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Rio Tinto’s Cape Lambert port.

MiningCommentsPremiumRio iron ore exports at risk as cyclones menace Pilbara

Rio Tinto’s iron ore shipments could take a further hit this quarter after operations at two ports in the Pilbara were hampered by tropical cyclones. 

Daniel Newell

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NEWS‘Failed’: Town with no drinking water

As deadly floodwaters barely ease in North Queensland, the town hardest hit is now without something we all take for granted.

Blair Jackson

A witness has claimed the child’s father screamed “I’ve killed my daughter” after finding her in the car. NewsWire / Jonathan Ng

NSW NewsPremium‘Killed my daughter’: Grief as 1yo found dead

Witnesses have recalled the horror of a father finding his one-year-old daughter dead inside a car outside a childcare centre.

Clareese Packer, Aisling Brennan, Joanne Williamson, Jessica Paul

It’s unclear exactly how McKenna died.

The Nightly‘Completely devoted’ mum killed in alleged murder-suicide

It is believed the 35-year-old was killed by her former partner who was found critically injured near a freeway.

Molly Magennis

Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked Anthony Albanese for ‘Australia’s unwavering support for Ukraine’. X @AlboMP

POLITICSPremium‘Pressure on Russia’: Kyiv’s call to Canberra

Australian POW Oscar Jenkins was among a host of key issues covered in a phone call between Anthony Albanese and Volodymyr Zelensky.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

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NewsPremiumMan dead after stabbing at pizza shop

A man has died after being found with a stab wound to his chest in Sydney’s western suburbs.

Alexandra Feam

Sam Kerr is facing a racially aggravated public order charge at Kingston Crown Court in London.

LAW AND ORDERVideoTwist in Sam Kerr case as police officer accused of changing story

A court has heard of the Aussie captain’s regret on the second day of her racial harassment trial.

Glenn Moore

Hundreds are without power in Sydney’s south-western suburbs. NewsWire / Max Mason-Hubers

NewsPremiumPower outage hits thousands of homes

Crews are working to restore power after thousands across Sydney woke up to a blackout.

Alexandra Feiam

Emergency personnel gather after a shooting at Risbergska School in Orebro, Sweden.

crime, law and justiceAt least 10 killed in Sweden’s deadliest mass shooting

Police are continuing to look for victims after a gunman opened fire at an adult education centre.

Staff Writers

Donald Trump greeted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he arrived for bilateral talks. (EPA PHOTO)

Conflict and WarTrump urges Gazans to relocate, welcomes Netanyahu

US President Donald Trump has again urged Palestinians in war-shattered Gaza to relocate to neighbouring countries.

Staff Writers

A study has found support for increased migration from Pacific Island nations. (Laura McQuillan/AAP PHOTOS)

ImmigrationAussie migration misperceptions can be changed

Australians harbour substantial and contradictory ideas on immigration and many want lower levels, but these attitudes be easily changed, a study has found.

Kat Wong

Clinical psychotherapist Aaron Peet is running in the State election as a Legalise Cannabis Party candidate.

LEGALISE CANNABISLegalise Cannabis Party candidate runs in Warren-Blackwood

A Pemberton psychotherapist has thrown his hat in the ring for a seat in the State Parliament with the aim to legalise cannabis for mental health benefits. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

Warren-Blackwood MLA Jane Kelsbie with members of the Manjimup Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service and State Emergency Service.

BACKING FIREFIGHTERSWarren-Blackwood MLA Jane Kelsbie commits re-election funds

Firefighting services in Boyup Brook and Manjimup have been promised a boost if WA Labor holds on to government after March’s State election, with $84,000 pledged to the regional crews.

Anjelica Smilovitis

Shire of Nannup president Tony Dean, Jane Kelsbie MLA, Cr Lyn Curtis, deputy shire president Vicki Hansen, Cr Ian Gibb, and shire chief executive David Taylor.

BOOST FOR SPORTWarren-Blackwood MLA Jane Kelsbie’s re-election commitments

Upgrades to sport and recreation spaces could be on the cards for the Warren-Blackwood region, with WA Labor committing $50,000 to the cause if re-elected next month. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

The Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes celebrated its citizen of the year awards while some residents became Australian citizens.

UNITING AUSTRALIANSBridgetown Greenbushes community unite on Australia Day

The Bridgetown-Greenbushes community celebrated multiculturalism, honoured First Nations people and welcomed two New Zealanders as Australian citizens on Australia Day. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

Didith Atkin was named the senior citizen of the year by the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes on Australia Day.

AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDAward-winning resident credits faith and community

Grow Greenbushes member Didith Atkin has been recognised for her community-focused efforts, receiving the senior citizen of the year from the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes on Australia Day.

Anjelica Smilovitis

Katherine Waddington with one of her horses.

BUSH BATHINGWild-born horses in Nannup help wellbeing

Katherine Waddington from Wadi Farm HerdLife runs Walking With Horses sessions, and said the purpose was to help people reconnect with themselves. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

Not all labels on alcohol packaging display pregnancy warning, a study has found. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

HealthPremiumBooze companies failing to display pregnancy warnings

About one-third of alcoholic drinks do not display pregnancy warnings despite a three-year grace period to comply with government regulations.

Farid Farid

Perth masseuse and acupuncturist, Gufei Lan, sexually assaulted four clients because he got a ‘thrill’ from ‘getting away with it’.

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Perth masseuse sexually assaulted clients for ‘thrill’

Each of the victims had gone to the masseuse seeking treatment for a range of ailments including neck and lower back pain.

Emily Moulton

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Dean Nalder to show support for Nationals in former seat

Dean Nalder - the former senior Liberal State minister - is set to snub his former political party and show support for a National candidate in his former seat.

Dylan Caporn

WA has more GP deserts than any other State or Territory. East Pilbara, West Pilbara, Kimberley, and Esperance are among them, writes Peter Breadon and Wendy Hu.

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OPINION CommentsPremium
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WA is the worst place in Australia for ‘GP deserts’

About half a million people across Australia live in ‘GP deserts’ - areas where there are too few GPs to ensure everyone can get the care they need. 

Peter Breadon & Wendy Hu

Member for Kalgoorlie Ali Kent and Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson in Kalgoorlie-Boulder on Tuesday.

LAVERTON HOSPITALPremiumLaverton Hospital construction expected to begin next month

Construction of the long-awaited new Laverton Hospital is expected to begin next month after a company was selected to complete the build.

Carwyn Monck

Beacon Minerals managing director Graham McGarry.

BETTER CONDITIONSPremiumBeacon Minerals gold production on the rise

Beacon Minerals is continuing on its path to return the Jaurdi gold project north-west of Coolgardie to previous levels of production, following another increase in the December quarter.

Neil Watkinson

The City of Greater Geraldton is about to undertake a rabbit control program in some parts of Geraldton.

Rampant rabbitsCommentsPremiumRabbit virus to be released to control feral population

Community members are encouraged to undertake their own rabbit control programs at the same time.

Staff reporter