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  1. LEAGUE KICKS OFFPremiumTown derbies dominate the start of the NPFL season

  2. Cyclone recovery PremiumBullara Station Stay set to reopen on May 1

  3. Watering days cutPremiumWatering days cut in Karratha and surrounding towns

  4. Space mission PremiumRocket launch seen across North West WA

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The Karratha Kats league team celebrate their 2025 grand final win

Sports Premium Round 1 NPFL fixtures

The NPFL 2026 season officially kicks off next week with a blockbuster round 1 schedule coinciding with Anzac Day long weekend

Phoebe Solon

Turquoise Bay near Exmouth.

Cyclone recovery PremiumNew disaster payments launched for cyclone Narelle effected

Multiple streams of disaster relief have been opened up for individuals and businesses affected by ex-severe tropical cyclone Narelle which devastated Exmouth in late March. 

Cain Andrews

Regional Development Minister Stephen Dawson and Pilbara MLA Kevin Michel. Tom Zaunmayr.

Grant funding PremiumFive Pilbara projects share in $846,700 RED grant funding

Five Pilbara businesses and organisations will share in $846,700 of Regional Economic Development grants which will fund projects across a diverse range of sectors. 

Cain Andrews

The aftermath of cyclone Narelle has left much of Exmouth in a state of emergency.

Cyclone Narelle Exmouth Wild Prawn Festival postponed

The Exmouth Wild Prawn Festival has been postponed in the wake of damage caused by Tropical Cyclone Narelle, as recovery efforts begin in Exmouth.

Phoebe Solon

Damage to Karratha Back Beach Boat Ramp from STC Narelle.

Petition cyclone PremiumPetitioners claim ‘inconsistent’ DFES STC Narelle warnings

Residents of Karratha and surrounding Pilbara communities have launched a petition asking State Parliament to investigate how the new DFES warning system was implemented during cyclone Narelle.  

Cain Andrews

Karratha Falcons new coach Dean McDonald

LEAGUE KICKS OFFPremiumTown derbies dominate the start of the NPFL season

Footy is back, with the North Pilbara Football League season kicking off over the Anzac Day long weekend with matches across the Pilbara

Danielle Marsland

Bullara Station

Cyclone recovery PremiumPremiumBullara Station Stay set to reopen on May 1

Bullara Station Stay is set to reopen on May 1 despite ex-tropical cyclone Narelle devastating the popular tourist location just a month ago. 

The object, believed to be a Chinese rocket, captured on camera from Broome.

Space mission PremiumPremiumRocket launch seen across North West WA

An object believed to be part of an American or Chinese rocket launch was spotted streaking across the night sky over North West WA on April 11, sparking much curiosity. 

Watering days in Karratha, Roebourne, Dampier, Wickham and Point Samson have been reduced to three days per week. 

Watering days cutPremiumPremiumWatering days cut in Karratha and surrounding towns

Watering days in Karratha, Roebourne, Dampier, Wickham and Point Samson have been reduced to three days per week.

Naomi Johns and Paul O'Neill in WA Opera's Otello at His Majesty's Theatre.

Lifestyle PremiumExperience the magic of opera in Karratha

Opera is coming to Karratha next month with WA born and bred world class Soprano Naomi Johns set to take the stage and give the North West town a taste of the magic of opera.

Cain Andrews

An aerial view of Karratha, where the cost of housing has surged.

Housing PremiumKarratha’s housing crisis

A record-breaking home sale in Karratha has highlighted the depth of the Pilbara’s housing crisis.

Phoebe Solon

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D & C Corporation worked on two of VIctor Goh’s builds — Capital Square on Mount Street and EQWest on the banks of the Swan River.

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From Goh to woe: Secret docs reveal EQWest delay dispute

The company building Victor Goh’s Elizabeth Quay skyscrapers was blasted for withholding millions of dollars from a contractor in a previously secret legal ruling.

Matt Mckenzie

Sam Lalor, Murphy Reid and Jagga Smith.

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How the 2024 draft REALLY should have gone

Inspired by the stunning early success of Murphy Reid after he was taken with pick No.17, The West Australian’s Josh Kempton has run a re-draft on the stacked 2024 pool.

Josh Kempton

Flowers by the side of Nicholson Road, Lynwood, where a fatal crash occured which resulted in the death of Skye.

GoFundMeVideoBaby who died in crash remembered as ‘precious little soul’

The baby, who died in a horror rideshare car crash on Saturday, has been remembered as having ‘the most beautiful smile’. 

Treasury Wine Estates boss Sam Fischer.

BusinessPremiumTreasury Wines faces ‘elevated risk’ of bankruptcy

Shares in the winemaker have collapsed 63 per cent over the past year as one Australian hedge fund said its debt load means bankruptcy is possible.

Tom Richardson

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It is understood the Scotch College student Jack Avenell was on a True North cruise when he drowned.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumTributes flow after son of True North Cruises owner drowns

A 15-year-old private school student who tragically drowned in the remote Kimberley has been remembered as ‘the most enthusiastic and keen young fella ever’.

Premier Roger Cook has declared a state of emergency in WA amid a fuel crisis.

State PoliticsVideoCommentsRoger Cook declares state of emergency in WA over fuel

A state of emergency will be declared in WA in a bid to pressure fuel companies to divert supplies where they’re needed, but Roger Cook says it won’t trigger Covid-style restrictions on the public.

Jessica Page

“Boardroom screaming match ends with cops storming out” with Ben Harvey.

WATCHVideoCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumBoardroom screaming match ends with cops storming out

In tonight’s show, Ben Harvey reveals why being the boss of WA’s Police Union isn’t a long-term career prospect with the third president in five years facing the chop.

