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    Zempilas warns MPs he will not shy away from discipline

  4. MiningPremiumMinRes returns trucks to Onslow road after sixth rollover

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Basil Zempilas’ ascension to the leadership of the WA Liberals is days away after Libby Mettam was forced out of the top role on Thursday in the wake of the party’s crushing State election defeat.

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Mettam resigns as Basil looks to step up as Liberal leader

Libby Mettam has stepped down as Liberal leader in the wake of the party’s disastrous State election defeat, clearing the way for Basil Zempilas.

Jessica Page and Dylan Caporn

Ashlee Radley, 10, donated pet products to SAFE Karratha with profits from her business, Rad Designs.

KIND GESTURE PremiumYoung jewellery designer donates to animals in need

A generous young jewellery designer recently made a thoughtful donation to SAFE Karratha, using the profits from her business, Rad Designs, to buy pet products for animals in need.

Madelin Hayes

Mr Hagart was working as a security manager at the busy Pilbara shopping centre when he saw a knife-wielding Ashley Fildes trying to stab a female police officer as he pushed her to the ground.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumFormer security guard honoured after tremendously brave act

A former security guard and a serving police officer have been recognised for their acts of selflessness in this year’s Australian Bravery Decorations.

Oliver Lane

Meredith Hammat, WA’s new Health Minister, has been accused of not having any experience in the critical sector as she prepares to take on one of the toughest roles in Government.

WA election 2025CommentsPremium‘Not up for it’: Mettam ‘welcomes’ new health minister

Meredith Hammat, WA’s new Health Minister, has been accused of not having any experience in the critical sector as she prepares to take on one of the toughest roles in government.

Dylan Caporn

A jumbo truck on the Onslow haul road.

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MinRes yanks all trucks off troubled haul road

Mineral Resources has hit another financial pothole by pulling all iron ore trucks off its trouble-plagued $2.6 billion Onslow haul road after notching half a dozen rollovers on the crucial transport link.

Daniel Newell and Adrian Rauso

Jonathan Weinberg with his ColdVest device.

Cool ideaCommentsPerth man creates innovative product to keep cool in heat

As experts warn of rising heatstroke risks, could this Perth-developed patented cooling vest be the life-saving tool needed for high-risk environments such as mining?

Liam Murphy

Tash Rigby with young Hedland soccer players.

SOCCERPremiumPremiumFootball West embarks on Pilbara road trip

Football West embarked on a Pilbara road trip this month with former Perth Glory captain Tash Rigby; visiting soccer associations across Karratha, Hedland, Newman and Tom Price. 

Gareth Wheeler hopes his tribute video will spark conversations about truck driver safety.

ROAD SAFETY PremiumPremiumTruckie’s tribute sparks road safety awareness

Travelling along the Great Northern Highway up to five times per day, truck driver Gareth Wheeler was curious about a roadside memorial he spotted each time he travelled the road

David and Hayley Rigby from Pilbara Therapy Services received the Clinical Leader of the Year award.

Health PremiumPremiumThree Pilbara locals win WA Rural Health Excellence Awards

Three Pilbara locals have been recognised at the 2025 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards for their dedication to servicing the local community. 

Youth Week 2025 ambassador Daisy Pilsworth and Youth Minister Hannah Beazley.

YOUTH WEEK PremiumKarratha to host exciting Youth Week events

Karratha’s Youth Week is gearing up to be a vibrant celebration full of exciting free events designed to inspire young people to connect with their community, each other and themselves. 

Madelin Hayes

A WA Health warning has been issued after another Murray Valley Encephalitis case was reported in the Pilbara.

HEALTH WARNING Health warning as new case of deadly virus detected in WA

One person has already died from the virus in WA this year.

Madelin Hayes

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Angelo and Rebecca Rossi.

ConstructionPremiumPandemic shake-out claims another top Perth builder

One of Australia’s best builders - Perth-based Ultimo - has gone under, blaming fallout from the pandemic era for its demise.

Kim Macdonald

Jaden Martinovich with his mum, fitness guru Kelly Martinovich.

COURTS & JUSTICEPremiumPhoney drug deal murderer was ‘planned double-cross victim’

A young man who fatally stabbed a teen in a fake drug deal that went horribly wrong didn’t realise a mutual friend had set him up in a plot to steal his car.

Rebecca Le May

Kristopher Dean Sheppard, Andrew Whetu Haenga and James Patrick Fisher.

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Bikie riot to deliver ‘one of biggest trials in WA history’

A group of bikies who allegedly attacked rivals with pool cues, billiard balls and bar stools at a tavern south of Perth are set for one of the biggest trials the State has ever seen, a court has been told.

Rebecca Le May

A jumbo truck on the Onslow haul road.

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MinRes yanks all trucks off troubled haul road

Mineral Resources has hit another financial pothole by pulling all iron ore trucks off its trouble-plagued $2.6 billion Onslow haul road after notching half a dozen rollovers on the crucial transport link.

Daniel Newell and Adrian Rauso

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One man is dead and another three injured following a horror car rollover in WA’s south west.

EMERGENCYPremiumMan dead in horror South West crash

The other three occupants — two women and a man, all in their 20s — were taken to Boyup Brook Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. 

Jessica Evensen

Four convoys left sites at Bedfordale, Mundijong, Neerabup and Fremantle at 7.30am and will crawl through the city to rally against the $80 million industry shutdown.

