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  1. COUNTRY CRICKETNewman wicket keeper Calum How makes Men’s Country Team

  2. AIRPORT AWARDSPremiumShire wins award for Newman Airport redevelopment design

  3. SAFE AT HOMEPremiumSafe at Home program reaches Hedland

  4. SPORTS AWARDSPremiumStars of East Pilbara Community and Sports Awards shine

  5. WeatherCommentsWarning over tropical cyclones ‘headed towards WA’

PILBARA QUAKESPremiumTwo earthquakes rock the Pilbara in Hedland and Newman

The Pilbara has been rocked by two earthquakes recorded near Hedland and Newman on Wednesday December 4. 

Madelin Hayes

Mining PremiumSolar transition hits the Pilbara

APA Group and BHP launched the Port Hedland Solar and Battery Project on Tuesday, signalling a step forward in Australia’s transition to renewable energy.

Natasha Clark

Council chaosPremiumCouncillor says ‘too dangerous’ to attend council briefings

Port Hedland Cr Camilo Blanco has claimed he does not attend council briefings as it is “too dangerous” for him and he will return once there is new leadership in the council administration

Cain Andrews

Natural DisastersCommentsAustralia, Indonesia and Philippines rocked by earthquakes

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a tsunami update after an earthquake was felt in Western Australia, just hours after quakes hit Indonesia and the Philippines.

Max Corstorphan

Tidiest Town AwardsPremiumPort and South Hedland named WA’s tidiest town

Port and South Hedland has been named WA’s tidiest town with a win at the WA Tidy Towns Sustainable Communities Awards on November 29. 

Cain Andrews

HEDLAND ARTPremiumMaking art where reality and fantasy collide

Sci-fi, Pilbara weather, iron ore trains and Lego are just some of the inspirations behind Port Hedland artist Howard Holder’s works. 

Madelin Hayes

Community PremiumPremiumMayor elected Regional Capitals Australia chair

Port Hedland Mayor Peter Carter has been elected chair of Regional Capitals Australia, a position he will hold for the next two years. 

COUNTRY CRICKETNewman wicket keeper Calum How makes Men’s Country Team

Newman local Calum How has been selected for the 2024-25 WA Men’s Country Cricket Team, set to compete in the Australian Country Cricket Championships in January. 

AIRPORT AWARDSPremiumPremiumShire wins award for Newman Airport redevelopment design

The shire of East Pilbara has been recognised at the National Airport Industry Awards 2024 for the work under way on the Newman Airport redevelopment design.

SPORTS AWARDSPremiumStars of East Pilbara Community and Sports Awards shine

Local sports and volunteer guns were commended at the recent 2024 Stars of the East Pilbara Community and Sports Awards for their talent and commitment to the community. 

Madelin Hayes

WeatherCommentsWarning over tropical cyclones ‘headed towards WA’

The Bureau reports an increased risk of heavy rain and cyclonic events.

Jonathon Nolan

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Scorchers star could miss three matches with quad injury

Perth Scorchers all-rounder Aaron Hardie could miss the first three matches of the Big Bash League season and may not bowl until January as he battles a quad injury. 

Jackson Barrett

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UK rapper Yung Filly charged with driving at 158km/h

UK rapper Yung Filly has been charged with hooning and had his vehicle impounded after he was allegedly clocked driving at 158km/h while on bail.

Caitlyn Rintoul

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Star trio to return in 2025 as Freo eye ‘sustained success’

Fremantle expect star trio Kiara Bowers, Ange Stannett and Aine Tighe to all be available for the 2025 AFLW season in what the club hopes is a period of ‘sustained success’ starting next year.

Samantha Rogers

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Jackson rejected offer from BBL rival to sign with Scorchers

West Australian quick Bryce Jackson knocked back an offer from a rival Big Bash League franchise to be confirmed as Mitch Marsh’s replacement in Perth Scorchers’ squad for this season. 

Jackson Barrett

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WA NEWSPremiumMajor company charged over death of worker at WA abattoir

A major meat processing company has been charged over the death of a foreign national after he became trapped in machinery and died while working at their Katanning abattoir. 

