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

  2. Stolen generator Darkan Primary School generator stolen amid power outage

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

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

Towns’ award winners Perrin Quartermaine and Ian Anderton.

CricketQuartermaine & Ackland take pride of place in Towns’ awards

Perrin Quartermaine, the backbone of the Towns’ A-grade side, was named the club’s cricketer of the year at its presentation night in Narrogin on March 27.

Claire Middleton

Lachie Young will run 6500km through Canada to spread mental health awareness.

Mental Health Brookton farmer to run Canada for mental health fundraiser

A young Brookton farmer who would wag school to miss cross country is now lacing up his boots to run the length of Canada after a late-night joke became an ambitious mental health fundraiser.

Hannah Whitehead

WA's wool producers have been left reeling and disappointed after Elders made the decision to cease all of its wool sales by July next year.

Wool MarketElders to pull out of wool sales shocking WA producers

WA wool producers, who are still regaining their confidence after an uplift in the market, have been left shaken and disappointed by Elders’ decision to pull out of the State’s wool sales.

Georgia Campion

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

Agronomist Michael Lamond, author of GIWA’s crop report.

Harvest ‘Dampener’PremiumCropping hectares down amid supply constraints

Recent rains following two ex-tropical cyclones have brought a positive start to WA’s grain-growing regions despite area shrinkage following supply constraints, soaring costs, and uncertainty.

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Premier Roger Cook has declared Kwinana the ‘centre of the universe’ as he triggers powerful new laws to fast-track a massive wave of renewable energy projects and overhaul the State’s industrial heartland.

State PoliticsCommentsCommentsCook’s bold plan to fast-track WA’s industrial future

Premier Roger Cook has declared Kwinana the ‘centre of the universe’ as he triggers powerful new laws to fast-track a massive wave of renewable energy projects and overhaul the State’s industrial heartland.

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

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PremiumDrink-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.

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 Yuill and trainer Daniel Pearce celebrating the win of Outspoken Lad in the 2026 Narrogin Cup.

Cup glory PremiumMore country cups glory for tough stayer Outspoken Lad

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.

Hannah Whitehead

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

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Young 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.  

Hannah Whitehead

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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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Kalgoorlie-Boulder Visitor Centre general manager Donna Malec at the 2026 Perth Caravan and Camping Show.

Tourism packages PremiumPackages aim to boost visitors to city

New accommodation packages for visitors to Kalgoorlie-Boulder are expected to help boost tourism in the city and ease the planning process for tourists.

Tegan Guthrie

Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & Justice PremiumMan threatened to give ex a ‘hiding’ despite police order

A man breached a police order protecting his ex-partner by walking into her backyard and threatening to give her a “hiding”, a Kalgoorlie court has been told.

Tegan Guthrie

Esperance artist Patrick McCarthy.

Fish artPremiumEsperance artist turns skins of prized fish into art

Enthusiastic fishers can have their most prized catches immortalised by an Esperance artist who turns real fish skins into pieces of art.

Isabella Davis

Darren Darch teaches Tagon, 7, Abigail, 7, Annabel, 10, Meeka, 12, and Lennox, 10, about snakes.

Snake catcherPremiumPremiumFree birthday snake-visits to educate Esperance kids

An Esperance snake catcher and native animal carer is putting in off-the-clock hours to help keep the slithery serpents from harm. 

Salvation Army major Shirley Spooner will no longer be able to offer the community a free weekly lunch.

No free lunchPremiumPremiumSalvation Army forced to close free weekly lunch service

The Kalgoorlie-Boulder Salvation Army has been forced to close their weekly community lunch service because of a lack of volunteers.

Comedian Dave Hughes is bringing his Cooked stand-up comedy show to Kalgoorlie-Boulder on May 1.

Hughesy show Hughesy turns misery into laughter in new show

Enjoying turning his own misery into laughter and making a living from it, comedian Dave Hughes is bringing his latest show to Kalgoorlie-Boulder after a near-death experience inspired all-new content.

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President Donald Trump.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumWatchdog zeros in on suspicious oil trades before Trump post

The probe is zeroing in on at least two instances over a roughly two-week period when trading volumes jumped sharply just ahead of key White House news.

Yun Li

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

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Thousands of teenagers flooded Forrest Place on Saturday afternoon to ‘hail the great cactus’ in a bizarre display of devotion to the iconic CBD sculpture.

Cactus worshipComments‘All hail the cactus’: Massive turnout for bizarre CBD event

Thousands of teenagers flooded Forrest Place on Saturday afternoon to ‘hail the great cactus’ in a bizarre display of devotion to the iconic CBD sculpture.

Kirsty Lichtenstein

A surprise suburb in Perth’s south is the most sought-after areas for house hunters in the entire State, new data has revealed.

PropertyVideoCommentsPremiumREVEALED: Perth’s most sought after suburbs for buyers

A surprise suburb in Perth’s south is the most sought-after areas for house hunters in the entire State, new data has revealed.

Natalie Richards and Claire Sadler

News. Service Station. Vibe. 126 Forrest Road, Armadale.

FUEL CRISISVideoCommentsCommentsPerth fuel prices to fall AGAIN as downward trend continues

The cost of Perth fuel is set to fall again tomorrow, continuing the welcome trend of downward prices following a six-week-long spike caused by the Middle East war.

The parents of Perth toddler Sandipan Dhar who died after being denied medical treatment are speaking out

Court‘Highly preventable’: Sad reason toddler died

Coroner finds 21-month-old boy’s life would have likely been saved if doctors had given him a simple test to diagnose his illness.

The scene of the horror crash in Burekup.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumPremiumDriver dead, another critical after horror South West crash

A man has been killed and another left fighting for life after a horror crash in Burekup.

Charlie Blackwood, 5, and Matilda Blackwood, 7, will be officially opening our Conquer Cystic Fibrosis Gala Ball on May 16 at Optus. Andrew Ritchie

ChildrenCommentsCystic Fibrosis Gala Ball to raise vital funds for a cure

Next month’s Conquer Cystic Fibrosis Gala Ball will raise vital funds to give children like Charlie, pictured with sister Matilda, the best chance to live long and happy lives.

Rhianna Mitchell