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  5. Pool closedPremiumWickepin swimming pool closed a month early due to incident

Fremantle’s Shai Bolton kicks under pressure from Tyler Brockman in the western derby.

AFL watchShai Bolton soaks up first derby win in Dockers colours

Katanning-born Shai Bolton has tasted his first victory in Fremantle colours, as the Dockers produced a powerful display on Sunday to claim the western derby over West Coast.

Cameron Newbold

A Keep the Sheep protester outside St John of God Midland Public Hospital where Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and WA Premier Roger Cook were making a major funding announcement on Monday.

KEEP THE SHEEPPremiumKeep the Sheep campaigners crash Prime Minister’s WA visit

Keep the Sheep protesters made themselves heard as Anthony Albanese rolled into WA this week.

Cally Dupe and Matthew Paddick

A Wagin man has avoided jail for twice assaulting his former partner and threatening her in front of his four young children.

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Wagin father avoids jail for twice assaulting ex-partner

A Wagin man who twice assaulted his former partner and threatened her in front of his four young children after she returned late from a Christmas shopping trip to Perth, has avoided prison.

Melissa Sheil

A man accused of disorderly behaviour has accused the Narrogin Magistrates Court of taking his rights away.

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Narrogin man accuses court and police of denying his rights

A Narrogin man facing allegations of disorderly behaviour has accused the Narrogin Magistrates Court of denying him his legal rights, calling staff “liars” in a heated court appearance. 

Hannah Whitehead

Keep the Sheep signage on Albany Highway in Gosnells.

VANDALS STRIKEPremiumKeep the Sheep signs sliced to pieces on major roads

Keep the Sheep signs on Riverside Drive and Tonkin Highway been targeted by vandals, with pro-live export paraphernalia sliced through the middle and others ripped down entirely.

Cally Dupe

A three-month ceasefire has been confirmed as the Premier and police insist safety — not punishment — will be the primary objective when new gun laws come into effect on Monday.

state politicsPremiumGun owners given 90-day warning as crackdown begins

A three-month ceasefire has been confirmed as the Premier and police insist safety — not punishment — will be the primary objective when new gun laws come into effect today.

Jessica Page

South Fremantle coach Craig White.

WAFLCommentsPremiumCommentsPremium‘Got to roll with it’: South Freo embrace lofty expectations

South Fremantle coach Craig White says they’ve got to roll with the heavy expectations on his side in his first season at the helm.

The Keep the Sheep rally was held on March 28.

SEE THE PICSPremiumPremiumKeep the Sheep: Quarry Farm the perfect chance to catch up

It sent an almighty message but the Keep the Sheep rally on March 28 also provided a mighty good chance for farmers, truck drivers and those involved in agriculture to catch up. 

The Keep the Sheep rally in Perth on March 28.

WA News‘Keep the Sheep’ truck convoy takes over Perth roads

Hundreds of cars and trucks took to the streets of Perth this morning to show their support for farmers and protest the Albanese Government’s plan to ban live sheep exports.

Wandering player Lewis Parsons won three major A-grade awards for an outstanding 2024-25 season.

Triple treat PremiumTriple treat for Lewis Parsons in UGSCA A-grade awards

Wandering all-rounder Lewis Parsons has been recognised for an outstanding 2024-25 season, picking up three major awards including the Upper Great Southern Cricket Association A-grade cricketer of the year.

Hannah Whitehead

Williams celebrate winning back-to-back Upper Great Southern Cricket Association A-grade premierships.

Grand final PremiumWilliams claim back-to-back UGSCA A-grade premierships

Williams claimed back-to-back Upper Great Southern Cricket Association A-grade premierships after beating rivals Wandering in a tense finish on Saturday.

Cameron Newbold and Hannah Whitehead

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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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Hale headmaster Dean Dell’Oro used his latest school newsletter to question what message the show might send boys.

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Hale headmaster links TV show to ‘boy bashing’

The headmaster of one of Perth’s most prestigious private boys schools used his latest school newsletter to question what message Netflix’s show Adolescence might send boys.

Kate Emery

Shares in Chris Ellison’s Mineral Resources have more than halved over the past six months.

MiningCommentsPremiumMinRes, Chris Ellison face class action showdown

Mineral Resources and its founder Chris Ellison are facing a court showdown following a series of scandals that have cut the lithium and iron ore miner’s market value in half over the past six months.

Daniel Newell and Adrian Rauso

A man has died while on a rafting tour at Drysdale River National Park.

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PremiumKayaker pinned against tree in rising waters ‘for days’

Details have emerged of two kayakers stranded in crocodile-infested waters, with one man pinned against a tree for ‘days’ as water rapidly rose around him.

Andre Rebelo with Insta-famous ex-partner Grace Piscopo. Inset: Mum Colleen.

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PremiumAndre Rebelo jailed for life for callous murder of mum

The self-declared crypto trader who killed his mother for her life insurance so he could keep up with the affluent lifestyle of his Insta-famous former partner will spend at least 25 years behind bars.

