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  1. Shocking allegationPremiumBroome man charged over partner’s driveway death enters plea

  2. Car carnage PremiumCars burst into flames at Broome Speedway’s demolition derby

  3. Local Election PremiumShire of Broome welcomes new councillors and president

  4. AFL PremiumShane McAdam to become a Demon after knocking back Crows

  5. Safe and wellMissing girl found after major police search in Broome

Emergency simulation exercisesPremiumMarine emergency simulation conducted at Broome Port

A large-scale simulation exercise is being conducted off the Port of Broome this week to evaluate arrangements for the control and coordination of maritime environmental emergencies.

Katya Minns

Grass root solutions PremiumBroome banking initiative to be expanded Statewide

The Broome Banking Roundtable will be expanded to cover the entire State for its groundbreaking work overcoming banking barriers in Kimberley remote communities. 

Cain Andrews

Still missing PremiumCoroner to hold inquest into disappearance of Tristan Frank

An inquest into the disappearance of teenage boy Tristan Frank, who went missing in the East Kimberley outback almost three years ago will be undertaken by a WA Coroner early next year. 

Cain Andrews

School unearths time capsuleBroome Primary School unearths time capsule

Current and former students gathered at the Kimberley’s oldest school last week to unearth a time capsule buried over ten years ago, taking a trip down memory lane to discover the contents inside.

Katya Minns

LifestylePremiumNBY takes out top gong at Broome Business Excellence Awards

It was a night of glitz and glamour for the Broome business community as they dressed in their finest attire to commemorate their hard work and dedication to the town at the 2023 BCCI Business Excellence Awards

Katya Minns

Innovation AwardPremiumKimberley elder wins Traditional Knowledge Innovation Award

A Kimberley elder has been honoured with an Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering award for his groundbreaking work weaving traditional knowledge and western science together.

Cain Andrews

Energy PremiumPremiumCanning Basin opened up for petroleum exploration

The State Government has opened up the Canning Basin to petroleum exploration with Mines Minister Bill Johnston announcing eight new exploration blocks across the State. 

Giving back PremiumPremiumAuthor Carl Merrison inspires young Kimberley writers

An accomplished author from the Kimberley is giving back, travelling to remote schools around the Kimberley to deliver creative writing workshops and inspire the next generation of writers. 

Football PremiumPremiumKimberley 9s carnival takes over Cable Beach for third year

Kimberley kids and the Fremantle Dockers took over Cable Beach for the third annual Kimberley 9s football carnival. 

Prestigious AwardKimberley FIFO doctor wins 2023 ACRRM Registrar of the Year

A Kimberley-based doctor has been honoured with the 2023 Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine Registrar of the Year award for his leadership and advocacy in the field of rural and remote medicine.

Katya Minns

Marine sustainability PremiumUN endorses groundbreaking WA marine conservation project

An upcoming joint research project between Yawuru Traditional Owners and Murdoch University on ocean sustainability has been officially endorsed by UNESCO as a UN Ocean Decade Action.

Cain Andrews

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WATCH NOWNew WA true crime series: Vanishing Cousins

The disappearance of two teens from Scarborough Beach in 1974 remains one of Australia’s most baffling mysteries. The West’s exclusive series investigates what happened to Raelene Eaton and Yvonne Waters.

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Rock the dockCommentsPremium
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More Freo than John Butler, Nat Fyfe and Little Creatures

After more than 35 years in an unfashionable part of the port city, this seafood stalwart remains a quintessentially Fremantle institution.

Simon Collins

House That!CommentsPremiumEx-Eagle kicks $2.55m goal with sale of North Freo home

The life of former footballer John Annear appears to have come full circle, with the Goldfields-born lad planning to spend more time in the country after the sale of his North Fremantle home last month.

Kim Macdonald

Frenzied attackPremiumNo jail, second chance for meth ‘monster’ who gouged eyes

A ‘monster’ who subjected his partner to a horrific attack which involved him stabbing her and gouging her eyes has been given six months to prove he can turn his life around. WARNING: GRAPHIC

Tegan Guthrie

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‘Strategic stake’CommentsPremiumRinehart makes move to spoil another major lithium deal

Billionaire Gina Rinehart has dealt her company into another billion-dollar lithium deal in Western Australia, with a strategic move to upset Chilean giant SQM’s bid for junior explorer Azure Minerals.

