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  1. Regional WAPremiumSupermarkets race to restock after cyclone disruptions

  2. CrimePremiumCommunity, Country 'ruptured' over iron ore mine damage

  3. CYCLONE ZELIA PremiumRelief in Karratha as cyclone Zelia spares city

  4. REGIONAL BASKETBALL PremiumPilbara basketball talent on show

  5. Health PremiumKarratha Pharmacy recognised for outstanding health care

Callum Ah Chee, Jade Gresham and Lawson Humphries of the Indigenous All Stars.

AFL PremiumAboriginal All Stars coaches praises Lawson Humphries

Former Wickham Wolf and Geelong rising defender Lawson Humphries earned high praise from the Aboriginal All Stars coaching staff after a standout performance in their 43-point victory over Fremantle.

Cain Andrews

Coral bleaching at Ningaloo Lagoon.

Coral bleaching crisisPremiumNingaloo on ‘red alert’ from ‘underwater bushfire’

Urgent government action is needed, with parts of the much-loved Ningaloo Reef on “red alert”, damaged by widespread coral bleaching, conservationists warn.

Kate Campbell

Five people were airlifted from Yarrie Station to Marble Bar on Sunday due to rising floodwaters caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Zelia.

Disaster and emergencyCommentsWarning to residents in flood-affected Pilbara communities

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services warned people to stay vigilant and to continue to monitor local warnings.

Lisa Thomas

Severe Tropical Cyclone Zelia - satellite image from 8.40pm Thursday 13th

RECAPVideoComments‘Life-threatening event’: Locals warned over monster cyclone

Cyclone Zelia has intensified to a category 5 system and is set to bring flash flooding and destructive wind gusts of up to 320km/h when it crosses the coast.

Taylor Renouf

Hampton Harbour Boating and Sailing Club manager Mia Trapolino-Mallet, HHSBC vice-commodore James Bartlett, WA Liberals Pilbara candidate Amanda Kailis and City of Karratha mayor Dan Scott.

Long-awaited PremiumLiberals commit to restart Dampier Marina project if elected

The WA Liberals have committed $1.5m in funding to get the new marina project in Dampier off the ground if elected in March. 

Cain Andrews

West Coast Fever netballers Fran Williams and Kadie-Ann Dehaney arrived in Port Hedland on February 19.

NetballPremiumWest Coast Fever stars inspire Port Hedland athletes

Young athletes in Port Hedland had the opportunity to engage and train with some of Western Australia’s top netballers this week as West Coast Fever players visited the East Pilbara town.

Katya Minns

Woolworths Quiet Hour at the Woolworths Ashfiled North Store. 18th February 2025. Photograph Dallas Kilponen/Woolworths

Quiet hourPremiumPremiumPilbara Woolworths stores expand low-sensory quiet hour

Woolworths have extended their ‘quiet hour’, an experience designed to reduce anxiety and sensory stress for customers with specific needs, to five days per week, with the Pilbara to benefit. 

The Karratha Touch men's 30s was undefeated in the 2025 TFWA State Championships.

Winners are grinnersPremiumPremiumKarratha Touch Men’s 30 undefeated State champions

The Karratha Touch Association has returned home as State champions after a four-point win against Tompkins Park Sharks in the 2025 Touch Football WA State Championships grand final. 

No Lights No Lycra is seeking a spot for Karratha locals to dance in the dark.

DANCING IN THE DARKPremiumPremiumNo Lights No Lycra seeks venue in Karratha

A Karratha ambassador is calling out to secure a venue for locals to get their boogie on in the dark and dance like nobody’s watching. 

A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to fundraise for Carlindie Station.

Regional WAPremiumGoFundMe launched for Pilbara station hit by cyclone Zelia

A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support a Pilbara family left devastated after tropical cyclone Zelia tore through Carlindie Station last week.

Katya Minns

Cyclone Zelia uprooted trees in Port Hedland, damaged roads and buildings, but spared infrastructure.

Cyclone ZeliaPremiumPort Hedland avoids major damage as clean-up under way

Residents of Port Hedland are breathing a sigh of relief after tropical cyclone Zelia passed through the town without causing major damage, with most public facilities set to reopen on Monday, February 17.

