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Investigation continuesPremiumMan who died at dialysis site a “kind-natured sparky”

Police and the WA Health Department are investigating how a man died at the Pilbara facility after being found by staff on Monday morning.

Caitlyn Watts

Business bluesPremiumFood van incursion puts Dampier Mermaid trade at risk

Pub owner Nick Bond says the increase in mobile traders in Dampier since the council’s new stallholder and street trading policy came into effect has hit local business’ bottom lines

Caitlyn Watts

Familiar faceCommentsPremiumMcLeod’s Daughters star pops into Karratha

Pollard went to primary school in Karratha and has appeared on Home and Away, Packed to the Rafters, and Underbelly to name a few

Caitlyn Watts

Recovery underwayVideoTwo dead in Exmouth microlight plane crash

The alarm was raised about 4.30pm yesterday after the plane failed to return to the Exmouth aerodrome.

Tom Zaunmayr

New ownersPremiumKangan, Yandeyarra for sublease after cattle deaths

Pilbara’s Mugarinya Community Association and the State Government have started a search for new owners after cattle welfare issue two years ago.

Jenne Brammer

Right of passageCommentsPremiumJump up’s days numbered as Burrup road plan progresses

The City of Karratha has confirmed the notorious 20m rocky hill leading to some of the region’s most isolated beaches, will be demolished to create an access road to Conzinc Bay

Alexander Scott

Be betterCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumRoebourne Aboriginal artists in copyright fight

Wangaba Roebourne Art Group in January revealed it would stop selling copyright for individual works because of what it described as an “unfair” playing field

Lick of paintCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumRelic of Wittenoom to be restored to former glory

The truck, stationed at the now-abandoned town from the 1970s until the early 2000s, has been purchased by the Shire of Ashburton to be restored and housed at the new emergency services precinct

‘Deep regret’VideoPremiumPremiumRio chairman falls on sword after Juukan tragedy

In this morning’s bombshell announcement, Simon Thompson said he was ultimately accountable for the failings that led to the blasting of the ancient site in the Pilbara.

Coastal deploymentCommentsPremiumMinderoo’s smart buoys to monitor WA marine heatwave

Eight buoys will be placed along the coast from the North West to Perth to provide monitoring allowing scientists to build predictive models and inform the public about the impacts of ocean warming

Caitlyn Watts

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WA Govt, Rio Tinto to fund Tom Price Hospital rebuild

The ageing and run down Tom Price hospital will finally be replaced with a $32 million fit for purpose facility.

Alexander Scott

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Slain cop wanted his death to spark bikie crackdown

The widow of a decorated police officer killed by bikies has revealed he wanted his death to prompt action against gangs, and said the latest violence had reopened victim’s families’ old wounds.

Caitlyn Rintoul

TRUE CRIME DOCUMENTARYWATCH the video series, Catching Lisa’s Killer, here

Murder, outback bikies and a small town’s secrets. WATCH the exclusive seven-part true crime series on Lisa Govan’s disappearance from Kalgoorlie and the dark reality of WA’s underworld.

Ben Harvey

Everything you need to knowPremiumBikie gangs: The definitive guide to WA’s underbelly

There are fears the latest eruption of bikie violence in Perth could lead to all-out war. Here’s everything you need to know about the gangs at the centre of WA’s dark underbelly. SEE THE FULL LIST

Sarah Steger

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Parent concernedPremiumBroome boy ‘attacked’ at school by fellow students

The Department of Education confirmed an incident had taken place at recess time today, and said a boy, age not confirmed, had been taken to hospital in an ambulance.

Sam Jones

‘Grossly negligent’Premium‘Idiot’ driver jailed for girl’s Esperance party death

A 21-year-old apprentice baker who was angry and ‘trying to frighten’ bystanders when he ploughed his high-powered car into partygoers, killing a teenage girl, has been jailed.

Emily Moulton

big life changePremiumWake-up spurs Collie mum’s health fix

A harsh wake-up call helped change the course of one Collie mother’s life — and now she wants to raise awareness about preventable health problems in Aboriginal communities to do the same for others.

Ailish Delaney

Exmouth tragedyPremiumPremiumWhat is a microlight? Expert on Exmouth crash aircraft

Microlights, similar to the one well-liked couple Mal Watt and Samantha Nuttall were flying in when they were tragically killed this week, have recently grown to popularity in Australia.

the bunno bunchPremiumPremiumMeet the women who led Bunbury through COVID

Hear from ten inspirational women who helped Bunbury sail through the chaos of 2020 and learn how they ‘choose to challenge’ ahead of International Women’s Day.

Leadership forumTrailblazers join ACCI for International Women’s Day

A trailblazing Air Commodore, a hostage survivor and an accomplished leadership trainer will inspire locals at Centennial Stadium this International Women’s Day.

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Loyal Labor officer’s shock over ‘brutal’ sacking

A dedicated staffer who worked for Deputy Premier Roger Cook says she was sacked after suffering bullying, harassment and inappropriate comments about her disability within the Labor party.

John Flint

Perth bikie warsCommentsPremiumFace tatts tell inside story of bikie enforcer

When a Hells Angel made headlines for bashing Nick Martin at a bar soon before the Rebels boss was assassinated, the man was a mystery. But Dayne Brajkovich’s story is literally written on his face.

Rourke Walsh

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CommentsPremiumBleeding, elderly patients left to wait outside ED

Leaked St John Ambulance case logs lay bare the horrific circumstances endured by patients — many elderly — needing to be admitted to WA’s overflowing emergency departments but kept waiting for hours.

High flyerPremiumPremiumSt John of God exec calls on dads to inspire daughters

Despite coming from country NSW and never having seen a family member go through university, Shirley Bowen’s dream of becoming a doctor was not once considered beyond the realms of possibility.

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CommentsPremiumSlain cop wanted his death to spark bikie crackdown

The widow of a decorated police officer killed by bikies has revealed he wanted his death to prompt action against gangs, and said the latest violence had reopened victim’s families’ old wounds.

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Canberra rape victim’s Perth hotel hell

Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins was left distressed in her Perth hotel during the 2019 election campaign just weeks after a colleague allegedly raped her in Defence Minister Linda Reynolds’ office.

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