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  1. Indigenous AffairsNew IPA declared on Dampier Peninsula

  2. HousingCommentsPremiumWhy first-homebuyers are being told to get in quick

  3. KimberleyPopular Kimberley tour gets new inclusions

  4. Federal politicsCommentsCOALITION BREAK-UP: Nationals split from Liberals

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A croc makes its way in a river.

WA newsCommentsNew wildlife doco captures beauty of the Kimberley

The 400,000sqkm of the biological ark, stretching from turquoise coast to searing desert, is the subject of a groundbreaking three-part documentary series.

Ben O'Shea

David Warriner.

Cattle ChampionPremiumTributes pour in for NT cattle leader David Warriner

The northern livestock and pastoral community is mourning the loss of industry leader and fierce advocate of the live export trade, David Warriner who died earlier this month. 

NSW will use electronic monitoring for alleged serious domestic violence offenders. (Keana Naughton/AAP PHOTOS)

WA NewsPremiumRegional WA not part of two-year DV GPS trial

A two-year trial of GPS monitoring of domestic violence offenders was only conducted in metropolitan Perth, it can be revealed, amid confusion over whether the trackers work in regional WA.

Dylan Caporn

Warders Hotel director of hospitality and co-owner Tim Buckton, pictured at Emily Taylor at Warders Hotel, Fremantle.

TourismCommentsPremiumWA hotels worried as Airbnb makes bold push to grab trade

WA hoteliers are bracing for a fresh wave of competition from Airbnb, which is muscling in on its traditional turf and offering experiences and services to guests.

Oliver Lane

Beechboro Christian School students Savreen Kaur, 9, Kodiak Carefoot, 8, Rachel Sutton, 8, and Fateh Chumber, 8.

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Private school enrolments growing faster than public

WA private schools are growing at a faster rate than public schools - despite the cost-of-living crisis - enrolment figures reveal.

Bethany Hiatt

Education Minister Sabine Winton and Kimberley MLA Divina D'Anna visit Fitzroy Crossing District High School

Remote ReflectionsEducation Minister reconnects with Kimberley teaching roots

WA Education Minister Sabine Winton returned to Fitzroy Crossing, where her teaching journey began, reconnecting with students, colleagues, and community in a heartfelt visit that bridged generations

Sarah Crawford and Natasha Clark

Nyul Nyul country gains protected status.

Indigenous AffairsNew IPA declared on Dampier Peninsula

The Nyul Nyul people have gained national recognition for their efforts to protect country, with the declaration of a new Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) spanning 144,000ha on the Dampier Peninsula

Dawn Beaumont is completing a 20,000km duathlon to raise $2 million for heart health.

Health MissionEpic heart health journey reaches Kununurra

Dawn Beaumont, known as the ‘Queen of Hearts,’ will arrive in Kununurra this Saturday as part of her 20,000km duathlon to raise $2 million for heart health and emergency medical services

Glen Chidlow, Shayne Murray and Jill Abel.

Cruise GrowthBroome’s cruise boom sets sail

Broome’s cruise industry is poised for major growth, with the upcoming launch of a new 24/7 deepwater port and Australia’s first dedicated airport cruise lounge.

First home buyers have been urged to get in quick before a new Federal Government incentives kicks in next year and boosts the price of entry level homes.

HousingCommentsPremiumWhy first-homebuyers are being told to get in quick

First-homebuyers have been advised to get in quick before a new Federal Government incentive kicks in next year.

Kim Macdonald

Wild Brumby Line Dancers perform with the audience at Party in the Park.

Outback EnergyFestival fever grips Kununurra with music and art

Organisers are expecting a strong take-up in ticket sales for Saturday’s Kimberley Moon Experience as visitors and Kununurra residents flock to Ord Valley Muster festival events all this week

Sarah Crawford

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Ashlee Fruet (left) is one of the patients caught up in the mess created by the death of Dr David Hurst and his past deeds.

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Rogue dentist’s patients in pain and heavily out of pocket

The dentist at the centre of a scandal involving 132 dumped and desperate patients had been ordered to undertake education by the industry regulator in 2021 following complaints about his work.

John Flint

Former Eagle Luke Strnadica.

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Ex-Eagle reveals club’s struggles saw him turn back on footy

Former Eagle Luke Strnadica has lifted the lid on the toll the club’s losing culture had taken on players’ mental health, admitting it was behind his decision to quit the side and take a break from football. 

Aaron Kirby

Claremont RSL President David Thomas at Perth War Cemetery Karrakatta.

ANZACPremiumGrave shame as fallen Great War veterans lie forgotten

As Australia prepares for the State funeral of Arthur Leggett, dozens of soldiers who served in the Great War lie with little or no recognition at Karrakatta Cemetery in often disrespectful states.

Ben Harvey

Dr David Hurst.

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Dentist was allowed to practice despite his criminal past

A Perth dentist accused of extracting $2.3 million of patients’ prepayments from a top clinic, sending it broke and leaving clients untreated, was allowed to practice despite a previous conviction for fraud.

John Flint

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Joel Selwood has paid tribute to his brother Adam Selwood on Instagram.

AFLCommentsAFL great’s heartbreaking tribute to Adam Selwood

Joel Selwood has honoured his brother Adam with a touching tribute.

Jessica Evensen

There are currently 1.3 million working people in Perth out of a population of 2.4 million across Greater Perth. 

EconomyCommentsPremiumAnother 192,000 jobs to help Perth break the boom-bust tag

More non-mining jobs, an influx of working twenty-somethings and a housing pipeline moving in the right direction suggests Perth has has broken free of its reputation as a boom-bust town. 

Simone Grogan

A meth-fuelled farmhand who tricked his boss into handing over his rifle by claiming he wanted to ‘shoot kangaroos’ before terrorising workers at Mogumber Hub has been jailed. 

