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  1. SECRETIVE SLUGSPremiumSea slug research could unlock biodiversity answers

  2. NINGALOO TOURISM HUBPremiumWA Labor’s ‘Ningaloo Reef tourism hub’ promise

  3. Regional healthLiberals pledge better Pilbara dental

  4. LIVE MUSICToni Childs set to perform retrospective show in Karratha

  5. WeatherCommentsWest Aussies told to brace for sweltering 48C heat

Part of the fish kill near Gnoorea Point Campground.

Fish killPremiumMarine heatwave likely cause of Pilbara fish kill

Authorities are continuing their investigation into the discovery of 30,000 dead fish along the Pilbara coastline, with experts pointing to extreme marine heatwave conditions as a likely cause.

Katya Minns and Madelin Hayes

West Pilbara women's A-section team at 2025 country week.

COUNTRY WEEK West Pilbara A-grade team return from country week

Competing for the first time in the coveted A-section, West Pilbara cricketers joined teams from across Western Australia to play in women’s country week on the long weekend.

Madelin Hayes

Dee and Fern Van Beek hope the Healing from the Heart program will form a community for those experiencing grief.

HEALING FROM THE HEART PremiumProgram launched to assist women with grief and loss

A therapeutic program aimed at helping women experiencing grief from the loss of a child has launched in Karratha 

Madelin Hayes

Karratha Netball Association.

NetballPremiumKarratha Netball Association: Exciting plans for 2025 season

Building on the momentum of their success last year, the Karratha Netball Association is gearing up for an exciting 2025, complete with new plans and a packed calendar.

Katya Minns

Carl Wangemann was named 2025 community citizen of the year for his exceptional leadership as a sensei at the Karratha Shotokan Karate Club.

COMMUNITY HEROES PremiumTrailblazers recognised at Auspire Community Awards

Highlighting their hard work and dedication to the Karratha community, local heroes were celebrated at the Auspire Community Awards on January 26.

Madelin Hayes

Pilbara Nationals and Liberal candidates have confirmed they will retain the Regional Airfare Zone Cap if elected to government.

REGIONAL AIRFARES PremiumPilbara Libs and Nats shoot down Labor airfare claims

Pilbara candidates for the WA Nationals and Liberals have shot back at WA Labor’s claims that discounted airfares for regional residents could be at risk if either party were elected. 

Madelin Hayes

Rising AFL Star Lawson Humphries, who hails from the Pilbara, has been announced as part of the Aboriginal All Stars squad and is relishing the opportunity. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos)

Football PremiumPremiumFromer Wickham Wolf announced as Aboriginal All Star

Rising AFL Star Lawson Humphries, who hails from the Pilbara, has been announced as part of the Aboriginal All Stars squad and is relishing the opportunity. 

A leading rock art expert has warned the continued operation of industry along the Burrup Peninsula without proper regulation would lead to the destruction of one of the world’s most important rock art sites at Murujuga National Park.

ROCK ART UNDER THREATPremiumPremiumFears pollution will destroy Murujuga rock art

Traditional Custodians and a rock art expert have expressed their dismay over the State Government’s approval of a 50-year extension for Woodside’s North West Shelf at Burrup Hub.

Triston Nie, Peicheng Nie, Taylor Nie and Jie Nie see speedcubing as a way to bond as a family.

SPEEDCUBING A WAY OF LIFEPremiumPremiumSpeedcubing a way of life for Karratha family

For some families, quality time might look like a board game night or eating a meal together, but for the Nie’s, nothing says family time like busting out a Rubik’s cube and competing against each other. 

The WA Government and Rio Tinto have signed a memorandum of understanding to bolster the Pilbara’s water supply through the company’s upcoming desalination plant. Pictured is Water Minister Simone McGurk.

Water supply PremiumGovernment & Rio Tinto team up to strengthen water security

The WA Government and Rio Tinto have signed a memorandum of understanding to bolster the Pilbara’s water supply through the company’s upcoming desalination plant. 

Cain Andrews

The Curated By Place exhibition will be showcased until March 6 at REAP.

REGIONAL ARTPremiumCurated by Place exhibition celebrates regional art

An exhibition displaying artworks that tell stories of well-loved locations across the region, such as Dampier, Port Hedland, Karratha and Karijini, is currently on show at the Red Earth Arts Precinct. 

