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  1. Sport PremiumBelieve the Hype as run club comes to Port Hedland

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  3. WA newsPremiumBeazley moves to close Blanco loophole

  4. Regional TourPremiumNight Night heads north to South Hedland

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Martumili Artists, Corban Clause Williams and Judith Anya Samson, are taking their stories of the Pilbara, Martu culture and deep connections to Country interstate this month, presenting major solo exhibitions at this year’s Melbourne art fair.

Art PremiumPilbara artists at Melbourne Art Fair

Martumili artists Corban Clause Williams and Judith Anya Samson are taking their stories of the Pilbara interstate this month, presenting major solo exhibitions at the Melbourne Art Fair.

Phoebe Solon

Housing development in the East Pilbara is set to benefit from a share of up to $12.6 million through the Cook Government’s Infrastructure Development Fund (IDF), with funding to support new community and key worker homes in Kiwirrkurra.

Housing Infrastructure Development Fund Stream 3 announced

Housing development in the East Pilbara is set to benefit from a share of up to $12.6 million through the Cook Government’s Infrastructure Development Fund

Phoebe Solon

20-year-old Karratha musician Cody James secures a coveted golden ticket and a place in the Top 30 on this season of Australian Idol.

Australian Idol Karratha musician Cody James makes top 30 on Australian Idol

20-year-old Karratha musician Cody James secures golden ticket and a place in the Top 30 on this season of Australian Idol

Phoebe Solon

Dale Stewart will start as the Town of Port Hedland’s chief executive on May 11.

Council PremiumPort Hedland appoints new permanent chief executive

After a long search, the Town of Port Hedland has found its new permanent chief executive in Dale Stewart, who will start in the position on May 11. 

Cain Andrews

The South Hedland Bowling and Tennis Club.

LifelinePremiumSouth Hedland Bowls and Tennis Club receives $1.1m lifeline

The South Hedland Bowling and Tennis Club has received a lifeline from the Town of Port Hedland, with the local authority allocating $1.1m for refurbishment works. 

Cain Andrews

The Red Earth Arts Festival will return to Karratha in 2026 with help from funds from the Arts Activities in Regional Communities program.

Arts funding Arts Activities in Regional Communities program funding

Pilbara communities to benefit from significant injection of State Government funding to support community-led arts and cultural activity.

Phoebe Solon

Arielle Gray with Tim Watts behind the camera in Night Night.

Regional TourPremiumPremiumNight Night heads north to South Hedland

Following its five-star Perth Festival premiere, The Last Great Hunt’s innovative live theatrical film Night Night travels to South Hedland for two September performances.

The stage is set for an eight-way mayoral battle in the upcoming Town of Port Hedland election this March. Top: Ash Christensen, Camilo Blanco, Peter Carter, Lorraine Butson. Bottom: George Daccache, Jacinta Behrend, Frank Edwards, Barry Taylor.

Council PremiumPremiumFormer councillors to vie for mayor in Port Hedland election

Several councillors from the previous Port Hedland council — Camilo Blanco, Ash Christensen, Adrian McRae, Lorraine Butson and Peter Carter — have again put their hands up. 

TRAVEL. Aerial. Karratha town centre. Picture Jackson Flindell The West Australian

Rental crisis PremiumPremiumRents continue to surge in regional WA

Rents in regional WA continue to soar, with new data from Cotality revealing regional WA has seen the largest increase in rent in the country over the past year. 

Port Hedland mayoral candidate Camilo Blanco has filed a complaint against the Local Government Minister.

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Blanco files complaint against Local Government Minister

Port Hedland mayoral candidate Camilo Blanco has complained to both the WAEC and the police over comments Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley made on his eligibility to run in the local election in March.

Cain Andrews

Hype Run Club is coming to Port Hedland after huge success in Broome.

Sport PremiumBelieve the Hype as run club comes to Port Hedland

The free run club that has taken over Broome over the past year is now coming to Port Hedland, with its first group run to be held on February 21. 

Cain Andrews

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David James Pye has been found guilty of masterminding the shooting.

Courts & JusticeVideoPremiumJudge finds bikie guilty of organising Perth Motorplex hit

A WA Supreme Court judge has found David James Pye guilty over the assassination of late Rebels bikie kingpin Nick Martin at the Perth Motorplex in December 2020. 

Charlton Hart

British sailors are being forced to remain on board a nuclear-powered submarine off the Western Australian.

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Sailors stuck on submarine off WA amid Rottnest swim

A British nuclear-powered submarine has been forced to remain offshore near Perth after the Rottnest Channel Swim blocked its planned entry into HMAS Stirling.

Andrew Greene

A Manning man is behind bars after he was allegedly caught becoming pen pals with convicted paedophiles and murderers across various prisons around the globe. 

Courts & JusticePremiumHorror as WA man jailed after child exploitation finds

A Manning man is behind bars after becoming pen pals with paedophiles and murderers in prisons across the globe. 

Jessica Evensen

Murphy Reid is primed for a big season.

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Murphy’s Law: Reid reveals mantra that’s driving his success

Fremantle’s Rising Star Murphy Reid looks set to rise to another level in 2026, and he’s explained his approach to becoming an even better player during an exclusive interview with The West Australian.

Craig O'Donoghue

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Geraldton police officer Stuart Parsonage pictured in 2021 Phoebe Pin

Crime & CourtsPremiumIdentity revealed of WA cop accused of unlawful surveillance

A Geraldton police officer charged with a series of offences over the alleged unlawful use of computers and surveillance devices has been a no show in court for medical reasons.

Kate Campbell

David James Pye is accused of paying a gun-for-hire $150,000 to kill Nick Martin in December 2020.

