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  1. IndustryPremiumApproval for algae farm to boost Karratha economy

  2. FIFO flights CommentsPremiumNational Jet Express opens up more FIFO flights

  3. ‘Gladly follow him’CommentsPremiumWA senator Pat Dodson quits politics amid cancer fight

  4. Housing CrisisDwelling approvals collapse as banks refuse to lend

  5. STEMPremiumLiving STEM highlights Indigenous education in the Pilbara

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Carnarvon’s teen mum crisis prompts desperate calls for help

The trouble-plagued Gascoyne town is in the grips of a teenage pregnancy crisis, with girls as young as 12 about to become mothers, prompting authorities to plead for a 24/7 ‘safe space’ for youths.

Rebecca Le May

BasketballPremiumMagik move to third with convincing win

In a captivating display of skill and determination, the Mayuga Magik triumphed in round seven of the Karratha Men’s Division 1 Basketball league, clinching a 48-35 over the Roebourne Magpies. 

Daniel Spence

Tis’ the seasonShire of Broome launch Christmas food drive

As Christmas preparations begin, The Shire of Broome have launched a food drive to create and gift Christmas hampers to young participants of its youth diversionary program, A Sporting Chance.

Katya Minns

MiningPremiumRio Tinto’s ATAL program sees first graduates since 2009

In a significant milestone for the region, 14 Indigenous individuals have become the first cohort of graduates through Rio Tinto’s Aboriginal Training and Liaison program since 2009.

Daniel Spence

HousingPremiumSod turned on $51m South Hedland apartment complex

Earthworks have begun on the flagship nine-storey, $51 million Azzura apartment complex in the heart of South Hedland, marking the first step in the project.

Sam Jones

EnvironmentPremiumCampaigners have phones seized on way to ‘film’ Burrup Hub

Disrupt Burrup Hub campaigners have had their phones seized and have been issued move-on notices from the Burrup Peninsula during what they said was a routine visit to conduct interviews on Tuesday.

Daniel Spence

AFLPremiumPremiumHumphries becomes Wickham’s first AFL player

In a joyous moment for Wickham last Tuesday night, Lawson Humphries became the first Wickham Wolves junior football club player to make it onto an AFL list.

MiningPremiumPremiumRio Tinto’s ATAL program sees first graduates since 2009

In a significant milestone for the region, 14 Indigenous individuals have become the first cohort of graduates through Rio Tinto’s Aboriginal Training and Liaison program since 2009.

BasketballPremiumPremiumMagik move to third with convincing win

In a captivating display of skill and determination, the Mayuga Magik triumphed in round seven of the Karratha Men’s Division 1 Basketball league, clinching a 48-35 over the Roebourne Magpies. 

IndustryPremiumApproval for algae farm to boost Karratha economy

A sustainable aquaculture Algae Farm project has been approved in hopes that it will diversify the local economy.

Daniel Spence

STEMPremiumLiving STEM highlights Indigenous education in the Pilbara

More than 80 guests convened at the Dampier Community Centre last week for a significant event, showcasing the outcomes of the Living STEM program’s journey. 

Daniel Spence

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Hitting the trackCommentsPremiumBrother of AFL rising star set to train with Dockers

Fremantle have continued their hunt for more tall stocks in their forward line after inviting a young spearhead to train with them over summer.

Mitchell Woodcock

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Waiting list slashedCommentsPremium
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Cook splashes $40m on elective surgery blitz

Almost 9000 patients have been culled from the elective surgery waiting list since the backlog peaked in May 2022, with the Cook Government planning to maintain the pace with a further $40 million investment. 

Josh Zimmerman

Terrifying incidentCommentsPremiumWA drag racing legend suffers burns after explosion

WA drag racing great Jay Upton suffered burns and a crew member was rushed to hospital after a terrifying explosion at Perth Motorplex on Saturday night.

Jonathon Nolan

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‘It’s become a joke’ CommentsPremium
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‘Years of torture’: Customers vent fury at builder’s delays

Besieged builder Inspired Homes is facing more complaints from frustrated customers telling of ‘excruciating’ delays in a process some said had become ‘a joke’.

Matt Mckenzie

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Concerning findingsPremiumReport finds girls consistently less happy than boys

Feeling like they have to be perfect — and failing to meet that impossible goal — is making West Australian girls less happy than boys.

Kate Emery

Final report releasedPremiumFuel management error blamed for dramatic beach plane crash

An investigation into a light plane crash off a Fremantle beach, in which a mother and son were lucky to survive, has found errors in fuel management by the pilot.

