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  1. Cyclone recovery PremiumNew disaster payments launched for cyclone Narelle effected

  2. Grant funding PremiumFive Pilbara projects share in $846,700 RED grant funding

  3. Cyclone Narelle Exmouth Wild Prawn Festival postponed

  4. Petition cyclone PremiumPetitioners claim ‘inconsistent’ DFES STC Narelle warnings

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Pilbara Youth Arts Expo

ArtPremiumPilbara Youth Arts Expo

The Pilbara Youth Arts Expo, a week-long celebration of youth creativity, is back this year, bringing together young artists from across the region. 

Phoebe Solon

An injured microbat in Exmouth.

Cyclone Narelle PremiumMatilda to the rescue: Healing on wheels for Exmouth

A Murdoch University alumnus deploys unique mobile wildlife hospital to Exmouth in response to the devastation caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle along Western Australia’s northern coastline.

Phoebe Solon

Exmouth schoolteacher Lucy Jillings, inset, has shared the moment she was nearly struck by a steel beam as severe tropical cyclone Narelle hit the town.

Cyclone aftermath CommentsPremiumExmouth grapples with aftermath of STC Narelle

The North West Coastal Highway has been reopened following severe tropical cyclone Narelle, with some properties in Exmouth still without power. 

Cain Andrews

The 2026 Variety WA 4WD Adventure has been cancelled.

WA news Variety cancel 4WD Adventure

A beloved annual charity event that travels through the Pilbara and Mid West has been postponed in solidarity with communities affected by cyclone Narelle. 

Laura Newell

Premier Roger Cook, Josh Wilson, Paul Papalia and DFES Commissioner Darren Klemm visit Exmouth after cyclone Narelle.

WA news More emergency support for communities hit by Narelle

The Federal and State governments have announced further disaster recovery funds for three more shires affected by cyclone Narelle. 

Laura Newell

An $11m coral regeneration program to combat the impacts of recent marine heatwaves on WA’s coastline has been launched with a trial at Ningaloo Reef.

Environment PremiumCoral regeneration trial starts at Ningaloo Reef

An $11m coral regeneration program to combat the devastating impacts of recent marine heatwaves on WA’s coastline has been launched with a trial at Ningaloo Reef

Cain Andrews

Grand final winners the Centrals and runners-up the Ball Breakers.

BasketballPremiumPremiumCentrals claim victory in Newman basketball grand final

The Centrals have claimed championship glory in a hard-fought Newman men’s basketball competition grand final, edging out the Ball Breakers in a five-point thriller at the Newman Recreation Centre on March 31. 

Patrons gather at the Onslow Anzac Memorial on a previous Anzac Day.

Anzac Day PremiumPremiumAnzac Day

Communities across the West Pilbara are invited to come together on Saturday, April 25, to commemorate Anzac Day and honour the service and sacrifice of Australian and New Zealand servicemen and women.

Turquoise Bay near Exmouth.

Cyclone recovery PremiumPremiumNew disaster payments launched for cyclone Narelle effected

Multiple streams of disaster relief have been opened up for individuals and businesses affected by ex-severe tropical cyclone Narelle which devastated Exmouth in late March. 

The Karratha Kats league team celebrate their 2025 grand final win

Sports Premium Round 1 NPFL fixtures

The NPFL 2026 season officially kicks off next week with a blockbuster round 1 schedule coinciding with Anzac Day long weekend

Phoebe Solon

Regional Development Minister Stephen Dawson and Pilbara MLA Kevin Michel. Tom Zaunmayr.

Grant funding PremiumFive Pilbara projects share in $846,700 RED grant funding

Five Pilbara businesses and organisations will share in $846,700 of Regional Economic Development grants which will fund projects across a diverse range of sectors. 

Cain Andrews

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D & C Corporation worked on two of VIctor Goh’s builds — Capital Square on Mount Street and EQWest on the banks of the Swan River.