Madelin Hayes

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This affluent suburb has a relaxed feel, differing in atmosphere from its busy neighbour Subiaco, giving residents the best of both worlds.

NeighbourhoodsCommentsPremiumThe suburb agents say is in Perth’s ‘most amazing position’

This affluent suburb has a relaxed feel, differing in atmosphere from its busy neighbour Subiaco, giving residents the best of both worlds.

Caitlin Vinci

ATSB officers and WA Police have arrived back on Rottnest Island to investigate the crash of a sea plane on Tuesday. PIctured the sea plane is raised from the ocean and onto a barge

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Bombshell revelations over Rotto seaplane after horror crash

The plane crashed into Thomson Bay, killing pilot James Wong, Danish tourist Torben Poulsen, 60, and Swiss woman Danielle Grundbacher-Mosching, 65.

Caleb Runciman

The new Smart Freeway system on Mitchell Freeway has brought a lot of grief to northern suburbs drivers.

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The West Australian exclusive
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Is Perth’s shoddy merging to blame for Smart Freeway chaos?

The new smart system on Mitchell Freeway is causing a headache for peak-hour northern suburbs drivers — sparking debate about whether the problem is actually Perth motorists’ lack of nous when merging.

Dylan Caporn

Troy Mercanti with his former son-in-law Lawrence Freauf.

state politicsPremiumCourts warned to ‘back the police up’ on anti-Semitism

Premier Roger Cook has urged magistrates to ‘clamp down’ on anti-Semitism, after a notorious bikie’s former son-in-law avoided jail and instead copped a fine over a nazi slur.

Jessica Page

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RAC Arena was anything but Heaven on Sunday night, with eager Bryan Adams fans left locked out of the venue for hours, as a fatberg forced the Canadian rocker’s concert to be cancelled due to health concerns.

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RAC Arena cancels ‘s... show’ Bryan Adams concert

RAC Arena was anything but Heaven on Sunday night, with eager Bryan Adams fans left locked out of the venue for hours, as a fatberg forced the Canadian rocker’s concert to be cancelled due to health concerns. 

Dylan Caporn

The Perth Wildcats won't be able to host Tuesday night's final at RAC Arena because of Kylie Minogue.

BasketballCommentsPremiumRAC Arena hits back at Wildcats over Kylie show

Perth Wildcats fans are preparing for a mad scramble for tickets to get into their final because RAC Arena is unavailable all week, but stadium management have declared it was no fault of their own.

Craig O'Donoghue

The home and business headquarters of fugitive Perth conman Ricky Hirsch was sold at auction for just over $3 million on Saturday.

CrimePremiumPremiumPerth conman’s mansion sold for $3m as victims spiral

The home and business headquarters of fugitive Perth conman Ricky Hirsch was sold at auction for just over $3 million on Saturday.

South Australian electro-soul duo flick the switch to launch the East Perth Power Station as the spectacular new home of contemporary music for annual event.

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CommentsPremiumEast Perth Power Station reawakened with epic show

South Australian electro-soul duo flick the switch to launch the East Perth Power Station as the spectacular new home of contemporary music for annual event.

Kylie Minogue.

MusicCommentsCommentsPop icon heads to Perth to launch world tour

What do rockers R.E.M. and Kylie Minogue have in common? They‘ll be two of the biggest musical acts to have ever launched world tours in Perth.

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The bushfire near Daw Drive in Castletown last Wednesday.

INVESTIGATIONS UNDER WAYPremiumEsperance detectives investigate two more Castletown fires

Esperance detectives are investigating two more suspicious fires that took place in separate incidents in the suburb of Castletown last week.

Neil Watkinson

Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Magistrate ‘unimpressed’PremiumLawyers criticised for ‘appalling’ lack of progress

A Kalgoorlie magistrate has lashed out at lawyers for their “appalling” lack of progress on matters which have seen alleged offenders spend lengthy times in custody.

Tegan Guthrie

WA Liberals candidate for Kalgoorlie Rowena Olsen and mayor Glenn Wilson at the Goldfields Oasis Recreation Centre.

