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  1. Finals fever Wagin hosts preliminary final fights as Williams progress

  2. open letterPremiumHotel questions the necessity of new liquor store in letter

  3. Grand final PremiumPremiership glory for Katanning Wanderers in tense finish

  4. All SmilesPremiumAround the grounds at the Newdegate Machinery Field Days

  5. worksafePremiumCompany charged over 2024 work site death of young man

Fox Modular group sales manager Mike Mead at the 2026 Newdegate Machinery Field Days.

Housing DemandPremiumModular housing ‘booming’ amongst West Aussie farmers

Modular housing demand has been “booming” amongst WA farmers looking to increase their capacity for farm workers, despite recent changes to slash immigration rates by the Federal Government.

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Wickepin's Sam Fortini was awarded best on ground in the grand final against Narrogin.

Medal honour PremiumOutstanding display from Wickepin ruckman in losing affair

Dominant ruckman Sam Fortini received the George Warren Medal for an outstanding display in a losing affair, as Wickepin fell heartbreakingly short of back-to-back league premierships last week.

Cameron Newbold

Brookton sheep producer Murray Hall and Minister for Agriculture Jackie Jarvis.

Transition GrantsPremiumSecond round of $20 million sheep transition grants released

Millions of dollars have been awarded to more than 100 producers across WA’s sheep regions ahead of the approaching deadline to ban live sheep exports from Australia in May 2028.

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Katanning Wanderers finished colts premiers after a tight grand final win over Narrogin.

Grand finalPremiumLate surge wins Tigers thirds a flag over heartbroken Hawks

A glorious final term helped Katanning Wanderers secure consecutive colts premierships on Sunday, a late surge propelling them to a definitive 27-point victory over a heartbroken Narrogin side in Boddington. 

Melissa Sheil

A victorious Williams team continued their rich legacy in the reserves competition, claiming the 2026 premiership.

Grand final PremiumCats purr to third UGSFL reserves premiership in six years

Williams have claimed their third Upper Great Southern Football League reserves premiership in six years, outlasting Wagin in a feisty grand final at Boddington on Sunday.

Cameron Newbold

Meg O’Neill moved from Woodside Energy to BP this year.

EnergyPremiumBP moving forward on Wheatbelt green power project

Energy giant BP has lodged plans for a major wind and solar power project near Narrogin which would have capacity to supply 133,000 homes.

Matt Mckenzie

Shannen Davies and Macy Davies, 6 months, at the 2026 OATSPO Agronomic Showcase, Hillside.

OATSPOPremiumPremiumIN PICTURES: Growers hit the field at OATSPO 2026

Various grain trials were the spotlight at this years OATSPO, held near Narrogin, to showcase the latest in WA’s oat research capabilities.

Corrigin-raised author Erica Honey is putting pen to paper to document the stories behind the famous dog cemetery in a book tentatively titled Corrigin Dog Cemetery — Tails And Memories.

Dog bookPremiumPremiumErica Honey’s new book inspired by Corrigin Dog Cemetery

For generations, Corrigin’s dogs have been more than beloved pets, they have been part of the town’s story with their final resting place now inspiring a new book.

Wickepin's Tyler Steere takes a shot as Williams' Denver Henson defends.

Finals fever Wagin hosts preliminary final fights as Williams progress

The Narrogin and Districts Netball Association preliminary finals were held in Wagin at the weekend, with three exciting contests deciding the final grand final contenders across A, B and C-grades. 

The Wagin Palace Hotel owners have voiced strong opposition to the FoodWorks liquor store proposal in an open letter to the community.

open letterPremiumHotel questions the necessity of new liquor store in letter

The Wagin Palace Hotel has voiced strong opposition to a proposal to incorporate a liquor store into one of the local supermarkets, citing concerns about the increased availability of alcohol in a small town.

