years

Georgia Campion

Garry Ryder and Deana Flowers. The famed Carrolup Artworks produced by the children of the Marribank Mission in Kojonup on display at the Albany Entertainment Centre on October 21. Melissa Sheil

carrolup PremiumPremiumIN PICTURES: Moving artworks by Stolen Generation on display

Stunning artworks produced by the children of Stolen Generation living at the Carrolup Mission in Kojonup has been put on display in Albany, with more than a hundred people attending the launch last week.

Wave Rally event organiser Paul Van Bellen.

WindsurfingPremiumPremiumWave Rally World Championship up for national sailing award

Geraldton’s Wave Rally World Championships could become a national-award winning event after being named a finalist for the 2026 Australian Sailing Awards later this month. 

The Norseman Golf Course clubhouse is now under the control of the Shire of Dundas.

Golf managementPremiumPremiumShire of Dundas defends access to golf clubhouse

The Shire of Norseman has responded to online criticism after accessing inside the Norseman Golf Course clubhouse last week, clarifying it had full control of the reserve and associated facilities.

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Since 1990, only nine days have had a larger jump in the VIX on a smaller drop in the S&P500 than last Friday, according to SpotGamma.

CNBC newsWhy the market’s fragile calm faces a major test

Markets paused their slide this week as the tech sector found its footing following an AI sell-off sparked by high borrowing costs and doubts over data centre returns.

Justin Zacks

By the 1950s, another technological innovation would come along and have a profound effect on women: the washing machine.

CNBC newsPremiumWomen may be at greater risk of AI job losses

The history of technological progress suggests that, as AI spreads, the employment impact will hit women more than men.

Steve Liesman

Amazon’s Bee Frontier device can be worn on a wrist or clipped on to clothing..

CNBC newsPremiumAmazon launches new Bee ‘personal AI’ devices

Amazon is releasing two new Bee listening devices as it moves further into the AI hardware market.

Annie Palmer

HANGZHOU, CHINA - OCTOBER 18: Gold bars are on display at a gold jewelry store on October 18, 2024 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province of China.

CNBC newsPremiumWhy China is buying so much gold, and means for prices

China’s central bank has bought gold for 23 straight months, and the country is importing more of the precious metal than ever.

Anniek Boa

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A child has died after being hit by a car in a Maida Vale driveway over the weekend.

PolicePremiumChild dies after being stuck by car in Perth’s east

A child has died after being hit by a car in Perth’s east over the weekend, with police continuing investigations into the incident.

Oliver Lane

Brothels masquerading as remedial massage clinics are charging private health funds for sex services.

WA NewsVideoPremiumWA brothels claiming health fund rebates for sex services

Brothels masquerading as remedial massage clinics are charging private health funds for sex services. 

Ben Harvey

Richard Marles says the higher-speed, longer-range vessels will help Australia defend its sea trade. (Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS)

State PoliticsVideoPremiumPremium‘Target on Perth’: Greens say US nuclear sub puts WA at risk

The Pentagon has revealed that the USS Colorado will be the first nuclear powered submarine to be stationed in WA under AUKUS, prompting renewed claims that the deployment will put ‘a target on Perth’.

Premier Roger Cook has admitted his concern after City of South Perth CEO abruptly resigned blaming ‘deep-seated’ dysfunction and unsafe conditions - but he won’t intervene to fix the problems.

State PoliticsPremiumPremiumPremier ‘concerned’ but won’t fix City of South Perth mess

Premier Roger Cook has admitted his concern after City of South Perth CEO abruptly resigned blaming ‘deep-seated’ dysfunction and unsafe conditions but he won’t intervene to fix the problems.

Punters across the Goldfields are frantically checking their Lotto tickets after a mystery player scored a mammoth jackpot over the weekend. 

LottoTwo mystery WA punters win massive Saturday Lotto jackpots

Punters across the Goldfields are frantically checking their Lotto tickets after a mystery player scored a mammoth jackpot over the weekend. 

West Australians won’t receive their $100 fuel relief voucher in time for Christmas if they haven’t made a claim yet and plan to submit a paper form. 

State PoliticsVideoPaper claims for $100 fuel voucher won’t be paid out by Xmas

West Australians will not get their $100 fuel relief voucher in time for Christmas if they have not yet made a claim and plan to submit a paper form. 

Brooke Rolfe