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Paul Papalia made the funding pledge eight days out from the March 8 election.

WA ELECTION 2025 CommentsPremiumOff to the races as Labor backs down on club funding

After intense pressure from regional racing clubs, Labor has matched the Nationals’ $25 million commitment.

Jake Dietsch

Thousands of cats to be killed in statewide cull.

NewsPremiumState plans to kill thousands of cats

Thousands of cats will be killed in Queensland in a bid to protect some of Australia’s most vulnerable species.

Holly Truelove

Darren Spackman

State Election PremiumSpackman: Supporters urging me to fight after dumping.

The former Liberal candidate for the Kimberley who was spectacularly dumped by his party after controversial comments about youth crime said he has been urged by supporters to campaign as an independent.

Sarah Crawford

Moree councillor Kelly James and local resident Col Pring say crime is getting worse in Moree. Moree Online News

NEWSPremium‘Scared’: Town worried who’ll be next

A town’s residents are pleading to be “heard” after a wave of youth crime has left many in the community fearful for their safety.

Ria Pandey

Joe Massa waited more than two hours for a hospital bed. Supplied

breakingPremiumCops called in after 2yo’s tragic hospital death

Police have been ordered to launch an investigation into the death of a two-year-old boy who had a heart attack in a Sydney hospital.

Hannah Moore and Duncan Evans

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NewsMajor Centrelink changes coming for millions

Millions of Aussies will have more money in their pockets next month, with Centrelink support payments boosted to keep up with inflation.

Duncan Evans and Holly Truelove

WA Labor has committed funding to the Geraldton Turf Club.

Racing ReliefPremiumRacing in Gero back on track after Labor promises funding

WA Labor has committed funding to save Geraldton Turf Club, following through on the investment after back-flipping on the decision earlier this week.

Matthew Paddick

The Shire of Broome is inviting residents to help shape its new Community Safety Plan.

CommunityPremiumShire seeks input for new Community Safety Plan

The Shire of Broome is inviting residents to help shape its new Community Safety Plan, a four-year strategy aimed at improving security and crime prevention measures.

Katya Minns

Bystanders watch as community members brawl in public. Supplied

NEWSPremiumCops watch on as brawls break out

Footage has emerged of police hesitating to intervene in brawls between Indigenous communities, but the move has been backed by authorities.

Ria Pandey

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NEWSPremiumUltimate guide to Sydney’s Mardi Gras parade

From viewing spots and tickets to transport and more, here’s everything you need to know about one of Sydney’s most colourful nights.

Ria Pandey

The series of live fire drills conducted off a Chinese flotilla on February diverted 49 commercial flights after Airservices Australia were notified of the exercises. Australian Defence Force

UPDATEDPremium‘No reason’: China not sorry for warship saga

China’s ambassador to Australia says Beijing did not break any rules in its live fire drills in the Tasman Sea, and there is “no reason” for an apology.

Jessica Wang

Star has failed to lodge its results with the ASX. NewsWire / Glenn Campbell

UPDATEDPremiumStar Entertainment enters into trading halt

The embattled Star Entertainment Group has failed to lodge its half-yearly results with the ASX.

Cameron Micallef

The incident occurred in Bourke, a small town in northwest NSW. NewsWire/ Gaye Gerard

BREAKINGPremiumTeen killed in crash during cop chase

A 17-year-old has died and two other teenage boys are in a serious condition after their allegedly stolen car crashed during a police pursuit.

Ria Pandey

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NEWSPremiumNew details of looming cyclone’s path

Tropical Cyclone Alfred has intensified again with huge wind gusts of up to 220km/h, as new modelling reveals more about its expected path.

Ria Pandey

Nature Conservation’s Friends of Wooditjup Bilya program co-ordinator Lauren Scanlon is inviting residents to grab a paddle.

Sacred journeyPremiumTeam up for river tour

Residents will soon have a rare chance to take to the Margaret River with traditional custodians.

Warren Hately

Australians will start to receive rate relief from Friday. NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

EconomyPremiumMillions of Aussies to get rate cut today

Rate relief for millions of Australians starts on Friday as the first of the big four banks finally pass on the RBA’s rate cut to mortgage holders.

Cameron Micallef

The Australian Women Pilots’ Association will hold its national conference in Busselton.

Women in the airPremiumBusselton to host Australian Women Pilots’ Association

The City of Busselton is set to host the national conference for the Australian Women Pilots’ Association at the end of April.

Sofia Fimognari

Alleged Castletown arsonist Jakob Rhoge Offer wants to represent himself in court.

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The West Australian exclusive
Courts & Justice Premium
The West Australian exclusive
Alleged arsonist pleads not guilty, refuses lawyer

A man accused of lighting two separate fires in Castletown says he does not want a lawyer and will defend himself in front of a District Court jury against the charges. 

Tegan Guthrie

The 68-year-old man is facing eight child sex charges in Kalgoorlie Magistrates Court.

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The West Australian exclusive
Courts & Justice Premium
The West Australian exclusive
Cops claim man told girl to ‘get used to it’ during assault

The 69-year-old man is facing eight child sex charges.

Tegan Guthrie

Book Boutique owner Donna Hutcheson, Simply Gorgeous Home & Giftwares owner Stacey Woods, and KBCCI chief executive Simone de Been.

Business grantsPremiumBurt St traders receive cash boost after roadworks drama

Financial support has been given to 14 Burt Street business owners after roadworks affected foot traffic during the Christmas and New Year period.

Tegan Guthrie

Some of the candidates vying for the seat of Geraldton: Liberal Tim Milnes, independent Shane Van Styn, National Kirrilee Warr, independent Aaron Horsman, and Australian Christians' Eugenie Harris.

Early votingPremiumGeraldton residents getting in early this election

Geraldton residents have taken the opportunity to cast their votes for the State election early, with more than 10 per cent of people enrolled hitting the polls within the first three days.

Matthew Paddick

The King of the Hills processing plant is part of Vault Minerals’ Leonora operations.

First halfPremiumVault Minerals posts profit of $119m in first half-year

Vault Minerals has made a solid start in its first half-year of operation, posting a net after-tax profit of $119.3 million.

Neil Watkinson

The under 14 girls were winners in the 2025 Basketball WA Country Championships.

Basketball Junior Buccs return home with four championships

The Geraldton Amateur Basketball Association’s junior Buccs squads have returned from the 2025 Basketball WA Country Championships after six teams reached grand finals.

Luke Lawson

St George Mining executive chairman John Prineas.

Ready to goPremiumSt George completes acquisition of Brazilian niobium project

WA critical minerals explorer St George Mining has completed its acquisition of the Araxa niobium-rare earth elements project in Brazil, and immediately started work on mine development studies.

Neil Watkinson