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  4. HOCKEYPremiumWarren Women’s Hockey Association starts season under lights

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Key Assets WA State director Brenda Yelland, Kwaba Bidi cultural practice lead Elsie Penny and SWAMS board member Michelle Munns.

SWAMSPremiumKwaba Bidi hub gets new home in Bunbury

A Bunbury early interventions and family support service hub officially opened its new home on Spencer Street last week. 

Sofia Fimognari

Boyup Brook’s Matthew Thompson kicks for goal,

FootballPremiumLSWFL: Reigning premier Roos beat Bulldogs

Reigning Lower South West Football League premiers Boyup Brook produced their best performance of the 2025 season on Saturday, beating Bridgetown by 25 points at Bridgetown Sports Oval.

Josh Kempton

Heart-shaped feijoa in Manjimup.

WA newsSouthern forest region’s growers successful feijoa season

A heart-shaped feijoa found in a Manjimup grower run competition has set the season harvest off in good spirits. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

Graeme Peirce speaks during the dawn service at Lake Towerrinning, Moodiarrup.

Anzac DayAussies attend Anzac Day events across regional WA

Tens of thousands of West Australians across regional Western Australia have attended Anzac Day dawn services and other commemorative events to remember the sacrifices of those who have served the country.

Melissa Pedelty, Josephine Hingst, Cain Andrews and Craig Duncan

East coast cyclist Tamika Smith traversed the Munda Biddi trail through the Warren Blackwood region.

MUNDA BIDDIPremiumWarren Blackwood locals welcome rider cycling Munda Biddi

An east coast rider cycling a section of the Munda Biddi track through the Warren Blackwood region has inspired locals while showing appreciation to “country” folk for their hospitality. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

Doctors Kayla Mizzi and Paul Griffiths, and business manager Jayde Darin.

WA newsPremiumNew medical centre in Manjimup

A new medical centre in Manjimup is delivering “traditional” country health care with the latest technology to best serve patients. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

The Greenbushes Lithium Operations visit. Peter Eveson, Lithium Shipping Coordinator.

WA news PremiumPremiumShire recommends EPA refer Talison expansion plan for review

The EPA is being urged to assess the proposed expansion of the Greenbushes lithium mine for referral to a Public Environmental Review.

Warren Women’s Hockey Association launched their 2025 season on Saturday with night hockey at the new Collier Street Complex.

HOCKEYPremiumPremiumWarren Women’s Hockey Association starts season under lights

Night hockey was played in Manjimup for the first time under the newly installed field lighting at the Collier Street Complex.

Community photo for the official reopening of the Bridgetown Town Hall.

WA newsPremiumPremiumMinister Don Punch opens renewed Bridgetown Town Hall

The renewed Bridgetown Town Hall and Civic Centre was formally opened by South West Minister Don Punch on the weekend after almost two years of construction

Heart-shaped feijoa in Manjimup.

WA newsSouthern forest region’s growers successful feijoa season

A heart-shaped feijoa found in a Manjimup grower run competition has set the season harvest off in good spirits. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

Southern Forests Food Council representatives Mitchell East, Tyler Radomiljac, Donnette Edwards and executive chair Dr Arthur Wilson.

Food for thoughtSouthern Forests Food Council Farmer Resilience series

The Southern Forests Food Council (SFFC) has announced the latest offerings as part of its Farmer Resilience Networking Series.

Anjelica Smilovitis

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A senior WA firefighter is facing disciplinary action after he was charged with drink driving in a marked DFES vehicle.

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Senior WA firefighter caught drink driving in DFES vehicle

The firefighter is facing disciplinary action after he was charged with drink driving in a marked DFES vehicle.

Caleb Runciman

West Coast footy boss John Worsfold organised the meeting

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Woosha’s key role in true story behind ‘crisis intervention’

The meeting between Eagles coach Andrew McQualter and senior stars that has been labelled a “crisis intervention” was an open discussion orchestrated by football boss John Worsfold to improve culture.