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The West Australian exclusive
ConstructionPremium
The West Australian exclusive
From Goh to woe: Secret docs reveal EQWest delay dispute

The company building Victor Goh’s Elizabeth Quay skyscrapers was blasted for withholding millions of dollars from a contractor in a previously secret legal ruling.

Matt Mckenzie

Sam Lalor, Murphy Reid and Jagga Smith.

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AFLCommentsPremium
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How the 2024 draft REALLY should have gone

Inspired by the stunning early success of Murphy Reid after he was taken with pick No.17, The West Australian’s Josh Kempton has run a re-draft on the stacked 2024 pool.

Josh Kempton

Flowers by the side of Nicholson Road, Lynwood, where a fatal crash occured which resulted in the death of Skye.

GoFundMeVideoBaby who died in crash remembered as ‘precious little soul’

The baby, who died in a horror rideshare car crash on Saturday, has been remembered as having ‘the most beautiful smile’. 

Treasury Wine Estates boss Sam Fischer.

BusinessPremiumTreasury Wines faces ‘elevated risk’ of bankruptcy

Shares in the winemaker have collapsed 63 per cent over the past year as one Australian hedge fund said its debt load means bankruptcy is possible.

Tom Richardson

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Premier Roger Cook has declared a state of emergency in WA amid a fuel crisis.

State PoliticsVideoCommentsRoger Cook declares state of emergency in WA over fuel

A state of emergency will be declared in WA in a bid to pressure fuel companies to divert supplies where they’re needed, but Roger Cook says it won’t trigger Covid-style restrictions on the public.

Jessica Page

“Boardroom screaming match ends with cops storming out” with Ben Harvey.

WATCHVideoCommentsPremiumBoardroom screaming match ends with cops storming out

In tonight’s show, Ben Harvey reveals why being the boss of WA’s Police Union isn’t a long-term career prospect with the third president in five years facing the chop.

Ben Harvey | Mon, March 30

Raymond Reddington, who changed his name from Maxwell Robert Fulton was on trial accused of murdering his wife Sharon Fulton (inset) in 1986.

Court & JusticePremiumPremiumHusband learns fate for murdering Sharon Fulton 40 years ago

A cold case killer who murdered his wife 40 years ago has been sentenced to life in prison, however a terminal cancer diagnosis means he could have as little as 18 months to live.

The Eagles have produced the rare feat of comebacks from 22+ points down at quarter time in their past two matches.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumTwice in 48 years: Eagles’ amazing ‘comeback kings’ feat

In A Six-Pack Of IPA (Interesting Points, Allegedly), we look at West Coast achieving a comeback feat achieved only four times before in AFL/VFL history, and more stats and facts on our WA clubs!

There were 3,355 properties listed for sale in Perth a few days ago, following several weeks of rising listings, including some weeks with double-digit listings growth.

PropertyCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPerth property listings surge but prices still rising

It was hoped that extra supply would reduce prices. Why has the opposite happened in March?

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Bunbury Taxis Co-Operative wants government support for drivers.

HITTING THE BRAKES PremiumSouth West taxi drivers struggling amidst fuel prices

A South West taxi booking service is urging the State Government to provide more support for wheelchair taxi driver operators as the rise in fuel prices has left driver’s struggling to continue working.

Rose Patane

A WorkSafe investigation will be launched following a chlorine gas leak at the Collie Mineworkers Memorial Pool.

POOL INVESTIGATIONPremiumNo action to be taken after a chlorine gas leak incident

A WorkSafe investigation into Collie Mineworkers Memorial Pool launched after a chlorine gas leak caused a near-death experience has been completed, with no further action to be taken.

Yousuf Shameel

Collie shire director of operations Brad Grinter, centre, inspects the soccer pitch damage with CEO Phil Anastasakis, left, and shire president Ian Miffling.

WHEELIE VANDALSPremiumVandals strike Collie’s sporting facilities

Vandals have struck Collie’s sporting facilities, leaving future competitions in jeopardy and the Local Government fuming.

Yousuf Shameel

Bronte Macaulay of Australia surfs in Heat 2 of the Round of 16.

