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  1. Country festivalTickets now on sale for 2026 Cuby Groove Fest

  2. Grout expectationsTile me a story! Exhibition showcases the style of Scolaro

  3. Robert WiesePremiumBob Wiese remembered for decades of service to rural towns

  4. ratesPremiumMajority of Wagin ratepayers likely to see 3.5 per cent rise

  5. Country championships PremiumUppers bring in fresh young faces for country champs tilt

Luca Gangemi (Peel), Khai Robertson (Lower South West), Tom Moore (Mortlock), Jack Georgiades (North Pilbara), Timm House (Ongerup), Mitch Foote (Central Wheatbelt), Ben Rushforth (Avon), Charlie Read (Hills), Isaac Baum (Great Southern) and Josh Clements (Goldfields) pictured in Perth at the start of the 2026 Country Football Championships.

Country Championships Country football on show at 60th edition of championships

The 60th edition of the Country Football Championships will be headlined by a cracking division one as South West chase a cherished three-peat and Great Southern make a long-awaited return to the top flight.

Jack Penniment and Cameron Newbold

2025 Agricultural Shows Australia National Young Judges and Paraders Championships.

WA talentEight WA judges and paraders to compete in national champs

WA’s agriculture industry will be represented by eight talented young individuals at this year’s National Young Judges and Paraders Championships next month.

Melissa Pedelty

President of Hyden Primary School P&C Catherine Mayfield at the playground where asbestos was found.

Playground closedPremiumHyden parents demand action on asbestos risk in playground

Buried asbestos at Hyden Primary School has resurfaced in the playground, sparking safety concerns from parents who say years of temporary fixes have failed to solve the problem. 

Amy Towers

Ongerup young gun Riley Holden celebrates a goal at last year’s carnival.

Country champsPremiumYoung talent picked to lead Ongerup in division two tilt

Ongerup Football Association will be out to improve on their one-win campaign last year when they tackle the Nutrien Ag Solutions Country Football Championships this week.

Cameron Newbold

Kelpies for kids at Claremont Showgrounds. Georgia, 13, Danika, 10 and Matilda Pitts, 15 of Brunswick with 'Alby'.

TelethonCommentsCountry brought to Perth for sick regional kids missing home

Country families who have needed to spend time in Perth while their children receive medical treatment were given a chance to reconnect with a piece of home through a new event designed just for them.

Sophie Gannon

Alex Rumens was presented the award by Dave Martin, WA State service delivery manager at Konica Minolta.

young achieverPremiumAg college farm manager given top gong for career ambitions

The farm manager of a Wheatbelt agricultural school snagged a prestigious Statewide young achiever gong for his passionate and innovative work in the industry, hoping to inspire others to turn to country life.

Melissa Sheil

Evelyn White, 91, exhibiting at the Narrogin Art Group 60th anniversary show at NEXIS.

Picture perfectVibrant birthday show illustrates group’s artistic journey

It’s almost time for the Narrogin Art Group to wrap up the pots, fold the fabrics and take down the pictures at its 60th anniversary exhibition which has been a huge undertaking — as well as a super success.

Central Midlands Coastal celebrate their division two title win.

Country Championships PremiumPremiumMoment to savour as Central Midlands Coast win division two

Central Midlands Coastal Football League is celebrating a historic division two title after capping a superb country football championships with grand final glory on Sunday.

A young Narrogin driver has been fined and had his licence disqualified for reckless highway burnouts.

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PremiumYoung driver fined for burnouts on highway in Narrogin

A young truck driver had his driver’s licence disqualified and was handed a fine for reckless driving after passenger-filmed burnouts and posted footage of illegal driving to Snapchat.

The current site of Narrogin State Emergency Service on Gordon Street.

Building approvalPremiumDFES approves emergency services’ one-stop hub in Narrogin

About five years after the idea was first raised, Narrogin has the go-ahead for a new facility which will be a one-stop hub for the region’s emergency services.

Claire Middleton

Sagie, Raean and Vivienne Racasa at last week’s Shire of Wagin citizenship ceremony.

Citizenship ceremonyWagin hosts its largest citizenship ceremony

The Shire of Wagin has welcomed 15 new Australian citizens in its biggest ceremony last week, marking an important milestone for the new citizens and their families. 

Amy Towers

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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