Jakeb Waddell and Jackson Barrett

Annette Young is one of more than a hundred dental patients impacted by the death of dentist David Hurst.

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The patients left in pain after dental practice’s collapse

More than 130 dental patients — many in pain and discomfort — are stuck in limbo following the collapse of a leading Perth dental practice in which $7.1 million was syphoned out by its now-deceased owner.

John Flint

The Robe River Kuruma Aboriginal Corporation claims Rio Tinto is taking too much water from Bungaroo Creek.

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Rio accused of over-drawing scarce Pilbara water source

A Pilbara Traditional Owner group is adamant Rio Tinto is not moving quickly enough to reduce abstraction from Bungaroo Creek, despite the miner’s promise to build a bigger desalination plant.

Simone Grogan

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Claremont RSL President David Thomas at Perth War Cemetery Karrakatta.

ANZACPremiumGrave shame as fallen Great War veterans lie forgotten

As Australia prepares for the State funeral of Arthur Leggett, dozens of soldiers who served in the Great War lie with little or no recognition at Karrakatta Cemetery in often disrespectful states.

Ben Harvey

Channel 9 board member Catherine West.

Courts & JusticePremiumNine refuses to answer questions over hush money payment

The media company and its board are still refusing to answer serious questions over a massive hush money payment to a witness in the Ben Roberts-Smith war crimes case that has plunged the network into crisis.

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Basil Zempilas speaks to media in West Perth on April 24, 2025.

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumQuotas on the table for State Liberals to find ‘relevance’

Opposition leader Basil Zempilas has declared everything must be on the table to increase the party’s representation of women in parliament following two crushing election defeats in a little over two months.

A battery failure is believed to have been the cause of a fire that engulfed a house in Perth’s northern suburbs overnight.

‘Not suspicious’PremiumPremiumMalfunctioning battery ignites house in Perth’s north

A battery failure is believed to have been the cause of a fire that engulfed a house in Perth’s northern suburbs overnight.

A Qantas flight from Perth to London has made an emergency landing in the Maldives

WA newsPerth to London flight diverted after medical emergency

A Qantas flight from Perth to London has had to divert to the Maldives after a medical emergency on board.

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WA Commissioner for Children and Young People Tracey Ninyette.

Wellbeing surveyPremiumOn track to track wellbeing

The only Statewide survey in Australia which tracks the wellbeing of children and young people over time is calling out for more schools in the Goldfields region to take part in the study.

Jessica Antoniou

Monday’s hearing was held at Geraldton courthouse.

Crime and courtsPremiumBail bid pushed back for Geraldton foreshore rape accused

The case against one of the two Perth men accused of sexually assaulting a woman on the Geraldton foreshore last month may be weaker than the other, according to a magistrate. 

Josephine Hingst

Geraldton Universities Centre’s Class of 2025.

Hats off to youGUC’s Class of 2025 celebrates graduation

Geraldton Universities Centre’s Class of 2025 includes 41 graduates who will return to the local workforce as skilled professionals and give back to the community.

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St Patrick’s College circa 1936.

Snapshot in timePremiumPremiumHistoric style of St Pat's marks important transition

In 1926, St Patrick’s College was opened by the Christian Brothers. 

Competitors in the Lake Argyle Swim.

Podium FinishPremiumPremiumKununurra swimmers shine at Lake Argyle Swim

Kununurra swimmers made quite a dash among the 365 competitors in the Lake Argyle Swim, claiming places on the podium and achieving impressive personal feats despite having to train with freshwater crocodiles.

Dog-on-leash and off-leash areas in Broome shire.

Regional WAPremiumPremiumNew areas made on-leash for dog owners across Broome

In a move to improve community safety and encourage higher standards of pet responsibility, the Shire of Broome is rolling out  changes to dog-on-leash and off-leash areas across the region.

