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  4. Happy daysHeritage festival takes Pingelly back to good old days

  5. Disaster and EmergencyCommentsNew footage released amid search for man who vanished in WA

Adam Simon McGovern pictured leaving court.

courtsPremiumNurse jailed for sexual abuse of suicidal teenage patient

A former mental health nurse has been put behind bars for more than a decade after being found guilty of grooming one of his vulnerable young patients into a sexual relationship that began when she was only 14.

Melissa Sheil

Wickepin’s Dion Anthony was among the goals in round two.

Footy wrap PremiumWarriors start new UGSFL season in winning fashion

Reigning premiers Wickepin made it two straight wins to start their title defence in the Upper Great Southern Football League, taking care of Williams by 62 points on Sunday.

Cameron Newbold

Forensics officers investigate the suspicious death on Marri Drive on Wednesday.

suspicious deathPremiumInvestigation unfolding into suspicious Katanning death

A major police investigation is unfolding in Katanning as homicide squad detectives probe the suspicious death of a man in his 40s.

Jacki Elezovich and Georgia Campion

Lecturer Bronwyn Bennett with 2025 South Regional TAFE campus award winner Leonard Emmins. South Regional TAFE

TAFE awards Leonard Emmin named Narrogin TAFE Campus student of the year

Narrogin nursing student Leonard Emmins has been awarded the 2025 Student of the Year at the Narrogin South Regional TAFE campus, recognised for his approachable nature and willingness to support others.  

Amy Towers

A1 team huddle after the game between Wickepin and Williams.

ndna 2026Competitive start to Narrogin netball season in Wickepin

Wickepin Netball Club hosted a competitive day of home games on Sunday for the first round of the Narrogin and Districts Netball Association winter competition, taking on Williams across multiple divisions. 

Maddy Petchell

Homicide squads look for details at the scene on Marri Drive. INSET: Jessica Securo, Detective Inspector of the Major Crime Division.

Suspicious deathPremium‘No ongoing threat’ to Katanning after man’s death

Police have assured the Katanning community there is “no ongoing threat” following the suspicious death of a man on Wednesday morning, as they urge anyone with information to come forward. 

Amy Towers

A forensics team digs up the front lawn.

Great Southern HeraldPremiumPremiumForensics swarm Katanning death scene, dig up lawn

Detectives are combing the area where a man was found dead in suspicious circumstances in Katanning, blocking off a home and a bush block as part of the investigation.

Williams representatives will attend the national awards to find out the Overall Australian Tidy Towns Award winner.

Tidy town awardsWilliams in national spotlight for Tidy Town awards ceremony

The small Wheatbelt town of Williams is preparing for a national spotlight this weekend after being named a finalist in the 2026 Keep Australia Beautiful National Tidy Towns Sustainability Awards.

Jerramungup's Hayden Parker tackles Boxwood Hill's Brett Hooper.

Goals galore PremiumPremiumJerramungup’s winning ways continue with Boxwood demolition

Key forward Hayden Parker has kicked the biggest haul of his season so far, booting 14 majors in Jerramungup’s massive win over Boxwood Hill on Saturday.

Forensics officers investigate the suspicious death on Marri Drive on Wednesday.

suspicious deathPremiumInvestigation unfolding into suspicious Katanning death

A major police investigation is unfolding in Katanning as homicide squad detectives probe the suspicious death of a man in his 40s.

Jacki Elezovich and Georgia Campion

Shadow minister for sport and recreation Peter Rundle.

Government funding PremiumRundle fears regional sport clubs in limbo over funds shift

Regional sporting clubs and local governments could be left on the sidelines under the State Government’s new $332 million PlayOn WA initiative, according to shadow sport and recreation minister Peter Rundle. 

Amy Towers

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Police alleged the online offences occurred between January and February 2026. 

WA NewsPremiumTwo men accused of child sex crimes, one linked to Silvey

A West Australian Basketball Association referee and another man who is allegedly linked to the investigation into disgraced author Craig Silvey are set to face court on Wednesday.

Claire Sadler

A young man has died after losing control of his car and crashing in the Perth Hills.

Disaster and EmergencyCommentsPremiumYoung man dies after early morning crash in Perth Hills

Major crash detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Hannah Cross

West Australian writer Craig Silvey was charged with distributing and possessing child exploitation material in January after he was allegedly caught actively communicating with other paedophiles on the internet. 

crimeVideoPremiumDisgraced author wrote of teen assault & exploited young boy

Disgraced WA author Craig Silvey published novels that included scenes of a teenager being sexually assaulted by her father, and an underage boy trying to arouse elderly men before he was arrested.

Hannah Cross

Former Federal Police and Customs officer Stephen Michael Adams bragged to stallholders that he 'used to be a bad boy'.

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Freo Markets tenants make horrific discovery about handyman

A notorious sex attacker who became known as the West Perth rapist because of where he stalked his victims has been working as a handyman at the Fremantle Markets.

Ben Harvey

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Police alleged the online offences occurred between January and February 2026. 

WA NewsPremiumTwo men accused of child sex crimes, one linked to Silvey

A West Australian Basketball Association referee and another man who is allegedly linked to the investigation into disgraced author Craig Silvey are set to face court on Wednesday.

Claire Sadler

A young man has died after losing control of his car and crashing in the Perth Hills.

Disaster and EmergencyCommentsPremiumYoung man dies after early morning crash in Perth Hills

Major crash detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Hannah Cross

Former Federal Police and Customs officer Stephen Michael Adams bragged to stallholders that he 'used to be a bad boy'.

