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A jumbo truck on the Onslow haul road.

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MinRes yanks all trucks off troubled haul road

Mineral Resources has hit another financial pothole by pulling all iron ore trucks off its trouble-plagued $2.6 billion Onslow haul road after notching half a dozen rollovers on the crucial transport link.

Daniel Newell and Adrian Rauso

Premier Roger Cook addresses the newly elected WA Labor Caucus at Parliament House today.

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumSEE THE LIST: Roger Cook unveils new Cabinet

Roger Cook has unveiled his new Cabinet, with a newcomer given responsibility for the State’s struggling health system, as Amber-Jade Sanderson was given her wish to move into an economic-focused portfolio. 

Dylan Caporn and Jessica Page

The fatal crash occurred near the Cleaverville Road turn-off.

TEENAGERS KILLED IN COLLISION PremiumTwo teenagers killed in Roebourne horror crash

Police have confirmed a 17-year-old male and a 16-year-old male died at the scene of a collision along North West Coastal Highway, near Cleaverville Road on Sunday morning

Madelin Hayes

The Burger Bus trading at Lions Park in Dampier.

LOCAL COUNCIL PremiumBusinesses call for fairer trade in wake of council updates

The City of Karratha has updated its stallholders and street trading policy with the aim of striking a balance between fixed businesses and food vans.

Madelin Hayes

'Frankie' by Travis Lilly is part of the Radius Reunion exhibition.

Regional artsPremiumRadius Reunion exhibition showcases past artists

Pilbara and Kimberley artists who have previously participated in the Radius Mentoring Program were celebrated at the opening of Radius Reunion.

Madelin Hayes

David and Hayley Rigby from Pilbara Therapy Services received the Clinical Leader of the Year award.

Health Three Pilbara locals win WA Rural Health Excellence Awards

Three Pilbara locals have been recognised at the 2025 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards for their dedication to servicing the local community. 

Cain Andrews

Youth Week 2025 ambassador Daisy Pilsworth and Youth Minister Hannah Beazley.

YOUTH WEEK PremiumPremiumKarratha to host exciting Youth Week events

Karratha’s Youth Week is gearing up to be a vibrant celebration full of exciting free events designed to inspire young people to connect with their community, each other and themselves. 

A WA Health warning has been issued after another Murray Valley Encephalitis case was reported in the Pilbara.

HEALTH WARNING Health warning as new case of deadly virus detected in WA

One person has already died from the virus in WA this year.

Former Mayor Peter Long was named Honorary Freeman for his service and dedication to the community at a recent ceremony.

Regional awardsPremiumPremiumFormer mayor Peter Long receives Honorary Freeman award

Former City of Karratha mayor Peter Long has been presented with the Honorary Freeman award in recognition for his hard work and significant contributions to the community.

Pilbara MLA Kevin Michel has sucessfully retained his seat following nearly two weeks of uncertainty.

STATE ELECTIONPremiumKevin Michel wins Pilbara

Pilbara Labor incumbent Kevin Michel has retained his seat in the Pilbara, getting the edge over Liberal candidate Amanda Kailis. 

Madelin Hayes

Karratha Family Centre hosted a Harmony Day event to celebrate families from diverse cultures.

HARMONY WEEKPremiumKarratha embraces multiculturalism during Harmony Week

The spotlight was on Karratha’s cultural diversity during Harmony Week with a host of celebratory events across town. 

Madelin Hayes

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Angelo and Rebecca Rossi.

ConstructionPremiumPandemic shake-out claims another top Perth builder

One of Australia’s best builders - Perth-based Ultimo - has gone under, blaming fallout from the pandemic era for its demise.

Kim Macdonald

Jaden Martinovich with his mum, fitness guru Kelly Martinovich.

COURTS & JUSTICEPremiumPhoney drug deal murderer was ‘planned double-cross victim’

A young man who fatally stabbed a teen in a fake drug deal that went horribly wrong didn’t realise a mutual friend had set him up in a plot to steal his car.

Rebecca Le May

Kristopher Dean Sheppard, Andrew Whetu Haenga and James Patrick Fisher.

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Bikie riot to deliver ‘one of biggest trials in WA history’

A group of bikies who allegedly attacked rivals with pool cues, billiard balls and bar stools at a tavern south of Perth are set for one of the biggest trials the State has ever seen, a court has been told.

Rebecca Le May

A jumbo truck on the Onslow haul road.

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MinRes yanks all trucks off troubled haul road

Mineral Resources has hit another financial pothole by pulling all iron ore trucks off its trouble-plagued $2.6 billion Onslow haul road after notching half a dozen rollovers on the crucial transport link.

Daniel Newell and Adrian Rauso

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Courts PremiumPredator jailed over historical sex attack on 13yo boy

The brave survivor of a horrific sex attack at a Perth park more than 30 years ago has courageously faced his rapist in court telling him that he does not forgive him.

Emily Moulton

‘For Basil Zempilas, Tuesday’s Liberal party room meeting was the culmination of years of intrigue, rumours, speculation and ambition,’ writes Dylan Caporn.

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Zempilas’ inevitable leadership has no surety but hard work

For Basil Zempilas, Tuesday’s Liberal party room meeting was the culmination of years of intrigue, rumours, speculation and ambition.

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Australian war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith is considering legal action after it was revealed a Nine journalist was leaked confidential information about his legal strategy.

Courts & JusticeDemand for answers as recordings expose ‘unethical’ reporter

Ben Roberts-Smith is considering a legal bid after recordings revealed Nick McKenzie claimed he had acted ‘unethically’ and had been briefed with some of the soldier’s legal strategy during his defamation case.

