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  4. extraordinary electionPremiumWandering extraordinary election set as councillor resigns

  5. Fatal crashPremiumYoung woman dies after horror East Pingelly crash

Wickepin's Jenna Bain defends a pass from Cuballing's Keely Kickett.

ndna 2026Fourth round sees Cuballing and Williams notch key wins

Narrogin and Districts Netball Association’s A-grade competition continues to heat up with some competitive netball played across the weekend. 

Julie-Anne Grout

Wagin police are calling on the public for information about a bizarre property damage incident.

policePolice investigating bizarre Wagin fencing damage incident

Wagin police are calling on the public for information about a bizarre property damage incident that occurred in the town earlier this week.

Melissa Sheil

Det-Sen. Const. Sam Crabtree, Det-Sen. Const. Steve Weyer, and Det-Sgt Chris King at the Katanning Saleyards in the Great Southern.

Rural CrimePremiumSitting down with the rural crime team

Being part of the WA Police rural crime team is a very different role from dealing with everyday crime and road crashes, with specialised cops putting all manner of livestock at the forefront of their duties.

Georgia Campion

A former Nationals political candidate has been revealed as the man charged over the death of a Katanning school teacher.

Great Southern HeraldPremiumEx-Nationals candidate accused of Katanning teacher’s death

The man charged over the death of a school teacher in the State’s south has been identified, as shocking details about the fatal incident are aired in court.

Hannah Cross and Cameron Newbold

Katanning's James Laurino fires out a handball.

Footy wrapPremiumKatanning on the board as Roe and Keley fire against Dogs

Katanning Wanderers recorded their first win of the season, producing an impressive display on the road to knock off the previously unbeaten Wagin on Sunday.

Cameron Newbold

Tributes are flowing for Annie Evans-Lewis who was killed in a tragic crash near Pingelly on Saturday. Evans-Lewis is pictured with partner Cai James.

Road tragedy CommentsPremiumOutpouring of grief for 21yo Welsh woman killed in WA crash

Tributes are flowing for Annie Evans-Lewis who was killed in a tragic crash near Pingelly on Saturday, as family and friends from Australia and Wales mourn the loss of the much-loved 21-year-old. 

Jacki Elezovich

Wagin celebrate a goal against Williams.

Footy wrap PremiumPremiumBulldogs rebound after loss to knock off Cats on home deck

Williams are still winless after five rounds of the Upper Great Southern Football League season, as Wagin rebounded from a disappointing performance last week to return to the winners list. 

The RAC Rescue helicopter collected the woman after she was taken to Narrogin Health Service.

Serious injuries PremiumPremiumElderly woman flown to Perth after Wickepin car crash

An elderly woman has been airlifted to Perth after sustaining serious injuries in a single vehicle crash in Wickepin, north-east of Narrogin on Thursday. 

Annie Evans-Lewis had just entered her 20s when she made the big move from her home in Carmarthen, Wales, all the way to Perth to be with partner Cai James.

WA NewsCommentsCommentsYoung Brit dies in WA after starting new life with boyfriend

Annie Evans-Lewis had just entered her 20s when she made the big move from her home in Carmarthen, Wales, all the way to Perth to be with partner Cai James.

Gnowangerup's Daniel Nazzari handballs under pressure.

Close affair PremiumGnowangerup kick clear in the final term over Newdegate

Gnowangerup ground down Newdegate after an absorbing battle while Lake Grace-Pingrup pushed the unbeaten Jerramungup in an intriguing round of the Ongerup Football Association on Saturday.

Cameron Newbold

Fergus, Lenny, Leah and Freddie at the Mother’s Day event.

mother’s dayMother’s Day celebrated in style at Wickepin Primary School

Wickepin Primary School opened their doors to students’ mothers and grandmothers on May 7 to celebrate Mother’s Day with a morning of activities. 

Jacki Elezovich

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Meet and Bun’s John Pavlos at his Mt Lawley store.

Courts & JusticePremiumFormer Meet & Bun boss admits shocking drug offences

The former managing director of popular burger joint Meet & Bun has pleaded guilty to a string of drug offences. 

Jessica Evensen

Joondalup Health Campus chief executive Renaud Mazy quietly exits role

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Joondalup Health Campus boss quietly quits after two years

Joondalup Health Campus chief executive Renaud Mazy has quit the top job after just two years at the beleaguered hospital. 

Hannah Cross

Sheffield Resources' Thunderbird mineral sands mine.

MiningCommentsPremiumTaxpayer-backed mine has one last roll of the dice

A key contractor at the Thunderbird mineral sands mine is out the door, with the WA operation teetering on the brink of financial collapse.

Adrian Rauso

Two young lives have been lost in a horror crash in the Wheatbelt after a ute slammed into a tree near Dandaragan in the early hours of Sunday.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumWheatbelt tragedy as three young lives lost in 24 hours

The Wheatbelt has been rocked by tragedy after three young people were killed in two separate crashes in less than 24 hours.

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Roller shutters can no longer be installed in some City of Stirling suburbs after the council decided they had a negative impact on heritage values.

Shut downCommentsPopular house trend banned in three Perth suburbs

Council members voted 14-1 at their May meeting to change planning policies for three suburbs.

Sophie Gannon

Sheffield Resources' Thunderbird mineral sands mine.

MiningCommentsPremiumTaxpayer-backed mine has one last roll of the dice

A key contractor at the Thunderbird mineral sands mine is out the door, with the WA operation teetering on the brink of financial collapse.