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PremiumFreo Markets tenants make horrific discovery about handyman

A notorious sex attacker who became known as the West Perth rapist because of where he stalked his victims has been working as a handyman at the Fremantle Markets.

Harley Reid may have left the nest but Luke Shuey remains the pad’s landlord.

House That!CommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumShuey’s $950 a week Eagle nest empty after Reid flies away

Innaloo may not be Perth’s most glamorous suburb, but one of its rental units has the reflected glory of not one, but two AFL greats.

An emergency department nurse who worked several shifts while high on a cocktail of drugs has had her registration cancelled.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumPerth nurse who worked while high on meth identified

An emergency department nurse who worked several shifts while high on a cocktail of drugs has had her registration cancelled.

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Energy and Decarbonisation Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson has formally written to the ATCO chief executive abour delaying the Albany decommissioning.

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Energy Minister asks for ATCO gas switch-off delayed to 2027

Minister for Energy Amber-Jade Sanderson has formally requested ATCO to push back the decommissioning of Albany’s reticulated gas network to next year.

Melissa Sheil

Donnybrook SES rescue member Janine Stevens has volunteered with the emergency services for 30 years and says more people should think about joining.

WOW DAY PremiumSouth West SES member says more people should volunteer

With more than 30 years experience, a rescue member with the Donnybrook State Emergency Service is encouraging more people to volunteer in the lead up to Wear Orange Wednesday. 

Rose Patane

Premier Roger Cook and Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti release the State Budget.

South West splitPremiumState Budget a mixed bag for the South West

The 2026 State Budget has proved to be a mixed bag for the South West, with some regions set to benefit from new investment while others miss out entirely. 

Craig Duncan and Madelin Hayes

The Shire of Coolgardie will consider relocating its main administration office from Kambalda to Coolgardie.

Shire movePremiumPremiumShire of Coolgardie admin might move from Kambalda

The Shire of Coolgardie is considering moving its main administration office from Kambalda to Coolgardie and will create a report to examine the practicality of the move.

Department of Fire and Emergency Services Deputy Commissioner Craig Waters

Fire Safety PremiumPremiumBattery fire renews calls for disposal safety

A fire in a South West garbage truck has renewed calls for the community to take care when disposing of Lithium Ion Batteries. 

St John WA chair Monish Paul with commandery commendation recipient St John WA Harvey volunteer Julie Mizen.

ST JOHN PremiumPremiumSt John WA Harvey volunteer recognised for service

South West volunteer for St John WA recognised for service, dedication and leadership with commandery commendation at annual Investiture Ceremony

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A lack of high-quality feedback could also lead to attrition.

Workplace MattersCommentsPremium‘Be honest?’: Why workers don’t tell their bosses the truth

Leaders say that they want to hear the honest truth about what’s happening but almost half of executives surveyed said that a lack of honest feedback is their primary concern.

Sophie Caldwell

Strategists such as Galloway can charge more than $15,000 a month for their services.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumMeet the YouTube whisperers behind the biggest video names

With thousands of YouTube creators relying on the platform for income, many are turning to strategists as essential advisors on how to keep videos viral.

Alex Sherman and Zach Vallese

Energy supermajors have experienced a significant share price boost.

CNBC newsPremiumShell tops profit estimates as war drives price surge

British energy major Shell on Thursday reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter profit as the Iran war sent energy prices soaring.

Sam Meredith

A common side effect of many GLP-1 drugs is hair loss. It’s creating a growing market for hair treatment products.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumThe growing hair treatment market from GLP-1s

A common side effect of many GLP-1 drugs is hair loss. It’s creating a growing market for hair treatment products.

Laya Neelakandan

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Six passengers from the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius are finally winging their way to Perth, where they are set to arrive Friday and begin a lengthy stretch in quarantine.

Public HealthVideoCommentsHantavirus cruise passengers embark on plane to Perth

Six passengers from the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius are finally winging their way to Perth, where they are set to arrive Friday and begin a lengthy stretch in quarantine.

Matt Zis

Tianna Addison Diodato-Day went on an arson spree in 2024 with co-accused Dennis James Dear targeting cemeteries in Perth’s south.

Courts & JusticeVideoPremiumMajor update in Perth cemetery firebugs’ court case

A serial firebug who burned a Karrakatta cemetery chapel to the ground caused $3.4 million in damage, a court has been told.

Hannah Cross

Mr Moffat said Sunny had Type 1 diabetes and he had feared his son could have fallen unconscious without access to his insulin.

WA NewsWA Dad speaks out after update on missing son

The teenage boy went missing from a Perth school on Thursday morning.

Benjamin Jack McLaughlin has been charged with murder after a body was found in the boot of a burnt out car near Cervantes.

CourtPremiumPremiumBizarre details emerge after accused killer found naked

A mobile phone being used as a torch has incidentally recorded an alleged murder that ended with the accused found naked on a castaway ship, a WA court has been told.

Luke Ritchie appeared in court on Thursday, one day after he dropped his fiancee's body off near an ambulance outside a cafe in Joondalup.

Courts & JusticeVideoPremiumPremiumMan who dropped off woman’s body makes devastating admission

The man at the centre of the mysterious death of a woman dumped outside a Joondalup apartment complex has made a devastating admission in court.

An Albany great-grandmother who scratched a winning $100,000 ticket with her trusty lucky clothes peg says the first thing on the celebration menu is a massive bucket of chips for the whole family.

Chip chip hooray!CommentsWA gran’s lucky peg and chip celebration after big Lotto win

An Albany great-grandmother who scratched a winning ticket with her trusty clothes peg says the first thing on the celebration menu is a massive bucket of chips for the whole family.

Troy de Ruyter