Nine reporter Nick McKenzie was caught on a tape claiming he had engaged in unethical behaviour by obtaining information about Ben Roberts-Smith during the Afghanistan veteran’s defamation case.

MediaNine reporter caught in secret Roberts-Smith recordings

Nick McKenzie was caught on tape claiming he had engaged in unethical behaviour by obtaining information about Ben Roberts-Smith during the Afghanistan veteran’s defamation case.

A yellow panel van previously disregarded as being linked to the suspected murder of Collie schoolgirl Lisa Mott has re-emerged as a central clue in the 44-year-old mystery.

CRIME PremiumPremiumPanel van could hold key to 44-year-old mystery of Lisa Mott

A yellow panel van previously disregarded as being linked to the suspected murder of Collie schoolgirl Lisa Mott has re-emerged as a central clue in the 44-year-old mystery.

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The Gascoyne River mouth near One Mile Jetty at Carnarvon.

Illegal fishing crackdownPremiumIllegal fishing crackdown for future of green mud crab stock

A crackdown on illegal fishing in sensitive habitat areas is getting results, helping ensure stocks of green mud crabs remain secure. 

Josephine Hingst

Eyre Bird Observatory is on WA’s south-eastern coast between Nuytsland Nature Reserve and the Southern Ocean.

Eyre Bird ObservatoryPremiumEyre Bird Observatory seeks funds for heritage project

Australia’s oldest bird observatory is raising funds for a heritage and history restoration project on their building which is more than a century old.  

Jessica Antoniou

A 15-year-old boy has pleaded guilty to stealing two cars with young children inside.

Courts & justicePremiumBoy pleads guilty to stealing cars with little kids inside

A 15-year-old Kalgoorlie-Boulder boy has admitted to a terrifying spate of offending that saw him steal two cars with young children inside.

Tegan Guthrie

Youth Week 2025 ambassador Daisy Pilsworth and Youth Minister Hannah Beazley.

YOUTH WEEK PremiumPremiumKarratha to host exciting Youth Week events

Karratha’s Youth Week is gearing up to be a vibrant celebration full of exciting free events designed to inspire young people to connect with their community, each other and themselves. 

Uber Eats has expanded to Kalgoorlie-Boulder and Esperance.

Uber Eats PremiumPremiumUber Eats encouraged by driver uptake since launch

Food delivery service Uber Eats has been “encouraged” by the initial response from drivers signing up since its official launch in Kalgoorlie-Boulder this month. 

Agriculture Minister Jackie Jarvis, pictured with Governor Chris Dawson. The official Swearing-in Ceremony of the new Cook Labor Ministry at Government House. Pictured in the Government House Ballroom.

Regional MinistersPremiumPremiumMid West leaders upbeat about regional minister roles

Leaders in the Mid West believe having a dedicated minister for the region will be beneficial, but more clarity on the role should be considered

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Federal Reserve Board Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.

BusinessCommentsUncertainty increased: US Federal Reserve holds rate

The US Federal Reserve in a closely watched decision Wednesday held the line on benchmark interest rates though still indicated that reductions are likely later in the year.

Jeff Cox

China is currently facing a sluggish consumer landscape.

CNBC newsCommentsChina’s plan to ‘boost consumption’ in bid to grow economy

China announced a “Special Action Plan to Boost Consumption” on Sunday in a bid to prop up domestic consumption in the world’s second largest economy.

Lim Hui Jie

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri last month.

Formula 1VideoComments‘Oscar and I get along’: Norris denies there’s bad blood

WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW: The British F1 star opened up on his relationship with his Aussie teammate as the pair get ready to do battle in Melbourne this weekend.

Ben McClellan

Recession fear has rocked Wall Street (AP PHOTO)

BusinessCommentsRecession fear erupts: Dow tumbles, Nasdaq’s falls

A three-week market sell-off has intensified, with investors worried tariff policy uncertainty would tip the economy into a recession, something President Donald Trump has not rule out.

Lisa Kailai Han, Jesse Pound

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Many states have begun rolling out FOGO bins to residents. Supplied

NewsPremiumAussies kick up a stink at new bin rollout

Residents have launched a petition for Aussie councils to reconsider a new bin system some have slammed as “the dumbest cost-saving measure”.

Alexandra Feiam

Flooding after Tropical Cyclone Zelia.

SEE THE FORECASTCommentsFears another tropical cyclone could form off WA

A tropical low forming off the coast of WA could turn into a tropical cyclone over the weekend.

Taylor Renouf

A rescue operation is underway on the croc-infested Drysdale River.

Disaster and EmergencyRain makes rescue of rafters in croc-infested waters harder

A desperate rescue operation for two people who fell in crocodile-infested waters in the Kimberley nearly two days ago has become increasingly difficult after a downpour.

Firefighters on the scene.

Crime PremiumPremiumArson ruled out after legal service catches fire

Two people working in the building managed to escape the fire overnight.

Much of Queensland will be inundated with lashings of rain. NewsWire/Tertius Pickard

NewsPremiumPremium2000km rain band to smash states

Millions of residents have been warned of a wave of severe storms and lashings of rain, as hot air generates pseudo-monsoon conditions.

A video shows the Coodanup College principal being threatened.

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WATCH: Principal of WA school involved in brutal brawl

Video is being circulated of a member of the public removing their shirt and preparing to fight the principal.

Rachel Fenner