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  1. Property pricesPremiumPilbara house prices hold form, according to new report

  2. HockeyPremiumKarratha Hockey Club preparing for upcoming championship

  3. RacingPremiumZadar Rock wins Roebourne Cup for second year running

  4. WA news PremiumUber expands to Karratha

  5. ArtPremium Roebourne storytelling to be celebrated next month

A number of roads have been closed including Coral Farm and Millars Road.

PilbaraCommentsGas leak triggers HAZMAT warning in WA’s north

A HAZMAT general warning has been issued amid fears a gas leak could turn dangerous.

Joshua Dowdall

Clearwater Tours has begun offering a range of experiences in Karratha and Dampier.

TravelPremiumNew Charter Boat service underway in Dampier

A new locally owned tourism operator is aiming to shine a spotlight on the edge of the Dampier Archipelego, after officially launching in July.

Joshua Dowdall

The upgraded playgrounds now have modern equipment designed to improve the overall experience for children.

CommunityPremiumKarratha playground upgrades now complete for families.

Families around Karratha can now enjoy upgraded playgrounds at Karratha Leisureplex Play Space and Brolga Meander Park, with playground officially open to the public following revitalisation works. 

Joshua Dowdall

Many locals running at the Chevron City to Surf for genU.

CommunityPremiumKarratha turns out for annual City to Surf

One of WA’s big community events returned on July 26 as Karratha welcomed the City to Surf event.

Joshua Dowdall

Rio Tinto CEO Simon Trott

MiningPremiumHow BHP and Rio are shifting from enemies to friends in WA

Rio Tinto’s push to decentralise power away from its London headquarters has fostered a more collaborative relationship with arch-rival BHP, according to Simon Trott.

Adrian Rauso

Total fatalities on WA roads are on track to pass 200 road deaths for the first time since 2008.

WA newsPremiumSpotlight on country driving amid road safety crisis

The shadow minister for road safety Julie Freeman has slammed Premier Roger Cook for what she says is the Government’s failure to effectively address Western Australia’s rising road toll

Joshua Dowdall

Newman Primary School is one of those set to benefit from the $1 million investment. Newman Primary School children are pictured with BHP Community principal Newman James Grabski and Newman Primary School principal Robyn Hudson.

WA news PremiumPremiumPilbara schools to get upgraded play and learning spaces

Ten Pilbara schools will share a $1 million funding pot to allow them to improve their learning and play spaces

Denzyl Manado-Edney, Nicholas Mills and Wylde Smith at the 2026 FeNaClNG Festival.

CommunityPremiumPremium2026 FeNaCING Festival returned for massive weekend of fun

Karratha’s biggest community event returned on August 1-2 as the 2026 FeNaClNG Festival transformed Bulgarra Oval into a magical fairground and a vibrant celebration of community.

Colin Green, Marshall Cocks, Toby Ellis, Geoff Neil, Michelle Radley and Chris Osborn

MiningPremiumPremiumGlobal Australian mining company celebrates 60 years

Rio Tinto is inviting Pilbara residents to reflect on six decades of Rio Tinto’s history in Western Australia through a travelling exhibition which is set to arrive in Karratha on August 1.

The housing boom may be coming to an end according to latest report from Domain.

Property pricesPremiumPilbara house prices hold form, according to new report

The rapid rise in regional WA’s property market has began to slow down but home values remain at a record high, according to the latest Domain house price report.

Joshua Dowdall

Pilbara MLA Kevin Michel granted the Karratha Hockey Association $20,000 for new uniforms and equipment.

HockeyPremiumKarratha Hockey Club preparing for upcoming championship

Karratha Hockey is gearing up for one of the busiest months of the year, with players preparing for the region’s biggest competition month.

Joshua Dowdall

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Jarrad Russell Ernest Wrightson.

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Jail for ex-Comancheros over failed $1m cemetery stash plot

Two men who were caught by an undercover cop in a bizarre money laundering scheme that involved burying $1m at a Perth cemetery and was orchestrated by Comanchero kingpin Raymond Cilli have been jailed.

Ben Harvey & Melissa Sheil

A sickening video has emerged appearing to show two Perth private school students torturing a defenseless native black swan by forcing vape smoke down its throat.

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Perth teens film sickening attack on defenceless black swan

A sickening video has emerged appearing to show two Perth private school students torturing a defenceless native black swan by forcing vape smoke down its throat.

Charlton Hart

The firebombed car outside the Wiluna police station.

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Firebombing exposes native title feud at boiling point

A car firebombing outside a WA police station has exposed an escalating battle for control of an Aboriginal group that holds the keys to major mining approvals.

Adrian Rauso

New KPMG chief executive John Sams.

AccountingCommentsPremiumKPMG ‘evaluating options’ amid talk of big job cuts

The under-pressure audit and consulting firm insists it has not yet settled on cuts, despite talk its workforce will be reduced by up to 10 per cent.

Sean Smith

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A WA Police vehicle parked outside Manjimup Accessories during Tuesday's operation, with police assisting Department of Health officers.

PolicePremiumPolice back health in Manjimup tobacco raid

Officers from the Department of Health’s tobacco and vape regulation directorate were accompanied by South West police at a Manjimup business as part of a regulatory activity. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

A woman who was caught in a car with a trafficable quantity of meth, illegal weapons and cannabis has been granted bail until her next court hearing.

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Bail for woman accused of trafficable meth haul in car

A woman allegedly caught during a traffic stop in Mt Barker with a huge meth haul in her car along with illegal weapons has been granted bail. 

Jacki Elezovich

Police from the major crash investigation section are trying to determine the cause of the collision.