Courts & JusticePremiumJudge to deliver verdict in Motorplex murder of Rebels boss

A WA Supreme Court judge will deliver his verdict on Friday in the case against David James Pye, the rival bikie accused of orchestrating the 2020 assassination of Rebels boss Nick Martin at Perth Motorplex.

Charlton Hart

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor on the day he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

PoliticsUK considers removing Andrew from royal succession line

The British ‌government will mull new legislation to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line ‌of ‌royal ⁠succession.

Police Commissioner Col Blanch on Wednesday confirmed the active investigation by his officers had come to an end and it was now ‘under control of the coroner’.

CrimePremiumPremiumPolice give update on Mosman Park murder-suicide probe

The State’s top cop has revealed how the investigation into the family’s cause of death is progressing.

What 58,141 people saw from the stands, and through millions of TV screens, the AFL State of Origin was something far deeper than a pre-season exhibition match, says Justin Langer.

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CommentsPremiumFlag or franchise? What Origin says about modern-day sport

What 58,141 people saw from the stands, and through millions of TV screens, the AFL State of Origin was something far deeper than a pre-season exhibition match, says Justin Langer.

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Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & Justice PremiumStalker fears he will lose war medals and dad’s ashes

An Esperance man who stalked his ex-girlfriend says he is at risk of losing his dad’s ashes and grandfather’s war medals while he remains in custody ahead of sentencing.

Tegan Guthrie

No.101 Brookman Street is the former Coles and Kmart site.

Brookman Street PremiumDeveloper eyeing off Brookman Street lot gets time extension

An unknown developer eyeing off a prominent parcel of land in the Kalgoorlie central business district has been given another five months to complete due diligence

Tegan Guthrie

Freya and David Hogg during their time in Esperance.

Tourism harassmentPremiumAnti-tourists rattle visitors

What was meant to be a road trip of a lifetime to celebrate his wife’s 50th birthday and revisit his old hometown instead became a terrifying experience for David Hogg.

Jessica Antoniou

West Aussies are being encouraged to go on road trips.

Road TripsPremiumPremiumWest Aussies inspired to hit the road less travelled

West Australians are encouraged to hit the road and discover the lesser explored parts of the State through a new regional tourism campaign by Australia’s Golden Outback.

Housing and Works Minister John Carey.

New homesPremiumPremiumRefurbished homes in northern Goldfields community

Renovations worth $4 million are complete on 13 homes in Bondini, 10km east of Wiluna.

Ocean Heroes delivering free surfing lessons at Twilight Beach in 2024..

Free surfPremiumPremiumOcean Heroes will return to Esperance

Young people living with autism can experience the thrill of catching a wave as Ocean Heroes returns to Esperance next month for their annual free surf weekend.

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Before the Covid pandemic, Chinese consumers accounted for about one-third of the global luxury goods market.

CNBC newsPremiumLunar New Year gives brands chance to win back big spenders

Luxury brands from Harry Winston to Loewe are going all in on Lunar New Year collections in a bid to attract Chinese customers.

Hayley Cuccinello

China’s property market, once accounting for more than a quarter of the economy, has seen its annual sales volume halve in just four years.

CNBC newsPremiumS&P bets China property slump will be worse than expected

S&P Global Ratings has lowered its forecast for China property sales this year, barely two months into 2026.

Evelyn Cheng

Chinese coffee giant Luckin opened its first flagship with premium drinks as the company takes on Starbucks Reserve.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumThere’s a coffee war brewing in China (and now in the US)

As Starbucks sells off most of its China business, local rival Luckin Coffee is expanding into higher-priced cold brews and other drinks. It’s also expanding its footprint in the US.

Evelyn Cheng

Elon Musk's mega-merger

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumSpaceX primed to make Elon Musk the first trillionaire

Elon Musk’s net worth soared past $US800b last week after he merged SpaceX with xAI in a deal that valued the combined entity at $US1.25 trillion.

Robert Frank and Lora Kolodny

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s last visit to Perth was remarkable for how deliberately low-key it was, with the media kept at a distance from which they couldn’t ask awkward questions.

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Royal disgrace overshadowed last Perth visit

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s last visit to Perth was remarkable for how deliberately low-key it was, with the media kept a suitable distance from which they couldn’t ask awkward questions.

John Flint

Severe thunderstorms are set to sweep across parts of WA in the next several hours. 

Severe WeatherCommentsSevere thunderstorms to trigger heavy rain in parts of WA

People in the warning zones are urged to brace for gusty wind and heavy rain that could lead to flash flooding.

Chloe Maher

A general view of Claisebrook Station, which the City of Perth is looking to merge with McIver station.

ConstructionCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPlan to axe two inner-city stations for single hub revealed

Perth’s inner-city rail network could be set for an overhaul, with the City of Perth proposing to axe two long-standing CBD train stations in favour of a single, modern transit hub.

Fiona Stanley and Roger Cook, pictured right, were among hundreds lining the pews at St Georges Cathedral in Perth on Saturday to farewell their esteemed colleague Professor Bryant Stokes.

HealthPremiumPremiumHundreds pay respects to revered neurosurgeon Bryant Stokes

Trailblazers of WA’s medical landscape were among the hundreds lining the pews at St Georges Cathedral on Saturday to farewell their esteemed colleague Professor Bryant Stokes. 

Major Crash investigators have appealed for any witnesses to assist them by contacting Crime Stoppers

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumPremiumTragedy as woman dies in crash in WA’s South West

The 64-year-old female passenger sustained critical injuries and died at the scene. 

Shane Love says he intends leading the WA Nationals to the next election.

PoliticsCommentsPremiumMore Love for Nats: Leader recommits to running in 2029

WA Nationals leader Shane Love has snuffed out speculation he will retire from politics at the 2029 election, saying he intends leading the party to the next poll.

Joe Spagnolo