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  3. WA news PremiumPilbara women’s team play Country Footy grand final

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    Thirsty BHP eyes 29 Optus Stadiums worth of extra water

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Stardeck Group managing director Bart Parsons.

WA News PremiumPilbara hospitality establishments sweep award nominations

The Hospitality Awards for Excellence nominee list celebrates venues and individuals setting the benchmark for excellence in Western Australia’s hospitality scene with a highlight on the Pilbara

Phoebe Solon

Mia and Harley Grey, from Baynton West Primary School, inducted into the Premier’s Reading Challenge hall of fame.

WA newsPremiumPilbara schools up for awards amid record-breaking year

Three Pilbara schools will be vying for top honours at this year’s WA Education Awards. 

Laura Newell

Yara Pilbara Chief Operating Officer Laurent Trost; Western Australian Minister for Mines and Petroleum David Michael; Premier of Western Australia Roger Cook; Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Deputy Head of GX (Green Transformation) Solutions, General Manager Energy Systems Katsunori Tanaka, in Osaka, Japan

ManufacturingPremiumJapanese giant and Yara Pilbara in low carbon ammonia push

Yara Pilbara has linked up with Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to collaborate on ways to develop lower carbon ammonia, following a recent WA delegation’s visit to its major gas trading partner. 

Simone Grogan

Ningaloo Photography Competition. Pippa Lucas won the children's category with Exmouth's Big Prawn at Night.

WA newsPremiumBig Prawn and Big Wheelbarrow part of coin collection

Australia Post’s latest $1 coin collection celebrates Australia’s roadside attractions including Exmouth’s Big Prawn and Wedgefield’s Big Wheelbarrow.

Laura Newell

Hedland Volleyball Association

WA news PremiumHedland Volleyball Association’s winning season

Two Hedland Volleyball Association teams have taken out top Division B honours at this year’s ATA WA State Competition. 

Laura Newell

WA’s health experts say measles is now being transferred between Pilbara locals, rather than just confined to returned travellers as the State’s outbreak expands. 

WA news CommentsLocal transmission sparks expert warning over measles risk

Free vaccinations are on offer as the WA outbreak worsens.

Laura Newell

Aiden with Fat Cat.

WA news CommentsCommentsHow your small change makes big difference for Telethon kids

Your small change could make a big difference this month as Woolworths asks customers to buy a $2 token or donate in store to Telethon to help kids like 12-year-old footy fan Aidan. 

Ena Ladd in training for the Worlds Toughest Row

WA News PremiumPremium 4800km row across the Atlantic Ocean for Telethon

Australian team to tackle World’s Toughest Row in 2026: The Atlantic Waterbirds set for a life-changing challenge

Finalists for Hedland's Big Pitch.

WA news PremiumPremiumBudding businesses pitch to become Hedland’s next big thing

PHCCI chief executive Scott Ballem said supporting the next generation of Hedland entrepreneurs was an emerging focus of the chamber.

Getting reading to ride

WA News Premium$11,000 raised by Hedland local for cancer research

Port Hedland local takes part in MACA Cancer ride and raises over $11,000 for cancer research

Phoebe Solon

Former Town of Port Hedland mayor Peter Carter.

Local elections PremiumFormer Port Hedland mayor says he will run again

Hedland’s controversial former mayor has said he will put his hand up for re-election. 

Laura Newell and Cain Andrews

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Chris Ellison said he would leave the company he founded within 12 to 18 months. But the company has since been silent on the timing of his departure.

MiningCommentsPremiumTwo in, one out as MinRes board positions for Ellison exit

Two new faces will join Mineral Resources’ depleted board following a flurry of shock departures earlier this year, but managing director Chris Ellison will also wave goodbye to another.

Sean Smith and Daniel Newell

Therapy Focus has gone into administration.

Administration and liquidationCommentsPremiumWA disability services provider falls into administration

Directors have called in insolvency experts from restructuring firm McGrathNicol, citing ‘sustained financial pressure’ that has been exacerbated in recent months by NDIS pricing cuts.

Sean Smith

Emergency services are at the scene of a fiery crash on West Coast Highway in Karrinyup.

Disaster and EmergencyVideoPremiumWATCH: Car engulfed in flames after collision with motorbike

Motorists are urged to seek an alternate route as traffic is slow on approach.

Abby Green

Brandon Starcevich is a dual premiership player.

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Starcevich’s mission to ‘restore respect’ at Eagles

Brandon Starcevich has reassured Eagles fans he is medically fine despite concerns around concussions in the past 18 months, and says he’s desperate to help West Coast return to a powerhouse AFL club.

Mitchell Woodcock

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Therapy Focus has gone into administration.

Administration and liquidationCommentsPremiumWA disability services provider falls into administration

Directors have called in insolvency experts from restructuring firm McGrathNicol, citing ‘sustained financial pressure’ that has been exacerbated in recent months by NDIS pricing cuts.

Sean Smith

Albany-raised photographer Samm Blake, left, captured Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's wedding.

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The WA woman who shot Selena Gomez’s viral wedding pics

American star Selena Gomez’s wedding photos have made headlines globally. The West Australian can reveal they were taken by an Albany photographer who is now at the top of her game in New York.

Rhianna Mitchell

Osborne Park Football Club has been shut down after a player reportedly dressed as late physicist Stephen Hawking during end-of-season celebrations.