Raymond Reddington, who changed his name from Maxwell Robert Fulton was on trial accused of murdering his wife Sharon Fulton (inset) in 1986.

Court & JusticePremiumPremiumHusband learns fate for murdering Sharon Fulton 40 years ago

A cold case killer who murdered his wife 40 years ago has been sentenced to life in prison, however a terminal cancer diagnosis means he could have as little as 18 months to live.

The Eagles have produced the rare feat of comebacks from 22+ points down at quarter time in their past two matches.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumTwice in 48 years: Eagles’ amazing ‘comeback kings’ feat

In A Six-Pack Of IPA (Interesting Points, Allegedly), we look at West Coast achieving a comeback feat achieved only four times before in AFL/VFL history, and more stats and facts on our WA clubs!

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Residents on Cooper Circuit feel unsafe in their homes.

CrimeCooper Circuit residents desperate for help as crime climbs

A suburban street in Geraldton’s Mt Tarcoola is experiencing severe criminal activity, according to residents, who say they are starting to feel unsafe in their homes. 

Imogen Wilson

A section of the Bibbulmun Track towards Long Point Campsite.

POLICEPremiumMissing Bibbulmun Track hiker found safe after search

A search in the Lower South West has ended with a positive outcome after a missing hiker made contact with police and was confirmed safe and well. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Dr Tara Craft, an owner of the Midwest Veterinary Centre.

CommunityMid West-Gascoyne vets united over abusive behaviour

Two veterinary clinics in the Mid West-Gascoyne have reported abusive and disrespectful behaviour from clients when treating and caring for animals.

Imogen Wilson

Rosalind Piper, Lisa Radomiljac and Anne Marie Piper.

ARTPemberley’s Sculpture in the Vines opens to strong crowd

Pemberley welcomed more than 70 members of the local community on Friday April 17 for the official opening of Sculpture in the Vines 2026. 

High water levels at the Gascoyne River.

Cyclone NarelleCommunity calls for assessment of levees in Gascoyne River

Flood levees installed in the Gascoyne River have come under scrutiny in the wake of flooding on surrounding properties caused by tropical cyclone Narelle.

The recently upgraded footpath along Blackwood Road in Greenbushes.

Greenbushes footpathPremiumPremiumGreenbushes footpath upgrade now complete

The long-awaited Greenbushes footpath upgrade was officially completed last week, with residents now able to enjoy a safer and more accessible walking route along Blackwood Road. 

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President Donald Trump.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumWatchdog zeros in on suspicious oil trades before Trump post

The probe is zeroing in on at least two instances over a roughly two-week period when trading volumes jumped sharply just ahead of key White House news.

Yun Li

A navy vessel is seen sailing in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which much of the world’s oil and gas passes on March 1, 2026.

EnergyVideoCommentsPremiumWhat an Iran blockade will look like and how it will be done

The move comes as Iran has blockaded the Strait of Hormuz for weeks during the US-Israeli war with the country, a bottleneck that roiled global markets and strained the economy.

Garrett Downs

This picture taken on March 26, 2026 shows an oil tanker unloading crude oil at a port in Yantai, in China’s eastern Shandong province.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumIran oil shock stirs memories of 1997 Asian financial crisis

The question now is how long the shock lasts and whether the physical energy shortage can be resolved before the economic damage spirals out of control. 

Anniek Bao and Lee Ying Shan

Elon Musk, chief executive officer of Tesla.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumElon Musk seeks ouster of OpenAI CEO as part of lawsuit

Elon Musk is seeking to have OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman removed from their roles as officers in the company as part of a case that’s expected to go to trial later this month.

Lora Kolodny

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Perth’s international airport terminal is in lock down this afternoon over the discovery of an unattended item, throwing passenger travel plans into chaos.

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Travel nightmare as airport lockdown causes flight delays

Travellers are being warned to expect delays at Perth Airport after police locked down the international terminal over the discovery of an unattended item. 

Brooke Rolfe

The beached barge at Alkimos being sent back out to sea on Wednesday morning. 7NEWS

WA NewsVideoCommentsBeached barge towed back out to sea for critical project

A barge washed ashore at Alkimos in Monday night’s storm has been towed back out to sea on Wednesday.

Justin Bianchini

Brodie Dewar arrives the Armadale Magistrates Court.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumMan pleads guilty to Christmas Day one punch attack at pub

A 20-year-old man has pleaded guilty to a one punch attack outside an eastern suburbs pub on Christmas Day.

Federal Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has held a media conference in Viveash where he has spoken about housing and other Federal matters. Pictured is the Opposition leader with electrician Marcus Petrillo Justin Benson-Cooper

Housing CrisisVideoCommentsCommentsReining in immigration will increase housing supply: Taylor

Opposition leader Angus Taylor has used a WA visit to shine a light on the nation’s housing crisis, saying lower immigration numbers will mean ‘more houses available for Australians’.

Troy Mercanti leaves court today.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumOutlaw Mercanti fights Las Vegas Raiders bikie symbol claim

Troy Mercanti has pleaded not guilty to a charge of displaying outlaw insignia, with the case set to test whether Las Vegas Raiders gear can be deemed a de facto symbol of the Mongols bikie gang under WA law.

Marius Sabau, was the president of the WA Mongols when he was busted with 1kg of meth, 3kg of cocaine and more than $98,000 cash.

WA NewsPremiumFamily of jailed bikie boss launch GoFundMe for legal appeal

The family of a notorious bikie boss jailed for serious drug offences have launched a GoFundMe page to raise money for a legal appeal against his conviction.

Ben Harvey