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PremiumMeth-fuelled farmhand jailed for terrorising workers at pub

A man who tricked his boss into handing over his rifle by claiming he wanted to ‘shoot kangaroos’ before terrorising workers at an iconic West Australian pub has been jailed. 

Angus Aitken

MiningPremiumPremium‘No bulls**t guy’: Star stock picker backs new MinRes chair

An outspoken Mineral Resources investor and Chris Ellison cheerleader has thrown his support behind the company’s new pick to oversee a reputation rehabilitation. 

Rhys Bellinge is charged with manslaughter over the death of Elizabeth Pearce (left), dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm to her Uber driver Muhammad Usman and driving under the influence in Dalkeith in February.

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PremiumDoctor hit with new charges over incident before fatal crash

Police have recently charged obstetrician Rhys Bellinge with four new serious offences over an incident that happened less than a week before he allegedly killed a young woman in a drunken high-speed crash.

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Jayden McKenna will run 50km a day for five consecutive days to raise funds for Goldfields families with sick kids.

RUNNING CHALLENGERunner aims to raise $10,000 for sick kids

A passionate Kalgoorlie-Boulder runner has set himself a physically and emotionally gruelling challenge to support local families with sick children.

Carwyn Monck

Education Minister Sabine Winton and Kimberley MLA Divina D'Anna visit Fitzroy Crossing District High School

Remote ReflectionsEducation Minister reconnects with Kimberley teaching roots

WA Education Minister Sabine Winton returned to Fitzroy Crossing, where her teaching journey began, reconnecting with students, colleagues, and community in a heartfelt visit that bridged generations

Sarah Crawford and Natasha Clark

A girl driving a right-hand drive car is parked in a carpark.

South Western TimesCommentsSouth West city with lowest pass score for manual drivers

Data has revealed what percentage of applicants for a manual car licence were successful in obtaining it on their first attempt.

Amber Lilley

the Shire of Manjimup has secured a grant of $323,488 from Lotterywest to support the finalisation of the Balang Miya Pemberton Community Hub. 

Troubled HubPremiumPremiumLotterywest grant gives relief to troubled community hub

Earlier this month the Shire of Manjimup secured a grant of $323,488 from Lotterywest to support the finalisation of the troubled Balang Miya Pemberton Community Hub

Shire president Dale Stewart has met with key ministers and staff over the past week to plead for financial help and an accumulative assessment report to help the town prepare for thousands of new workers.

DevelopmentCommentsPremiumCommentsPremium‘New Collie’ of regional WA pleads for development help

Narrogin has called for help from developers, builders and the State Government as the town prepares for $18 billion worth of investments, in the biggest round of renewable energy projects in WA history.

Narrogin High School students Taylym Farmer, Robert Galuin, Elias McPhersin, Xavier Turner, and Jet Fisher performed last August with Zero Emcee and the Western Australia Youth Jazz Orchestra.

One of a KindNarrogin students colab with pro musicians in new program

One of a kind Five Steps Forward music program will give Narrogin Senior High School students the opportunity to create and perform their own songs with professional musicians. 

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Here’s what to know about how each attachment style affects your money.

Emotional Rollercoaster CommentsPremiumCan’t stick to a budget? It might be your attachment style

If you’ve ever blamed yourself for being ‘bad with money’, some financial therapists might disagree with you. The problem, they say, isn’t your self-control — it’s your emotions.

Judy Lagrou

The US and China have agreed to suspend most tariffs on each other’s goods.

CNBC newsTariff pause means new surge in freight shipments

Another surge in trade from China to the US should be getting underway as the initial trade deal struck by the US and China leads importers to move forward with shipments during the 90-day pause.

Lori Ann LaRocco

Paris Hilton says her new business can take on Disney.

Americas - USA, Canada, South AmericaCommentsParis Hilton’s big plan to be the ‘next Disney’

Paris Hilton may be best known as a pop culture icon, but she has big plans to cement her place in the world of business and the future of entertainment.

Jennifer Liu

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

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Agent Vivien Yap dreamed of living at Mosman Park’s The Coombe as a teen. After living the dream, she has sold the home for a price record.

House That!CommentsPremiumTop Perth agent’s mansion sells for $21.5m sight unseen

Agent Vivien Yap dreamed of living at Mosman Park’s The Coombe as a teen. After living the dream, she has sold the home for a price record.

Kim Macdonald

Before performing the very Australian act former Labor MP Kyle McGinn told his constituents, ‘I’m used to getting told off.’

Aussie send off CommentsWA politician ends speech with shoey in Parliament

Before performing the very Australian act he told his constituents, ‘I’m used to getting told off.’

Morgan de Smidt

A former high school teacher has been charged with historical sexual abuse. NewsWire/ Gaye Gerard

CrimeTeacher charged with historical sexual abuse

A former teacher has been charged with historical sexual abuse offences over allegations he had a relationship with a female student more than 30 years ago.

Artist Jodie Rankin's work is featured in the West Australian Pulse Exhibition. Michael Wilson

ARTSCommentsCommentsStory behind young Perth artist’s powerful piece

Edvard Munch’s work has inspired many artists, but it was some words from the master painter that really spoke to Jodie Rankin.

Albany Justice Complex.

CRIMEPremiumPremiumEx teacher charged over alleged relationship with student

A former high school teacher has been charged with historical sex offences after he allegedly had a relationship with a student in the 1990s. 

The City of Nedlands is being investigated.

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Director-general steps in amid turmoil at Nedlands council

The State Government’s highest-serving local government employee has launched an investigation into the City of Nedlands over potential breaches of the Local Government Act.

Harriet Flinn