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  1. Regional WAPremiumThe Screaming Jets keen to explore at the Ord Valley Muster

  2. CommunityCommentsPremium8yo to ride the Gibb River in 660km gruelling challenge

  3. BusinessCommentsPremiumGen Z sceptical of ‘harmful’ mining industry future

  4. Domestic violence crisis PremiumKimberley continues to record highest DV rates in WA

  5. CourtPremiumMan accused of stealing $275k worth of jewellery enters plea

CrimePremiumHandgun used to threaten schoolgirl still missing

A handgun used to threaten a schoolgirl in Cable Beach yesterday morning is still unaccounted for, with two Broome teenagers accused of brandishing the firearm refused bail.

Katya Minns

Domestic ViolencePremiumBroome FDV Hub late despite 23 times metro rate of offences

Despite the region having the worst domestic violence rates in the State, the Kimberley will be the last to receive a One-Stop Domestic Violence Hub months behind schedule with no opening date set. 

Cain Andrews

EnvironmentCommentsPremiumBroome heating up in Scott Reef campaign against Burrup Hub

Environmental groups are joining forces in Broome this month to deliver their latest campaign against Woodside’s Burrup Hub gas project to protect a coral reef system off the coast of the Kimberley.

Katya Minns

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Hollywood star’s Met Gala necklace designed by WA jeweller

With Aussie stars dazzling at the 2024 Met Gala in New York City, a remote WA jeweller woke up to find one of their pieces adorning the neck of a Hollywood icon.

Zach Margolius

Disaster recovery PremiumFlood recovery boost for Kimberley First Nations businesses

A joint initiative by the State and Federal governments aims to bolster recovery efforts in the Kimberley following last year’s devastating once-in-a-century floods. 

Cain Andrews

Seafood Industry Awards Fisherman's Daughter claims industry award

Mandy Collinson, also known as the Fisherman’s Daughter and who is currently hosting art workshops in Broome, has won the environment category in the WA Seafood Industry Awards. 

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Regional WACommentsCommentsHow losing my mum at 10 shaped my life

NATASHA CLARK: I was ten years old when mum died in her thirties. And as I approach thirty, the glorification of dying young resurfaces and the urge to reverse time. 

Kids in kitchenPremiumPremiumYouth cooking program inspires budding Kimberley chefs

An innovative cooking program has inspired culinary creativity amongst children in the Kimberley, as well as teaching them essential kitchen skills and valuable life lessons.

Disaster Recovery PremiumPremiumFlood damaged houses replaced in Darlngunaya community

Four new homes have been installed in Darlngunaya remote community after the once-in-a-century floods damaged homes beyond repair in the town early last year. 

Regional WA PremiumSurvivor’s resilience in a life of adversity

Daisy Howard - Stolen Generation survivor’s message of hope.

Natasha Clark

Regional WAPremiumThe Screaming Jets keen to explore at the Ord Valley Muster

East Kimberley is gearing up for the Boab Metals Ord Valley Muster festival this month, with headline act The Screaming Jets excited to return to the region for the first time in 16 years.

Katya Minns

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AutomotiveCommentsPremiumBillionaire Escalante enters luxury supercar business

Billionaire and well-known motoring aficionado Laurence Escalante is going into the luxury supercar business with an initial offering of 19 top-end vehicles as part of a new commercial operation.

Cheyanne Enciso

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Boy might’ve been groomed by terrorists ‘half a planet away’

A terrorism expert says he expects the stabbing of an innocent bystander by a radicalised teenager who was shot dead by police at the weekend will be declared a terror incident.

Bethany Hiatt

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Perth miner to launch own airline and $20-a-day childcare

UPDATED: Chris Ellison’s Mineral Resources will launch MinRes Air in the second half of 2024 and set up a $20-a-day childcare centre in two huge-recruitment drives to add more women to the workforce.

Simone Grogan

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Wife of slain bikie boss sues State over his murder

The widow of slain bikie boss Nick Martin is suing the State Government — and the man who shot her husband — for damages she says were suffered by watching her husband die.

Tim Clarke

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AFLCommentsPremiumFormer Dockers star Cam McCarthy dies, aged 29

UPDATED: The AFL player, who played for Fremantle and Greater Western Sydney Giants, has died after being found unresponsive in Perth’s southern suburbs.

