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  1. WA NewsCommentsCroc crashes Easter, shuts down popular beach in WA’s north

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Communities in the Kimberley have been told to prepare for dangerous weather as a tropical cyclone closes in on WA’s north.

WA newsCommentsCyclone downgraded before it made landfall off Kimberley

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Errol made landfall off WA’s Kimberley coast on Friday afternoon as a tropical low but severe weather is still expected. 

Jessica Evensen

Tropical Cyclone Errol 29U forecast track map Issued at 2:56 am AWST Wednesday 16 April 2025

WeatherCommentsCyclone Errol may make for stormy weekend in WA’s north

WA’s north is on alert after tropical cyclone Errol formed more than 500km off the Kimberley coast overnight. 

Louis and Oli Leimbach of Lime Cordiale.

Kimberley DebutPremiumLime Cordiale joins Thelma Plum at Ord Valley Muster

On their first trip to the North West indie pop due Lime Cordiale will not only be packing the tunes for their debut performance at the Kimberley Moon Experience - they will also be bringing their fishing rods.

Sarah Crawford

Jeff Gooding will lead the Shire of Derby/West Kimberley until council elections are held.

local government PremiumJeff Gooding appointed commisioner of Derby/West Kimberley

Kimberley community leader Jeff Gooding has been appointed commissioner of the Shire of Derby/West Kimberley, following the resignation of five councillors from the nine-member council.

Natasha Clark

Broome police carry out a drugs operation.

CrimePremiumTwo women charged over Broome drug sales

Two women from Broome have been charged with multiple drug offences following an investigation by Broome police targeting the distribution of illicit drugs in the Kimberley region.

Natasha Clark

Broome Senior High School Year 10 student Olivia Forster is in Japan on the Premier’s Anzac Student Tour.

ANZAC PremiumBroome high school students join Premier’s Anzac Tour

Driven by a desire to honour the sacrifices of those who served, two students from Broome Senior High School have left for Japan as part of the 2025 Premier’s Anzac Tour.

Cain Andrews

Hundreds of Broome residents gathered at Bedford Memorial Park for the Anzac Day dawn service.

Anzac Day PremiumPremiumHundreds gather in Broome for Anzac Day dawn service

Hundreds of Broome residents gathered at Bedford Memorial Park on Anzac Day before the crack of dawn to honour Australian and New Zealand soldiers who have fought and died in conflicts across the globe.

The Yeeda Pastoral Company abattoir between Broome and Derby.

Abattoir SalePremiumPremiumSale of Kimberley abattoir given green light

Derby’s abattoir is set to be sold, with a decision by the WA Supreme Court clearing the way for the acquisition of Yeeda Pastoral Company and Kimberley Meat Company by Canadian investment firm AIMco. 

Three-year-old Anna takes part in an Infants Aquatic Class at Halls Creek

Life LessonsPremiumPremiumFree Water Safety Classes for Halls Creek Kids

Halls Creek children and their carers dived into free water safety classes learning vital skills thanks to Royal Life Saving WA.

Urgent funding was needed to upgrade CCTV cameras in the Kimberley, an audit has found.

Security GapPremiumAudit finds many Kimberley CCTV cameras not working

Kimberley shires say they need $11.5 million for public CCTV infrastructure with a recently published audit finding 38 per cent of cameras were out of order.

Sarah Crawford

The cost of living, housing and education were major concerns for Broome residents as they cast their votes early on April 24.

Federal Election PremiumCost of living, housing top concerns at Broome pre-poll

The cost of living, housing and education were on the top of Broome residents’ minds on April 24 as they flocked to cast their votes early ahead of the May 3 Federal election.

Cain Andrews

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Annette Young is one of more than a hundred dental patients impacted by the death of dentist David Hurst.

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The patients left in pain after dental practice’s collapse

More than 130 dental patients — many in pain and discomfort — are stuck in limbo following the collapse of a leading Perth dental practice in which $7.1 million was syphoned out by its now-deceased owner.

