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Investigation continuesPremiumMassage business or brothel? Cover-up claims thrown about

The Town of Port Hedland will further investigate a home massage business alleged to be a brothel after councillors vented frustration over what they said was evidence withheld in the decision-making process.

Sam Jones

WeatherPremiumBoM: Fewer, but more intense cyclones the prediction

The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting fewer cyclones in the season ahead, but has warned research predicts a strengthening in the intensity of the weather systems.

Liam Murphy

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‘Like a war zone’: A weekend in crime-plagued Broome

Violent crime in Broome seems out of place in a holiday haven supposed to be the diamond in WA’s tourism crown. So are the reports a true reflection of the Kimberley town? Caleb Runciman flew north to find out.

Caleb Runciman

Rowley Shoals MysteryPremiumResult of WA ‘burial site’ investigation revealed

WA Police have completed their investigation into a potential “burial site” on a remote island off the Kimberley coast after seafarers reportedly discovered rock arrangements and a cross 350km west of Broome. 

Caleb Runciman

Local GovernmentPremiumShire of Broome announces 2024 extraordinary election date

An extraordinary election will be held next year to fill a vacancy on the Shire of Broome council after a popular councillor was disqualified before the October local government ordinary elections.

Katya Minns

InfrastructurePremiumCmdr Slaughter: New site for Marine Rescue ‘the best option’

Port Hedland Marine Rescue commander Zac Slaughter has welcomed the Town of Port Hedland’s move to endorse a new parcel of land close to the Spoilbank Marina for the group’s operations base.

Sam Jones

Tidy TownsPremiumPremiumSmall community shop wins top gong

The Ngarluma Yindjibarndi Foundation Ieramugadu Store Maya, a traditional owner organisation, has won the sustainable communities category at the Tidy Towns Sustainability State Awards.

PropertyPremiumPremiumRooftop bar, hotel put forward for Port Hedland west end

The dust-covered industrial west end of Port Hedland could soon be home to a rooftop bar as part of a development application submitted by a Singaporean developer for a six-storey, 300-room hotel.

SentencedPremiumPremiumHarvey man avoids jail over role in expensive crimes

A 28-year old has avoided jail after being sentenced in the Harvey Magistrates Court over stealing charges valued at about $48,000.

CourtPremiumMan handed community based order for police assault

A 28-year-old man accused of assaulting a police officer who intervened during a domestic dispute with his former partner has been handed a six-month community-based order.

Katya Minns

JobsPremiumSri Lanka to Newman: How WA program is tackling skills gap

One year ago, Anusika Maruthooran, now 33, found herself at the intersection of opportunity as the WA Government launched the Early Childhood Education and Care Job Ready Program. 

Sam Jones

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Broome road rage incident leaves kids ‘traumatised’

A horrific road rage incident in Broome has left a grandmother and her two young grandchildren “traumatised” as the trio’s car was rammed multiple times and the grandmother was doused with vinegar cider.

Cain Andrews and Katya Minns

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Trouble in paradisePremium
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‘Like a war zone’: A weekend in crime-plagued Broome

Violent crime in Broome seems out of place in a holiday haven supposed to be the diamond in WA’s tourism crown. So are the reports a true reflection of the Kimberley town? Caleb Runciman flew north to find out.

Caleb Runciman

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Teacher arrested at school, charged with child exploitation

A Mirrabooka high school teacher will remain behind bars for at least a month after he was arrested on school grounds and accused of trying to “procure a person believed to be under 13 for sexual activity”.

Lauren Price

EAGLE EYECommentsPremiumPyke watches over as young Eagles put on show at training

West Coast’s new recruits - including No.1 pick Harley Reid - faced added pressure at training on Friday, with incoming chief executive Don Pyke and their families watching on from the sidelines.

Samantha Rogers

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Horrible accidentVideoPremiumFour-year-old’s leg broken after incident with garbage truck

A Scarborough father has been left with more questions than answers after his four-year-old son’s leg was broken in an incident with a garbage truck.

Erick Lopez

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Why a million dollar suburb is Perth’s most undervalued

Perth’s most undervalued and overvalued suburbs have been revealed. SEE THE LIST

Raquel de Brito

Wake in flightCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumHow my nightmare flight unfolded

Blood, bandages and screams as turbulence tosses our plane around over the Indian Ocean. Then came the second wave ...

