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    WATCH: Horrific moment man beaten outside WA pub

  2. Troubled watersPremiumPilbara Ports scuttles co-op’s bid to dock ship pilot

  3. paddock to prosecutionPremiumHigh-profile farmers face court over ‘serious’ breaches

  4. shocking allegations PremiumMan facing attempted murder charge over ‘machete attack’

  5. CricketPremiumWest Pilbara take second place in WA Women’s Country Cricket

KartingPremiumKarratha Kart Club kicks off 50th anniversary year

Karratha Kart Club kicked off their 50th anniversary year with a thrilling opening round of the 2023 Championship season.

Kieran Rowland

‘It’s a miracle’CommentsPremiumPilbara pup miraculously survives days in ‘dumper’

A Pilbara pet owner almost gave up hope of finding her missing mutt when she received news that the dog was miraculously alive in a dumper where thousands of tonnes of iron ore is tipped daily. 

Claire Sadler

Get your bookings inPremiumCleaverville, 40 Mile camps move to online bookings

Two popular coastal Pilbara camping grounds are set to benefit from the launch of an online booking and management system for the upcoming camping season. 

Staff reporters

Mayday!PremiumHedland Marine Rescue sinking as funding plea goes unheard

In an open letter to stakeholders, Marine Rescue Port Hedland has made a desperate plea for industry and government support in upgrading their 117-year-old base of operations.

Sam Jones

Riding connectionPremiumHedland pedals forward with shared path

The $1.4 million project will connect Port and South Hedland through a shared cycle and pedestrian path, with the construction of more than 6km of shared pathway.

Sam Jones

Making changePremiumCare for Hedland celebrates 20 million containers for change

Care for Hedland Environmental Association, a non-profit organization committed to preserving the Pilbara environment, has reached an incredible milestone with the 20 millionth container for change deposit. 

Sam Jones

MissingWesley Lockyer: Police bring Indigenous rangers into search

Police drones will return to Port Hedland as a renewed search effort for missing South Hedland man Wesley Lockyer, which will include Indigenous rangers, kicks off to coincide with Mr Lockyer’s 30th birthday.

Celebrating jodyPremiumPremiumFamily of Jody Byrne send thanks after funeral

The family of a BHP worker who died after being hit by a train in February has sent a heartfelt thank you to the Hedland community in the days following the man’s funeral.

HealthPremiumPremiumDeadly MVe detected in Port Hedland, sparks warnings

Port Hedland residents are being urged to take precautionary measures against mosquitoes after a sentinel bird flock in Hedland tested positive for the Murray Valley encephalitis virus. 

CricketPremiumWest Pilbara take second place in WA Women’s Country Cricket

The West Pilbara Women’s cricket team have fallen just short of being crowned 2023 Country Week B Grade champions, despite sealing a strong win in their final round showing against Peel Blue.

Sam Jones

KartingPremiumKarratha Kart Club kicks off 50th anniversary year

Karratha Kart Club kicked off their 50th anniversary year with a thrilling opening round of the 2023 Championship season.

Kieran Rowland

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Manslaughter PremiumHome left a ‘bloodbath’ after tragic West Perth knifing

A woman accused of fatally attacking her partner with a knife during an argument at their West Perth home has broken down as details of the tragic incident were outlined in court. 

Phil Hickey

ExplainerVideoCommentsPremiumWhat is the AUKUS pact and why is it so important?

The announcement that Australia would build eight nuclear-powered submarines is huge news locally, regionally and abroad. But the AUKUS pact is not all about subs. Here’s everything you need to know.

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School kids forced to ‘hold on’ all day amid toilet shortage

A dire shortage of toilets at an overcrowded public primary school is forcing children to ‘hold on’ all day until they get home.

Bethany Hiatt

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New luxury FIFO resort accommodation in WA revealed

The company is preparing to start construction on two resort-style accommodation villages in the West Pilbara, with other WA mine sites to follow.

Danielle Le Messurier

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Woman left to die after CPR mix-up at top Perth hospital

A Perth woman was left to die for several minutes before doctors frantically restarted CPR after her patient file was mixed up with one that had a ‘do-not-resuscitate’ order.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Tragic accident VideoPremiumIdentity of abseiling instructor who fell to death revealed

An abseiling instructor killed in front of a group of school students during a trip to caves near Margaret River, is believed to have slipped and fallen down in a tragic accident.