John Flint

The Robe River Kuruma Aboriginal Corporation claims Rio Tinto is taking too much water from Bungaroo Creek.

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Rio accused of over-drawing scarce Pilbara water source

A Pilbara Traditional Owner group is adamant Rio Tinto is not moving quickly enough to reduce abstraction from Bungaroo Creek, despite the miner’s promise to build a bigger desalination plant.

Simone Grogan

Elijah Hewett says Harley Reid is set to stay in blue and gold.

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‘He’ll be staying’: Teammate’s emphatic call on Reid future

West Coast young gun Elijah Hewett is adamant in-demand star Harley Reid won’t be going anywhere.

Samantha Rogers

Perth Glory chief executive Anthony Radich.

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Glory CEO says salary cap changes will not impact short-term

Perth Glory chief executive Anthony Radich says they will not be impacted by salary cap shifts next season, but admits they will have to get creative when the cap changes again the following year.

Ben Smith

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Annette Young is one of more than a hundred dental patients impacted by the death of dentist David Hurst.

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The patients left in pain after dental practice’s collapse

More than 130 dental patients — many in pain and discomfort — are stuck in limbo following the collapse of a leading Perth dental practice in which $7.1 million was syphoned out by its now-deceased owner.

John Flint

Mr Grayden, now 104, also fought in the Middle East and Borneo as WWII turned from survival to victory.

ANZAC DAY 2025CommentsPremiumThe humble hero who made Kokoda a symbol of wartime bravery

When Bill Grayden came around, he walked back to battalion headquarters to report that ‘the earlier report of my death had been erroneous’.

Malcolm Quekett

Andrew Edhouse today broke a 26-year silence at an inquest into Ms Govan’s suspected murder.

Courts & justicePremiumPremiumBikie accused of killing Lisa Govan breaks 26-year silence

The bikie accused of kissing and then killing missing woman Lisa Govan has detailed his deep hatred of police, claiming detectives kidnapped his friends and convinced his son he was going to kill him.

WA Premier Roger Cook.

NRLCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumNRL ticks off fresh bid for Perth to have its own team

The Australian Rugby League Commission has approved a bid to bring a NRL team to WA after receiving an increased proposal from the State Government. 

A Tesla Model Y was allegedly bought by a fraudster with cash she stole as a staffer for insurer QBE.

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PremiumEx-QBE manager charged with stealing as a servant, fraud

The woman was already facing civil action, accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from the insurer and using some of it to buy a Tesla.

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Caravans at a 48-hour RV site in Hopetoun.

RV POLICYPremiumRV policy open for public comment

The Shire of Ravensthorpe is seeking public comment on a policy which aims to balance the benefits of tourism with the wellbeing of residents. 

Carwyn Monck

Shire of Esperance chief executive Shane Burge.

Ambitious schemePremiumCouncil seeks feedback on Condingup development plan

An amendment to the planning strategy for an area of land at Condingup has been initiated, which could see a mixed tourist, conservation, and rural living area created if ultimately approved.  

Jessica Antoniou

Christian Fletcher's photograph of Cable Beach in Broome has been shortlisted for the Galah Regional Photography Prize.

Snap happyPremiumDunsborough photographer named regional art award finalist

Dunsborough photographer Christian Fletcher has been recognised for having one of the best photographs by a regional artist after being shortlisted for the 2025 Galah Regional Photography Prize

Daniel Hocking

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - JANUARY 16: Pope Francis waves to thousands of followers as he arrives at the Manila Cathedral on January 16, 2015 in Manila, Philippines. Pope Francis will visit venues across Leyte and Manila during his visit to the Philippines from January 15 - 19. The visit is expected to attract crowds in the millions as Filipino Catholics flock to catch a glimpse of the leader of the Catholic Church in the Philippines for the first time since 1995. The Pope will begin the tour in Manila, then travelling to Tacloban to visit areas devastated by Typhoon Haiyan before returning to Manila to hold a mass at Rizal Park. The Philippines is the only Catholic majority nation in Asia with around 90 percent of the population professing the faith. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

Pope FrancisPremiumPremiumPope Francis leaves behind legacy as the People’s Pope

As the Geraldton Catholic community joins the world to mourn the passing of Pope Francis, Geraldton Bishop Michael Morrissey has reflected on the late pontiff’s enduring legacy.