‘Located safe’Missing young woman found safe after search

Police have confirmed a 22-year-old woman who went missing from a Connolly home has been located. 

‘Ganged-up on’PremiumPremiumPerth woman ‘resigned’ over Lehrmann’s previous behaviour 

A former Liberal staffer claims she resigned in the weeks before Brittany Higgins’ alleged rape — over an argument with Bruce Lehrmann about him taking his accuser’s phone and pressuring her to drink.

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Shocking assaultPremiumTwo years jail for man over persistent family violence

A Kambalda man who persistently assaulted and was violent towards his ex-partner during their decade-long relationship — and still blames her, even after being convicted — has been jailed for two years.

Tegan Guthrie

“highly offensive”PremiumMan spat at ex-partner while looking after grandchildren

A Kalgoorlie-Boulder man spat at his ex-partner after throwing a packet of yogurt at her, which exploded on impact, while looking after their grandchildren. 

Amber Lilley

FRESH DESIGNPremiumNewly themed mining truck to celebrate KBULG

Mining giant Northern Star Resources have welcomed a newly themed truck to their fleet, with the latest addition celebrating 50 years of environmental stewardship from Kalgoorlie-Boulder Urban Landcare Group. 

Amber Lilley

Dazzling light showPremiumPremiumSouthern Lights illuminate Albany sky for avid snappers

Keen photographers rushed to grab their cameras on Friday night as the Aurora Australis lit up the Albany skies and dazzled the community.

BIZARRE BURGLARY PremiumPremiumMan entered home, woke sleeping teen for help

A Kalgoorlie-Boulder man who entered a Perth home and woke a sleeping teenage boy by tapping his back was trying to escape being chased after being drunkenly kicked out of out a nearby party.

‘Anger problem’PremiumPremiumNo jail for DV thug’s disgusting star picket attack

An Albany man has been released from prison on an intensive supervision order after he flung his partner around by her hair and swung a star picket at her.

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CNBCCommentsPremiumMusk’s AI start-up files to raise $US1b in fresh capital

The AI startup, which Musk announced in July, seeks to ‘understand the true nature of the universe’, according to its website.

Daniel Newell

The EconomistCommentsPremiumThe renewables business faces a make-or-break moment

Supply-chain dysfunction, rising interest rates and protectionism are making life tough.

The Economist

CNBCRecord number of fossil fuel lobbyists attend COP28 talks

Nearly 2500 fossil fuel lobbyists are estimated to have been granted access to the COP28 climate conference, according to an analysis from advocacy groups, reflecting a sharp increase from last year.

Sam Meredith

CNBCCommentsFossil fuel fight takes centre stage at COP28 climate summit

A fight over the future of fossil fuels has been thrust into the global spotlight at the COP28 climate summit.

Sam Meredith

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Henious offencesPremiumRapist who killed pregnant mother could be free in weeks

One of the worst repeat criminals in WA history who had 200 convictions at 14 — and escaped from custody before raping a woman on his 21st birthday, could be free in weeks. 

Syan Vallance

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Distressed family of teen stabbed at school speak out

The family of a 16-year-old boy who was stabbed in the back at his northern suburbs high school have expressed their shock, saying ‘nobody expects to go to school and then something like this happens’.

Phil Hickey

Shocking assaultPremiumPremiumTwo years jail for man over persistent family violence

A Kambalda man who persistently assaulted and was violent towards his ex-partner during their decade-long relationship — and still blames her, even after being convicted — has been jailed for two years.

Preliminary discussionPremiumPremiumWoodside confirms it’s in $80b merger talks with Santos

A merger between oil and gas players Woodside Energy with Santos could create a mega-player with a market cap of up to $80b.

Rental crisisCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPerth rents forecast to rise by as much as 9.5% next year

Conditions are about to get a whole lot tougher for Perth’s embattled tenants, with experts predicting rental costs will rise by as much as 9.5 per cent next year.

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IR win for Government may turn out to be a Christmas trap

The Government’s surprise end-of-year deal to pass a chunk of the changes – crucially, including a crackdown on labour hire – has infuriated businesses who were sure they had crossbenchers in their corner.

Katina Curtis