A high school maths teacher has had his teaching license stripped after speaking with one of his student’s about her sex life and showing his class a naked photo of he and his partner naked in bed. 

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumMaths teacher disqualified after showing class naked photo

A 25-year-old high school teacher has been disqualified from teaching after asking one of his students about her sex life and showing his class a naked photo of him and his ‘friend’ naked in bed. 

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Skimpy barmaid Cierra Stone pictured at The Recreation Hotel, Boulder.

Skimpy profile PremiumCierra says skimpy job has never felt like ‘dirty work’

Skimpy barmaid work has never felt like “dirty work” to Cierra Stone, who says the job has allowed her to live her “best life”.

Tegan Guthrie

Donald Trump has singled out Aussie beef in a long list of complaints against US trading partners. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsVideoCommentsTrump rails at Australia beef, imposes 10 per cent tariffs

Donald Trump has unveiled another round of tariffs on the goods of US allies and reserved some of his ire for Australian beef exports.

Ethan James and William Ton

Youth Focus launched the Care Navigation program at Captivate Capel.

Mental HealthPremiumNew program helps young people access mental health support

A new program aiming to help young people find mental health support has launched in Harvey and Capel. 

Craig Duncan

Payton Mongoo celebrated her 17th birthday on the weekend.

Birthday celebrationsPremiumPremiumAustralind girl celebrated by motorcycle crew

A young Australind girl, Payton Mongoo, had her day made when a convoy of 20 motorcyclists paraded out the front of her home to celebrate her 17th birthday on the weekend

Grants are available for projects to improve life in the Shire of Esperance.

Money availablePremiumPremiumApplications open for 2025 Esperance Ag Fund

Applications for Esperance community-focused projects can now be made through the Esperance Ag Fund.

2010 Goldfields Sporting Hall of Fame inductee Alec Epis with MC Steve Mills.

FootballPremiumPremiumBoulder boy Alec Epis in nostalgic return to Essendon

Alec Epis played 180 games for the Bombers from 1958 to 1968.

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‘Six billion burgers’: Farmers reveal cost of beef tariff
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‘Six billion burgers’: Farmers reveal cost of beef tariff
‘Sold off for a vote’: Farmers’ feelings laid bare at rally
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‘Sold off for a vote’: Farmers’ feelings laid bare at rally
Darcy to get Thunder-struck, but Fyfe sidelined again
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Darcy to get Thunder-struck, but Fyfe sidelined again
‘Embarrassed & ashamed’: Oscar’s apology for teammates, fans
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‘Embarrassed & ashamed’: Oscar’s apology for teammates, fans
Candidate for Forrest said regional health was ‘snubbed’
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Candidate for Forrest said regional health was ‘snubbed’
Dutton’s $600 million pitch to WA farmers and miners
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Dutton’s $600 million pitch to WA farmers and miners
‘Moaning like petulant child’: Hancock CEO blasts ‘whinging’
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‘Moaning like petulant child’: Hancock CEO blasts ‘whinging’
Investors strip $55b from ASX as Trump drops tariff bomb
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Investors strip $55b from ASX as Trump drops tariff bomb
Palmer’s Trumpet of Patriots silent as Perth show canned
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Palmer’s Trumpet of Patriots silent as Perth show canned
Telethon gifts twins with the best start to life
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Telethon gifts twins with the best start to life

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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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A teenager suffered a devastating injury while diving at a popular beach with friends. 9News

NewsPremiumMum’s warning after teen paralysed at beach

A mum has issued a stark warning to others after her 17-year-old son suffered a horrific and devastating injury while diving at a popular beach with friends.

Alexandra Feiam

Murdered schoolboy Cassius Turvey.

Courts & JusticePremiumDoctor reveals horrific details about Cassius’ head injuries

A doctor who treated Cassius Turvey after he was allegedly hit across the head with a metal pole has testified that a cut on the 15-year-old’s forehead was so deep it exposed his skull.

Emily Moulton

Residents in Perth’s southern suburbs have been ordered to evacuate as firefighters battle an out of control bushfire. 

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The alert level for an out of control bushfire in Perth’s southern suburbs has been downgraded.

Matthew Haylett, 17, will spend the next 12 months in hospital after diving into a sandbar at Mullaloo Beach. His mum, Megan Larson, spoke to 7NEWS 7NEWS

WA NewsCommentsCommentsPerth teen paralysed in freak accident at popular beach

The 17-year-old from Perth’s northern suburbs will spend the next 12 months in hospital.

Police say the Ford Mustang was stolen from a car dealership in the middle of the night.

CRIME Mustang stolen from car dealership, used in home robbery

Police are investigating a series of crimes across Perth’s southern suburbs.

Virginia Giuffre posted a photo of herself to Instagram following the bus crash. Instagram

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Alleged Jeffrey Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre appeared in court charged with breaching a family violence order just days before she made headlines following a bus crash.

Duncan Evans

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