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  1. Charity Walk PremiumNewman charity walk for childhood-onset heart disease

  2. EnvironmentPremiumLargest population of endangered parrot detected in Pilbara

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  4. Croc watch CommentsTwo-metre crocodile sighted at popular WA holiday spot

  5. MiningCommentsPremiumBHP redeploys hundreds of Nickel West workers

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Karijini Aboriginal heritage headache ropes in FMG and Rio

Tensions between a junior miner and an Aboriginal corporation at the iron ore-rich fringes of Karijini National Park have spilled over onto Fortescue and Rio Tinto territory.

Adrian Rauso

ContractingPremiumDecmil tasked with $61m Marble Bar Road upgrade for HanRoy

Macmahon’s newly-acquired subsidiary Decmil has landed a $61 million contract to deliver much-needed upgrades to part of a critical freight route in the Pilbara.

Simone Grogan

Health HubPremiumRoebourne Remote Health Hub officially open

A new training hub for students studying allied health, dental, nursing and midwifery has officially opened in Roebourne.

Madelin Hayes

Renewable energyPremiumExmouth solar facility agreement powering renewable future

Exmouth could have 80 per cent of its power needs met as soon as 2026 thanks to the construction of new solar facilities. 

Madelin Hayes

Book launchPremium‘Jilya’ book launch comes to Karratha

Growing up in Tom Price, Nyamal woman Dr Tracy Westerman had never met a psychologist, yet she went on to become the first Aboriginal person in Australia to complete a PhD in clinical psychology.

Madelin Hayes

Breast Cancer AwarenessPremiumKarratha rallies together for Breast Cancer awareness

The Karratha community is rallying together during October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month to highlight the importance of being breast aware. 

Madelin Hayes

Council chaos continues PremiumPremiumCouncillor’s COVID vaccine contamination motion revealed

Pro-Putin councillor Adrian McRae’s COVID vaccine contamination motion which he attempted to table at the September council meeting has been revealed ahead of a special meeting.

Wet season forecast PremiumPremiumPilbara residents urged to prepare for wet season

The upcoming Pilbara wet season is expected to be more active than last year, as experts predict the region will return to a typical wet season. 

NetballPremiumPremiumKarratha mixed netball competition in full swing

The first of a nine-round social mixed netball competition kicked off at the Karratha Leisureplex on October 7 with four divisions going head to head.

Charity Walk PremiumNewman charity walk for childhood-onset heart disease

Newman locals will rally for a good cause to support a young family on their journey to raise awareness for childhood-onset Heart Disease (CoHD) one of the largest causes of infant death in Australia. 

Madelin Hayes

Breast Cancer AwarenessPremiumLuce Bar E Cibo Breast Friends Bottomless Brunch

Clad in their finest pink attire, Karratha locals brunched for a reason at the Luce Bar e Cibo Breast Friends Bottomless Brunch.

Madelin Hayes

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REVEALED: WA’s best-paid execs and how much they take home

FULL LIST: Our compilation of WA’s best-paid bosses is a who’s who of the rich, famous and more than a few quiet achievers. See the 99 who made more than $1m and how much they were paid. Is your boss on there?

Sean Smith

CRIMEPremiumDean Gallagher’s son charged with his Salmon Gums murder

Tributes have begun to flow for the man allegedly killed by his own son during a bloody confrontation at a regional roadhouse — on the same day John Gallagher appeared in court on a murder charge.

Tim Clarke

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Ex-bikie jailed after cops find coke in hired Range Rover

A former bikie who lost his brother to a bizarre gas bottle blast has now lost his freedom after being nabbed with a quarter of a kilogram of cocaine in a hired luxury car.

Tim Clarke

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Convicted rapist allowed to play in top Perth cricket league

Disgraced Perth cricketer Alex Hepburn has been given the green light to play in the top WA league despite having been barred from the sport in England and Wales for a decade. 

Lauren Price

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REVEALED: Cult favourite Yo-Chi to open new Perth stores

Cult favourite frozen yoghurt chain Yo-Chi says it is on track to more than double its national footprint in the next 12 months, including three new stores in Perth. Here’s where they’ll be ...

Cheyanne Enciso

BusinessPremiumHunt on for whizz kid Brown’s scheme losses

Last-ditch backers of disgraced promoter Chris Brown’s $100 million-plus betting scheme have sued his former lawyer for alleged porkies about bank accounts purportedly holding big winnings.