Adrian Rauso

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More Freo than John Butler, Nat Fyfe and Little Creatures

After more than 35 years in an unfashionable part of the port city, this seafood stalwart remains a quintessentially Fremantle institution.

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Brutal act PremiumPremiumMan accused of blinding another man in slingshot attack

A Mid West man accused of firing a metal ball from a slingshot that lodged into another man’s head and blinded him permanently earlier this month has been granted bail.

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CommentsPremiumA greener, safer cactus-free Perth CBD is coming to you

The impending Carillon Arcade demolition and redevelopment provides a once-in-a-generation opportunity to remodel Forrest Place. So, it might be time for the cactus to go.

‘Competitive’ campaignPremiumPremiumFormer Greens MP Xamon elected as City of Vincent mayor

A former Greens State MP has defeated two City of Vincent councillors to become the city’s new mayor.

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Critical injuriesPremiumTwo people flown to Perth after serious crash near Corrigin

Two people were critically injured in a serious crash near Corrigin in the Wheatbelt on Wednesday night.

Cameron Newbold

Crime spreePremiumEleven children charged after alleged string of burglaries

Eleven children from Geraldton have been arrested and charged over an alleged string of burglaries and stealing a car, which police say was involved in two pursuits ending in Perth’s outskirts.

Anna Cox

Bushfire Preparedness PremiumDunsborugh to host emergency preparedness week

DFES is gearing up to host an emergency preparedness week in Busselton and Dunsborough, to raise awareness and community engagement for the fast-approaching bushfire season

Rachel Green

New mayor PremiumPremiumCronin takes Busselton’s top role

The City of Busselton residents have elected councillor Phill Cronin as the new mayor.

Brutal act PremiumPremiumMan accused of blinding another man in slingshot attack

A Mid West man accused of firing a metal ball from a slingshot that lodged into another man’s head and blinded him permanently earlier this month has been granted bail.

New Land Secured PremiumPremiumCity of Busselton acquires 465ha of land

The City of Busselton and Tronox have agreed to finalise a contract for the City to acquire 465ha of land, with the aspirations to create new a recreational park.

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THE ECONOMISTCommentsPremiumFall of China’s ‘manganese king’ may hit global EV supply

THE ECONOMIST: The toppling of China’s ‘Manganese King’ Jia Tianjiang has been likened by one mining insider as the equivalent of Rio Tinto going bust in the iron ore sector.

The EconomistPremiumWhy ExxonMobil is paying $US60b for Pioneer

THE ECONOMIST: Consolidation will transform America’s fragmented shale industry.

CNBCCommentsChina’s exports and imports drop again in September

China has reported a smaller-than-expected decline in exports in September from a year ago, while imports missed, according to customs data released on Friday.

Evelyn Cheng

CNBCCommentsPremiumHead down & hustling? You’re doing work all wrong. Try this

You’ve heard those phrases promoting the idea that success, achievement and happiness are all enabled by a hefty bank account. Here’s why you shouldn’t believe it.

Ashton Jackson

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Won’t be strippedVideoPremiumGrubby, lying detective will keep his Cleo medals

Disgraced detective Cameron Blaine will keep his official commendation for the rescue of kidnap victim Cleo Smith.

Ben Harvey

EditorialPremiumPassage of time does not diminish the need for justice

What happened to Perth teenagers Raelene Eaton and Yvonne Waters?

Rental madnessCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumStaggering figures prove Perth has toughest rental market

The wretched experience of renting in Perth has been highlighted by a new report showing local tenants face tougher conditions than anywhere else in the country.

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CommentsPremiumSomeone needs to tell Roger Cook that he’s drowning

From the fixed grimace on his face at media conferences in recent weeks, it’s obviously dawned on him that he’s in a lot of hot water. 

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CommentsWA is key to US relationship

When it comes to the resources industry, ties between the United States and WA run deep.

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Matildas’ Optus sellout is a milestone for women’s sport

WA sporting history will be made this Sunday when the Matildas take on the Philippines in front of a sell-out crowd of 59,000 at Optus Stadium.

Sarah du Plessis