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  1. Local Government Karratha proposes reform for Commonwealth funded projects

  2. HealthFirst major concrete pour at New Tom Price Hospital complete

  3. CommunityShire Awards More Than $200,000 in Community Grants

  4. MiningCommentsUnions to begin choking WA's key iron ore port

  5. CommunityThe PKKP Aboriginal Corporation celebrate 50 years of deadly

Children and families have benefitted from the new playground.

CommunityPremiumY Newman Early Learning’s Centre major transformation

Families and children at the Y WA’s Newman Early Learning Centre have benefited from a major outdoor redevelopment, with the centre’s first significant refurbishment since opening.

Joshua Dowdall

The Pilbara barking gecko is facing heightened risks of extinction.

Environment Research shows Pilbara barking geckos at risk of extinction

New research into two little-known reptiles in the Kimberley and Pilbara has led to a recommendation that both be classified as endangered.

Joshua Dowdall

Karratha Leisureplex is holding an “Inflatables Wiggles Party” from July 6 to July 17.

School holidays PremiumSchool holiday fun across Pilbara

School holidays have kicked off across the Pilbara, bringing a packed line-up of community events and live music for the whole family to get involved in and enjoy.

Phoebe Solon

Pilbara Community Legal Service CEO Joanna Collins.

FDV PremiumState expands Safe at Home program to Karratha

Women experiencing family and domestic violence in Karratha to have access to new specialist support service designed to help them stay safely in their own homes.

Phoebe Solon

Pilbara MLA Kevin Michel with local football stalwart Peter Lynch.

Legend honoured PremiumNPFL legend Peter Lynch celebrates umpiring 800 games

Pilbara football stalwart Peter Lynch celebrated umpiring his 800th game on June 27, marking decades of contribution to football in the region. 

Cain Andrews

North Pilbara celebrate their division three grand final win.

Country Championships PremiumNorth Pilbara claim division three country champs glory

North Pilbara Football League are the division three champions of the Country Football Championships, downing Mortlock by 11 points in a terrific grand final on Sunday.

Cameron Newbold

The North Pilbara Pythons defeated Morlack by 11 points

SportNorth Pilbara Pythons win men’s country div 3 championship

North Pilbara Pythons have become the 2026 Nutrien Ag Solutions Men’s Country Championships Division 3 Premiers, after defeating Mortlock 11.8 (74) to 10.3 (63) in Perth.

MinRes community engagement officer Claire Wheeler, scholarship recipient Serena Maloney and student support manager Kylie Spencer.

EducationPartnership to slow Pilbara brain drain

Shire of Ashburton residents will now have more opportunities to study where they live through a new partnership between Mineral Resources and Pilbara Kimberley University Centres.

The council has scrapped plans for a $100 buy local voucher after delays in budget approval.

CouncilKarratha council scraps $100 buy local voucher

The City of Karratha has scrapped a proposed $100 buy local voucher to owner-occupiers within the GRV residential category to avoid delaying approval of its 2026-27 budget.

Daniel Scott

Local Government Karratha proposes reform for Commonwealth funded projects

The City of Karratha has secured national backing for a plan to ensure local communities are properly equipped to handle the population growth brought on by “nationally significant” projects. 

Cain Andrews

PKKP Aboriginal Corporation HR officer Christine Zaccheus and general manager strategic projects Gary Dean.

CommunityThe PKKP Aboriginal Corporation celebrate 50 years of deadly

The PKKP Aboriginal Corporation celebrated its annual NAIDOC Week community event on July 9 with members, families and the wider community at 7 Hedland Place, Karratha.

Joshua Dowdall

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Dr Christian Jack Joseph, 26, appeared in Perth Magistrates Court on Sunday.

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Freo death accused showed jiu-jitsu choke moves in video

The friend group of a Perth doctor charged over an alleged choke-hold death after an altercation in Fremantle on Saturday morning say they have been left completely stunned after he was thrown behind bars. 

Caleb Runciman and Brooke Rolfe

Jonathan Masih has spoken out about illegal cab drivers.

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Perth’s dodgy taxi scam exploiting West Aussies exposed

WA’s taxi industry has been overrun by a sophisticated network of temporary immigrants who are working illegally for companies which are ripping off customers with inflated fares.

Ben Harvey

Shocking footage of what appears to be a security guard choking a mental health patient at Kalgoorlie Health Campus has surfaced.

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Shocking footage surfaces of patient choked at WA hospital

Alarming vision of a security guard appearing to use a choke-hold and forcibly restrain a hospital patient has surfaced.

Cain Andrews

High achiever sells stunning Dalkeith home.

House That!CommentsPremiumTop doctor looks to sell stunning 1950s Dalkeith property

A stunning Dalkeith home listed on the market proves hard work brings the spoils - at least it has for the owner.

Kim Macdonald

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Dr Christian Jack Joseph, 26, appeared in Perth Magistrates Court on Sunday.

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Freo death accused showed jiu-jitsu choke moves in video

The friend group of a Perth doctor charged over an alleged choke-hold death after an altercation in Fremantle on Saturday morning say they have been left completely stunned after he was thrown behind bars. 