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CommentsPremiumTwo dead, child critical after crash near WA tourist town

A serious crash near Shark Bay on Monday has killed two people and critically injured a 12-year-old child, who is receiving treatment on an emergency jet flight back to Perth.

Jarrad Russell Ernest Wrightson.

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PremiumJail for ex-Comancheros over failed $1m cemetery stash plot

Two men who were caught by an undercover cop in a bizarre money laundering scheme that involved burying $1m at a Perth cemetery and was orchestrated by Comanchero kingpin Raymond Cilli have been jailed.

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster at the 2026 Met Gala.

EntertainmentCommentsCommentsHugh Jackman’s ‘one-of-a-kind’ move with girlfriend

Hugh Jackman and his girlfriend Sutton Foster are taking their relationship to new heights by collaborating on a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ wellness retreat for women.

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The 20-year-old driver pleaded guilty to driving with a blood alcohol reading of 0.028g and having a prescribed illicit drug in her system.

courtsPremiumDriver fined for positive tests to alcohol, meth after crash

A young P-plater has copped a fine after being found with both methamphetamine and alcohol in her system after becoming trapped in her car when it rolled off a Boddington road.

Melissa Sheil

Ann-Marie, James, 8, and Lylah Widdison, 11, are getting ready to sleep in their car for one night for Homelessness Week.

Homelessness WeekPremiumLocals urged to sleep in cars to spread homeless message

Sleeping in your car does not sound cosy or comfortable, yet it is a reality for many Australians who have no other option. 

Sienna Seychell

Major crash investigation section officers are investigating a crash in Myalup at the weekend.

POLICE PremiumInvestigations underway after a crash in Myalup

Major crash investigation section officers are appealing for witnesses as they investigate a crash which occurred in Myalup at the weekend. 

Rose Patane

New intensive dairy facilities, including those that use free stall barns, dairy dry lots, loose housing barns and feed pads, are most likely to be target by the Department of Water and Environmental Regulations.

regulationPremiumPremiumDWER unlikely to target existing intensive dairy facilities

Industry expert explains what it means for dairies to have been lumped in with feedlotters under environmental licensing regulations at an industry breakfast on Thursday.

A Binningup resident has called for a bus service to be implemented.

Connecting CommunityPremiumPremiumBinningup residents call for bus services

Helping provide independence and removing pressures off individuals are some of the reasons why a Binningup resident says implementing a new bus service in the town would be a good idea for the small town. 

Harvey police station officer-in-charge Leighton Kirk is passionate about a strong community connection and a victim focus.

TAKING LEAD PremiumPremiumMeet Harvey’s new officer-in-charge

Establishing a strong community connection and a victim focus are among the top priorities of Harvey Police Station’s newest officer-in-charge 

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Michael Burry, former head of Scion Capital Group.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumBurry of The Big Short fame says we’re near ‘1987-type fall’

Michael Burry is sticking with his bearish wagers even as the S&P500 surges to a record high, warning that the rally could still end in a sharp sell-off reminiscent of the 1987 stock-market crash.

Yun Li

BP chief executive Meg ONeill.

CNBC newsPremiumBP profit more than doubles, Trump blasts Big Oil

BP on Tuesday reported a sharp upswing in second-quarter profit, as energy supermajors reap massive profits from higher fossil fuel prices amid hostilities between the US and Iran.

Sam Meredith

Android figures at the Google headquarters in Mountain View, California, US.

TechnologyCommentsPremiumGoogle loses fight on record $6.8 billion antitrust fine

Europe’s top court has dismissed the tech giant’s appeals against the 2018 EU ruling.

Arjun Kharpal

Kevin Warsh, chairman of the US Federal Reserve. Federal Reserve officials left interest rates unchanged and were split over whether they expect to raise rates this year.

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Warsh’s taskforces are the key to understanding the new Fed

Fed chair Kevin Warsh stuck to his long-stated belief in his first press conference on Wednesday that ‘inflation is a choice.’

Matt Peterson

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Show me the money! Labor’s by-election dilemma

For evidence that panic has already set in for Labor in the Secret Harbour by-election, one only needs to follow the money trail. 

Jessica Page

Praveena Mittal President of Visha Hindu Parishad of Australia, Rabbi David Freilich OAM, Dr Rateb Jneid AFIC President and Archbishop Kay Goldsworthy.

Religion and BeliefCommentsPremium‘Side by side’: Religious leaders gather in show of unity

WA religious leaders have joined together in a powerful symbol of unity and hope, pledging to work ‘side by side’ to tackle rising division and uncertainty.

Rhianna Mitchell

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NewsPremiumPremiumPrisoners paid $10 to sleep on the floor

In an unusual move, prisoners are being compensated with gratuity payments for sleeping on mattresses on the floor of overcrowded jail cells in one state.

Education Minister Sabine Winton has conceded the performance of WA’s Year 3 students in numeracy were “of the most concern” in this year’s NAPLAN tests.

EducationCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumAdding numeracy check to Year 1 not a fix for NAPLAN woes

Sabine Winton has conceded the numeracy performance of WA’s Year 3 students were ‘of the most concern’ in this year’s NAPLAN tests, but does not believe bringing forward a maths check in Year 1 is the answer.

Jetstar will start charging passengers up to $82 for carry-on luggage.

AviationCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumWA travellers outraged over Jetstar’s ‘ridiculous’ bag fee

Local travellers are threatening to turn their backs on Jetstar following a controversial policy shift that will see passengers charged up to $82 to use overhead lockers for carry-on luggage.

Hundreds of additional carparking bays are set to be built at Karrinyup Shopping Centre.

WA NewsCommentsKarrinyup’s $27m solution to nightmare car park

The approved project will have two new parking levels built above an existing multi-storey car park.

Liam Murphy