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  1. Diesel theft PremiumFarmer’s security warning after 1500L of diesel stolen

  2. School BallPremiumIN PICTURES: Narrogin agriculture students enjoy 2026 ball

  3. Payment increase PremiumRising fuel prices lead to increase in country footy payment

  4. Mental Health Brookton farmer to run Canada for mental health fundraiser

  5. Wool MarketElders to pull out of wool sales shocking WA producers

Jethro Wright and Ben Blechynden with their WA State shirts.

National champs PremiumGreat Southern trio picked for WA teams at national champs

Great Southern hockey guns Jethro Wright, Ben Blechynden and Bella Post are in Tasmania with WA teams contesting the 2026 Hockey Australia under-16 national championships.

Claire Middleton

The Shire of Dumbleyung has been fined and ordered to revegetate an endangered reserve after illegal clearing in 2020.

COURTPremiumShire dealt fine and revegetation order for illegal clearing

A Wheatbelt shire has been fined more than $12,000 and ordered to revegetate an endangered reserve after illegally clearing native flora without a permit and laying a road in its place.

Hannah Whitehead

The Darkan Hotel accommodation modulars.

STATE BACKLOGDarkan Hotel accommodation delay with State process backlog

New accommodation at a community-owned Wheatbelt pub has come to an involuntary stand-still as a State processing backlog prevents the purchased and shovel-ready modulars from being used.

Hannah Whitehead

Lucas Robinson made a head-turning WAFL debut.

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Inside the stunning WAFL debut of Freo NGA prospect

Fremantle next-generation academy prospect Lucas Robinson is already taking charge in a stacked South Fremantle midfield, putting AFL scouts on notice.

Jake Santa Maria

Narrogin Art Group president Di Farmer and vice-president Linda Townend.

60th ANNIVERSARYPremiumNarrogin Art Group celebrate 60th milestone all year long

Narrogin Art Group is celebrating 60 years of small town creatives meeting in a home turned full-time arts workshop with year-round milestone markers.

Hannah Whitehead

Riley William Campbell Hill, 25, pleaded guilty to three driving offences in Narrogin Magistrates Court.

COURTPremiumDrink-driver who removed interlock device is sentenced

A repeat drink-driving offender who had removed his interlock device and then drove under the influence without a seatbelt to pick up his thongs he left at a friend’s house, has been sentenced.

Hannah Whitehead

The Spaces Between by Nichole Lubcke at Arts Narrogin displays some of her pieces from the Bunbury Regional Art Gallery Tracwork exhibition.

The Spaces BetweenPremiumPremiumThe Spaces Between exhibition opens at Arts Narrogin

Regional art lovers gathered to experience a taste of The Spaces Between following a partnership between Arts Narrogin and Bunbury Regional Art Gallery devoted to sharing art through the regions.

Kristo Sardelic, Narrogin racing chair Kevin Timms, jockey Kyra Yurill and trainer Daniel Pearce celebrating the winning horse Outspoken Lad for the 2026 Narrogin Cup.

Narrogin CupPremiumPremiumOutspoken Lad earns third gold for season at Narrogin Cup

Tough galloper Outspoken Lad claimed the Narrogin and Esperance cup double after a dominant display at Narrogin Race and Pace on Sunday for Karnup co-trainers Daniel and Ben Pearce.

A 20-year-old man pleaded guilty to careless driving causing bodily harm in Narrogin Magistrates Court.

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PremiumYoung man who rolled friend’s car on night out fronts court

A young man has faced court after crashing his friend’s car on a night out driving at nearly 200km/h. His friend pleaded for him to stop before the car slammed into a tree and rolled, injuring them both.  

Natalie Lee is the only WA representative to take part in GrainGrowers 2026 OnBoard director development program.

GrainGrower InnovationPremiumKukerin farmer selected for GrainGrowers national program

A Kukerin grower who is determined to be an active voice in the industry has been selected as the only West Australian to partake in the nationwide GrainGrowers development program.

Hannah Whitehead

Jerramungup's Riley Holden kicked three goals in the round one win.

