Pilbara News

‘Slap in face’Matilda vollies fuming as thieves strike

The group had been called to help in the search for three-year-old Matilda, who spent 24 hours lost in the Pilbara bush.

The volunteers had been called upon to help in the search for three-year-old Matilda.

bushfiresFirefighters tackling multiple blazes around Hedland

Sam Jones

FoodbankBalinese life no holiday for charity man

A generous Point Samson man is going the extra mile to help impoverished people in Bali after taking over the funding of a Foodbank charity.

Alexander Scott

Renewable energyStudy to find hydrogen link to gas pipeline

A study to determine how hydrogen could be introduced into the Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline has received more than $200,000 in State Government funding.

Alexander Scott

Miracle survivalGirl found alive after desperate NW search

A three-year-old girl who went missing from a remote Pilbara station has been found.

seeking informationHedland SES ransacked

Police are seeking information after the Hedland State Emergency Service was ransacked overnight.

Sam Jones

new ceo‘Business as usual’ with interim chief

Paul Sheedy has stepped into the role of Shire of Ashburton acting chief executive, taking the reins from Steven Deckert for the next four months.

Alexander Scott

new top copBarratt poised to build on trust in community

The new top cop of the small town of Roebourne is ready to apply his 16 years of experience in the Pilbara to face his biggest career challenge yet.

Alexander Scott and Caitlyn Watts

Town in teen’s corner

Enriching town through its art

Cattle crashes campaign focus

Rugby LeagueRegion welcomes new competition

A senior rugby league competition has been confirmed to return to the North West this year after several years without a formal competition in the region.

Alicia Perera and Carly Laden

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Trial of the centuryClaremont trial: Everything you need to know

For so long, so much has been said and written about the Claremont serial killings, but so little was known. Now for the first time, read everything you need to know about the ‘trial of the century’.

The West Australian

Summer funSchool holiday guide: 50 summer ideas for the family

Warm days and balmy nights make these school holidays better than ever for energy-burning fun. And we’ve found plenty of activities, outings and events to keep everyone in your tribe happy.

Year 12 school rankingsATARs: Top regional school leads way for country kids

Close friends to count on and supportive teachers provided the winning formula that helped push a South West Catholic college to become WA’s top-ranked regional school in the ATAR rankings.

Bethany Hiatt

Regional News

Resumes todayMan on trial for alleged indecent dealings with youth

The man, who is from a well-known Goldfields family but cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared in court on day two of his three-day trial represented by defence lawyer Tom Percy QC

Tegan Guthrie

Perfect stormCar maker demands among issues squeezing WA dealers

Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s Westland Auto Group will be the latest in a string of regional car dealers to reduce or shut down their operations amid a prolonged retail slump at the end of January.

Tom Zaunmayr

Head-on collisionDriver ‘on wrong side of road’ in fatal crash

Major crash detectives are investigating the death on the South West highway.

Ben Anderson

Big end to 2019

WA Nats announce free regional swimming lesson policy

New owner for Pilbara’s biggest tavern

WA News

Fatal crashTwo dead in Gnowangerup head-on collision

Two women have died after a head-on collision in WA’s Great Southern region yesterday afternoon.

Sugar shockSweet treats leave sour taste in kids’ mouths

Advances in health care mean tooth decay should already be eradicated in 2020, according to a dental expert. Yet nearly half of Australian children have tooth decay.

Joanna Delalande

Man charged with attempted murder after throat stabbing

WA childcare like buying a new car each year

Mum wins inquest into weight-loss kickboxing death

MINE DEATH SPECIAL FEATUREGripping case playing out in shadow of Claremont trial

Everything you need to know about the inquest into the couple who died prospecting for gold. Three treasure hunters went out only one came back. He claims he has no idea what happened to them.

John Flint