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  1. Cattlemen’s ConferencePremiumKimberley Pilbara Cattlemen’s Association 2024 conference

  2. Youth WeekPremiumYouth Week WA 2025 theme announced

  3. Sports AwardsPremiumSporting talent highlighted at Community Sports Awards

  4. King’s BirthdayPremiumShould the 2025 King’s Birthday public holiday date change?

  5. Water Polo Karratha Water Polo Association round four

MiningCommentsThe rise and demise of Chris Ellison

It was 2009 and the Australian house price record had just been shattered. Yet, most were left wondering, how could a recently retired Federal Senator afford such an opulent palace?

Adrian Rauso

Ora jags 4m at almost 1.4kg per tonne gold at Crown Prince

In this edition of Bulls N’ Bears Big Hits, we examine some notable drill intercepts revealed on the ASX, including from Ora Gold’s Crown Prince which hit 20m at 277.36g/t gold, including 4m at 1368g/t gold.

Doug Bright

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BULLS N’ BEARSBillionaires bullish on magnetite as new hematite discoveries slow

With “hematite” iron ore discoveries slowing to a trickle, billionaires and others are turning to the once-maligned poor cousin of the iron ore industry “magnetite” that comes with almost biblical scale.

Andrew Todd

TechnologyPremiumHow Karratha kid’s weekend job kickstarted his $500m wealth

When Sam Kroonenburg was 14, he started working at a computer shop in Maylands. What could have been just another weekend job for a Perth teen was the genesis of a career that’s made him worth more than $500m.

Adrian Lowe

Regional FundingPremiumShort Back & Sidewalks receives regional expansion funding

The power of a fresh haircut should not be underestimated – something Short Back & Sidewalks knows all too well through the act of giving free haircuts to vulnerable and marginalised community members. 

Madelin Hayes

Bye-bye BlanchePremiumAu revoir Blanche Bar – loved Karratha venue set for revamp

Popular Karratha watering hole Blanche Bar will close its doors on December 31 after an incredible journey as the Pilbara’s first small bar. 

Madelin Hayes

Preserving CulturePremiumPremiumPKKP Aboriginal Corporation attends Paper and Talk

The PKKP Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC has become the first Western Australian language group to attend Paper and Talk - a training program for First Nations people working to strengthen their languages.

HealthcarePremiumPremiumTom Price and Paraburdoo hospital contractor appointed

Progress has been made on the long-awaited Tom Price and Paraburdoo hospitals, with Cooper & Oxley contracted for the design phase of the main works. 

Race FeverPremiumPremiumOut and about in Karratha: Melbourne Cup at The Tambrey

Buzzing with anticipation before the horses thundered down the track at Flemington, Karratha punters and fashion enthusiasts gathered at The Tambrey for the 2024 Melbourne Cup. 

Water Polo Karratha Water Polo Association round four

The Karratha Water Polo Association dived in for round four of the season on Thursday night, with plenty of camaraderie and sportsmanship on display. 

Madelin Hayes

Cattlemen’s ConferencePremiumKimberley Pilbara Cattlemen’s Association 2024 conference

Pastoralists from across northern Western Australia came together for the Kimberley Pilbara Cattlemen’s Association (KPCA) 2024 conference at the Red Earth Arts Precinct.

Madelin Hayes

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Man allegedly grabbed axe after crashing into Perth school

A man crashed into a Perth school’s wall before allegedly threatening good Samaritans with an axe and forcing teachers into action.

Claire Sadler

Must-readPremiumFive-minute guide: Everything you need to know about MinRes

ESSENTIAL EXPLAINER: Mineral Resources is arguably the most talked about company in corporate Australia right now, so why is it garnering so much attention? 

Adrian Rauso

EnergyCommentsPremiumBEN HARVEY: Gina’s MinRes deal a threat to her rival Twiggy

She didn’t blink yesterday when she paid more than $1 billion for the oil and gas assets owned by fellow rich lister Chris Ellison — a transaction that brings us back to her rivalry with Forrest.

Ben Harvey

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Perth school tells parents ‘delay smartphones, social media’

An elite Perth private boys’ school is urging parents to hold off giving their Year 7 sons a smartphone and to ban them from social media to protect them from online harm.

Bethany Hiatt

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US electionVideoCommentsDonald Trump’s victory speech in full

Donald Trump has won the US election, becoming the 47th President of the United States. Here is his victory speech in full, including short speeches by JD Vance and Dana White. 

