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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

Hope the cow has passed away in Perth after her recovery in a Karratha backyard.

WA NEWS PremiumRescued Pilbara calf “Hope” passes away in Perth

A rescued calf found injured in the Pilbara, who captured the hearts of locals during her recovery, has passed away in Perth while receiving treatment. 

Madelin Hayes

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

WA NEWS PremiumPremiumCommunity 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

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 PremiumRegional 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

Madelin Hayes

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

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Warning over ‘dangerous’ Temu toys flooding the WA market

An influx of potentially dangerous toys and furniture coming into Australia via e-commerce giants such as Temu has emerged as a growing source of unintended injuries in WA children.

Rhianna Mitchell

VenuesWest chief executive David Etherton pictured at Optus Stadium on Monday, August 18, 2025.

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Grandfinals & 19.84 seconds that blew VenuesWest boss’s mind

David Etherton, outgoing CEO of VenuesWest, has seen it all. But nothing prepared him for Gout Gout.

Glen Quartermain

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

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Tobias Marcus Nuttall faced Midland Magistrates Court on Friday charged with killing the 30-year-old woman at the Reid Street in Bassendean on Wednesday afternoon.

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A conspiracy theory podcast co-host accused of murdering his partner in an alleged act of domestic violence has been remanded in custody over her stabbing death.

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Wiluna West iron ore mine.

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Tragedy as worker dies at WA iron ore mine

The death marks the first work-related mine site fatality in WA this year.

Adrian Rauso

Police say an unknown vehicle was driving south on Harborne Street when it struck a pedestrian about 7.30pm on Thursday.

CrimePremiumPremiumPedestrian dies following hit and run in Glendalough

The man in his 50s was struck on Thursday evening.

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

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CommentsPremiumPatients 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.

Premier Roger Cook.

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CommentsPremiumLabor 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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More than 7600 people attended this year’s Coolgardie Rodeo and Outback Festival.

Coolgardie Rodeo and Outback FestivalPremiumRodeo smashes records

The Coolgardie Rodeo and Outback Festival has once again proven it is one of the region’s biggest drawcards, smashing attendance records this year as more than 7600 people attended the event.

Jessica Antoniou

Mariah Bucktin-Harris, Amy Taylor, Unique Bennett, Ziggy Blowes-Kolatowicz, and Kiti Cati, all 15, get involved in the Founders Challenge at the Curtin University Open Day on Thursday.

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More than 400 high school students got a glimpse of university life at Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s Curtin University Open Day, where hands-on activities and workshops aimed to spark aspirations beyond high school. 

Jessica Antoniou

The original Kalgoorlie Municipal Chambers building has received approval to be transformed into tourist accommodation.

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The original Kalgoorlie Municipal Chambers will be converted into a backpacker-style hostel, despite mayor Glenn Wilson raising concerns it may be used for workforce accommodation. 

Tegan Guthrie

Geraldton police have launched Operation Down targeting early-morning burglaries and car thefts. Inset: Det-Sen. Sgt Bruce McDonald.

Is it a bird?Police plane patrolling from the sky as part of operation

Geraldton police have launched a major operation to combat a trend of early-morning burglaries and car thefts across the city, with extra assistance from noisy eyes in the sky.

Then Prince Charles on board the Pannawonica and insets, the prince with the marlin catch and the fish cast on display at Geraldton Cash Converters.

Something fishyPremiumPremiumWant to hear the king of all fishing tales?

This could be the king of all fishing tales, which involves a would-be monarch, a 260kg fish and the local Cash Converters store.

The Shire of Ravensthorpe is searching for a new chief executive.

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The Shire of Ravensthorpe has begun the process of recruiting a new chief executive after the resignation of Matthew Bird.

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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.

Ari Levy

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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Kpop Demon Hunters

MoviesCommentsPremiumPerth kids go wild for KPop Demon Hunters events

The Netflix film KPop Demon Hunters is a worldwide phenomenon dominating streaming services and captivating kids, while themed events sell out around the city.

Rachel Fenner

Robert Kevin McCullough has been on the run after he managed to escape custody at the Central Law Courts in the Perth CBD. 

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Police search for man who used ‘trickery’ to escape custody

WA Police are hunting a man with an ‘extensive criminal history’ after he allegedly used ‘deceit and trickery’ to escape from court custody on Friday.

Hannah Cross

Transport Minister Rita Saffioti demanded the compliance check last month in response to a spate of recent reports of illegal taxi practices. 

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CommentsPremiumSecret police sting reveals Perth’s dodgy cars and drivers

The illegal practices of some of our dodgiest rideshare and taxi drivers have been exposed in a secret police sting as the State Government vows to crackdown on the industry. 

Police at a road block on Harborne Street where a 55-year-old man was injured.

CrimePremiumPremiumWoman charged over alleged fatal hit and run in Perth

A woman has been charged over an alleged hit and run in Perth’s northern suburbs.

Officers allege Robert Kevin McCullough, 39m escaped custody shortly before 5pm on Friday. WA Police

NewsPremiumPremiumCops hunt escapee who ‘shouldn’t be approached’

Police are urgently searching for a man who allegedly escaped from custody who they say “should not be approached”.

The Pier St build-to-rent design.

state politics Comments‘Milestone’: Critical housing projects underway across Perth

Builders have been appointed for 14 new housing projects in Perth, aiming to deliver more affordable and social homes. 

Jessica Page