WA NEWSComments‘No major congestion’ despite huge truck protest in Perth

Hundreds of farmers and truckies are moving through Perth’s major arterial roads as they protest against the Federal Government’s live sheep export ban. 

Jessica Evensen and Cally Dupe

Notorious paedophile Bradley Pen Dragon is back behind bars after allegedly breaching a strict supervision order.

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Notorious Perth child abuser fighting for life in hospital

Notorious paedophile Bradley Pen Dragon is fighting for life in hospital after a suspected self-harm incident.

Adrian Paul Muir Unknown

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PremiumCloverdale man set on fire could die, alleged attacker told

There is a ‘high likelihood’ a man who was set ablaze with a flammable liquid during an altercation in Cloverdale will die, police have told his alleged attacker in court.

She was seen walking across a railway line towards her home about 9pm.

CrimeClues unearthed in search for Lisa Mott’s suspected killer

Police searching the Mumballup State Forest near Collie in the South West have found car parts they believe could be central to helping solve the case.

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RFDS WA chief executive Judith Barker outside the Egan Street complex.

HealthPremiumRFDS to operate $1 million medical centre in Kalgoorlie

Kalgoorlie-Boulder will host the Royal Flying Doctor Service’s first medical centre in WA to help cushion the city’s doctor shortage.

Carwyn Monck

Apakasimaka Dede was awarded specialist of the year (Non-GP)

Health heroesPremiumMW doctor, nurse win big at Rural Health Awards

A Mid West paediatrician and nurse have been honoured in the 2025 WA Rural Health Excellence Awards, praised for their dedication to improving the health outcomes in their community

Josephine Hingst

Radio Margaret River is the region’s first FM station.

FM tunesPremiumRadio Margaret River becomes first FM station for the region

After almost five years of 24/7 streaming through its website, Radio Margaret River will become the region’s first FM radio station this Friday evening. 

Sofia Fimognari

Durack MHR Melissa Price at Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre with local sporting clubs.

Federal election PremiumPremiumFederal Liberals commit $300,000 for BRAC upgrades

The West Kimberley Junior Football League and other Broome sporting clubs are set to benefit from a $300,000 funding injection into the Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre if the Liberals are re-elected. 

Casey and Anne Harkins at Chefs Long Table Luncheon 2025.

Lunch outPremiumPremiumChefs Long Table Lunch in pictures

The Chefs Long Table Luncheon celebrated 22 years on Sunday providing an eight-course meal to happy punters all while raising money for local organisations. 

Hedland Village Shopping Centre’s concept design.

SHOPPING CENTRE PremiumPremiumNew shopping centre set for South Hedland

South Hedland is a step closer to receiving a new shopping centre featuring an IGA, childcare centre, pharmacy and tavern

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Federal Reserve Board Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.

BusinessCommentsUncertainty increased: US Federal Reserve holds rate

The US Federal Reserve in a closely watched decision Wednesday held the line on benchmark interest rates though still indicated that reductions are likely later in the year.

Jeff Cox

China is currently facing a sluggish consumer landscape.

CNBC newsCommentsChina’s plan to ‘boost consumption’ in bid to grow economy

China announced a “Special Action Plan to Boost Consumption” on Sunday in a bid to prop up domestic consumption in the world’s second largest economy.

Lim Hui Jie

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri last month.

Formula 1VideoComments‘Oscar and I get along’: Norris denies there’s bad blood

WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW: The British F1 star opened up on his relationship with his Aussie teammate as the pair get ready to do battle in Melbourne this weekend.

Ben McClellan

Recession fear has rocked Wall Street (AP PHOTO)

BusinessCommentsRecession fear erupts: Dow tumbles, Nasdaq’s falls

A three-week market sell-off has intensified, with investors worried tariff policy uncertainty would tip the economy into a recession, something President Donald Trump has not rule out.

Lisa Kailai Han, Jesse Pound

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I want the mining and resources sector in WA to not only have certainty, but to be turbo charged.

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My vision for WA if I become the next Prime Minister

WA faces a big risk if the Albanese Government is returned for three more years. He might tell you that he is on your side, but we should judge his actions, not his words.

Peter Dutton

Leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton says WA faces a “big risk” if Anthony Albanese is returned as PM.

Federal election 2025CommentsPremiumDutton says WA faces ‘big risk’ if Albanese re-elected

Peter Dutton has made his first election pitch to West Australians, promising to ‘back Western Australia and the industries that drive its economic success’ if he becomes Prime Minister.

Joe Spagnolo

Glen Jakovich has called for a return of State of Origin.

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumState of Origin WA push back on agenda

Premier Roger Cook and Sports Minister Rita Saffioti have pushed for the return of State of Origin footy as momentum gathers for a return of the once hugely popular spectacle.

Nina Kennedy with Jess Wadham.

AthleticsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumNina Kennedy inspires record run for junior athletes

Little Athletics is still riding the wave of success from the Paris Olympics. 

Kate Chaney with supporters at City Beach on Saturday.

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CommentsPremiumRe-election ‘not a case of win at all costs’: Chaney

Curtin Teal MP Kate Chaney says she is giving it everything to retain the one-time Liberal seat — but admits furthering her political career is not the be-all and end-all, and life will go on if she loses.

Carlos Policarpo said his family had noticed steep price rises at the super market.

Federal election 2025CommentsPremiumWhat voters in WA’s most marginal seat make of the election

The 2025 Federal election campaign is set to be dominated by party’s pitching themselves as the ones to best manage cost of living, with strain on the wallet set to decide many WA voters’ minds.

Oliver Lane

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