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  1. WA news PremiumWhat’s on in the school holidays.

  2. WA news PremiumKarratha council backs the return of free swims and shots

  3. WA news PremiumPlan to spend $5m on housing withdrawn for now

  4. Cancelled PremiumWoodside Energy 9s cancelled due to Cyclone Narelle

  5. WA news PremiumCity of Karratha pledges $31k for SBS television project

Karlayura Rodeo Inc co-founder Tui Magner in action at a previous event.

Sport State sport and recreation funding

Two Pilbara community organisations set to deliver major sporting events after securing State Government funding as part of a $1.78 million investment in sport and recreation across WA.

Phoebe Solon

Les McNuff getting a fresh cut for the World's Greatest Shave.

Charity PremiumKarratha trims, chops and shaves for charity

Karratha’s community comes together for this year’s World’s Greatest Shave, a nationwide fundraising campaign supporting Australians living with blood cancer

Phoebe Solon

Duck Pond by Circa is coming to Karratha’s Red Earth Arts Precinct for a one-night-only performance on April 8.

Arts PremiumDuck Pond by Circa coming to Red Earth Arts Precinct

Duck Pond by Circa is coming to Karratha’s Red Earth Arts Precinct for a one-night-only performance on April 8

Phoebe Solon and Yousuf Shameel

The Town of Port Hedland is ramping up mozzie measures.

Deadly virus PremiumDeadly mosquito borne virus found in Pilbara and Kimberley

A potentially deadly mosquito borne virus has been detected in the Kimberley and Pilbara with the Department of Health urging residents and travellers to cover up and protect themselves to avoid being bit

Cain Andrews

Newman Aquatic officers Josh Allen, Marquisha Slater-Hall, Rhashan Hodder, Able Cole and Matt Devet

Education PremiumYoung Pilbara staff boost skills with aquatic training

Young East Pilbara aquatic staff set to complete specialist training to boost the local workforce and their employability

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

Pilbara Youth Arts Expo

ArtPremiumPremiumPilbara 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. 

Damage to Karratha Back Beach Boat Ramp from STC Narelle.

Petition cyclone PremiumPremiumPetitioners claim ‘inconsistent’ DFES STC Narelle warnings

Residents of Karratha and surrounding Pilbara communities have launched a petition asking State Parliament to investigate how the new DFES warning system was implemented during cyclone Narelle.  

The 2026 Community Showcase at Tom Price.

Community PremiumPremiumCommunity Showcase

The Pilbara community came together last month as the annual Community Showcase lit up Tom Price on March 21 and Paraburdoo on March 22. 

Kristie Grabenhofer and Machlan Felix.

Health PremiumKarratha Step Up Step Down complete after 13 years

Kristie Grabenhofer, who lost her son to suicide in 2024, has welcomed the completion of the new Karratha Step Up Step Down facility after more than 13 years.

Cain Andrews

Fifteen homes in Exmouth are still without power according to Horizon Power as of April 8. 

STC Narelle PremiumFifteen Exmouth home still without power after STC Narelle

Fifteen homes in Exmouth are still without power according to Horizon Power. 

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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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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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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House manager Robyn McCleery, Kalgoorlie MLA Ali Kent, Minister Jessica Stojkovski, One Tree Community Services director Irina Cattalini, deputy shire president Ross Norris and shire chief executive Ty Matson cut the ribbon to open the Leonora Safe House.

Safe housePremiumLeonora Safe House opens to support victims of violence

A newly opened safe house in Leonora will deliver crisis accommodation for women and children escaping family and domestic violence in the northern Goldfields.

Isabella Davis

Blues singer and songwriter Minnie Marks.

Esperance showPremiumFree entry to Minnie Marks blues gig in Esperance on Sunday

A blues singer and songwriter will showcase her “guitar wizardry” in Esperance this weekend, with the previously ticketed show now free to attend.

Isabella Davis

Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & JusticePremiumMan lit Molotov cocktail in trailer of family’s vehicle

A sleep-deprived man with a history of drug-induced psychosis lit a Molotov cocktail in the trailer of a vehicle occupied by a family of four, including two children, who drove off unaware of the danger.

Neil Watkinson

Augusta's Turner Street Jetty.

CAPITAL WORKSPremiumPremiumAMR Shire opens tender offer for Turner Street Jetty works

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River has opened the tender for the Turner Street Jetty replacement project. 

Pitbull Services’ Travis Brophy, Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission’s Regan Brewer, Goldfields-Esperance Minister David Michael, Kalgoorlie MLA Ali Kent, Pitbull Services’ Jamie Rae Brophy, and Shire of Coolgardie president Paul WIlcox at the regional economic development grants announcement this week

RED GrantsPremiumPremiumSix businesses share $635,000 in economic development grants

Six Goldfields-Esperance businesses will receive funding for projects that expand and diversify their operations under the latest round of the State Government’s regional economic development grants program.

Turquoise Bay near Exmouth.

TourismPremiumPremiumExmouth reopens to tourists as cyclone clean-up continues

Exmouth is officially back up and running, with visitors urged to flock to the town following the devastation of tropical cyclone Narelle. 

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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

Sabrina Carpenter latest music video 'House Tour' featuring Margaret Qualley & Madelyn Cline.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumUniversal Music pops after $US64b takeover proposal

Activist investor Pershing Square said Tuesday it is planning to buy Universal Music Group in a cash and stock deal worth about 55.8 billion euros ($US64.4 billion).

April Roach

A bulk carrier sits anchored at Sultan Qaboos Port on March 23, 2026 in Muscat, Oman.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumOffbeat Wall Street firm sends analyst to Strait of Hormuz

One research firm claims to have sent an analyst directly into the conflict zone.

Yun Li

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Tourism Minister Reece Whitby us urging holiday makers to head north ad support tourism operators affected by Cyclone Narelle.

Tourism Help Financial aid coming for businesses after Narelle’s fury

Tourism businesses still suffering from the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Narelle can apply for payments of up to $20,000, the WA Government has announced.

Joe Spagnolo

Footage has captured the moment a defenceless teenager who tried to help his friend was violently attacked by a machete wielding gang at a house party in Perth’s north.  7NEWS

CRIMEPremiumShock footage shows teen attacked by WA machete gang

Footage has captured the moment a Perth teenager was chased down and violently attacked by a machete wielding gang at an out-of-control house party.

Francesca De Nuccio & Caleb Runciman

WA NEWSCommentsCommentsMotorists flock to Perth’s south to find best fuel prices

Perth drivers have flocked from all parts of the city to cash in on the cheapest fuel in a month, as one fuel station was going at less than 190 cents per litre.

A Qantas flight from Canberra to Perth was diverted to Adelaide overnight due to a mechanical smell on board.

WA NewsCommentsCommentsPerth-bound Qantas flight diverted after foul smell on board

A Qantas flight from Canberra to Perth was diverted to Adelaide overnight due to a mechanical smell on board.

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NewsPremiumPremiumThree people killed in horror crash

A horror crash has left three people dead after a car collided with a tree.

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Three people killed in horror car crash near Mundaring

Three people have been killed in a devastating single-vehicle crash in Stoneville, 50km east of Perth.

Caleb Runciman and John Flint