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Great-grandfather immortalised at AGWA Pulse exhibition
Vaping at indoor workplaces to be banned in WA
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Vaping at indoor workplaces to be banned in WA
WA couple’s small mistake turns into $1.2 million windfall
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WA couple’s small mistake turns into $1.2 million windfall
Adam Bandt reveals the three reasons why he thinks he lost
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Adam Bandt reveals the three reasons why he thinks he lost
Luxury bridal house collapses for a second time
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Luxury bridal house collapses for a second time
Albanese says new federal EPA not threat to WA mining
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Albanese says new federal EPA not threat to WA mining
Fringe Docker given outrageous new video game rating
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Fringe Docker given outrageous new video game rating
Record-breaking musical heading to Perth’s Crown Theatre
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Record-breaking musical heading to Perth’s Crown Theatre
Roger Cook’s handshake deal with the NRL becomes official
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Roger Cook’s handshake deal with the NRL becomes official
Eagles Training Notes: Captain concerns ahead of Tigers
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Eagles Training Notes: Captain concerns ahead of Tigers

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Elon Musk has taken aim at Peter Navarro.

CNBC newsComments‘Moron’: Musk slaps Trump’s tariff czar as Tesla hits skids

The spat between Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s top trade adviser Peter Navarro is the most public rift among members of the president’s inner circle since he took office in January.

Lora Kolodny and Ari Levy

Economists expect the Trump administration’s tariff policy would generate a much lower amount of revenue than anticipated.

CNBC newsCommentsEconomists warn Trump tariffs may raise less than expected

President Donald Trump says that tariffs will make the US “rich.” But those riches will likely be far less than the White House expects, economists said.

Greg Iacurci

Donald Trump said countries including Britain had approached the US to try to cut deals on tariffs. (EPA PHOTO)

World PoliticsComments Trump’s tariff gamble rattles fragile economy

US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs aim to reshape trade but are instead sparking fears of inflation and economic slowdown.

Jeff Cox

Foreign visitors to Japan rose 33 per cent this past winter from pre-pandemic levels.

Snowball effectPremiumThe good (and) bad as tourists rule the slopes of Japan

Many are flocking to the powdery slopes of ski areas like Niseko and Hakuba. Yet ski towns that are off the radar of overseas visitors are struggling.

Monica Pitrelli

WA News

Premier Roger Cook has pledged to look into the treatment of dozens of soldiers who lie with little or no recognition at Karrakatta Cemetery.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCook pledges to look into concerns about WWI war graves

The Premier’s comments came after The West Australian reported that dozens of soldiers who served in WWI lie with little or no recognition at Karrakatta Cemetery in often disrespectful states.

Malcolm Quekett

West Australians have been urged to go into the city on Saturday morning for the Military State Funeral of WWII hero Arthur Leggett.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumPublic urged to pay respects to WWII hero at State funeral

Arthur Leggett, who was WA’s oldest and last surviving World War II prisoner of war, died last month, aged 106.

Malcolm Quekett

Domestic violence rates continue to skyrocket in WA — with new police statistics revealing the number of assaults and threats against intimate partners has risen to a record high.

CrimePremiumPremiumAlarming data shows DV crisis at all-time high in WA

Domestic violence rates continue to skyrocket in WA - with new police statistics revealing the number of assaults and threats against intimate partners has risen to a record high.

Premier Roger Cook has announced a WA based NRL team Roger Cook

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CommentsPremiumSidesteps and secrecy to get NRL deal over the tryline

Roger Cook and Rita Saffioti are very good at the political sell — leaving just enough wriggle room — as they attempt to make local NRL fans’ dream come true while avoiding accusations of fiscal frivolity.

A male prisoner has died in hospital after a battle with a terminal illness. 

WA NewsPremiumPremiumCasuarina prisoner dies in hospital after terminal illness

A male prisoner has died in hospital after a battle with a terminal illness. 

Detective Senior Sergeant Stephen Cleal praised the dozens of officers involved in the mammoth probe into the death of the Noongar-Yamatji boy over the past two-and-a-half years.

Courts & JusticePremiumEmotions soar as detective laud’s killers’ guilty verdicts

The homicide detective who led the investigation into the murder of Cassius Turvey expressed his relief at the two guilty verdicts, describing the result one of the highlights of his career.

Sarah Steger

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