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CommentsPremiumSilly Sunday scandal costs Perth football club its home

A City of Stirling employee discovered the player’s outfit and contacted WA Police.

Brandon Starcevich is a dual premiership player.

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CommentsPremiumStarcevich’s mission to ‘restore respect’ at Eagles

Brandon Starcevich has reassured Eagles fans he is medically fine despite concerns around concussions in the past 18 months, and says he’s desperate to help West Coast return to a powerhouse AFL club.

School Sport WA manages interschool competitions, including swimming and athletics carnivals and Country Week tournaments.

EducationCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumSerious corruption claims rock School Sport WA

Three people who organise sporting competitions for kids in public schools are under investigation for corrupt behaviour.

Regional News

Art by Anna Hollander and Rebecca Hayes on display at the Greenough Museum.

Birds In The TreesPremiumBirds In The Trees exhibit to open at Greenough Museum

The Geraldton Tree Canopy Advocates are inviting the community to celebrate the bond between nature and art with their new exhibition, Birds In The Trees.

Josephine Hingst

The top names for cats and dogs in Greater Geraldton have been revealed.

Pet namesPremiumDog and cat owners have more in common than they think

What are the most popular dog and cat names in the City of Greater Geraldton?

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Stuart Hicks

PARK PLAN PremiumStakeholders voice mixed views on park rescue plan

Shire of Augusta-Margaret River president Julia Jean-Rice has claimed the Six Point Plan developed by an alliance of local groups was a “success” despite little buy-in from the State Government so far.

Warren Hately

The photo of the old house near Bridgetown that Peter Fiorenza posted to Facebook.

What I SeePremiumPremiumCareful what you jest about on Facebook

I’m into old homes, sheds and pubs. Perhaps one of my projects after retirement could be to go on road trips around Australia, taking pictures of all three.

Wallcliffe Fire Services Brigade stalwart and former bushfire-ready co-ordinator Gordon Temby addresses firefighters during the training scenario.

Bushfire-ready?PremiumPremiumFirefighters urge bushfire-readiness

It’s that time of year again when residents are urged to start planning for the high-risk bushfire season.

Gracetown-Cowaramup Bay Community group president Catherine Cole.

historic sagaPremiumPremiumGracetown community angered by scheme ambitions

The Gracetown community has expressed shock and disappointment at confirmation from a key State Government agency that a major development in their hamlet is still very much on the cards.

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The lesson is to appreciate what’s in front of you rather than dwelling on what you don’t have. What a wonderful analogy for money, too.

CNBC newsPremiumFive rules that prove you don’t need money to be happy

Maybe you’re picturing a new house or a luxurious lifestyle. But what you’re really imagining is being satisfied with those things. You’re not just picturing wealth, you’re picturing contentment.

Morgan Housel

If members of Congress can't reach agreement, the US Federal Government will shut down on Wednesday. (AP PHOTO)

CNBC newsCommentsHow a US government shutdown could impact global markets

Although government shutdowns typically have a negligible impact on capital markets, the timing of this one is significant.

Chloe Taylor and Tasmin Lockwood

Amazon will pay $3.8 billion to settle allegations that the company duped users into paying for Prime memberships.

BusinessCommentsAmazon to pay $3.8 billion to settle ‘deception’ allegations

Amazon will pay $3.8 billion to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations that the company duped users into paying for Prime memberships.

Annie Palmer

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.

CNBC newsPremiumNvidia’s $US100b for OpenAI data centre buildo-out

Nvidia will invest up to $US100 billion in OpenAI as the artificial intelligence lab sets out to build hundreds of billions of dollars in data centres.

Kif Leswing and Ashley Capoot

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100 per cent of proceeds from every sausage sold going directly to Telethon. 

TelethonCommentsBunnings launch sausage-sizzle for much-loved cause

WA Bunnings stores are sparking up the BBQ and launching an iconic sausage sizzle for a very special cause.

Amy Cavender

Cannington-based Adachi — whose directors were Adrian Tafara Mtungwazi (pictured) and Chiedza Mtungwazi — had branded itself as a ‘specialist healthcare staffing agency’ for hospitals, private homes and nursing homes. 

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Banned care firm won Communities work during NDIS probe

A now-banned WA disability care firm was granted State Government work with vulnerable children despite being scrutinised for mismanaging client complaints and facing allegations of mishandling NDIS funding. 

Simone Grogan

Synergy Chief Executive Officer Kurt Baker has held a media conference in regards to overpayments received by Synergy.

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CommentsPremiumSynergy apologises for accepting $40m in non-existent bills

The electricity provider announced on Friday it had accepted overpayments by continuing to receive deposits from closed accounts since 2009.

The family of ducks were captured on traffic cameras waddling across the Kwinana Fwy in Western Australia on Friday morning. Main Roads WA

BREAKINGPremiumPremiumTraffic chaos as ducks shut down freeway

A family of ducks have sparked traffic chaos, shutting down multiple lanes of a major Aussie highway while trying to cross.

Donna Nelson will not further appeal her sentence.

CrimeVideoPremiumPremiumWA gran will not appeal drug smuggling sentence in Japan

Donna Nelson has decided not to further appeal against her drug smuggling conviction in Japan.

Police are investigating the death of the man near Broome.

CrimePremiumWoman questioned over death of man near Broome

Homicide detectives are questioning a woman over the death of a man near Broome.

Jessica Evensen