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  1. ONSLOW RELOCATIONPremiumCommunity celebrates 100 years of historic Onslow relocation

  2. ANZACPremiumHedland bombing led to only WA soldier killed on WA soil

  3. Land SalePremiumGascoyne’s Gnaraloo Station listed for sale

  4. Pope Francis deathPremiumBroome Bishop Tim Norton reflects on Pope Francis’ death

  5. RUN FOR A CAUSEPremiumOnslow Gazelles run for breast cancer awareness

Patrons gather at Onslow Anzac Memorial.

ANZAC DAYPremiumWhere to be on 2025 Anzac Day in the Pilbara

Communities across the Pilbara are preparing to pause, reflect and pay tribute this Anzac Day, April 25, marking the 110th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings.

Madelin Hayes

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

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on the campaign trail at Dampier Port with Labor candidate for Durack Karen Wheatland, left, and Resources Minister Madeleine King.

Federal election PremiumCost-of-living biggest concern for Durack in coming election

Punters and community leaders from around the electorate of Durack have weighed in on the current election campaign and their message is loud — don’t leave our region behind. 

Cain Andrews

The City of Karratha will make a decision for postal voting versus in-house at the next council meeting.

LOCAL COUNCIL PremiumCity of Karratha to make postal vote decision

Big decisions are on the agenda at the upcoming City of Karratha council meeting with councillors to determine how the 2025 local government election will run — and who will run it.

Madelin Hayes

New signage is among several initiatives from the Shire of Exmouth to deter illegal camping in the area.

EnvironmentCommentsPremiumShire makes moves to tackle illegal camping

A Gascoyne shire has boosted its resources in an effort to deter illegal camping in the region and preserve the natural environment.

Matthew Paddick

Five people have been charged after an altercation at Karratha City Plaza.

KARRATHA CRIMEPremiumFive people charged after Karratha City Plaza altercation

Five people have been charged after an altercation broke out at Karratha City Plaza on Wednesday, April 23. 

Madelin Hayes

Newman youth Tyvon Beasley, Tige Ugle, Jacqyn Lando Butt, Vernon Brockman and Jessi Indich along the Kokoda Trail.

ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIMEPremiumPremiumPilbara youth tackle the Kokoda trek

Six young adventurers from the Pilbara have returned home with sore legs and unforgettable memories after completing the legendary Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea.

Ningaloo Marine Park near Exmouth.

TOURISM AWARDS PremiumPremiumPilbara towns in the running for Top Tourism Town awards

From the red dirt heart of the Pilbara to its sun-soaked coastline, some of Western Australia’s most stunning – and often underrated – towns are vying for the spotlight in the 7NEWS Top Tourism Town Awards

A community celebration commemorating 100 years of Onslow’s relocation will be held along the Onslow Foreshore on April 26.

ONSLOW RELOCATIONPremiumPremiumCommunity celebrates 100 years of historic Onslow relocation

This year marks a major milestone for Onslow — 100 years since the town was officially relocated from the mouth of the Ashburton River to its current site at Beadon Point.

The leisure boat caught fire near Tidepole Island, with crews arriving shortly after.

BOAT FIRE PremiumBoat fire off Dampier ends in vessel sinking

A boat fire off Dampier has resulted in the vessel sinking while firefighting efforts were under way. 

Madelin Hayes

Mass will be held at Our Lady Queen of Peace Cathedral, Broome for Pope Francis on Tuesday evening, April 22.

Pope Francis deathPremiumBroome Bishop Tim Norton reflects on Pope Francis’ death

As the North West Catholic community joins the world to mourn the death of Pope Francis, Broome Bishop Tim Norton has reflected on the late Pontiff’s enduring legacy.

Madelin Hayes

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

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The West Australian exclusive
WaterCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
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

Elijah Hewett says Harley Reid is set to stay in blue and gold.

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‘He’ll be staying’: Teammate’s emphatic call on Reid future

West Coast young gun Elijah Hewett is adamant in-demand star Harley Reid won’t be going anywhere.

Samantha Rogers

Perth Glory chief executive Anthony Radich.

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The West Australian exclusive
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Glory CEO says salary cap changes will not impact short-term

Perth Glory chief executive Anthony Radich says they will not be impacted by salary cap shifts next season, but admits they will have to get creative when the cap changes again the following year.

Ben Smith

Brendon Grylls and Mia Davies.

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All candidates confident in three-way race for Bullwinkel

All eyes are on Western Australia’s newest seat of Bullwinkel in Perth’s Hills, which is shaping up to be a fierce three-way race between Labor, the Liberals and the Nationals.

Jessica Page and Oliver Lane

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Mr Grayden, now 104, also fought in the Middle East and Borneo as WWII turned from survival to victory.

ANZAC DAY 2025CommentsPremiumThe humble hero who made Kokoda a symbol of wartime bravery

When Bill Grayden came around, he walked back to battalion headquarters to report that ‘the earlier report of my death had been erroneous’.

Malcolm Quekett

Andrew Edhouse today broke a 26-year silence at an inquest into Ms Govan’s suspected murder.

