North West Telegraph

Yeah, we knowIt’s official: Hedland has Australia’s best port

Our port was lauded for the role it played in keeping the State and national economy afloat throughout the pandemic.

Danielle Raffaele

Vote winner?WA Nats reveal their election promises to the Pilbara

Alexander Scott

Coastal deploymentMinderoo’s smart buoys to monitor WA marine heatwave

Eight buoys will be placed along the coast from the North West to Perth to provide monitoring allowing scientists to build predictive models and inform the public about the impacts of ocean warming

Caitlyn Watts

Cattle rustlingPair charged over $800,000 worth of stolen cattle

Two people have been charged after police busted an alleged cattle rustling network worth hundreds of thousands of dollars operating in the State’s north.

Michael Traill

Pilbara vaccine roll-outPilbara vaccine roll-out date announced

The date for the Pilbara to begin receiving the lifesaving coronavirus vaccine has been announced, with the Hedland clinic to launch on March 8.

Alexander Scott

Facebook news banKarratha businesses boycott Facebook following news ban

Pilbara businesses are fighting back against Facebook after the social media giant banned Australian news pages.

Alexander Scott

State electionLabor promises $15m boost to Pilbara schools

The State Government has committed close to $15 million to upgrade Pilbara schools if it is re-elected.

Alexander Scott & Danielle Raffaele

COVID-19 crisisVaccine ready for roll-out

With pandemic vaccines touching down in Australia last week the Pilbara is set to begin its roll-out, with Hedland one of the first major hubs preparing to deliver the life-saving jab.

Alexander Scott & Danielle Raffaele

Former gloryEx-Olympian rekindles water polo flame in Hedland pool

After her Olympic stint she moved to Perth with plans to retire but a chance encounter with a coach at her local swimming pool reinvigorated her love for the game and encouraged her to keep playing

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Shoplifter hit reveals banned drinkers register benefit

The program, which rolled out in December last year, prevents problem drinkers from buying take-away alcohol by requesting all liquor store patrons show photo ID when making grog purchases.

Huge newsSeven West and Facebook announce landmark deal

Seven West Media and Facebook have signed a landmark deal to ensure the social media giant pays for use of the company’s original news content.

Investigation startsBHP to probe rockfall at Aboriginal heritage site

The company told the Banjima people of a rockfall at the site in January, but it is not yet known if mining activity is to blame for the disturbance.

Stuart McKinnon

cultural immersionThe Aboriginal musicians headlining Karijini Experience

Held in Karijini National Park, this year’s event will take place from April 6-10 and feature an array of events, starting with a welcome to Banjima country

Alexander Scott

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Slain cop wanted his death to spark bikie crackdown

The widow of a decorated police officer killed by bikies has revealed he wanted his death to prompt action against gangs, and said the latest violence had reopened victim’s families’ old wounds.

Caitlyn Rintoul

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Murder, outback bikies and a small town’s secrets. WATCH the exclusive seven-part true crime series on Lisa Govan’s disappearance from Kalgoorlie and the dark reality of WA’s underworld.

Ben Harvey

Everything you need to knowBikie gangs: The definitive guide to WA’s underbelly

There are fears the latest eruption of bikie violence in Perth could lead to all-out war. Here’s everything you need to know about the gangs at the centre of WA’s dark underbelly. SEE THE FULL LIST

Sarah Steger

Regional News

Parent concernedBroome boy ‘attacked’ at school by fellow students

The Department of Education confirmed an incident had taken place at recess time today, and said a boy, age not confirmed, had been taken to hospital in an ambulance.

Sam Jones

‘Grossly negligent’‘Idiot’ driver jailed for girl’s Esperance party death

A 21-year-old apprentice baker who was angry and ‘trying to frighten’ bystanders when he ploughed his high-powered car into partygoers, killing a teenage girl, has been jailed.

Emily Moulton

big life changeWake-up spurs Collie mum’s health fix

A harsh wake-up call helped change the course of one Collie mother’s life — and now she wants to raise awareness about preventable health problems in Aboriginal communities to do the same for others.

Ailish Delaney

Exmouth tragedyWhat is a microlight? Expert on Exmouth crash aircraft

Microlights, similar to the one well-liked couple Mal Watt and Samantha Nuttall were flying in when they were tragically killed this week, have recently grown to popularity in Australia.

the bunno bunchMeet the women who led Bunbury through COVID

Hear from ten inspirational women who helped Bunbury sail through the chaos of 2020 and learn how they ‘choose to challenge’ ahead of International Women’s Day.

Leadership forumTrailblazers join ACCI for International Women’s Day

A trailblazing Air Commodore, a hostage survivor and an accomplished leadership trainer will inspire locals at Centennial Stadium this International Women’s Day.

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Loyal Labor officer’s shock over ‘brutal’ sacking

A dedicated staffer who worked for Deputy Premier Roger Cook says she was sacked after suffering bullying, harassment and inappropriate comments about her disability within the Labor party.

John Flint

Perth bikie warsFace tatts tell inside story of bikie enforcer

When a Hells Angel made headlines for bashing Nick Martin at a bar soon before the Rebels boss was assassinated, the man was a mystery. But Dayne Brajkovich’s story is literally written on his face.

Rourke Walsh

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Bleeding, elderly patients left to wait outside ED

Leaked St John Ambulance case logs lay bare the horrific circumstances endured by patients — many elderly — needing to be admitted to WA’s overflowing emergency departments but kept waiting for hours.

High flyerSt John of God exec calls on dads to inspire daughters

Despite coming from country NSW and never having seen a family member go through university, Shirley Bowen’s dream of becoming a doctor was not once considered beyond the realms of possibility.

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Canberra rape victim’s Perth hotel hell

Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins was left distressed in her Perth hotel during the 2019 election campaign just weeks after a colleague allegedly raped her in Defence Minister Linda Reynolds’ office.

Lanai Scarr

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