Melissa Sheil

A euphoric Katanning Wanderers Fourths side. Katanning Wanderers defeated Williams by a single point to win the fourths competition in the Upper Great Southern Football League in Boddington on September 7, 2026. Melissa Sheil

Grand final PremiumPremiership glory for Katanning Wanderers in tense finish

Katanning Wanderers held on for a remarkable premiership win in the fourths, surviving a huge challenge from Williams in a pulsating grand final at Boddington on September 6.

Cameron Newbold

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Family-owned and operated Oscar’s in the Valley announced on Tuesday that it would be ceasing operations.

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Popular Swan Valley restaurant closes without warning

The family-owned and operated venue announced on Tuesday that it would be ceasing operations ‘immediately’, with the beloved business handed over to liquidators.

Brooke Rolfe

Greg O'Neill (supplied)

WA NewsVideoPremiumVictim of horrific fatal shark attack at Sorrento identified

‘Our family is deeply shocked and devastated by the terrible tragedy that took the life of a father, grandfather to be, brother, uncle, husband and friend.’

Kirsty Lichtenstein

Families have been left scrambling for care after Sonas abruptly shut its Wanneroo centre, with children’s hats and bottles still locked inside.

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Parents scramble as childcare centre shuts ‘without warning’

The landlord entered the property on Saturday afternoon and took possession, forcing the centre to close immediately.

Ryan Johnson

Chairman Home Builders Action Group Jason Janssen, on a building site with Maxi bricks, that are now in short supply.

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Builders put on rations as shortage expands to maxi bricks

The State’s chronic housing crisis has been dealt a massive blow as WA’s only major brick manufacturer puts builders on tight brick rations amid a major shortage.

Kim Macdonald

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Capture gear has been set 1.5km off Sorrento Beach as the family of shark attack victim Greg O’Neill pays tribute to the much-loved swimmer.

WA NewsVideoShark hunt ramps up as family pays tribute to victim

Capture gear has been set 1.5km off Sorrento Beach as the family of shark attack victim Greg O’Neill pays tribute to the much-loved swimmer.

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Chairman Home Builders Action Group Jason Janssen said builders were shocked by how tight the rations were.

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Builders fear collapse with brick rations to last a year

WA builders are expected to be on brick rations for at least a year, as builders plead for more from the State’s only major manufacturer.

Kim Macdonald

Families have been left scrambling for care after Sonas abruptly shut its Wanneroo centre, with children’s hats and bottles still locked inside.

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PremiumParents scramble as childcare centre shuts ‘without warning’

The landlord entered the property on Saturday afternoon and took possession, forcing the centre to close immediately.

Andre Rebelo will fight a conviction that he murdered his mother.

CourtPremiumPremiumDevelopment in Rebelo case after mum killed over $1m

A failed crypto trader who murdered his mum to claim more than $1m in life insurance premiums has made a significant move in court.

Still images from footage of a brawl in at a residential premises on Galbraith Road in Pegs Creek Karratha about 8.30am on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 Unknown

WA NEWSVideoPremiumPremiumWATCH: Cop pushes Aboriginal woman to ground

The clash between a handful of cops and a group of people in Karratha was filmed on Tuesday morning.

Regional News

An aerial photo of the Norseman airstrip soon after its upgrade in 2018.

Regional airstripsPremiumFIFO traffic complicateing regional airstrip upgrades

Airstrips across remote WA are deteriorating faster as they are increasingly used by aircraft transporting fly-in fly-out mine workers, complicating urgently needed upgrades.

Rosa Griffith

Topsy de Vries is happy to see the cockatoos in their forever home at Apex Park in Moora.

WA NewsPremiumGiant cockatoos finally reach Moora after seven-year ordeal

It has taken seven years plus a mountain of money and work but Moora is finally home to a couple of gigantic Carnaby’s black cockatoos.

Ben Harvey

A wildflower festival will give a glimpse into the history of Recherche Archipelago.

Wildflower festivalPremiumEsperance to host Aboriginal-led wildflower festival

Australia’s only Aboriginal-led wildflower festival is set to bloom on the Esperance coast this weekend.

