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Federal boostFunding to fix road in safety push

Road safety is set to be boosted in Denmark with the Federal Government announcing more than $37,000 of funding to fix a section of Ocean Beach Road.

Campbell Williamson

Local crimePremiumBroome man will have bestiality charges lessened

A Broome man charged with bestiality and child pornography could have his charges lessened in the coming weeks as investigations into his alleged offences continue.

Grace Hendry

Mid West coupPremiumGero’s WesTrac to help Rio do heavy lifting

Geraldton is at the centre of a push to decentralise the WA resource sector’s heavy machinery repair business, with Rio to bring dozers from its Pilbara iron ore mines to the Mid West for rebuilds.

Lisa Favazzo

CITY OF ROCKMusic showcase and comp is back

Anyone interested in entering the competition is encouraged to head down to an informal meet and greet and Q&A session tonight with established musicians and event organisers.

FootballCommentsPremiumKats runaway winners yet again

The Karratha Kats remain the form team after they dispatched the Falcons in a one-sided contest in the latest round of the North Pilbara Football League Women’s competition.

Alexander Scott

RacingBurke’s big cup day double

Kate Southam guided Scenic Lord to victory in the annual Roebourne Cup at the Nor West Jockey Club on Saturday.

Alexander Scott

FootballPremiumSharks dismantle Wolves to move five games clear

The Dampier Sharks extended their winning streak to 12 games after dismantling the Wickham Wolves in the latest round of the North Pilbara Football League to win 12.14 (86) to 8.9 (57).

Alexander Scott

SoccerCommentsPremiumTown’s just tops

Karratha teams have dominated the 2021 Football West Pilbara Championships, all finishing at the top of the ladder in each of the age divisions.

Cheyanne Enciso

Suspended sentencePremiumDrug dealer’s driver avoids jail

A 40-year-old Bunbury man has avoided jail after admitting to driving his drug dealer to various locations while she sourced and attempted to sell methamphetamine.

Carly Laden

footyBlazers’ Bodey gets first win as coach

It was a Saturday afternoon to remember for Zana Bodey as she recorded her first win as a footy coach with the Hedland Blazers, as they defeated the Ashburton Thunder 10.11 (71) to 0.2 (2).

Elliott Turner

Footy finalsCommentsPremiumMagpies secure EKFL grand final spot

The Ord River Magpies have secured a spot in the East Kimberley Football League’s 2021 grand final, after claiming victory against the Halls Creek Hawks in Friday night’s semi final.

Stephanie Sinclair

FOOTBALLPremiumSwans make it a derby double

The South Hedland Swans achieved back-to-back derby victories with a 11.8 (74) to 9.8 (62) win against cross-town rivals the Port Hedland Rovers at Kevin Scott Oval on Friday

Elliott Turner

End of an eraPremiumRod Evans leaves the red dirt after decade in Pilbara.

The Port Hedland International Airport general manager, who has announced his resignation after 35 years from his Pilbara post, said the town had a “soul” you couldn’t resist.

Danielle Raffaele

golfPremiumA “special” moment in Pilbara Ladies golf

In a victory that was 30 years in the making and with her son caddying by her side every hole of the 36, Teresa Fairclough won her first Pilbara Ladies tournament

Elliott Turner

It happened againVideoCommentsPremiumParty-goers’ vans fall victim to Cable Beach tides

Three vehicles have been written off in the space of four days after becoming stranded by monster tides at Broome’s iconic beach.

Tom Zaunmayr

prepare for rainHeavy winds, severe weather for SW

WA’s oncoming cold front can see South West residents anticipate severe weather the region only experiences about twice a year.

Amy Johnston

NetballEagles knocked off perch in Hedland netball

Hedland Netball’s Spectres moved closer to the top of the A grade table with a 48-27 victory over the Illusions at Faye Gladstone courts on Tuesday.

Elliott Turner

Harry’s huge haulPremiumAFL gun boots 17 GOALS against Mullewa

Harry Taylor, better known as a defender in his AFL days, equalled the second-highest goal total in a GNFL game with 17 majors against Mullewa.

Reuben Carder & Victor Tanti

Women’s footyPremiumClose contests and huge defeats in round 11 of WKWFL

Round 11 of the West Kimberley Women’s Football League kicked off over the weekend after a holiday break, with an even mix of close games and smashing defeats.

Grace Hendry

Social galleryCamera IconPremiumIn pictures: Broome Turf Club’s tradies day

Round six of the Broome Turf Club races saw tradies take over, with a special round dedicated to the blokes on Friday July 23.

Grace Hendry

Sentimental tributeTravis Lilley wins Jury Art Prize for “Pikey” portrait.

The full-time plumber took the coveted award and a $10,000 cash prize for his portrait, canvassed on a rusted copper car door, which depicted his friend and colleague “Pikey” relaxing with a beer.

Danielle Raffaele

footballCommentsPremiumFull-flight Symonds a headache for Rovers defence

It was an ominous sight no rival club wanted to see — an imposing Cam Symonds in full flight for Kalgoorlie on Saturday in a match-winning display against Mines Rovers

Neale Harvey

Tragic accidentChild dies in 4WD crash in Fitzroy Crossing

A 12-year-old has been killed and four other children are in hospital after a four-wheel-driving accident in the Kimberley.

Sarah Steger

footballCommentsPremiumBoulder thump a depleted Eagles in the GFL

Boulder’s criticism drawn from a poor Goldfields Football League display a week earlier against Railways coincided with Kambalda fielding the club’s weakest team of the season

Neale Harvey