Lauren Price

SEE THE PICSCommentsCommentsFoo Fighters star spotted leaving luxurious Perth hotel

Foo Fighters lead singer Dave Grohl has emerged from a luxury Perth hotel in high spirits ahead of the legendary band’s long-awaited concert tomorrow night.

Terrifying scenesPremiumPremiumHomeowners have lucky escape after battery sparks huge fire

Residents have escaped without injury after a home went up in flames early on Tuesday morning in Perth’s south.

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‘He’d take every cent’CommentsPremium
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CommentsPremiumSurvivor tells of ex-boyfriend’s crippling financial abuse

When Sheree Schonian was in an abusive relationship, her partner would stay up until midnight and wait for her pay to drop in — then take it all for himself.

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UnhappyPremiumNATIVE TITLE TROUBLE: MG Corp members call for new chairman

A power struggle is underway for control of an influential East Kimberley native title organisation that controls millions of dollars in benefits for Traditional Owners. 

Sarah Crawford

unwanted giftsCommentsWestern Power silent about delegating pole responsibility

Western Power is reviewing its “gifting” of power poles to property owners but won’t say whether it believes this practice, and putting the subsequent maintenance responsibility on homeowners, is fair or not.

Madeleine Clark

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12 and pregnantPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Carnarvon’s teen mum crisis prompts desperate calls for help

The trouble-plagued Gascoyne town is in the grips of a teenage pregnancy crisis, with girls as young as 12 about to become mothers, prompting authorities to plead for a 24/7 ‘safe space’ for youths.

Rebecca Le May

Women in tradesCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumApplications open for $5000 payment for female TAFE students

A State Government initiative will see up to 89 female students at Central Regional TAFE awarded scholarships for their participation in non-traditional trades.

urgent pleaCommentsCommentsDoctors call for hospital to close birthing suites

A group of the most prominent regional doctors have pleaded with health authorities to stop allowing elective births at Margaret River Hospital.

Green hydrogen projectPremiumPremiumCarnarvon set to become new renewable energy hub

Carnarvon is the designated location for a renewable energy project, harnessing the abundant solar and wind power in the region to convert into green hydrogen.

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Calling timeCommentsPremiumAre our biggest tech founders outstaying their welcome?

THE ECONOMIST: There are signs that the so-called ‘founder premium’ may be waning in a world in which capital is no longer cheap and investors prefer jam today to jam tomorrow. 

CNBCCommentsOil giant Exxon charges into lithium production

The lithium battery was invented by a research scientist at Exxon in the 1970s but the oil giant ultimately didn’t pursue the technology. It’s now had a rethink.

Spencer Kimball

CNBCCommentsPremiumIs ‘money dysmorphia’ keeping you from building wealth?

While you may not be a billionaire, or even have the kind of life you see people living on social media, you likely have assets — and what you choose to do with them is important.

Ryan Ermey

The EconomistCommentsPremiumTHE ECONOMIST: Artificial intelligence will transform fame

After spending decades disrupting humdrum jobs, artificial intelligence is coming for the most glamorous ones.

WA News

‘Near misses’PremiumPremier open to lower speed limit on deadly stretch of road

Premier Roger Cook is open to lowering the speed limit on an infamous stretch of road near Leeman after a beloved teen footy player was killed.

Jessica Moroney & Jake Dietsch

NEWSAFL player killed in horror crash

A ‘star’ AFL player has been identified as the 17-year-old teen killed in a fatal car crash along a notorious highway, just shy of his 18th birthday.

Elizabeth Pike

‘Not blowouts’CommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumWA project worth $4b dangerously at risk of blowing out

A site has been selected for Perth’s replacement container port — but the $4 billion price tag and the 2032 timeline for the major project are at risk of blowing out.

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In conclusionPremium
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PremiumMajor update on raging fire that destroyed 18 homes

DFES officials have given a significant update on the massive bushfire that destroyed 18 homes north of Perth last week.

Information wantedHunt for Perth motorist after brutal assault on passenger

The woman was assaulted in a vehicle before trying to escape and being attacked again on the side of the road in Perth’s south.

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‘inexcusable’ delayPremium
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Detainee’s wife forced to wait hours for death confirmation

The family of a man who died in custody at Hakea Prison spent more than eight agonising hours waiting for official confirmation of his death — leaving them mourning but holding out hope he was still alive. 

Jake Dietsch