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WAFL clubs have released a stunning run of jumpers to celebrate NAIDOC Round.

WAFLCommentsPremiumStory behind every WAFL club’s deadly NAIDOC design

WAFL clubs have released a stunning run of jumpers to celebrate NAIDOC Round this weekend. The West Australian has taken a look at all of the stories behind the new uniforms. 

Jake Santa Maria

SAFE Karratha branch coordinator Elichia Cervellin is hanging up her rescue boots and is searching for someone to take on her role.

SAFE KARRATHAPremiumSAFE Karratha calls for new coordinator

After seven years at the helm of animal rescue group Saving Animals from Euthanasia (SAFE) Karratha, branch coordinator Elichia Cervellin is stepping down.

Madelin Hayes

West Pilbara Junior Football League at country week.

COUNTRY FOOTBALL PremiumWest Pilbara shows grit at country championships

The West Pilbara Junior Football League launched into the WA Country Football Colts Championships with high hopes, returning to the competition for the first time in 15 years.

Madelin Hayes

The World Heritage Committee in France has added the Murujuga Cultural Landscape to its global list. (HANDOUT/CONSERVATION COUNCIL OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA)

environmental issueCommentsAncient rock art near gas hub gets World Heritage listing

An ancient Indigenous rock art collection close to Woodside’s Burrup gas hub been recognised as a World Heritage-listed site.

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The Murujuga rock art landscape in Western Australia has been added to the World Heritage List. (HANDOUT/CONSERVATION COUNCIL OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA)

EnvironmentRock art heritage listing to attract eyes of the world

World Heritage listing for a massive collection of remote Indigenous rock engravings has been celebrated but industry pollution questions remain unresolved.

Poppy Johnston

The City of Karratha has adopted a new policy to help low to middle income earners find a place to live.

REGIONAL HOUSING Council policy aims to ease housing strain for local workers

Low and middle-income earners in Karratha struggling to secure accommodation may soon find relief under a new council-backed initiative.

Madelin Hayes

Yindjibarndi elder Allery Sandy has been named the signature artist for the Colours of our Country exhibition.

REGIONAL ART PremiumPremiumYindjibarndi elder Allery Sandy selected as signature artist

From the sunburnt earth of the Pilbara to the vibrant streets of London, Yindjibarndi elder Allery Sandy is sharing her culture on global gallery walls. 

Fern Van Beek (left) with her mother, Dee Van Beek at the Karratha Women's Place.

WA news Fern Van Beek wins 7NEWS Young Achiever Award

In the Pilbara, where access to mental health support is often scarce, Fern Van Beek has been recognised for her efforts in championing women’s wellbeing. 

Health authorities are urging residents and visitors in the East Pilbara to be vigilant for measles symptoms.

Measles alertPremiumPremiumMeasles warning for East Pilbara

Health authorities are urging residents and visitors in the East Pilbara to be on the lookout for symptoms of measles after two locally acquired cases visited the region.

A mock-up of the Gap Ridge homemaker centre featuring major retailers like Bunnings, BCF and Supercheap Auto.

LOCAL BUSINESSPremiumBunnings and BCF on the cards for Karratha

Karratha could soon welcome its first dedicated large-format retail precinct, featuring household names like Bunnings and BCF, in a major shake-up to the city’s shopping scene.

Madelin Hayes

Yani Davies broke into the top 10 nationally in the 50m backstroke and earned selection into the WA Performance Pathway Program.

JUST KEEP SWIMMING PremiumYani Davis earns spot in WA Performance Pathway Program

A strong showing at the 2025 Australian Championships has secured 16-year-old swimmer Yani Davis a place in the highly regarded WA Performance Pathway Program.

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Town of Mosman Park mayor Paul Shaw, left, and Claremont Mayor Jock Barker, right.

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Mayors’ plans to re-run as Nedlands scandal shines spotlight

After a week of council chaos in Nedlands, the race to reclaim the mayoral chains in surrounding western suburbs has quietly kicked off, with sitting mayors beginning to reveal their plans to re-run.

Harriet Flinn

Local governmentCommentsPremiumMore controls put on council spending after investigation

Councils whose spending was questioned in a local government audit have defended their spending but agreed to tighten controls.

Michael Palmer

Police arrive at the crime scene on Campion Avenue in Balcatta on Monday afternoon.

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Mother charged with murder over death of baby

The mother of a seven-month-old baby boy stabbed to death in front of other family members at a home in Balcatta has been charged with murder.

Shannon Hampton

Police at the scene of a car vs pedestrian at a car meet up at Burswood on Monday night.

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Driver charged after crash leaves teen in critical condition

A driver has been charged over a serious crash during a late night car meet which left a teenage girl fighting for her life. 

Jessica Evensen and Caleb Runciman

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Bradley Murdoch swearing at reporters as he is arrested by SA Police outside the Adelaide Supreme Court where he was cleared of rape charges on Monday November 10th 2003.

CrimePremiumMurdoch’s criminal past across WA before Falconio murder

Outback killer Bradley John Murdoch became a household name when he was outed as the prime suspect in the murder of Peter Falconio - but his criminal past started years earlier in WA.

Shannon Hampton

Police Commissioner Col Blanch said WA Police never gave up hope

WA NEWSPremiumTop cop says backpacker’s survival a ‘miracle’

Police Commissioner Col Blanch says it is a ‘miracle’ German backpacker Carolina Wilga survived 12 days in WA’s outback, revealing he and his officers ‘never gave up hope’. 

Former West Coast player Danielle Laidley has warned of the dangers of homophobic language in football as the fallout from Jack Graham’s four-match ban continues. 

