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  1. WA NEWS PremiumCommunity garden to boost food security in Roebourne

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  5. WA NEWS PremiumSPUD KING SPOTTO: Spudshed rumoured for Karratha

GEN Rio Tinto’s $3.1 billion iron ore mine in the Pilbara.

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Much-needed plan to speed up north-west WA mining approvals

Miners seeking to develop new Pilbara projects will get faster decisions with a traffic light system built into a new regional environmental plan, as the economic roundtable looks at how to speed up approvals.

Katina Curtis

The Roebourne Rodeo featured a suprise proposal for the soon-to-be Mr and Mrs Paul and Emma Irwin.

RODEO ROMANCE PremiumRodeo turns into surprise proposal for Pilbara couple

A day at the Roebourne Rodeo turned into a life-changing moment for Port Hedland-based Emma Holten, after her partner dropped to one dusty knee in front of a cheering crowd to pop the question

Madelin Hayes

Environment Minister Matthew Swinbourne; Ningaloo Reef

state politicsRecord bleaching at Ningaloo reef revealed

WA’s Environment Minister says global action is more important than a 2030 emissions target, after scientists revealed the extent of a ‘catastrophic’ coral bleaching event at Ningaloo Reef.

Jessica Page & Poppy Johnston

WA Police Legacy 2025 Charity Ride participants with Spudshed founder Tony Galati outside Karratha police station.

WA NEWS PremiumPolice pedal with purpose for Legacy 2025 Charity Ride

At sunrise on Wednesday morning, a convoy of 35 police officers cycled off from Karratha on a near 900km journey to Broome.

Madelin Hayes

Shane Love and Julie Freeman in Karratha.

REGIONAL POLITICS PremiumPilbara is missing out, says Nationals WA leader

Nationals WA leader Shane Love says the Pilbara is not getting “the fair share it deserves”, calling for attention to key issues including housing, child care and infrastructure.

Madelin Hayes

Ieramugadu (Roebourne) locals and visitors celebrated the launch of the town's first community garden.

WA NEWS PremiumCommunity garden to boost food security in Roebourne

A new community garden in Roebourne is aiming to tackle food security by supplying fresh fruit and vegetables to the town’s only supermarket, Ieramugadu Store Maya

Madelin Hayes

Dampier Sharks' Jayden Symonds kicks under pressure.

NPFL PremiumPremiumNPFL round 14 delivers dominating wins

With just weeks remaining before the first finals bounce, round 14 of the North Pilbara Football League saw teams sharpening their form in a weekend of strong performances and competitive footy.

Brodie Kenworthy (right) won the Karratha open at the weekend, pictured with his dad, Shane Kenworthy.

GOLFPremiumPremiumKenworthy and Ong Arch claim top honours at Karratha Open

Brodie Kenworthy has claimed the coveted men’s A-grade title at the Karratha Open, capping off a stand-out performance over the weekend with a final score of 148 across two tough days of golf competition.

RACGP GP in training Nicole Wong and Panaceum director and GP training supervisor Keith Figueiredo.

RURAL HEALTH PremiumPremiumRegional GP boost hampered by housing, childcare gaps

A new GP training program using remote supervision is helping address the shortage of doctors in regional Western Australia, with Karratha among the latest towns to benefit

Kiwirrkurra Band is supported by Desert Wave Records.

WA musicPremiumAboriginal-led record label hits right notes in Hedland

A record label designed and led by Aboriginal people is looking to expand its reach in Port Hedland, aiming to encourage youth and in particular young women in music.

Madelin Hayes

Professor Michael Kidd on March 24, 2020 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Sam Mooy/Getty Images)

WA news Soaring syphilis rates prompts concern for babies

WA Department of Health figures reveal that the Kimberley has seen 64 cases so far this year to 2024’s 59, making it the regional area hardest hit by the sexually transmitted disease. 

Laura Newell

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Shai Bolton and Jye Amiss couldn't impact the game for Freo on Friday night.

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PLAYER RATINGS: ‘Lack of effort’ plagues big-name Dockers

AFL expert Danielle Laidley doesn’t hold back in her assessment of a string of big-name Dockers after their Friday night failure. See how she graded each Fremantle and West Coast player here!

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There was even an appointed security guard present. 

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Secret home casino operating in Perth uncovered by police

There were 18 people crammed into the dining room of a house — including a Crown Casino employee — when officers burst in. 

Jessica Page

On July 15, Christopher Desmond, 72, was riding through Albania on his motorbike when tragedy struck.

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Injured Perth dad stranded in European hospital after crash

A tiny detail in his policy with a well-known insurance company means he has been abandoned overseas with broken bones in his feet, hands, leg and spine.

Caitlin Vinci

Justin Langer has quit the board of Chris Ellison's Mineral Resources.

MiningCommentsPremiumAnd that’s out! Justin Langer quits Mineral Resources board

The Former Test cricketer’s resignation from the board will take effect from Wednesday.

Sean Smith and Simone Grogan

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Patients were put at risk of contracting potentially deadly Legionnaires’ disease at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital

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Patients at risk of deadly disease at Sir Charles Gairdner

Vulnerable patients were unknowingly put at risk of contracting potentially deadly legionnaires’ disease at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital through contaminated water.

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Premier Roger Cook.