ELECTION COMMITMENTPremiumOasis upgrades Liberals’ latest promise

Improvements to the Goldfields Oasis Recreation Centre including roof repairs and air-conditioning upgrades is the WA Liberals’ latest election promise.

Carwyn Monck

The teenager was co-captain of the Bribie Island Life Saving Club. Source: Supplied.

NewsPremiumPremiumReason for Aussie shark attack spike

The number of shark attacks has been steadily increasing over the last 10 years, with scientists putting it down to a number of factors, including climate change.

Uber Eats will launch in Kalgoorlie-Boulder on March 12.

Uber EatsPremiumPremiumUber Eats seeks drivers ahead of local launch

Food delivery options in Kalgoorlie-Boulder look set to expand, with online food ordering and delivery platform Uber Eats confirming it is launching in the community next month.

Liberal WA candidate for Kalgoorlie Rowena Olsen.

OPINIONPremiumPremiumMore hot air from a Government that can’t keep the lights on

How can the Cook Labor Government promise $89 million to upgrade air-conditioning in 45 public schools when they can’t keep the lights on?

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has secured a deal to pause the implementation of planned tariffs on imports from Canada for at least 30 days.

CNBC newsCommentsTrump pauses tariffs on Canada, Mexico for at least 30 days

President Donald Trump has agreed to pause the implementation of planned tariffs on imports from Canada for at least 30 days, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says.

Dan Mangan

Talk to children in their own terms, according to Singapore-based CEO Gregory Van. Ask: ‘Do you want to spend $100 today on a toy, or have it turn into $200 in 10 years when you are 16?’ he said.

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumHow the mega rich are teaching their kids about money

Talk about money and budgeting early is the advice of wealthy CEOs and founders.

Lucy Handley

US President Donald Trump is pressing ahead with tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.

World NewsCommentsHere’s how Trump’s new tariffs will affect consumers

President Donald Trump has repeatedly discussed imposing tariffs, and the first tranche, on goods from Canada, China and Mexico will begin to take affect this weekend.

Greg Iacurci

DeepSeek claims its R1 outperforms OpenAI’s latest o1 model despite costing a fraction of the price the U.S. AI lab charges for its large language models.

CNBC newsCommentsNot everyone’s convinced about DeepSeek’s AI claims

The assertions about DeepSeek have sparked concerns over the eyewatering sums tech giants are spending on AI — but many experts are urging scepticism.

Ryan Browne and Dylan Butts

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Bryan Adams is in the midst on an Australian tour. Richard Nicholson / Frontier Touring

NEWSPremiumGross reason fans locked out of pop star gig

Fans of a pop-rock icon have been left out in the cold after a nasty issue forced a much-anticipated concert to be cancelled.

Blair Jackson

Professor Asha Bowen

WA NewsCommentsPremiumExperts concerned with ‘vaccine apathy’ as WA flu rates rise

WA is experiencing an unusually high number of influenza cases this summer, which comes as immunologists warn ‘vaccine apathy’ could be behind a concerning fall in flu jab rates in the over 65s.

Rhianna Mitchell

RAC Arena was anything but Heaven on Sunday night, with eager Bryan Adams fans left locked out of the venue for hours, as a fatberg forced the Canadian rocker’s concert to be cancelled due to health concerns.

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CommentsRAC Arena cancels ‘s... show’ Bryan Adams concert

RAC Arena was anything but Heaven on Sunday night, with eager Bryan Adams fans left locked out of the venue for hours, as a fatberg forced the Canadian rocker’s concert to be cancelled due to health concerns. 

A man has been left with a broken foot following a suspected hit and run in Perth’s northern suburbs.

CrimeMan injured after suspected hit-and-run in Perth

A man has been left with a broken foot following a suspected hit-and-run in Perth’s northern suburbs.

A tropical low is developing off the Kimberley coast. Windy

NewsCyclone threat for Aussie tourist town

Residents have been warned to stay inside and secure their belongings as a tropical cyclone threatens to develop and smash the coast in the next 24-48 hours.

The teenager was co-captain of the Bribie Island Life Saving Club. Source: Supplied.

NewsPremiumReason for Aussie shark attack spike

The number of shark attacks has been steadily increasing over the last 10 years, with scientists putting it down to a number of factors, including climate change.

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