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  1. ‘Doing it for all Australians’PremiumHedland council to sue McGowan Government over vax mandates

  2. FootballPremiumKats, Wickham and Sharks extend their winning form in NPFL

  3. NetballPremiumKats, Falcons win in Karratha Netball Association round two

  4. Out of control partyPremiumTwo officers injured while investigating a noise complaint

  5. Pony clubPremiumKarratha’s Bella Pearce part of the WA State Dressage Squad

Documentary PremiumSAFE hard work showcased in Take Me Home premiere

A six-part documentary showcasing the inspiring work of Saving Animals From Euthanasia has premiered on national television.

Alexander Scott

NetballPremiumWANL grand final rematch coming to Karratha Leisureplex

Netball fans in Karratha are set for two action-packed days when some of the State’s top players descend on the town for round four of the WA Netball League.

Alexander Scott

State BudgetPremiumPilbara projects receive boost in 2022 State Budget

Health, infrastructure and tourism are among the big winners for the Pilbara in the 2022/23 State Budget handed down by Premier Mark McGowan on Thursday afternoon.

Alexander Scott

On the roadPilbara’s Warlu Way added to top 100 Australian road trips

A nearly 3000km road trip through the picturesque Pilbara landscape has been named as one of the top 100 road trips in Australia.

Alexander Scott

Golden JubileePremiumAshburtons’ golden jubilee to feature The Choirboys concert

The Shire of Ashburtons’ highly anticipated golden jubilee has received an injection of rock and roll with Australian music royalty The Choirboys set to rock Onslow as part of the celebrations.

Alexander Scott

Heavy rainfallCommentsFlood warning issued for parts of WA’s Pilbara coast

A flood warning has been issued for parts of the Pilbara coast in West Australia’s northwest with heavy rain forecast across the region.

Tim Dornin

FootballPremiumPremiumKats, Falcons notch up victories in NPFLW round four

The Karratha Kats’ strong form continued in round four of the North Pilbara Football League women’s competition with a dominant victory against the visiting Hedland Blazers.

SoftballPremiumPremiumWickham on top of West Pilbara Softball Association Carnival

Teams from across the Pilbara descended on Windy Ridge Oval for a softball carnival to battle it out and see who was the best.

Volunteer weekPremiumPremiumPilbara volunteers share experiences for volunteer week

From helping out at car accidents and during cyclones to providing lifesaving support during an emergency, volunteers around the Pilbara are always there lending a helping hand.

‘Doing it for all Australians’PremiumHedland council to sue McGowan Government over vax mandates

A Pilbara council is set to take the WA Government to the Supreme Court to challenge the State’s ongoing vaccination mandates.

Sam Jones

FootballPremiumKats, Wickham and Sharks extend their winning form in NPFL

Wickham Wolves showed off their class in round four of the North Pilbara Football League with a resounding 51-point victory over Karratha Falcons off the back of a five-goal haul by Tom Higgins.

Alexander Scott

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‘Concerning’ moveCommentsPremiumActiv bombshell: Hundreds of disabled people to lose jobs

WA’s biggest disability service provider is closing large-scale industrial work sites it has run for 70 years, likely leaving hundreds without employment along with support staff.

Rebecca Le May

‘Difficult situation’CommentsPremiumSt John CEO speaks out on grandmother’s ‘devastating’ death

St John WA has launched a clinical inquiry into the death of an 80-year-old grandmother who died from a suspected heart attack while waiting two-and-a-half hours for paramedics to arrive. 

Brianna Dugan

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Gang links to massive $120 million Pilbara cocaine bust

More than $120 million worth of cocaine has been seized in Port Hedland after an investigation into an alleged organised crime syndicate - who may have transported the drugs on a bulk shipping carrier.

Tim Clarke

Regional News

Embarrassing situationPremiumRick Wilson’s attempt to cast early vote descends into farce

Liberal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson’s attempt to cast an early vote in Kalgoorlie-Boulder on Tuesday has descended in farce.

Elena Morabito

‘Heart of gold’CommentsPremiumTouching tributes for grandma who died waiting for ambulance

A close friend of 80-year-old Georgina Wild, who tragically died on Sunday after waiting two and a half hours for an ambulance, has remembered the grandmother as having ‘a heart of gold’.

Brianna Dugan

Return of the musterPremiumOrd Valley Muster set to return as 2023 dates announced

After being cancelled this year because of COVID border-restrictions, one of the Kimberley’s most popular events — the Ord Valley Muster — is set to return in 2023.

Jane Murphy

Price hikePremiumPremiumGeraldton fuel prices creep back to $2 per litre

Geraldton motorists may have had a brief reprieve from soaring fuel prices but petrol is likely to break the $2 per litre barrier soon. 

‘Stolen joyride’PremiumPremiumFour boys ‘steal car from Perth’

Four Geraldton juveniles have been arrested and charged with stealing a car from Perth and driving it to Geraldton as well as stealing fuel. 

Guilty pleaPremiumPremiumTourist fined over South Coast Highway collision

Sgt Dave Loverock said the three smaller vehicles were “most likely write-offs”, while the road train also received significant damage to a wheels and suspension.

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‘more treatment options’CommentsHolistic WA cancer centre to honour Perth teen Milli Lucas

A holistic cancer treatment centre set to support WA patients fighting the insidious disease will honour Perth girl Milli Lucas, who lost her battle with brain cancer and captured hearts across Australia.

Kellie Balaam

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‘Teal’ independent on track to seize prize Liberal seat

The Liberal Party is on track to lose the blue-ribbon seat of Curtin, according to a new poll days out from the Federal election.

Lanai Scarr 

Watch NowVideoPremiumPremiumUp Late: The Mafia plot to kill AFP’s top cop in WA

In tonight’s how, Harvey uses a $120 million cocaine bust by the Australian Federal Police to reveal the extraordinary story of a Mafia assassination plot targeting the AFP’s top man in WA.

‘My rock’PremiumPremiumGeorgina Wild’s son ‘heartbroken’ after fatal ambulance wait

The devastated son of 80-year-old Georgina Wild, who died from a suspected heart attack on Sunday after waiting two and a half hours for an ambulance, has labelled his mother’s death as ‘unforgivable’.

‘Devastating’Albanese says Labor will investigate lifeline for Activ

Anthony Albanese says Labor ‘will do what we can’ to see how Activ’s disability employment service can keep operating.

Disturbing footageVideoPremiumWhy cops are ‘upping the ante’ on shocking hoon behaviour

Perth car clubs can expect to come under greater scrutiny, WA’s top traffic cop has warned, in the wake of disturbing video footage showing drivers doing burnouts at a Myaree car park.

Phil Hickey