SURFINGCommentsPremiumCommentsPremium‘No pressure’: Part-time Macaulay managing expectations

Despite retiring from full-time competition, Bronte Macaulay has no intentions of relinquishing her crown as the queen of Margaret River surfing just yet.

Bon Marche owner Stephen Craddock.

PASSING THE BATON PremiumPremiumAn iconic Bunbury business is up for sale

It’s an an iconic store in the heart of Bunbury’s CBD, but after 100 years the Craddock family will pass on the reigns to Bon Marche as the business goes up for sale. 

Kalgoorlie-Boulder Visitor Centre general manager Donna Malec with Remy Kent, 7, and the new Colour-In Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

Colour the cityColour the city through new book

A new colouring-in book invites locals and visitors to add colour to iconic Kalgoorlie-Boulder sites and tourist attractions. 

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President Donald Trump.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumWatchdog zeros in on suspicious oil trades before Trump post

The probe is zeroing in on at least two instances over a roughly two-week period when trading volumes jumped sharply just ahead of key White House news.

Yun Li

A navy vessel is seen sailing in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which much of the world’s oil and gas passes on March 1, 2026.

EnergyVideoCommentsPremiumWhat an Iran blockade will look like and how it will be done

The move comes as Iran has blockaded the Strait of Hormuz for weeks during the US-Israeli war with the country, a bottleneck that roiled global markets and strained the economy.

Garrett Downs

This picture taken on March 26, 2026 shows an oil tanker unloading crude oil at a port in Yantai, in China’s eastern Shandong province.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumIran oil shock stirs memories of 1997 Asian financial crisis

The question now is how long the shock lasts and whether the physical energy shortage can be resolved before the economic damage spirals out of control. 

Anniek Bao and Lee Ying Shan

Elon Musk, chief executive officer of Tesla.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumElon Musk seeks ouster of OpenAI CEO as part of lawsuit

Elon Musk is seeking to have OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman removed from their roles as officers in the company as part of a case that’s expected to go to trial later this month.

Lora Kolodny

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Near-miss incident at the Fitzgerald and Angove streets.

WA NewsVideoCommentsWATCH: AI camera uncovering dozens of near-crashes daily

An AI-powered traffic camera trial has uncovered dozens of close calls every day at one of the city’s busiest intersections, prompting plans for safety upgrades.

Sophie Gannon

City of Vincent mayor Alison Xamon has sparked calls for the East Perth Power Station precint to be unlocked.

EventsCommentsPremiumFestival success sparks Power Station precinct revival calls

The City of Vincent mayor wants the full potential of the long-dormant East Perth Power Station precinct unlocked after another successful Perth Festival season.

Sophie Gannon

Premier Roger Cook has declared Kwinana the ‘centre of the universe’ as he triggers powerful new laws to fast-track a massive wave of renewable energy projects and overhaul the State’s industrial heartland.

State PoliticsCommentsCommentsCook’s bold plan to fast-track WA’s industrial future

Premier Roger Cook has declared Kwinana the ‘centre of the universe’ as he triggers powerful new laws to fast-track a massive wave of renewable energy projects and overhaul the State’s industrial heartland.

Day one saw West Aussie wildcard Jack Thomas knock out his competitor in round one.

WA NewsCommentsComments‘Write off’: Storm disrupts WSL Margaret River Pro

The first day of the WSL Margaret River Pro kicked off today with pumping swell. But with a huge storm on the way, it’s unclear when it will be called on again.

An undercover police operation has busted dodgy Perth taxi and rideshare drivers, with one in five cars branded unroadworthy.

PoliceCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumSting uncovers dodgy taxi drivers plaguing Perth roads

An undercover police operation has busted dodgy Perth taxi and rideshare drivers, with one in five cars branded unroadworthy.

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NEWSPremiumInside missing 87yo’s miracle bush survival

A grandmother who disappeared in Australian bushland has defied the odds, surviving freezing temperatures and exhaustion with minimal supplies.

Euan Kennedy