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Courts & crimePremiumOne-punch accused in court as victim fights for life

A man accused of a one-punch attack outside a Hillarys restaurant on Melbourne Cup day — which has left the victim fighting for life in hospital — has appeared in court.

Jessica Evensen

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumFloreat teen’s dad had ‘no concerns’ about health, weight

The father of a teenage ballerina taken into the care of the State after withering on an organic vegan diet didn’t have any concerns about her weight when others were raising the alarm.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumAccused WA teacher denies offences, ‘regrets’ behaviour

An ex-teacher who admitted to inappropriately touching a student has told his trial he has ‘never regretted something more’ in his entire life than the ‘choices’ he made and his behaviour with the teenager.

courts & justicePremiumPremiumAccused killer filmed lying to cops over insurance frauds

Andre Rebelo repeatedly told police he knew nothing about life insurance policies taken out for his mother just before she was murdered in her Bicton home.

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CrimePremiumPolice searching for knifeman after attack in Katanning

Detectives are looking for a knifeman in WA’s Great Southern after a person was allegedly attacked on Wednesday night. 

‘Never going to celebrate’PremiumFishers welcome sanctuary changes in South Coast Marine Park

Commercial and recreational fishers have welcomed cuts to sanctuary zones in the final plan for the marine park set to span more than 1.3 million hectares of water on WA’s south coast. 

Anneke de Boer

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WA men plead guilty to running down more than eight calves

A 22-year-old Glenfield man has admitted to filming a horrific act of cruelty in the Mid West which involved running over at least eight calves while he was a passenger in a car.

Jessica Moroney

Supermarket WorksPremiumPremiumPerenjori supermarket works commence

Work has begun in the shire of Perenjori to build a supermarket, which is set to ease the load felt within the community.

Animal cruelty PremiumPremiumWoman charged after dog found severely malnourished

A 42-year-old Geraldton woman has been charged with animal cruelty after RSPCA WA claims the dog had been starved for over six months, stunting her growth.

Mine Injury PremiumPremium‘Complex’ new laws prompt MLG & Evolution’s not guilty plea

The “complexities involved” with new legislation have prompted not guilty pleas to charges relating to a heavy diesel mechanic’s arm being crushed at a Kalgoorlie gold mine, a court has been told. 

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CNBC news30 essential rules to live by for those who want no regrets

If you want to live longer and feel more fulfilled you probably don’t need lasers or freezers. There’s a lot you can do today at little to no cost that will extend your life and increase your happiness.

Aditi Shrikant

CNBC newsKindergartens become care homes in demographic crisis

Plagued by shrinking birth rates and a rapidly ageing population, tens of thousands of Chinese kindergartens have scaled back operations, closed down entirely or pivoted industries to survive.

Anniek Bao

CNBC newsCommentsChina’s industrial profits plunge

China’s industrial profits in September dropped at its fastest pace since the pandemic, data from the National Bureau of Statistics shows.

Anniek Bao

CNBC newsWhy Maccas is holding the onions on Quarter Pounders

The famed burger is back on sale in the US as authorities investigate the source of an outbreak of a deadly E. coli outbreak.

Amelia Lucas

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CrimePremiumMan charged over ‘indecent bus assault’ on woman

A man has been charged with allegedly indecently assaulting a woman on a Transperth bus.

Caleb Runciman

Courts & justicePremiumMan granted bail after terrifying sword rampage at shops

A man charged over a terrifying rampage in which he allegedly waved a samurai sword inside Karrinyup Shopping Centre has been granted bail.

Justin Bianchini

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CommentsPremiumUp to $1k on offer as Labor’s gun buyback returns to WA

Labor has reopened its gun buyback for dealers and individual owners, despite rejecting previous calls to keep offering payments during the first round. 

Urban planningCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumREVEALED: Major plans to densify West Leederville precinct

A new era of high-rise development is taking shape across West Leederville ahead of a new precinct structure plan aiming to densify the area.

EducationPremiumPremiumEducation department admits temp classrooms affect learning

An Education Department bureaucrat has reportedly claimed the use of transportable classrooms in a school could result in ‘sub-optimal education’ for students.

Local governmentPremium‘Reckless’: Mayor slams plans to relocate seaplanes jetty

A southern suburbs mayor has slammed plans to relocate a popular seaplane service about 600m down the road, calling it ‘reckless’, ‘harmful’ and ‘disruptive’. 

Jessica Evensen