Opening round PremiumJerramungup make big early statement over reigning premiers

The opening round of the new Ongerup Football Association had commanding wins for both Jerramungup and Boxwood Hill, with reigning premiers Gnowangerup trounced.

Cameron Newbold

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D & C Corporation worked on two of VIctor Goh’s builds — Capital Square on Mount Street and EQWest on the banks of the Swan River.

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From Goh to woe: Secret docs reveal EQWest delay dispute

The company building Victor Goh’s Elizabeth Quay skyscrapers was blasted for withholding millions of dollars from a contractor in a previously secret legal ruling.

Matt Mckenzie

Sam Lalor, Murphy Reid and Jagga Smith.

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How the 2024 draft REALLY should have gone

Inspired by the stunning early success of Murphy Reid after he was taken with pick No.17, The West Australian’s Josh Kempton has run a re-draft on the stacked 2024 pool.

Josh Kempton

Flowers by the side of Nicholson Road, Lynwood, where a fatal crash occured which resulted in the death of Skye.

GoFundMeVideoBaby who died in crash remembered as ‘precious little soul’

The baby, who died in a horror rideshare car crash on Saturday, has been remembered as having ‘the most beautiful smile’. 

Treasury Wine Estates boss Sam Fischer.

BusinessPremiumTreasury Wines faces ‘elevated risk’ of bankruptcy

Shares in the winemaker have collapsed 63 per cent over the past year as one Australian hedge fund said its debt load means bankruptcy is possible.

Tom Richardson

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Premier Roger Cook has declared a state of emergency in WA amid a fuel crisis.

State PoliticsVideoCommentsRoger Cook declares state of emergency in WA over fuel

A state of emergency will be declared in WA in a bid to pressure fuel companies to divert supplies where they’re needed, but Roger Cook says it won’t trigger Covid-style restrictions on the public.

Jessica Page

“Boardroom screaming match ends with cops storming out” with Ben Harvey.

WATCHVideoCommentsPremiumBoardroom screaming match ends with cops storming out

In tonight’s show, Ben Harvey reveals why being the boss of WA’s Police Union isn’t a long-term career prospect with the third president in five years facing the chop.

Ben Harvey | Mon, March 30

Raymond Reddington, who changed his name from Maxwell Robert Fulton was on trial accused of murdering his wife Sharon Fulton (inset) in 1986.

Court & JusticePremiumPremiumHusband learns fate for murdering Sharon Fulton 40 years ago

A cold case killer who murdered his wife 40 years ago has been sentenced to life in prison, however a terminal cancer diagnosis means he could have as little as 18 months to live.

The Eagles have produced the rare feat of comebacks from 22+ points down at quarter time in their past two matches.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumTwice in 48 years: Eagles’ amazing ‘comeback kings’ feat

In A Six-Pack Of IPA (Interesting Points, Allegedly), we look at West Coast achieving a comeback feat achieved only four times before in AFL/VFL history, and more stats and facts on our WA clubs!

There were 3,355 properties listed for sale in Perth a few days ago, following several weeks of rising listings, including some weeks with double-digit listings growth.

PropertyCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPerth property listings surge but prices still rising

It was hoped that extra supply would reduce prices. Why has the opposite happened in March?

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Sunrise at Nature's Window, Kalbarri National Park.

Tourism upturn‘No need to worry’: Tourists flock to Kalbarri over holidays

Following the stress of cyclone Narelle’s near miss coupled with soaring fuel prices and holiday cancellations, Kalbarri business owners were pleasantly surprised when tourists rolled into town en masse.

Imogen Wilson, Sienna Seychell & Sally Q Davies

Head barber Vince Johnson giving free haircuts to returned serviceman on Anzac Day.

ANZACPremiumManjimup barber offers free haircuts for veterans

Returned servicemen will be able to receive a free haircut this Anzac Day, thanks to a gesture of appreciation from Manjimup barbershop Kingz Collective. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Agora Livestock price updates.

BEYOND THE SALEYARDSBeyond the Saleyards: WA hit by export and freight costs

Western Australia’s sheep and lamb market is drifting further from the Eastern States, with widening price spreads and rising freight and export pressures reshaping pricing dynamics.