Katya Minns and Lisa Thomas

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West Coast star Harley Reid and Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell at Tom Barrass Wedding.

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The West Australian exclusive
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Harley & Sam Mitchell: The pic Eagles fans won’t want to see

It’s a photo that will send chills down the spine of every West Coast fan – Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell sitting next to Eagles star Harley Reid at Tom Barrass’ wedding. SEE THE EXCLUSIVE PHOTO

Craig O'Donoghue

Where do Nat Fyfe, Bailey Williams, Tyrell Dewar and Shai Bolton fit in the round one planning for Fremantle and West Coast?

AFLCommentsPremiumPredicted round 1 teams: Who makes the cut for Freo, Eagles?

Who’s looking the goods to feature in Fremantle and West Coast’s round one line-ups? Based on the latest news and what our reporters have seen at training, here’s our projected sides for five weeks’ time.

Chris Robinson

The entire Albany Racing Club board has resinged amid finacial woes.

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The West Australian exclusive
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Entire Albany Racing Club board quits after racing suspended

The entire Albany Racing Club board has quit less than 24 hours after racing was suspended at the historic venue because of ‘ongoing financial challenges’.

Hayden King

Kysaiah Pickett says he has told Simon Goodwin he is home sick, but reaffirmed he is contracted at the Demons.

AFL CommentsPremiumPickett responds to reports he wants to play for Freo

Melbourne premiership forward Kysaiah Pickett has responded to The West Australian’s report he wants to play for Fremantle next season, revealing he has told coach Simon Goodwin he is homesick. 

Mitchell Woodcock & Jackson Barrett

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A suspected microburst has left a trail of distruction in the Perth Hills overnight. Pictured is Amaroo Retreat owner Kirstin Westerman at the property in Mount Helena Justin Benson-Cooper

Disaster and EmergencyVideoPremium‘Catastrophic’ thunderstorm damages popular resort

The heartbroken owner of a popular Mt Helena holiday resort has been left with hundreds of thousands of dollars of property damage after a ‘possible tornado’ swept through the Perth Hills. 

Jessica Evensen

Jakob Stausholm, Chief Executive Officer of Rio Tinto.

MiningCommentsPremiumMore local job losses on the horizon for Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto chief executive Jakob Stausholm has foreshadowed further job losses in WA this year as gross profit margins at the miner’s key Pilbara iron ore operation get squeezed from both ends.

Adrian Rauso

The property last sold for $7.7 million in 2019, which was well below the $25m the original owner Michael Coleman had hoped to fetch.

Square MetresPremiumPremiumOoh la la! One of Perth’s most stunning properties on market

One of Perth’s most beautiful properties - which was partly inspired by Lake Como - has listed for sale, with receivers and managers of the Gidgegannup retreat offering it for auction.

Paul Mansfield is shown some social media posts attributed to him.

state politicsPremiumPremiumCandidate deletes Facebook after awkward press conference

A Liberal party press conference was derailed when the local candidate was asked about decade-old Facebook posts that included degrading memes about women and a homophobic joke.

Several grief-stricken friends laid flowers at the spot on Birdwood Parade, Dalkeith, where the 24-year-old suffered fatal injuries on Saturday night.

Dalkeith carnagePremiumPremiumDalkeith crash victim was adored by family and friends

Elizabeth Pearce died after the rideshare she had just got into was allegedly struck by Rhys Bellinge’s speeding Jaguar on Birdwood Parade on Saturday.

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A Caterpillar D11 bulldozer at the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club on Wednesday.

RacingPremiumHigh-profile locals put weight behind water solution

A group of residents are using their collective clout to help the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club overcome its water supply problems.

Neale Harvey

Firefighters were quick to control a fire that broke out on Hanrahan Road near the Serpentine Road intersection Tuesday afternoon.

BushfirePremiumAlbany detectives investigate suspicious Mt Melville fire

Albany detectives are appealing for the public’s help in identifying the cause of a suspicious bushfire that ripped through bushland within a few kilometres of Albany’s city centre. 

