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    ‘Left me humiliated’: Alleged rape victim’s hospital anger

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    Regulators to probe excavator ‘incident’ at FMG mine

  3. Local election PremiumFour new councillors elected in Port Hedland

  4. ‘A safer environment’CommentsPremiumKarijini set to receive huge $16 million upgrade

  5. Handling the HeatPremiumIndoor mining workers worse off according to new study

Protecting the landscapeGovt makes new commitment to protect Fitzroy River

The WA Government have announced their commitment to protecting the Martuwarra Fitzroy River from large-scale irrigation in a policy position paper stating no new extraction of surface water will be allowed.

Katya Minns

‘Weak’ PremiumControversial former mayor slams voter turnout

Controversial former mayor Camilo Blanco has used his declaration to council to slam voter turnout in the Town of Port Hedland. 

Peter Devlin

Bloody Slow CupPremiumPolice and Madison Jones commemorated at Bloody Slow Cup

Newman has again gathered for the Bloody Slow Cup to commemorate the lives of four police officers who tragically died 22 years ago.

Xander Sapsworth-Collis

New hubCommentsPremiumRare care relief for remote kids with rare diseases

The Rare Care Centre hopes to streamline access to health services for kids in the North West through the generous support from the McCusker Charitable Foundation via the Channel 7 Telethon Trust. 

Claire Sadler

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Lithium price plunge on ‘market manipulation’ says MinRes

Shipping problems and plunging prices have taken the gloss off a new spodumene concentrate production record from Mineral Resources’ Wodgina lithium mine during the September quarter.

Adrian Rauso and Daniel Newell

‘A safer environment’CommentsPremiumKarijini set to receive huge $16 million upgrade

Karijini is set for an upgrade after the State Government unveils $16 million to improve the park’s roads and tourism infrastructure. 

Xander Sapsworth-Collis

Historic LandingPremiumPremiumFirst ever passenger jet lands at Marble Bar airport

The first-ever direct passenger jet from Perth has touched down in Marble Bar as the Shire unveiled its huge airport expansion to serenade the historic plane.

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Premium‘Left me humiliated’: Alleged rape victim’s hospital anger

A mother of two allegedly drugged and raped in regional WA says she was left humiliated and further traumatised after being made to wait eight hours after the ordeal at her local hospital for a DNA examination.

Local election PremiumPremiumFour new councillors elected in Port Hedland

The Town of Port Hedland is set to welcome four new councillors into its administrative fold. 

Bloody Slow CupPremiumPolice and Madison Jones commemorated at Bloody Slow Cup

Newman has again gathered for the Bloody Slow Cup to commemorate the lives of four police officers who tragically died 22 years ago.

Xander Sapsworth-Collis

Medal HaulPremiumHedland Taekwondo has massive medal haul at nationals

It was a hugely successful national tournament for the 13 Hedland taekwondo athletes who brought back 20 medals between them.

Xander Sapsworth-Collis

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WATCH NOWNew WA true crime series: Vanishing Cousins

The disappearance of two teens from Scarborough Beach in 1974 remains one of Australia’s most baffling mysteries. The West’s exclusive series investigates what happened to Raelene Eaton and Yvonne Waters.

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Rock the dockCommentsPremium
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More Freo than John Butler, Nat Fyfe and Little Creatures

After more than 35 years in an unfashionable part of the port city, this seafood stalwart remains a quintessentially Fremantle institution.

Simon Collins

House That!CommentsPremiumEx-Eagle kicks $2.55m goal with sale of North Freo home

The life of former footballer John Annear appears to have come full circle, with the Goldfields-born lad planning to spend more time in the country after the sale of his North Fremantle home last month.

Kim Macdonald

Frenzied attackPremiumNo jail, second chance for meth ‘monster’ who gouged eyes

A ‘monster’ who subjected his partner to a horrific attack which involved him stabbing her and gouging her eyes has been given six months to prove he can turn his life around. WARNING: GRAPHIC

Tegan Guthrie

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‘Strategic stake’CommentsPremiumRinehart makes move to spoil another major lithium deal

Billionaire Gina Rinehart has dealt her company into another billion-dollar lithium deal in Western Australia, with a strategic move to upset Chilean giant SQM’s bid for junior explorer Azure Minerals.

