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Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley speaks about her decision not to suspend the Shire of Coolgardie council in Coolgardie on Monday, October 13, 2025.

Electoral ReformPremiumKarratha council votes no on compulsory voting

Karratha councillors have voted 5-4 against compulsory voting and four-year election cycles — directly rejecting reforms flagged by the State’s Local Government Minister after WA turnout hit a new low.

Ross McRae

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Lawson Humphries of the Cats reacts following the AFL Grand Final match between Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 27, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos/via Getty Images)

Rising StarPremiumHumphries ready to lead Cats’ backline in 2026

Following a standout performance for WA in the State of Origin, Lawson Humphries has opened up on the “fatigue” that he said slowed him down in 2025 and why he’s now ready to lead the Cats’ backline

Liam Murphy

The Shooting Stars room at Hedland Senior High School.

WA news PremiumShooting Stars support assured for three more years

A three-year support promise has been given to a program that combines advocacy, health, wellbeing and cultural identity to empower young Pilbara and Kimberley to make informed choices. 

Laura Newell

Emerging players from Karratha made their mark in the junior leg of the WA Country Championships in Perth last month.

Future StarsPremiumKarratha Cyclones juniors shine at WA Country Championships

Emerging basketball players from Karratha made their mark during the junior rounds of the WA Country Championships in Perth last month.

Liam Murphy

A dust storm approaches Onslow in WA's north west on Sunday 1 March at approx. 6pm. MANDATORY CREDIT: Robert Ross/Severe Weather Australia Robert Ross/Severe Weather Australia

Severe WeatherVideoCommentsThunderstorm creates dramatic dust spectacle in WA town

A powerful thunderstorm generated downburst has been blamed for the dramatic dust storm that swept through a WA town.

Ibanez Taylor

Easter egg hunts will be part of the fun during the school holidays.

WA news PremiumWhat’s on in the school holidays.

Easter is nearly upon us, and with it, the school holidays. But never fear, we’ve got your ultimate guide to what’s on over the break. 

Laura Newell

The Karratha Leisureplex.

WA news PremiumPremiumKarratha council backs the return of free swims and shots

The popular City of Karratha “free swims and shots” program will return for three more years. 

Our Town presenter Gavin Pratt with sound specialist Ben Ohayon at Wolfe Creek in 2015.

WA news PremiumPremiumCity of Karratha pledges $31k for SBS television project

Karratha councillors have agreed to spend $31,000 for a film crew to head to town to create 11 minutes of television to promote the city to SBS viewers. 

Holly Egan at the Kimberley 9s carnival in Broome.

Cancelled PremiumPremiumWoodside Energy 9s cancelled due to Cyclone Narelle

The Fremantle Dockers’ inaugural Woodside Energy 9s Community Carnival in Karratha was cancelled as severe tropical cyclone Narelle hit the region on March 26.

The City of Karratha council has shelved plans to spend $5 million on staff housing.

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

A proposal for the City of Karratha to put aside up to $5 million to buy workers’ housing has been put on ice for now, to allow for ‘further consideration by the administration’. 

Laura Newell

The concept design for the proposed Point Samson entry statement.

WA news PremiumPoint Samson entry statement sent back to the drawing board

Plans for a $212,750 entry statement for Point samson have been held up to allow for more community feedback. 

Laura Newell

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The harrowing incident happened as he walked unattended across Princess Road in Balga on Thursday morning. 

POLICEVideoPremiumToddler hit by car in Perth after wandering from family home

A distressing video shows the moment an 18-month-old boy was hit by a car on Thursday morning, with the impact sending the child rolling about 10 metres.

Caleb Runciman

Brothers Otis, 14, and Leon, 16, were found dead alongside their parents Jarrod Clune and Maiweena Goasdoue inside their Mott Close home on January 30.

CrimeVideoPremiumMosman Park tragedy: What we still don’t know months later

Nearly two months on from the horror Mosman Park tragedy in which two teenage boys were killed by their parents, some of the most important questions remain unanswered. 

Jessica Evensen

St John WA patient transport officer Bec Thompson was on the other side of the windshield when a naked man smashed his head through the front of the ambulance she was driving.

HealthVideoPremiumParamedic relives ‘traumatic’ moment man headbutts ambulance

A St John WA worker has told of how she feared for her life when a naked man allegedly smashed his head through the windshield of an ambulance, as new figures reveal a spike in violence towards paramedics. 

Claire Sadler

Convicted domestic violence offender Rory Vassallo has sensationally stood aside from an executive role of a WAFL club, just 72 hours after he was appointed.

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Convicted DV offender stands aside as WAFL club patron

A convicted domestic violence offender has sensationally stood aside from a prestigious role at a WAFL club, just 72 hours after he was appointed. 

Jessica Evensen

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The harrowing incident happened as he walked unattended across Princess Road in Balga on Thursday morning. 

POLICEVideoPremiumToddler hit by car in Perth after wandering from family home

A distressing video shows the moment an 18-month-old boy was hit by a car on Thursday morning, with the impact sending the child rolling about 10 metres.

Caleb Runciman

Brothers Otis, 14, and Leon, 16, were found dead alongside their parents Jarrod Clune and Maiweena Goasdoue inside their Mott Close home on January 30.

CrimeVideoPremiumMosman Park tragedy: What we still don’t know months later

Nearly two months on from the horror Mosman Park tragedy in which two teenage boys were killed by their parents, some of the most important questions remain unanswered. 

Jessica Evensen

St John WA patient transport officer Bec Thompson was on the other side of the windshield when a naked man smashed his head through the front of the ambulance she was driving.