Melissa Sheil

WA Nationals Warren-Blackwood candidate Bevan Eatts (second from right) pledged $4.85 million to the Boyup Brook recreation centre, alongside Sport and Recreation shadow minister Peter Rundle and community representatives.

funding boostPremiumBoyup Brook community welcomes Nationals WA funding pledge

The WA Nationals have pledged $4.85 million to fund the design and construction of a new multipurpose recreation and evacuation centre for the Boyup Brook community.

Melissa Pedelty

The lease is available for the Gascoyne Junction Pub and Tourist Park in the shire of Upper Gascoyne.

Pub lifePremiumPremiumSearch on for new pub owner in one of WA’s hottest towns

Ever dreamt of an outback change and running a pub in one of the most remote parts of the State?

Stunning Shark Bay is a tourism drawcard.

Visitor valuePremiumPremiumShark Bay Visitor Centre generates $10.4 million

The Denham Shark Bay World Heritage and Discovery Centre has brought in an estimated additonal $10.4 million to the Western Australia economy, according to new research and data from Tourism Council WA.

Labor has promised funding for Geraldton City Speedway.

Money for motorsportPremiumPremiumLabor promises $320k for speedway, karting in Geraldton

Local motorsport enthusiasts are set to be revved up about a $320,000 boost to their clubs if the Cook Labor Government is re-elected on March 8.

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has secured a deal to pause the implementation of planned tariffs on imports from Canada for at least 30 days.

CNBC newsCommentsTrump pauses tariffs on Canada, Mexico for at least 30 days

President Donald Trump has agreed to pause the implementation of planned tariffs on imports from Canada for at least 30 days, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says.

Dan Mangan

Talk to children in their own terms, according to Singapore-based CEO Gregory Van. Ask: ‘Do you want to spend $100 today on a toy, or have it turn into $200 in 10 years when you are 16?’ he said.

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumHow the mega rich are teaching their kids about money

Talk about money and budgeting early is the advice of wealthy CEOs and founders.

Lucy Handley

US President Donald Trump is pressing ahead with tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.

World NewsCommentsHere’s how Trump’s new tariffs will affect consumers

President Donald Trump has repeatedly discussed imposing tariffs, and the first tranche, on goods from Canada, China and Mexico will begin to take affect this weekend.

Greg Iacurci

DeepSeek claims its R1 outperforms OpenAI’s latest o1 model despite costing a fraction of the price the U.S. AI lab charges for its large language models.

CNBC newsCommentsNot everyone’s convinced about DeepSeek’s AI claims

The assertions about DeepSeek have sparked concerns over the eyewatering sums tech giants are spending on AI — but many experts are urging scepticism.

Ryan Browne and Dylan Butts

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Rhys Bellinge was preparing for his first night behind bars on Thursday amid last minute preparations for him to be discharged from hospital and transported to Casuarina Prison.

WA News Accused doctor being discharged from hospital to go to jail

Rhys Bellinge was preparing for his first night behind bars on Thursday amid last minute preparations for him to be discharged from hospital and transported to prison.

John Flint

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CourtPremiumMan called wife ‘Chemical Ali’, court told

A woman accused of poisoning her former husband of 39 years told police he was paranoid and would call her “Chemical Ali”, a trial has been told.

Emma Kirk

Bozena Knapinski arriving at court this week.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumCase closes against woman accused of poisoning husband

A woman who allegedly tried to poison her husband has chosen not to give evidence at trial but told police he’s paranoid and used to accuse her of it ‘all the time’.

Footage of Cassius Turvey’s last few moments before he was chased into bushland then brutally bashed with a metal pole has been played during the trial of his accused killers.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumFootage of Cassius Turvey’s last few moments played in court

Footage of Cassius Turvey’s last few moments before he was chased into bushland then brutally bashed with a metal pole has been played during the trial of his accused killers.

Nick Goiran, Libby Mettam, Ka-ren Chew and Bronwyn Waugh at a press conference on Thursday morning.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumEx-One Nation candidate oddly missing from Liberal presser

The West previously revealed the Liberal candidate for Perth was a former One Nation candidate and staffer.

Michael Antic & Hayley Edwards.

Local governmentCommentsCritics say hubby’s deal fails to ‘pass the pub test’

A southern suburbs State Liberal hopeful claims she’s a victim of personal attacks and a smear campaign while on the election circuit. 

Rachel Fenner