Adrian Rauso

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More Freo than John Butler, Nat Fyfe and Little Creatures

After more than 35 years in an unfashionable part of the port city, this seafood stalwart remains a quintessentially Fremantle institution.

Simon Collins

Brutal act PremiumPremiumMan accused of blinding another man in slingshot attack

A Mid West man accused of firing a metal ball from a slingshot that lodged into another man’s head and blinded him permanently earlier this month has been granted bail.

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Basil ZempilasCommentsPremium
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CommentsPremiumA greener, safer cactus-free Perth CBD is coming to you

The impending Carillon Arcade demolition and redevelopment provides a once-in-a-generation opportunity to remodel Forrest Place. So, it might be time for the cactus to go.

‘Competitive’ campaignPremiumPremiumFormer Greens MP Xamon elected as City of Vincent mayor

A former Greens State MP has defeated two City of Vincent councillors to become the city’s new mayor.

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Critical injuriesPremiumTwo people flown to Perth after serious crash near Corrigin

Two people were critically injured in a serious crash near Corrigin in the Wheatbelt on Wednesday night.

Cameron Newbold

Crime spreePremiumEleven children charged after alleged string of burglaries

Eleven children from Geraldton have been arrested and charged over an alleged string of burglaries and stealing a car, which police say was involved in two pursuits ending in Perth’s outskirts.

Anna Cox

Bushfire Preparedness PremiumDunsborugh to host emergency preparedness week

DFES is gearing up to host an emergency preparedness week in Busselton and Dunsborough, to raise awareness and community engagement for the fast-approaching bushfire season

Rachel Green

New mayor PremiumPremiumCronin takes Busselton’s top role

The City of Busselton residents have elected councillor Phill Cronin as the new mayor.

Brutal act PremiumPremiumMan accused of blinding another man in slingshot attack

A Mid West man accused of firing a metal ball from a slingshot that lodged into another man’s head and blinded him permanently earlier this month has been granted bail.

New Land Secured PremiumPremiumCity of Busselton acquires 465ha of land

The City of Busselton and Tronox have agreed to finalise a contract for the City to acquire 465ha of land, with the aspirations to create new a recreational park.

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THE ECONOMISTCommentsPremiumFall of China’s ‘manganese king’ may hit global EV supply

THE ECONOMIST: The toppling of China’s ‘Manganese King’ Jia Tianjiang has been likened by one mining insider as the equivalent of Rio Tinto going bust in the iron ore sector.

The EconomistPremiumWhy ExxonMobil is paying $US60b for Pioneer

THE ECONOMIST: Consolidation will transform America’s fragmented shale industry.

CNBCCommentsChina’s exports and imports drop again in September

China has reported a smaller-than-expected decline in exports in September from a year ago, while imports missed, according to customs data released on Friday.

Evelyn Cheng

CNBCCommentsPremiumHead down & hustling? You’re doing work all wrong. Try this

You’ve heard those phrases promoting the idea that success, achievement and happiness are all enabled by a hefty bank account. Here’s why you shouldn’t believe it.

Ashton Jackson

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Won’t be strippedVideoPremiumGrubby, lying detective will keep his Cleo medals

Disgraced detective Cameron Blaine will keep his official commendation for the rescue of kidnap victim Cleo Smith.

Ben Harvey

EditorialPremiumPassage of time does not diminish the need for justice

What happened to Perth teenagers Raelene Eaton and Yvonne Waters?

Rental madnessCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumStaggering figures prove Perth has toughest rental market

The wretched experience of renting in Perth has been highlighted by a new report showing local tenants face tougher conditions than anywhere else in the country.

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CommentsPremiumSomeone needs to tell Roger Cook that he’s drowning

From the fixed grimace on his face at media conferences in recent weeks, it’s obviously dawned on him that he’s in a lot of hot water. 

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CommentsWA is key to US relationship

When it comes to the resources industry, ties between the United States and WA run deep.

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Matildas’ Optus sellout is a milestone for women’s sport

WA sporting history will be made this Sunday when the Matildas take on the Philippines in front of a sell-out crowd of 59,000 at Optus Stadium.

Sarah du Plessis