Courts & justicePremiumBikie accused of killing Lisa Govan breaks 26-year silence

The bikie accused of kissing and then killing missing woman Lisa Govan has detailed his deep hatred of police, claiming detectives kidnapped his friends and convinced his son he was going to kill him.

Ben Harvey

WA Premier Roger Cook.

NRLCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumNRL ticks off fresh bid for Perth to have its own team

The Australian Rugby League Commission has approved a bid to bring a NRL team to WA after receiving an increased proposal from the State Government. 

A Tesla Model Y was allegedly bought by a fraudster with cash she stole as a staffer for insurer QBE.

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PremiumEx-QBE manager charged with stealing as a servant, fraud

The woman was already facing civil action, accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from the insurer and using some of it to buy a Tesla.

Paul Criddle

MiningPremiumPremiumGold mining CEO charged with assault

The chief executive of $4.4 billion West Perth-based gold miner Capricorn Metals is on leave after being charged with aggravated assault.

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Christian Fletcher's photograph of Cable Beach in Broome has been shortlisted for the Galah Regional Photography Prize.

Snap happyPremiumDunsborough photographer named regional art award finalist

Dunsborough photographer Christian Fletcher has been recognised for having one of the best photographs by a regional artist after being shortlisted for the 2025 Galah Regional Photography Prize

Daniel Hocking

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - JANUARY 16: Pope Francis waves to thousands of followers as he arrives at the Manila Cathedral on January 16, 2015 in Manila, Philippines. Pope Francis will visit venues across Leyte and Manila during his visit to the Philippines from January 15 - 19. The visit is expected to attract crowds in the millions as Filipino Catholics flock to catch a glimpse of the leader of the Catholic Church in the Philippines for the first time since 1995. The Pope will begin the tour in Manila, then travelling to Tacloban to visit areas devastated by Typhoon Haiyan before returning to Manila to hold a mass at Rizal Park. The Philippines is the only Catholic majority nation in Asia with around 90 percent of the population professing the faith. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

Pope FrancisPremiumPope Francis leaves behind legacy as the People’s Pope

As the Geraldton Catholic community joins the world to mourn the passing of Pope Francis, Geraldton Bishop Michael Morrissey has reflected on the late pontiff’s enduring legacy.

Josephine Hingst

Gnaraloo Station

Land SalePremiumGascoyne’s Gnaraloo Station listed for sale

A Gascoyne pastoral station well known for its world-class surf is up for sale, with expressions of interest being sought for the land.

Matthew Paddick

A community celebration commemorating 100 years of Onslow’s relocation will be held along the Onslow Foreshore on April 26.

ONSLOW RELOCATIONPremiumPremiumCommunity celebrates 100 years of historic Onslow relocation

This year marks a major milestone for Onslow — 100 years since the town was officially relocated from the mouth of the Ashburton River to its current site at Beadon Point.

Nick Fardell and Rae Hutchinson are organising a walk for Goldfields residents affected by cancer.

WALK FOR CANCERPremiumPremiumLocals invited to ‘fight and unite’ at cancer walk

Goldfielders touched by cancer are invited to “remember, encourage, fight and unite” at an upcoming sunset walk.

Two people died after their ute towing a caravan collided with a truck on South Coast Highway near Jerramungup.

Disaster & emergencyPremiumPremiumTwo dead after car towing caravan collides with truck

A driver and a passenger have died in a tragic start to the Easter long weekend in WA, killed when a car towing a caravan collided with a truck in the Great Southern.

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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

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Worksafe are investigating after a man was crushed to death at Kalamunda Iceworks in Welshpool overnight.

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Family discover man after being crushed to death by gate

The horrific incident occurred on Saturday night when a 65-year-old man is understood to have been leaving a building at the corner of Welshpool Road and Ewing Street.

Caleb Runciman

Perth Mint chief operating officer Dion Paunich with a real (left) and fake (right) gold bullion. Riley Churchman

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Alarming surge in West Aussies buying fool’s gold

Surging gold prices have hit the Perth Mint with record demand — and a huge spike in fraudsters trying to cash in. Here’s everything you need to know before parting with your cash for gold.

Joe Spagnolo

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

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PremiumThe 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.

Chris Bowen hailed the growth. NewsWire / David Swift

AustraliaAustralia’s rooftop solar output surges 20 per cent

The country’s rooftop solar output spiked by 20 per cent over the summer period, according to new data, now accounting for a record cut of the nation’s electricity grid.

The crashes occurred within 50m of each other.

Disaster & EmergencyPremiumPremiumFour taken to hospital after spate of crashes in Bentley

The people were injured in two crashes which occurred within 50 metres of each other on a busy stretch of Albany Highway.

Fremantle MP Josh Wilson has maintained his stance on nuclear-powered submarines at an awkward press conference with Resources Minister Madeleine King.

Federal election 2025PremiumWilson stands fast on AUKUS opposition despite King talk-up

Fremantle MP Josh Wilson has maintained his stance on nuclear-powered submarines at an awkward press conference with Resources Minister Madeleine King.

Joe Spagnolo