Bethany Hiatt, Carly Laden, Daryna Zadvirna and Kate Massey

House That!CommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumJohn Hughes lists phenomenal Mosman Park mansion for sale

After sharing a small bedroom with two brothers in working-class Beaconsfield as a child, car dealer John Hughes developed a lifelong discomfort of confined spaces.

BELOW THE SURFACECommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumREVEALED: What life’s really like inside a nuclear submarine

Five-star food, no wi-fi and shared bunk beds, State political editor Josh Zimmerman reveals what life is really like inside a nuclear submarine after spending a rare day beneath the water.

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CommentsPremium‘Epic’ footage shows it’s a snake-eat-snake world out there

Cody Green was enjoying a relaxing summer’s evening at Binningup beach towards the end of February when a pair of snakes suddenly rolled down the bank — coming to rest right where he was laying. 

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Elderly attackVideoPremiumVictim’s neighbours reveal horror over burglary bashing

Neighbours of an elderly man who was bashed unconscious overnight have revealed details of the lead-up and aftermath of a horrific home invasion that rocked their street.

Elise Van Aken

Bold esky-padePremiumMan avoids cooler after bizarre attempt to evade police

A man who tried to hide from police behind an esky because he was worried they would tip out his cask of wine and find his makeshift bong was fined in a Kalgoorlie court this week.

Tegan Guthrie

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Alarming figures show shocking shortage of country WA cops

WA is short more than 100 police officers in regional parts of the State, alarming new figures show, as frontline cops in country areas reveal they’re being pushed to their limits physically and mentally.

Phil Hickey

Paddock theftPremiumPremiumMan reveals odd reason he stole tractor after car broke down

A man who stole a tractor from a nearby paddock when his car tyre popped near Norseman has revealed his motive to a Kalgoorlie court.

Tragic accident VideoPremiumPremiumIdentity of abseiling instructor who fell to death revealed

An abseiling instructor killed in front of a group of school students during a trip to caves near Margaret River, is believed to have slipped and fallen down in a tragic accident.

‘Distressing’ PremiumPremiumStudents who witnessed cave fall horror offered counselling

Newman College students who witnessed the tragic death of an abseiling instructor and father of a young family at a Margaret River cave are receiving psychological support to help them deal with the trauma.

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CNBCVideoCommentsWhat is the nine-day fortnight?

You might have heard of the four-day workweek — where employees work just four of the traditional five working days, but for the same pay and with expectations of maintaining productivity levels.

Sophie Kiderlin

CNBCVideoCommentsPremiumMicrosoft tries to justify AI’s wrong answers

Thanks to recent advances in artificial intelligence, new tools like ChatGPT are wowing consumers with their ability to create compelling writing based on people’s queries and prompts.

Jonathan Vanian

CNBCCommentsShort sellers are doubling down on these European banks

Short-sellers are sitting on nearly $US2b in profit from bets against the European banking sector this month so far. And, perhaps surprisingly, Credit Suisse wasn’t the most profitable short.

Ganesh Rao

The Economist VideoCommentsPremiumWhat’s gone so wrong with the banks?

THE ECONOMIST: Investors have taken fright. Fully $US229b has been wiped off the market value of America’s banks so far this month, and the fallout has also hit Europe. So, what’s gone so wrong?

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Bill’s Coming Back CommentsPremiumJohnston to face the Mint music as Libs turn up the heat

Liberal leader Libby Mettam says embattled Labor minister Bill Johnston must answer ‘uncomfortable questions’ about the scandal engulfing The Perth Mint. 

Joe Spagnolo

We Want You Gov campaign: In the navy, you can crew on nuclear subs

The Albanese Government has launched a recruitment drive to hire hundreds of Australian Navy personnel, as the nation gears up for a new age of nuclear submarines being at the forefront of the fleet.

Joe Spagnolo

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Premium‘Django’ ex-bikie arrested over alleged drug fortune

A former bikie accused of a conspiracy to possess a stash of drugs worth a fortune — allegedly using the codename ‘Django’ while talking to his alleged accomplices.

Time to pay it backCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumGeneration forced to ‘work like slaves’ in-line for millions

The McGowan Government is under pressure to finally pay back thousands of Indigenous people who worked for no pay or next to nothing during a shameful era in WA’s history.

Scuttling downCommentsCommentsComeback Crab Fest claws the crowds

Mandurah’s iconic blue swimmer crabs had tens of thousands of people scuttling down to the waterfront yesterday to enjoy the temperate weather and the return of a beloved festival.

Road tragedyVideoTeens car TORN IN HALF during fatal crash

A teenager has died in a serious car crash in a small town north-east of Perth.

Kate Purnell and Kellie Balaam