Rosa Griffith

Curtin University’s student accommodation facility Agricola College.

Student housingPremiumPremiumWASM students not guaranteed another year of accommodation

Curtin University students returning for a second year of study at the WA School of Mines have been left disappointed and fearful, after the on-campus college announced it would prioritise housing new students.

Dr Christine Jeffries-Stokes with students at Menzies Community School.

Health studyPremiumPremiumGoldfields children play key role in public health study

Students across the northern Goldfields are being asked to hang on to their baby teeth in preparation for a groundbreaking health study aimed at identifying childhood exposure to heavy metals.

A shark attack in Geraldton is being investigated.

Shark attackPremiumPremiumDNA analysis to determine species of shark that attacked

Investigations are still taking place to pinpoint what type of shark mauled surfer Mel Ismail at Geraldton’s Glenfield Beach on Monday after the rare attack left the community reeling. 

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Fed chair Kevin Warsh will be counting votes this week both on a widely anticipated rate hike as well as the future direction of monetary policy.

CNBC newsPremiumFed’s Warsh watches votes ahead of expected rate rise

Fed chair Kevin Warsh will be counting votes this week both on a widely anticipated rate hike as well as the future direction of monetary policy.

Jeff Cox

Spider-Man: Brand New Day generated massive ticket sales.

CNBC newsHollywood just had its biggest summer on record

While ticket sales are encouraging, it highlights how much the theatrical industry has changed since the pandemic as it is now defined by fewer screens, fewer moviegoers, fewer movies and higher ticket prices.

Sarah Whitten

Retail oil activity is surging, potentially amplifying emotionally driven price swings, said industry veterans.

CNBC newsPremiumWhy the $4.2tr oil market is no longer a ‘rich man’s game’

Oil trading was once largely the preserve of commodity houses, institutional investors and professional traders able to make bets involving thousands of barrels at a time. That barrier is becoming much lower.

Lee Ying Shan

Former Lynas CEO Amanda Lacaze tells Christine Tan how she helped steer Lynas out of financial distress.

MiningVideoPremiumWATCH: How Amanda Lacaze pulled Lynas back from the brink

WATCH THE VIDEO: Inside Lynas Rare Earths’ Malaysia operation as former CEO Amanda Lacaze discusses its turnaround and the race to diversify supply beyond China.

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WA Scientist of the Year Andrew Whitehouse.

WA NewsPremiumLife-changing autism research sees WA scientist honoured

Professor Andrew Whitehouse’s world-leading research on autism has reshaped the way the condition is understood, diagnosed and treated across the world.

Rhianna Mitchell

Veolia demands action after spike in battery fires puts its workers at risk of serious injury.

WA NewsPremiumRegular fires at Perth recycling plant triggers safety plea

A surge in incorrectly disposed lithium-ion batteries has triggered six dangerous fires in just two months at a major Perth recycling plant.

Caitlin Vinci

Christopher Saunders arives at the Perth District Court.

Courts & JusticeVideoPremiumPremiumWATCH: Secret footage that helped take down former Bishop

Secret surveillance footage used to take down the disgraced former Bishop of Broome has been released for the first time ahead of his sentencing next month. 

Clayton Lawrence and Robin Lawrence lay flowers at Sorrento Beach in tribute for Greg O’Neill.

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PremiumShark hunt called off as anger grows over delayed response

A friend and colleague of shark victim Greg O’Neill has questioned whether authorities were too slow to hunt the great white that killed his mate. 

One male has been apprehended by police and is assisting with inquiries, police have said. 7News

BREAKINGPremiumPremiumSchools plunged into lockdown, cops swarm

Police have swarmed two Aussie schools after a juvenile male was allegedly seen carrying a bladed weapon – plunging both campuses into lockdown.

A young driver has been killed in a crash with a truck in Tapping.

WA NewsPremiumYoung driver killed in morning crash in Perth’s north

The 20-year-old was rushed to hospital, but could not be saved.

Bryce Luff