Neale Prior

House That!CommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumAnalyst’s warning to investors in Perth property boom

Perth is still the nation’s property winner but some trigger-happy investors from the east are overpaying in WA, according to an influential analyst.

STATE POLITICSCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumMatilda Bay Brewery added to heritage register

A former car factory turned brewery in North Fremantle has had its rich history recognised by being added to WA’s heritage register. 

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CommentsPremiumAFLW leaving nay-sayers in dust as game grows, strengthens

I strongly believe the AFLW, in its ninth season, is far more advanced than what the men’s league was nine seasons into its inception, writes Danielle Laidley.

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Animal Crisis PremiumVet shortage forces Bunbury clinics to share on-call duties

Vet shortages in the South West are at crisis level, with the lack of staff forcing vets from across the city to share on-call duties. 

Holly Prentice

An evening with BenCommentsAFL legend reflects on the past and looks to the future

Former West Coast Eagle and Brownlow medallist Ben Cousins returned to Bunbury to talk about his time off the footy field.

Claudette Rizzi

Stroke of luck CommentsSouth West newsagency sells winning Lotto ticket

Another winning division one lotto ticket has been sold in the South West, the second in a matter of months.

Oliver Lane

PGA CONVENTIONPremiumPremiumKeep the Sheep campaign’s runaway success has Labor ‘afraid’

Shell shocked Labor policymakers are asking ‘how much will it take to make Keep the Sheep go away’, senator Michaelia Cash claims, as the fight to save WA’s live export industry continues to gather momentum.

Lost and Found FestivalPremiumPremiumMarket Eating House to share chef secrets

With a love for sharing Middle Eastern and Mediterranean-inspired food, the team at Market Eating House are hosting two events as part of this year’s Lost and Found Festival. 

Upcoming votePremiumPremiumNominations set to open for vacant Collie council spot

Nominations are set to open next week for the vacancy on the Shire of Collie council caused by the death of long-serving councillor Elysia Harverson.

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CNBC newsCommentsPremiumHow a 42yo turned 20-hour days into a $3b-a-year empire

You might call me a ‘rebel without a cause,’ says Grab co-found Anthony Tan said. But I was on a mission to create something that could be ‘a force for good’.

Ernestine Siu

CNBC newsCould China’s stimulus be a boost for Nike and Starbucks?

Economic stimulus in China could also be a shot in the arm for Nike and Starbucks, two major brands trying to orchestrate their own turnarounds.

Jesse Pound

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumWho’s laughing now? Joker sequel pulls in half of first film

Joker: Folie a Deux stumbled to just $US40 million ($58.7m) in US domestic ticket sales during its opening weekend, a far cry from the $US96.2m its predecessor brought in during its debut in 2019.

Sarah Whitten

CNBC newsCommentsOil spikes on Biden comments on risk of Israel retaliation

A strike by Israel against Iran could raise fears of a disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and add a significant price risk premium.

Spencer Kimball

WA News

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumTaxpayers cop eye-watering $40m bill in Nicheliving lifeline

Nicheliving's giving up its building license will relieve abandoned customers, but taxpayers will have to foot the $40 million bill, sparking anger.

Jessica Page

Housing MarketCommentsPremiumNicheliving co-founder was once Perth property’s rising star

Egyptian-born Ronnie Michel-Elhaj was once the rising star of Perth’s property world before it all went wrong.

Kim Macdonald

Running With Tony ButiCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumHalf-marathon the goal for full-time advocate

Debra Zanella is the chief executive of Ruah Community Services. She has more than two decades’ experience in the health and community service sectors. We caught up at Hyde Park.

TelethonCommentsCommentsFat Cat primed to cheer on oar-some Telethon regatta teams

Roy Hill rowers will have a powerful reminder of who they are rowing for when they take on this year’s Corporate Cup Regatta.

TOURISM CommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumIsolated WA not getting its ‘fair share’ of travellers

The head of one of the world’s biggest travel websites believes pitching ‘experiences’ will win over tourists. 

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Perth mum to do time in US prison after drug smuggle plot

A Perth mother who was caught trying to smuggle drugs into a US prison for a lover she had met online has been jailed for three-and-a-half-years.

Lauren Price