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  1. Operation FreycliffPremiumDPIRD blitz of Hedland anglers sees 19 charges in four days

  2. Petition submittedPremium200,000 support to raise Australian criminal age

  3. Green hydrogenBurrup hydrogen project green-lit by Minister

  4. Ancient rocksPilbara study rocks origin of continents

  5. ‘Pretty scary’CommentsPremiumFIFO worker’s terror after plane hit by lightning

Solar EclipsePremiumAshburton Shire calls for Government Eclipse investment

As the Pilbara and Gascoyne regions prepare for a once in a lifetime solar eclipse, one shire will be supported by about $21 million in State Government funds while another has been left in the dust

Alexander Scott

Weather eventCommentsPremiumDrama in skies as lightning strikes plane to Port Hedland

Passengers travelling to Port Hedland onboard a Qantas flight have had their plans delayed after their plane was struck by a bolt of lightning.

Alexander Scott

Beer taxPremium$15 dollar pints expected as beer tax increases

Beer lovers and publicans have slammed the increase on beer tax which would see the average price for a pint rise to $15.

Alexander Scott & Cheyenne Enciso

Self defenceMMA gym leads the way with new women’s self defence class

A martial arts gym in Karratha is teaching women self defence in an effort to build confidence and give women the skills to escape dangerous situations.

Alexander Scott

FootballKarratha’s AFLW draftee Abbygail Bushby wins McSherry Medal

Karratha’s Abbygail Bushby’s stellar football year has been recognised with the AFLW draftee taking out Swan Districts’ top gong for a female player.

Alexander Scott

Desalination PremiumOnslow desalination plant gets Council’s support

Onslow could become the site of a new desalination plant after the local government provided in principal support to the project at the latest council meeting.

Alexander Scott

Cool runningsPremiumPremiumSkating rink icing on cake at festival

The return of the East Pilbara’s favourite festival will have a fresh twist, with the event to feature the first ice skating rink in Newman.

Tragic deathPremiumPremiumWhy report into Hedland hospital suicide won’t be released

Findings from a report into the suicide of a woman at Hedland Health Campus — who was left alone inside the facility despite being a known suicide risk — in June won’t be made public, it’s been revealed.

Operation FreycliffPremiumPremiumDPIRD blitz of Hedland anglers sees 19 charges in four days

Fisheries officers in the North West discovered 19 fisheries offences in the Port Hedland area in a four-day targeted operation last month.

Legacy bike ridePremiumPolice raise funds with charity ride from Karratha to Broome

Police officers from across the State have completed an 800km bike ride from Karratha to Broome to raise money for fallen members of the ‘blue family’.

Jane Murphy & Alexander Scott

Petition submittedPremium200,000 support to raise Australian criminal age

A petition calling for Australia’s criminal age of responsibility to be raised from 10 to 14 years old has garnered more than 200,000 signatures before being submitted to the attorneys-general.

Sam Jones

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‘Amazing dad’: Mainwaring’s daughter remembers Eagles legend

Maddy Mainwaring has opened up about the precious times she spent with her Eagles legend dad before he tragically and unexpectedly died in 2007.

Rangi Hirini

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Accused DV doctor to stay chairman of ‘respected peak body’

The WA Health Dept has refused to say whether top doctor Anthony Bell — who is facing domestic violence allegations — will stay as chairman of an executive committee that provides expert healthcare advice.

Shannon Hampton & Emily Moulton

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Riot fears with smoking ban looming in WA prisons

Smoking will be banned in WA prisons, in a move that risks triggering a new riot in jails across the State.

Ben Harvey

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‘Simply the best’: Albo’s praise for WA as sun sets on break

Anthony Albanese has described Western Australia as a ‘great destination’ with ‘friendly people’ while taking nine days off from politics for a break in Broome.

Kimberley Caines

Accommodation lodgePremiumNew era for North End Tavern

North End Tavern owners Mark and Jane Sartori have responded to Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s housing crisis by converting their Lamington pub into workers’ accommodation.

Carwyn Monck

“Incredible” historyGoldfields stamp mill model on auction in London

A UK auctioneer selling a 1910 stamp mill model for $215,000 has asked the Eastern Goldfields Historical Society for more information.

Elena Morabito

Local theatrePremiumPremiumMurderous musical debuts at Stage Left

Director Sophie Ward took on the challenge of directing a musical at only 17 and found it was markedly different to directing a play. 

Milestone momentDesigns for Albany’s $30m Middleton Beach hotel revealed

Official designs have been unveiled for a $30 million hotel planned for Middleton Beach, with concept images showing an eight-storey building with sweeping views of Albany’s best known beach.

Tragic deathPremiumPremiumWhy report into Hedland hospital suicide won’t be released

Findings from a report into the suicide of a woman at Hedland Health Campus — who was left alone inside the facility despite being a known suicide risk — in June won’t be made public, it’s been revealed.

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Monkeypox the new priority as ‘worst’ of COVID wave over

The State’s top health official has declared WA ‘is over the worst’ of the current COVID wave and while new strains could raise their ugly heads, attention must now be turned to containing monkeypox.

Joe Spagnolo

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Shocking figures reveal extent of WA public hospital crisis

Perth’s public hospitals have been forced to declare hundreds of code yellows in the past year as capacity issues continue to plague the health system.

Josh Zimmerman

Petrol hitCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumBOWSER PAIN: The ridiculous amount WA drivers pay for fuel

We’ve all been gasping at the petrol bowser and now new figures reveal just how much drivers are being slugged, even before the temporary fuel excise cut comes to an end.

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CommentsPremiumREVEALED: Real estate agents in desperate bids to sell homes

Some real estate agents who had been riding high on WA’s runaway property market over the past year are now turning to desperate measures to attract business, including prizes such as cars and guaranteed rent.

Buy Buy BuyCommentsCommentsHOME RUN: The stunning WA abodes you simply must see

In a brand new column, property editor Kim McDonald and reporter Raquel de Brito reveal the houses for sale in Western Australia that you just have to know about.

Gardens of WA PremiumAdorable community patch inspires neighbours to share food

Perth woman Penny White is inspiring her neighbours to grow and share food, with her adorable Community Patch in her front yard, filled with salad greens and herbs.

Casey Lister