Caleb Runciman

PhotographyCommentsPICTURED: The winners of the Comedy Wildlife Awards

From a squirrel stuck in a tree to a tussle between penguins. See the winners of the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards from around the world.

Federal politicsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumBold universal childcare plan on Labor’s election cards

Anthony Albanese is poised to make a bold announcement on childcare policy to kick off Labor’s re-election campaign built around universal access and enabling more parents to work.

CrimePremiumPremiumRiot squad called to ‘worst’ Rottnest junior leavers’ mayhem

Police have lashed irresponsible mums and dads for failing to parent their own children after 400 unsupervised teens ran amok on Rottnest Island, assaulting holiday makers and pelting officers with bottles.

Disaster & emergencyPremiumPremiumRoad worker seriously injured after being hit by truck

A road worker has been seriously injured after he was hit by a truck in Wattle Grove.

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Basketball PremiumThe Kings’ dominate Broome basketball season awards

The Broome Basketball Association’s Senior Competition for 2024 wrapped up with a fantastic second semester of basketball that showcased exceptional sportsmanship and skill. 

Cain Andrews

PropertyCommentsPremiumWA town where land struggles to sell despite housing crisis

It’s the unsellable land in a town with a serious property shortage.

Sarah Crawford

SAILING WRAP PremiumJosh Hughes has last laugh after skippering Joker to big win

Josh Hughes skippering Joker with four crew aboard put on a fantastic performance to easily win a King George Sound race in ideal conditions on Saturday.

Des Beeck

SWIMMING, SWIMMING, SWIMMINGScorching South West summer heats up

A scorching summer has only just begun as residents and travellers in the South West head to the beach to cool down this week. 

SpeedwayPremiumPremiumRapid pair flex muscles on Albany clay in speedway success

Chad Pittard and Jake Robinson produced dominant displays to taste feature race success at Albany’s Attwell Park Speedway on Saturday night.

Critter strikesCommentsCommentsRogue possum knocks out power, plunges WA city into darkness

It was a warm night and air-conditioners were working overtime — until ‘animal interference’ pulled the plug and left thousands in the dark.

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CNBC newsPremiumThe mullet market: Benchmarks in front, crypto party in back

This market is starting to summon the lighthearted take on a mullet haircut: business in the front, party in the back.  

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CNBC newsTyson v Paul bout draws record numbers for Netflix

The highly anticipated boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson has already secured its place in the record books.

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HealthCommentsWinter Arc: Tips on new viral TikTok obsession

The latest obsession on TikTok is the ‘Winter Arc’ challenge, which sees people getting ahead of their New Year’s Resolutions.

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CNBC newsCommentsPremiumInsiders say ‘uncle’ Elon outstaying his welcome with Trump

Musk has been so aggressive in pushing his views about Trump’s second term that he’s stepping on the toes of Trump’s transition team and may be overstaying his welcome at Mar-a-Lago, sources say.

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HEALTHCommentsPremiumSoaring temps see record calls to paramedics, ambo ramping

Sweltering temperatures across Perth have seen paramedics field the most heat-related emergency calls in five years.

Hannah Cross

WA NEWSPremiumTeenager flown to hospital after Wheatbelt motorcycle crash

A teenager has been flown to hospital with serious injuries after a suspected off-road motorcycle crash in Brookton. 

Caleb Runciman

state politicsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumMigration sees WA’s population grow fastest in the nation

Western Australia’s population is continuing to grow faster than anywhere else in the country, cementing Perth’s reputation as an attractive destination even with the rising cost of living. 

COURTS & JUSTICE PremiumPremiumVigilante racially profiled, mowed down Aboriginal man

An alleged bikie-linked meth trafficker who ran down an Aboriginal man with his ute in a ‘calculated and vicious’ vigilante attack has been handed a four year jail term.

‘At risk’CommentsCommentsSecond measles alert for Perth area in almost as many days

WA Health has issued its second measles alert in three days after another returned traveller contracted the infection overseas.

WA NEWSCommentsWA community mourns death of beloved tortoise

‘He leaves a very big shell-shaped hole in our hearts.’

Caleb Runciman