Gnaraloo Station

Land SalePremiumPremiumGascoyne’s Gnaraloo Station listed for sale

A Gascoyne pastoral station well known for its world-class surf is up for sale, with expressions of interest being sought for the land.

A community celebration commemorating 100 years of Onslow’s relocation will be held along the Onslow Foreshore on April 26.

ONSLOW RELOCATIONPremiumPremiumCommunity celebrates 100 years of historic Onslow relocation

This year marks a major milestone for Onslow — 100 years since the town was officially relocated from the mouth of the Ashburton River to its current site at Beadon Point.

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Elon Musk has taken aim at Peter Navarro.

CNBC newsComments‘Moron’: Musk slaps Trump’s tariff czar as Tesla hits skids

The spat between Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s top trade adviser Peter Navarro is the most public rift among members of the president’s inner circle since he took office in January.

Lora Kolodny and Ari Levy

Economists expect the Trump administration’s tariff policy would generate a much lower amount of revenue than anticipated.

CNBC newsCommentsEconomists warn Trump tariffs may raise less than expected

President Donald Trump says that tariffs will make the US “rich.” But those riches will likely be far less than the White House expects, economists said.

Greg Iacurci

Donald Trump said countries including Britain had approached the US to try to cut deals on tariffs. (EPA PHOTO)

World PoliticsComments Trump’s tariff gamble rattles fragile economy

US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs aim to reshape trade but are instead sparking fears of inflation and economic slowdown.

Jeff Cox

Foreign visitors to Japan rose 33 per cent this past winter from pre-pandemic levels.

Snowball effectPremiumThe good (and) bad as tourists rule the slopes of Japan

Many are flocking to the powdery slopes of ski areas like Niseko and Hakuba. Yet ski towns that are off the radar of overseas visitors are struggling.

Monica Pitrelli

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Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe meets Pope Francis in 2022.

Religion & BeliefPremiumPerth Archbishop hopes next Pope will be ‘man of unity’

Archbishop Timothy Costelloe said Saturday’s service was ‘very moving’ after more than 250,000 people from ‘all walks of life’ packed St Peter’s Square in Vatican City for Pope Francis’ funeral.

Caleb Runciman

Rabbi Shalom Coleman in 2018.

Religion & BeliefPremiumTributes for Australia’s oldest rabbi after he dies in Perth

‘For one person he really did a massive amount for this State’.

Sarah Steger

Voters in Canning and Pearce are the most decisive in WA. (Mick Tsikas, Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Federal election 2025VideoCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumREVEALED: The WA seats with the most decisive voters

More than a fifth of voters in two key WA battleground seats have already had their say in the Federal election, after one week of booths opening across the country.

WA police are searching for a person they believe may be able to help with the ongoing investigation into the 2021 O’Connor furniture store fire.

CrimeVideoPolice call for help solving suspicious 2021 store fire

Arson squad officers have released CCTV footage of a person who may be able to help with an investigation into a suspicious furniture store fire that caused $500,000 worth of damage in 2021.

WorkSafe are investigating after a man was crushed to death at a building in Welshpool overnight.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumPremiumFamily discover man after being crushed to death by gate

The horrific incident occurred on Saturday night when a 65-year-old man is understood to have been leaving a building at the corner of Welshpool Road and Ewing Street.

Perth Mint chief operating officer Dion Paunich with a real (left) and fake (right) gold bullion. Riley Churchman

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Alarming surge in West Aussies buying fool’s gold

Surging gold prices have hit the Perth Mint with record demand — and a huge spike in fraudsters trying to cash in. Here’s everything you need to know before parting with your cash for gold.

Joe Spagnolo