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Labor can’t ignore WA’s hospital crisis forever

Roger Cook has reassured West Aussies that serious infrastructure failures within one of WA’s biggest hospitals is nothing to worry about. How much longer can the Government pretend that everything is fine?

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PremiumGovernment ball returns a century after dancefloor murder

It is a little known piece of Perth history that 100 years ago Government House was the scene of a grizzly killing when a glamorous young woman shot her former fiance in the middle of a charity ball.

On July 15, Christopher Desmond, 72, was riding through Albania on his motorbike when tragedy struck.

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CommentsPremiumInjured Perth dad stranded in European hospital after crash

A tiny detail in his policy with a well-known insurance company means he has been abandoned overseas with broken bones in his feet, hands, leg and spine.

Justin Langer has quit the board of Chris Ellison's Mineral Resources.

MiningCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumAnd that’s out! Justin Langer quits Mineral Resources board

The Former Test cricketer’s resignation from the board will take effect from Wednesday.

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Basil Zempilas said homelessness and a lack of housing was more of an issue in the regions than he could have “possibly anticipated”.

HousingPremiumHousing remains a major issue across South West

The Opposition Leader has slammed the South West’s lack of housing during a tour of the region claiming red tape is keeping housing unaffordable. 

Craig Duncan

The South West is set to turn yellow this week as Daffodil Day pushes to raise money for cancer research

Daffodil DayPremiumSouth West set to turn yellow for Daffodil Day

The South West is set to turn yellow this week as Daffodil Day returns in a bid to raise money for cancer research.

Craig Duncan

CEO of DVassist Ella Ailenei.

‘More than offensive’PremiumWomen’s advocates condemn sexist language in sporting clubs

Domestic violence and women’s rights advocates have condemned harmful sexist language in grassroots sporting clubs after a South West football coach was sacked for making online comments.

Rose Patane

Cr Craig Carbone has come forward to the Times speaking of the abuse he has received from the community during his almost 12 years as an elected member of the Shire of Harvey. 

SPEAKING UPPremiumPremiumAnother councillor speaks up to abuse from community

Another South West councillor has come forward to share their experience with abuse as an elected member in local government.

Liam Harris and Corey Harris are the owners of Little Spencer.

Business ExcellencePremiumPremiumCommunity favourite bakehouse leads the way with adapting

Local coffee van turned café business has their customers and community to thank after winning in two different categories on the Business Excellence Awards on Saturday.

Damages caused by the vandals at the Dolphin Discovery Centre.

shocking smashing PremiumPremiumBunbury’s Dolphin Discovery Centre a target for vandals

Dolphin Discovery Centre again the target of criminals with their research centre smashed up, a year after thieves break into their complex and stole their dolphin rescue and whale stranding trailer. 

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Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies usually pegged to sovereign currencies or even gold, making them more stable compared to other crypto assets. 

CNBC newsCommentsThe global crypto wave is catching on in Asia

Businesses across Asia are increasingly warming up to stablecoins for cross-border transactions — a trend set to accelerate further as Hong Kong moves to legalise the use of digital tokens, experts told CNBC.

Anniek Bao

Microsoft shares jumped in extended trading overnight Wednesday, pushing the company’s market cap past $US4 trillion.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumMicrosoft tops $US4tr, joining Nvidia in exclusive club

Microsoft shares jumped in extended trading overnight Wednesday, pushing the company’s market cap past $US4 trillion.

Ari Levy and Jordan Novet

Elon Musk’s Tesla sold its crypto at one of the worst possible times.

CNBC newsComments‘Won’t sell’: Musk, Tesla’s multi-billion-dollar crypto miss

Billionaire Elon Musk’s Tesla missed on the top and bottom lines in the second quarter, but another miss was buried in its investor deck.

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Tesla’s slump this year is partly due to backlash against the company in the US and Europe, after Musk spent heavily to help re-elect President Donald Trump.

CNBC newsCommentsMusk warns of a ‘few rough quarters’ for Tesla as sales dive

Elon Musk has warned Tesla faces “a few rough quarters” after the company reported a 16 per cent decline in automotive revenue as sales fell for a second-straight quarter and again trailed analysts’ estimates.

Lora Kolodny

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Police stationed outside the home where a woman was stabbed.

CrimePremiumHunt for clues after woman stabbed to death in Bassendean

Police remain at the home where the stabbing took place, with a man helping with inquiries.

Caitlin Vinci

A woman in her 30s died after being found with critical injuries. 9News

NewsPremiumWoman dies after incident inside home

A woman has died after being found with critical injuries inside a suburban home, with a man now assisting police.

Alexandra Feiam

A broken door at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital mortuary has been left for months awaiting repairs and raised security concerns.

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CommentsPremiumBodies at risk as SCGH’s morgue door left broken for months

A broken door to the mortuary at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital has been left without repairs for months, putting medical documents and even human bodies at risk.

Aranmore Catholic Primary School is next to land being put up for sale.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumCouncil rejects $400k discount for city-owned land

The City of Vincent has rejected an offer by an age care facility for city-owned land in Leederville.

Local Government Inspector Anthony Brown will begin his five year tenure in October.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumFirst local govt inspector hired in wake of Nedlands saga

A local government veteran has been tasked with stopping a repeat of the Nedlands council debacle before it starts.

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BREAKINGPremiumMajor update after baby’s body found in drain

A woman has come forward to assist police investigating the death of a newborn baby whose body was found in a Perth stormwater drain.

Andrew Hedgman