HealthVideoPremiumPremiumParamedic relives ‘traumatic’ moment man headbutts ambulance

A St John WA worker has told of how she feared for her life when a naked man allegedly smashed his head through the windshield of an ambulance, as new figures reveal a spike in violence towards paramedics. 

Convicted domestic violence offender Rory Vassallo has sensationally stood aside from an executive role of a WAFL club, just 72 hours after he was appointed.

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PremiumConvicted DV offender stands aside as WAFL club patron

A convicted domestic violence offender has sensationally stood aside from a prestigious role at a WAFL club, just 72 hours after he was appointed. 

More children are surviving cancer now but the toxic treatment they endure leaves most of them facing a lifetime of health problems, and even an early death.

Health+MedicineCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumInside the devastating reality of surviving childhood cancer

More children are surviving cancer now but the toxic treatment they endure leaves most of them facing a lifetime of health problems, and even an early death.

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Several sporting events have been postponed in Geraldton due to cyclone Narelle.

Cyclone NarellePremiumNarelle forces rare weekend without sport in Geraldton

It’s not often the sports-mad town of Geraldton has a weekend without any sport on, but the local scene is beginning to feel the effects of cyclone Narelle before the system even reaches the Mid West.

Rebecca Ruthven

Photos by Wallcliffe Volunteer Fire and Emergency Service

FIRE BANPremiumAutumn burning period to come into effect on March 29

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River will transition into the Autumn Restricted Burning Period on Sunday March 29.. 

Will Corbett

Blue was one of the suggested background colours.

Showing the flagPremiumRavensthorpe to have official flag

The Shire of Ravensthorpe will soon have its own official flag, displaying the shire logo on a plain background of either blue, green or white.

Isabella Davis

George Giudice at the Back Beach emergency access point.

Emergency servicesSurf club wants Back Beach emergency access upkeep

The City of Greater Geraldton council is working on a solution with the Geraldton Surf Life Saving Club to keep the emergency access clear at Back Beach. 

Attorney General Tony Buti

Youth crimePremiumPremiumBoxing, mentoring at heart of new youth crime program

WA’s Attorney-General Tony Buti pulled no punches in Geraldton on Thursday when highlighting a new initiative combining boxing and mentoring in a bid to stop kids on bail from reoffending.

Norseman Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service’s Pania Turner, Kalgoorlie MLA Ali Kent, NVFR’s Victoria Watson and Department of Fire and Emergency Services’ Kelsi Wells.

New tankerPremiumPremiumNorseman fire and rescue service gets new tanker vehicle

The Norseman Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service’s worn-out light tanker vehicle has been replaced as part of the State Government’s emergency services levy funding program.

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Oil prices have been gripped by volatility since the US-Iran war began nearly four weeks ago.

CNBC newsPremiumWhat ‘backwardation’ in oil market means for energy prices

Analysts say the market has now entered a state of “backwardation” that suggests a risk premium has been baked into energy prices, despite traders anticipating a swift resolution to the conflict.

Chloe Taylor

An unusual burst of activity early Monday, minutes before a market-moving social media post from President Donald Trump has raised eyebrows.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumBillion dollar ‘bet’ minutes before Trump’s post pays off

‘Someone with access to privileged information appears to have made hundreds of millions in profit by trading on a political secret before it became public.’

Yun Li

Rising oil prices are lighting a price fire under local petrol prices.

EnergyCommentsPremium$US166 a barrel? Middle East clue on where oil is heading

Traders are looking at Dubai’s price as potential harbinger of what could be ahead for other crude benchmarks if the situation doesn’t improve.

Alex Harring

People look at collectable designer art toy Labubu at a Pop Mart pop-up store in Siam Center shopping mall in Bangkok on May 6, 2025. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)

CNBC newsPremiumLabubu movie on the way as Pop Mart expands toy franchise

Collectible toy maker and IP powerhouse Pop Mart is teaming up with Sony Pictures to bring its wildly popular Labubu doll to movie theatres. 

Justin Solomon

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Jalen Smith is taking part in the Corporate Rumble charity boxing event on Saturday.

WA NewsTragic reason tradie is gloving up for boxing blockbuster

Motivated by crippling loss and will to change, Jalen Smith is one of 30 fighters who tonight, will put it all on the line. 

Brooke Rolfe

York farmers Erin and Adrian Emin on their farm just out of York. They are among the thousands of growers concerned about fuel and fertiliser shortages.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumFuel, fertiliser shortage threatens WA’s $7 billion harvest

WA grain growers are facing a ‘Wheatbelt recession’ which will flow through the entire State as fuel and fertiliser shortages threaten to derail what was shaping as the perfect start to the season.

Rhianna Mitchell

Left to right: The front of Amanda Sander's house after the cyclone, pre-cyclone.

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One West Aussie has been left scrambling to get to Exmouth to assess the damage to their property after cyclone Narelle battered the town.

The code of conduct will be imposed despite the council not voting to approve it.

‘eat my shorts’PremiumPremiumAlbany council bins code of conduct over nuances of ‘facts’

Albany council have dismissed a policy governing councillors’ code of conduct after some expressed concerns that a clause asking members to share factual information was a “mechanism for silencing dissent”.

DFES commissioner Darren Klemm speaks while Emergency Services Minister Paul Papalia watches in the background..

State PoliticsCommentsCommentsRED ALERT: Stay inside as monster cyclone maintains power

Exmouth has been ‘severely impacted’ and authorities are warning the danger is not over as monster cyclone Narelle tracks south.

Petrol stations out of fuel - Ampol Foodary Broome

WA NewsVideoCommentsREVEALED: Full list of WA service stations without fuel

More WA service stations are without fuel on Friday as the State continues to grapple with shortages.

Taylor Renouf