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Former West Coast player Danielle Laidley has warned of the dangers of homophobic language in football as the fallout from Jack Graham’s four-match ban continues. 

WACSSO president Pania Turner (left) said insisting that victims and bullies try to be friends just re-traumatised victims and minimised the seriousness of the bully’s behaviour.

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CommentsPremiumWA schools still forcing kids to be friends with their bully

Too many WA schools are still encouraging victims of school bullies to be friends with their tormentors — a response that parents complain is ‘largely ineffective’.

Liam Baker is tackled by Connor Rozee.

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West Coast hung tough for the longest time, but were ultimately overrun by Port Adelaide in a 26-point loss. Here’s how we assessed each Eagle.

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Artist Kia Nelson.

Art FestPremiumArts fest concludes after inviting hundreds over the weekend

Arts by the Bay has concluded in Bunbury after a successful weekend with hundreds participating in various events and visiting across three different locations.

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International criminal and human rights lawyer Rabia Siddique shares her story at the Women’s Leadership Forum in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

Hostage survivorPremiumRabia Siddique: From trauma to triumphs

From trauma to triumph, humanitarian and hostage survivor Rabia Siddique has brought her tale of experiences to Kalgoorlie-Boulder aiming to inspire and spark change.

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A man has been sentenced after leaving a woman unconscious in a pool of her own blood.

Courts & Justice PremiumNo jail for man who left wife with sight-threatening injury

A woman was left lying unconscious in a pool of her own blood with a sight-threatening injury after a ‘sickening’ assault by her partner of 11 years.

Tegan Guthrie

The Shire of West Arthur chief executive Vin Fordham Lamont at the Darkan Tannery.

CONTAMINATED SITEPremiumPremiumDarkan Tannery’s contaminated site ignored for decades

A highly contaminated Wheatbelt tannery has been left abandoned and untreated for two decades, raising serious concerns for neighbours and the nearby town.

The festival is expected to bring over 250 people to the Centenary Hall at the Bridgetown Showgrounds.

Dungeons and DragonsPremiumPremiumBridgetown prepares for sixth Dungeons and Dragons weekend

The organisers of the annual Blackwood Dungeons and Dragons Winterfest are preparing to host more than 250 enthusiasts over the two-day event, with new and expanded events on offer in Bridgetown.

The Shire of Waroona has planted 363 native trees across the community.

Going green PremiumPremiumRegional shire plants 363 native trees in huge canopy boost

The Shire of Waroona has massively increased its canopy cover, planting 363 native trees around the community.

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US President Donald Trump has denied plans to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

CNBC newsComments‘Highly unlikely’: Trump backflips on plans to fire Powell

Hours after US President Donald Trump told a room full of Republican lawmakers that he will fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, he denied plans to do that.

Jeff Cox

Elon Musk's photo is displayed in front of Grok logo on a phone screen.

CNBC newsGrok generated anti-Semitic hate speech and praised Hitler

The European Union on Monday called in representatives from Elon Musk’s xAI after the company’s social network X, and chatbot Grok, generated and spread anti-Semitic hate speech.

Lora Kolodny

Jensen Huang, co-founder and chief executive officer of Nvidia Corp., holds up the company's AI accelerator chips for data centers as he speaks during the Nvidia AI Summit Japan in Tokyo last year.

TechnologyCommentsNvidia chief plays down China military AI chip fears

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has downplayed US fears that his firm’s chips will aid the Chinese military as he attempts to walk a tightrope between Washington and Beijing. 

Dylan Butts

Fireworks light up the London skyline and Big Ben just after midnight on Jan. 1, 2025.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumHas corporate London lost its spark amid the mass exodus?

London has taken some knocks in recent years, with its financial well-being and livability in question. Can it bounce back?

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Officers from Major crash piece together information about the Redmond crash.

CrimePremiumInvestigations probe how car collided with train

Major crash officers combed the scene on Thursday as they piece their investigation together after the fatal crash near Albany, involving a car and a grain train.

Claire Middleton and Cameron Newbold

Owner James Young has revealed why the resturant has decided to shut their doors.

‘World-Class’ AmbitionsCommentsOwner of beloved Swan Valley venue explains sudden closure

The owner of the renowned Old Young’s Kitchen has revealed the reason behind the restaurant’s sudden closure after his unexpected announcement.

Fraser Williams

‘Poppy’ is described as a female black and white American Staffy, with a maple leaf type marking on its belly/chest.

CRIMECommentsCommentsThieves brazenly steal young puppy from Perth home

Heartless thieves have stolen a puppy from a home south of Perth with detectives on the hunt for two men as they try to reunite the pet with its rightful owner.

Police are investigating after this car caught fire on Middleton Beach on Thursday morning.

Hot pursuitPremiumPremiumPolice pursuit comes to fiery end on iconic WA beach

The car was left abandoned on the beach engulfed in flames and no occupants were there when police arrived. 

Former rebels bikie turned pro golfer Ryan Peake.

WA NewsPremiumPremiumFormer WA bikie the most popular man at the British Open

As the 2025 British Open golf tournament gets underway, a little-known WA golfer has emerged as one of the hottest interviews and most sought-after selfies.

Bradley Murdoch swearing at reporters as he is arrested by SA Police outside the Adelaide Supreme Court where he was cleared of rape charges on Monday November 10th 2003.

CrimePremiumMurdoch’s criminal past across WA before Falconio murder

Outback killer Bradley John Murdoch became a household name when he was outed as the prime suspect in the murder of Peter Falconio - but his criminal past started years earlier in WA.

Shannon Hampton