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  1. Empowering localsWirrpanda group makes mark in Hedland with hub launch

  2. It’s “terrible”PremiumHard working drivers reveal house hunt struggle

  3. Huge demandCommentsPremiumNew homeowners move in as building boom hits Pilbara

  4. Serious injuriesCommentsShark attack victim in ‘good spirits’

  5. Remote incidentMan in serious condition after Pilbara shark attack

Caravan madnessCommentsPremiumInsane fuel sale figures reveal North West nomad boom

Footage of long queues of caravans at Sandfire Roadhouse between Port Hedland and Broome shot by blogger We Xplore Travel went viral on social media this month

Elliott Turner

Migrant’s journeyPremiumNew book by Jason Rebello showcases love for Hedland

This love for the country, particularly his current Port Hedland postcode, features in his first book Red Earth Diaries: A Migrant Couple’s Backpacking Adventure in Australia.

Danielle Raffaele

Ship stormCommentsNew COVID fears as ship with sick crew arrives in WA

Authorities have been alerted that a Perth-bound cargo vessel from Singapore has unwell crew members.

Caitlyn Rintoul and Peter Law

“Break the cycle”Hedland Breathing Space needs local solutions

A local Aboriginal organisation has lauded to development of a men’s Breathing Space in South Hedland to address violence against women and stresses the model needs to cater to local issues.

Danielle Raffaele

Fatal crashCommentsPolice investigating fatal Dampier Highway crash

Officers from the Major Crash unit are seeking information from witnesses of a fatal crash on Dampier Highway yesterday morning.

Alexander Scott

Hedland BeachPremiumSutherland Street beach access denied by rocks

Large rocks will soon line the seaward side of Sutherland Street in an effort to clamp down on illegal vehicle access through vegetation to the Spoilbank.

Elliott Turner

Martial ArtsHedland Taekwondo kicking goals in Perth

Hedland’s Taekwondo club won nine gold medals in an impressive performance at the July 24 Taekwondo State Championships in Perth

Empowering localsWirrpanda group makes mark in Hedland with hub launch

The event will offer one-on-one client meetings for local organisations to build their capacity for business, empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to reach business goals.

Saving livesMental health officers step up to regional plate

Labour has announced contracts for nine Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations to bolster mental health outcomes with appointment of officers.

WA musicSouthern rockers Grad Casual gear up for red dirt tour

The raucous trio have been busy in the studio producing new tracks and look forward to premiering their latest tune Spaced when they hit the red dirt in August.

Alexander Scott & Danielle Raffaele

It’s “terrible”PremiumHard working drivers reveal house hunt struggle

Trucking couple Natalie Kascak and Nathan Tucker say the “terrible” housing situation in Hedland has made it hard to put down roots in the mining community as despite the Pilbara development boom.

Danielle Raffaele

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Perth casino probePremiumPoynton reveals secret $50K deal with Packer

Prominent Perth businessman John Poynton has revealed details of a pact he signed with James Packer after the billionaire stepped away from his gambling empire.

Tim Clarke

‘Great Eight’CommentsPremiumMcIntyre is WA rowing’s first golden girl

In the midst of an epic Olympic gold rush in Tokyo on Wednesday, flame-haired Annabelle McIntyre became the first WA rower to win an Olympic gold medal.

Steve Butler

Top 100 RedsPremiumTop 100 Reds: $25 to $40 wines

The toughest category to judge due to the number of exceptional drops, particularly in the shiraz and pinot noir varieties.

Ray Jordan

Regional News

$500,000 damagePremiumArson accused to seek charge dismissal

Lawyers for an 18-year-old man accused of being involved in the alleged arson which gutted the Victoria Hotel, have told a court they will ask for the matter to be dismissed without conviction.

Liam Beatty

Fourth DUIPremiumMum of four jailed after guilty pleas

The court was told on May 4 Drenda Lee Bond was caught driving an unlicensed vehicle without authority on Maxwell Street, Kalgoorlie, despite being disqualified for life in 2014.

Tegan Guthrie

Hopes fadeSearch for Katanning father now in recovery phase

A police family liaison officer has spent the week with Ajit Khan’s family in Katanning, keeping them up-to-date on the search.

Tom Shanahan

Rates hikePremiumPremiumDenmark proposes 6pc rates hike, pay rise for president

Chief executive David Schober said the draft annual budget sought to “restore the balance” after the shire left rates on hold last year.

Rosie’s RulePremiumPremiumMP joins push for changes to newborn screening

The legacy of the late Rosie Dark is set to reach State Parliament as her Katanning family continue to push for changes to WA’s newborn screening tests.

Investigation continuesPremiumPremiumWhy tragedy must lead to change in Fitzroy Crossing

The death of a young girl comes as Fitzroy Crossing residents and visitors raise serious concerns about rampant rock throwing and car thefts by unsupervised teenagers in town

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WA’s ready but no signs for Optus Stadium grand final

Despite saying WA is “ready to host a grand final”, the McGowan Government has not done a single thing to try and get the AFL event to Perth should Melbourne fall over.

Joe Spagnolo

Take actionRed alert issued for Perth, SW as a storm looms

Residents in the State’s South West, including Perth, have been told to take action now as a strong cold front bringing severe thunderstorms approaches.

Brianna Dugan

‘Very sad’VideoPremiumPremium‘Huge loss’: WA car club boss killed in horror crash

Shockwaves have rippled through WA’s car community in the wake of Friday night’s horror Churchlands crash which killed a Perth father and injured three others, including his daughter.

Severe weather warning‘July not done with us yet’: Front to bring winds, rain

‘July isn’t quite done with us yet.’ That’s the message from BOM with a strong cold front set to move over the southwest of the State by late evening, bringing showers, thunderstorms and damaging winds.

SEE THE FOOTAGEVideoPremiumPremiumMan clings to car roof as hoons cause havoc in Midland

Shocking video shows a hoon doing burn outs and driving dangerously in Midland — all while a man clings to the roof of the car. SEE THE FOOTAGE.

Terrifying collisionMan dies after horror crash in Churchlands

A 58-year-old man has been killed and two teenagers seriously injured after a crash in Churchlands overnight.