Mitchell Woodcock and Shannon Hampton

AutomotiveCommentsPremiumBillionaire Escalante enters luxury supercar business

Billionaire and well-known motoring aficionado Laurence Escalante is going into the luxury supercar business with an initial offering of 19 top-end vehicles as part of a new commercial operation.

Cheyanne Enciso

Mexico horror‘I killed three gringos’: Murder accused’s shock confession

One of the accused killers of Perth brothers Callum and Jake Robinson and their American friend in Mexico allegedly told his girlfriend, who has flipped to become the star witness in the case: ‘I killed them.’

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumGut-wrenching pics show Callum Robinson’s final Perth visit

The grieving girlfriend of Callum Robinson has shared pictures of their final adventure-filled trip to Perth together before he was brutally murdered on a surfing trip in Mexico.

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PremiumSchool bomb first sign of trouble for teen shot dead by cops

Authorities are scrambling to explain how a happy boy went from baking a cake with his mother each week to being on a national terror watch list and declaring he was ‘on the path of jihad’ before his death.

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EmergencyPremiumPerson loses life in Port Denison house fire

A person has died in a house fire in the State’s Mid West on Friday, with arson squad investigators sent to the scene.

Kate Campbell

Courts and CrimePremiumGeraldton man tells cops he ‘wants to kill someone’

A Geraldton man called police claiming “he wanted to kill someone” before officers arrived and he tried to headbutt a policeman, a court has been told.

Anna Cox

AgriculturePremiumWAFarmers says more needs to be done to fix drought issues

The chief executive of the WAFarmers says the money invested by the State and Federal governments doesn’t do enough to help, calling for long-term solutions.

Matthew Paddick

Incoming weatherPremiumPremiumWhat you need to do to protect your home for storm season

With a long and hot summer coming to an end, South West residents are being warned to not get caught out when winter storms come.

AXE-WIELDER PremiumPremiumJail for crime spree, threats to police with axe

A 42-year-old man will spend more time behind bars after a spree of offending which saw him threaten police with an axe.

first mother’s dayPremiumPremiumUnited in motherhood, friendship and soon-to-be sisters

Best friends and soon-to-be sisters-in-law, Jorja Stubber and Shelby Upson will celebrate their first Mother’s Day together on Sunday.

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CNBC newsCommentsPremium$34k a week? All-inclusive resorts win over luxe travellers

All-inclusive hotels are making a big play for luxury travellers, with operators upgrading their experience with everything from grander suites to special resort privileges.

Erica Lamberg

CNBC newsCommentsPremium50 richest cities on Earth (and one in Oz cracks the top 10)

Over the past decade, the surge in tech wealth combined with the rise in the stock market and deal-making has created record amounts of wealth. Here’s where to find it ...

Robert Frank

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumConvenience stores in this country are now selling gold bars

The bars come with congratulatory messages, birthday wishes and even designs for personality types — and they’re selling like hot cakes. 

Lee Ying Shan

CNBC newsCommentsApple unveils incredible revamp for iPad

Apple has announced the newest versions of their popular devices, including the first new iPad models that the company has released since 2022.

Kif Leswing

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WA newsCommentsPremiumShipwreck hunter and shark expert lived ‘Boys Own adventure’

West Australian diver, shipwreck hunter, author and maritime history and shark expert Hugh Edwards has passed away.

Malcolm Quekett

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Meet the inspiring Western Australian of the Year finalists

Twenty-one talented West Aussies — from diverse walks of life — are up to win the prestigious Western Australian of the Year Award. Meet the 21 finalists in this year’s awards.

Lauren Price

Untold History CommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumAviation legend had one trip that put nation on edge

With his dashing good looks, flying helmet, goggles and daring deeds, Charles Kingsford Smith was a superstar of his time.

WA NEWSShocking images emerge of man with knife at Carousel

A shocking video has emerged of a young man wielding a knife sprinting after school students at Westfield Carousel on Friday. 

EducationCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumInternational education reforms to freeze out ‘shonks’

International student enrolments will be capped and providers subject to extra scrutiny under new laws to be introduced by the Albanese Government next week.

WA NewsDozens of suspected asylum seekers rescued off Aus coast

A group of 33 people have reportedly been intercepted after their boat was destroyed by bad weather in Australian waters.

Caleb Runciman