Caleb Runciman and Brooke Rolfe

Christian Jack Joseph, 26, is accused of killing a 63-year-old man who was found unresponsive on a Fremantle street in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Courts and CrimeVideoPremiumYoung Perth doctor accused of killing man in Fremantle

A young doctor has been charged with manslaughter after a 63-year-old was found unresponsive on a Fremantle street in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Rachel Tassicker and Bethany Hiatt

A senior Taiwanese official released an image of the apparent flight path of the Chinese submarine launched ballistic missile, showing the warhead hitting waters near Tuvalu and Nauru.

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CommentsChina’s spy ship operation before missile test exposed

Maritime data compiled for The Nightly has revealed at least four hi-tech Chinese satellite tracking vessels were deployed to the region in the days leading up to Beijing’s missile test.

Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumFIFO worker allegedly had 20,000 child abuse images, videos

Police have revealed more than 20,000 images and videos of child exploitation material have yet to be categorised as part of investigations into a 33-year-old FIFO worker.

Broome in WA's Kimberley region is a hotspot during winter as tourists flood to the north west town to escape the cold. Gantheaume Point.

Kimberley callingPremiumPremiumDiscounted travel vouchers launched

A new State Government program encouraging visitors to head north this season is expected to generate more than $1 million in tourism bookings. 

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The Geraldton property market is expected to stabilise.

Rental marketGeraldton rent continues to climb, almost at $600 per week

Greater Geraldton is still being hit with soaring prices and an increased cost of living as rental prices have increased by almost 10 per cent over the last year

Imogen Wilson

Scott and Birgit McKillop set up their burger van at Chinaman's beach.

Kalbarri tourism Kalbarri: The place to be despite community challenges

Kalbarri’s small business owners say they are always looking on the “bright side” and will continue to overcome significant challenges facing the coastal town to continue enjoying the lifestyle.

Imogen Wilson

Last year's apprentice of the year Rhett Forsyth and this year's apprentice of the year Rory Miragliotta.

Rotary honourSparkie named Rotary apprentice of the year

Geraldton electrician Rory Miragliotta has been named the 2025 Rotary Apprentice of the Year, beating a quality field of candidates.

Russell McKinnon

The Bullara Long Table as part of the Gascoyne Food Festival.

TourismRegional Events Scheme funding opens

Tourism WA has opened funding to boost regional tourism across the State, with grants available for a range of events. 

Department of Communities Young Women Leader Award winner Isabella Chalker.

YOUNG ACHIEVERS Dalyellup teen recognised with 7NEWS Young Achiever Award

A South West student is showing no signs of slowing down as she adds a 7NEWS Young Achiever Award to her growing list of accomplishments this year. 

A baby bottle self-feeding device.

Consumer WatchWhat to know about baby bottle self-feeding device ban

In case you missed it, baby bottle self-feeding devices were permanently banned by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) back in May.

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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

Ships anchored on May 16, 2026 in the Strait of Hormuz near Larak Island, Iran.

EnergyCommentsPremiumCrude oil tumbles after Trump says Strait of Hormuz to open

Tanker traffic plunged in early March due to Iranian attacks, causing the biggest oil supply disruption in history.

Spencer Kimball

Cathie Wood, chief executive officer of Ark Investment Management LLC.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumInvestors who took a chance on SpaceX now reap the rewards

For nearly two decades, some of the world’s most prominent investors quietly accumulated stakes in SpaceX while the rocket maker remained largely off-limits to the public markets.

Yun Li

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A run to the bottleshop ended in wild fashion for Adam Breen,

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Man stops car thief mid-heist in wild Perth bottle-o drama

A Perth local’s run to the bottle shop has ended in them performing a dramatic citizen’s arrest after watching an embarrassing attempted car theft unfold.

Fraser Williams

Jesse Bruzzese’s last known location was Riviera Maya in Cancun but he has not been in contact with loved ones since June 3. 

Missing personVideoCommentsMystery deepens over Perth man’s disappearance in Mexico

Jesse Bruzzese’s last known location was Riviera Maya in Cancun but he has not been in contact with loved ones since June 3.

Brooke Rolfe

Police in WA have seized more than 200 personally manufactured guns in the last year.

CrimeCommentsPremiumCommentsPremium‘Threat to our community’: WA Police seize 200 homemade guns

A senior serious and organised crime detective says 3D printed firearms are an ‘emerging threat to our community’ after more than 200 personally manufactured guns were seized since last year.

The two cars collided near Roe Highway.

WA NewsCommentsCommentsTwo left injured in horror Kwinana Freeway crash

Two men have been injured in a crash that has shut down a lane on Kwinana Freeway and triggered a major emergency response. 

Reece Whitby has been left without two of his most high-profile decisions after the reshuffle.

State PoliticsVideoCommentsPremiumCommentsPremium‘Enough of overspending’: Cook accused of demoting Whitby

Premier Roger Cook has fended off claims he has demoted Minister Reece Whitby by taking away his Tourism and Road Safety portfolios as part of a significant cabinet reshuffle.

17-year-old Tunchanok Donhomla was found in a suitcase by a railway track in Pattaya.

WA NewsNew details reveal life of murdered teen left in suitcase

New details reveal what the 17-year-old had told her family before she travelled to Pattaya, where tragically she would be killed and stuffed in a suitcase days later.

Zosia Melanczuk