Adrian Rauso

Football icon Neale Daniher has died after a public and inspirational fight with motor neurone disease that lasted more than a decade. 

AFL VideoCommentsCommentsFootball icon Neale Daniher dies aged 65

Football icon Neale Daniher has died after a public and inspirational fight with motor neurone disease that lasted more than a decade. 

James Heggaton was killed in a road crash.

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PremiumFarmer and beloved community member revealed as crash victim

A Great Southern town has been rocked by the death of a well-known farmer and passionate country football supporter in a horrific crash on Saturday morning.

Behind the White Line dives into the tense turf war following Operation Beech — a sophisticated police sting which stopped 2.4 tonnes of cocaine from reaching the WA coastline.

Behind the White LineCommentsCommentsNew true crime podcast dives into cop drama behind $1b sting

LISTEN NOW: Behind the White Line dives into the tense turf war following Operation Beech — a sophisticated police sting which stopped 2.4 tonnes of cocaine from reaching the WA coastline.

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Isabella Thrupp works as a station manager at Leopold Downs, pictured here with her team. She founded womens’ workwear brand Prinking in Pindan, a label designed to suit the demands of station life. 

JEANS FOR THE JOBPremiumRemote station manager turned entrepreneur leads by example

Kimberley station manager Isabella Thrupp makes jeans for women who work the land, and said her business boom has coincided with the rise in women applying for jobs on remote stations.

Danielle Marsland

The Shire of Esperance will receive at least $395,000 of the $440,000 debt Rex Airlines owes it.

Debt paymentPremiumRex’ Airlines bailed out of $395,000 Esperance debt

The Federal Government will bail Rex Airlines out of a debt of hundreds of thousands of dollars owed to Shire of Esperance.

Isabella Davis

Premier Roger Cook has announced that WA is seeking formal expressions of interest from global defence giants to set up a large-scale weapons manufacturing facility.

MilitaryPremiumCollie weapons manufacturing hub proposal sparks outrage

The State Government’s plan to manufacturer military missiles in the South West town Collie as part of a push to establish an advanced weapons manufacturing hub in the State has sparked outrage.

Jessica Page, Andrew Greene and Craig Duncan

An aerial view of Uduc Road in Harvey.

CITY STATUSPremiumPremiumHarvey shire council endorses city status

City living is one step closer for residents in the Shire of Harvey after the council voted in favour proceed with an application for reclassification to city status. 

The State Government has announced it will track the health of the Vasse Wonnerup wetlands through the release of indicator program report cards.

ENVIRONMENTPremiumPremiumReport cards to track health of Vasse Wonnerup wetlands

GeoCatch has welcomed the State Government’s announcement it will track the health of the Vasse Wonnerup wetlands through the release of indicator program report cards. 

Olive Hardy is chaired off the beach after her Queen of the Point win.

SurfingPremiumPremiumKing and Queen of the Point crowns return to the South West

The biggest and longest-running metropolitan beach surfing competition was once again dominated by South West groms.

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Wegovy semaglutide tablets.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumWeight-loss wars go global as Novo Nordisk bets big on pill

The battle for dominance over the lucrative market has so far focused largely on the key US market, currently accounting for more than half of both Novo’s and Eli Lilly’s respective sales.

Elsa Ohlen

Vladimir Putin's visit to China is expected to include talks with Xi Jinping on trade and defence.

CNBC newsCommentsPutin’s ‘long game’: Why he’s visiting China after Trump

These are the three key areas where Russia’s leader would like to deepen ties and extract concrete pledges.

Emily Williams

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

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Civil construction pioneer and youth mentor Dr Jim Giumelli was named the 2026 Western Australian of the Year.

WA NewsWestern Australian of the Year 2026 named at Crown

A civil construction pioneer and youth mentor was named the 2026 Western Australian of the Year at a gala dinner held at Crown Ballroom on Thursday.

Caitlin Vinci

A glittering crowd converged on Crown Perth on Thursday night for the West Australian of the Year Awards.

SEE THE PICSCamera IconPremiumGlittering crowd arrives at prestigious West Aussie awards

Some of WA’s most glamorous and accomplished people walked the red carpet ahead of the 2026 West Australian of the Year Awards on Thursday night. SEE THE PHOTOS

Bullsbrook resident Colin Butland has been campaigning for more support to clean up PFAS for a decade.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumWA residents demand community sees any PFAS lawsuit winnings

WA residents impacted by PFAS contamination have called on the Federal Government to put any money won in a lawsuit against 3M back into the community.

British woman Annie Evans-Lewis, 21, was killed in a car crash months after moving to Western Australia to begin a new life with her boyfriend. Go Fund Me

NEWSHeartbreak after young Brit killed in crash

A young British woman’s dream move to the other side of the world to start a new life with her boyfriend has ended in tragedy, just months after she arrived in Australia.

If Stephen Michael is named the Channel 7 Sport Award recipient at the West Australian of the Year Awards, it will be a pleasure he will share everyone who has inspired him throughout his life. 

WA NewsCommentsCommentsLighting the path for kids inspires humble WA footy icon

If Stephen Michael is named the Channel 7 Sport Award recipient at the West Australian of the Year Awards, it will be a pleasure he will share everyone who has inspired him throughout his life. 

The 35-year-old attempted to import cocaine hidden inside soup, curry sauce sachets and face masks.

Courts & JusticePremiumPerth man gets 10 years for soup and curry cocaine plot

The 35-year-old attempted to import cocaine hidden inside soup, curry sauce sachets and face masks.

Liam Murphy