DEAN HUBBARD

An aerial view of the Ningaloo reef.

Cyclone NarelleHealth of Ningaloo Reef post-cyclone potentially in danger

In the aftermath of cyclone Narelle, experts are worried about the potential long-term damage to the iconic Ningaloo Reef and its wildlife. 

Child Protection Minister Jessica Stojkovski.

Aboriginal affairsPremiumPremiumAboriginal child protection gets funding in Mid West

The State Government has committed to deliver $7.2 million to help the reunification of Aboriginal families in the Mid West and Gascoyne region. 

Officers are seeking to identify persons pictured in relation to the incident, as they may be able to assist with ongoing investigations. 

CRIMEPremiumPremiumPolice look to the public following Boyup Brook burlgary

Police are calling on the public to assist with information following a burglary at a sporting club in Boyup Brook

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A navy vessel is seen sailing in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which much of the world’s oil and gas passes on March 1, 2026.

EnergyVideoCommentsPremiumWhat an Iran blockade will look like and how it will be done

The move comes as Iran has blockaded the Strait of Hormuz for weeks during the US-Israeli war with the country, a bottleneck that roiled global markets and strained the economy.

Garrett Downs

This picture taken on March 26, 2026 shows an oil tanker unloading crude oil at a port in Yantai, in China’s eastern Shandong province.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumIran oil shock stirs memories of 1997 Asian financial crisis

The question now is how long the shock lasts and whether the physical energy shortage can be resolved before the economic damage spirals out of control. 

Anniek Bao and Lee Ying Shan

Elon Musk, chief executive officer of Tesla.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumElon Musk seeks ouster of OpenAI CEO as part of lawsuit

Elon Musk is seeking to have OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman removed from their roles as officers in the company as part of a case that’s expected to go to trial later this month.

Lora Kolodny

Sabrina Carpenter latest music video 'House Tour' featuring Margaret Qualley & Madelyn Cline.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumUniversal Music pops after $US64b takeover proposal

Activist investor Pershing Square said Tuesday it is planning to buy Universal Music Group in a cash and stock deal worth about 55.8 billion euros ($US64.4 billion).

April Roach

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The young scooter rider who was hit by a car and killed in Mandurah has been identified as 11-year-old Michael Judge.

WA NEWSCommentsYoung boy killed in tragic scooter crash identified

The 11-year-old boy who died after he rode a scooter down a steep driveway before he was struck by a car in Mandurah has been identified by his devastated family.

Caleb Runciman

Benjamin Bruce leaves court.

Courts & JusticePremiumAccused Tinder rapist claims he has ‘sexsomnia’

An accused Perth rapist claims he has no recollection of violently assaulting several women because he has a sleep disorder.

Jessica Evensen

Perth car enthusiasts are revving their engines over the chance to have their cherished vehicle immortalised as the newest Hot Wheels toy.

WA NewsCommentsCommentsPerth revheads race to have cars made into a Hot Wheels

Perth car enthusiasts are revving their engines over the chance to have their cherished vehicle immortalised as the newest Hot Wheels product.

Perth motorists are set for a rare reprieve at the bowser this Thursday as petrol prices across the metropolitan area begin a steady downward trend.

FUEL CRISISVideoCommentsCommentsFinally, some Perth servos offer fuel relief but not all

Only one provider in the metropolitan area will offer an average price under the $2 mark. Find out which service stations are leading the charge for affordability on Thursday.

A toxic smoke flare-up at lithium battery facility has sparked a fresh alert.

Disaster and EmergencyVideoCommentsComments‘Remain inside’: Toxic smoke flare-up sparks fresh alert

A fresh alert has been issued after toxic smoke once again began billowing from a lithium battery recycling facility in Maddington that went up in flames on Sunday, leaving one man hospitalised.

Vasile Bombonel was arrested for his alleged involvement in a Romanian fraud ring targeting elderly shoppers. NSW Police

COURTPremiumInside alleged dark con targeting elderly

Two Romanian nationals allegedly involved in an elaborate con targeting elderly shoppers across the country have indicated their next move in court.

Kate Stephenson