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Warders Hotel director of hospitality and co-owner Tim Buckton, pictured at Emily Taylor at Warders Hotel, Fremantle.

TourismCommentsPremiumWA hotels worried as Airbnb makes bold push to grab trade

WA hoteliers are bracing for a fresh wave of competition from Airbnb, which is muscling in on its traditional turf and offering experiences and services to guests.

Oliver Lane

WA newsPremiumPilbara miner dies after being wrestled to the ground

Homicide squad and internal affairs officers are investigating the death of a miner at Newman Hospital following a physical struggle.

Sarah Steger, Jessica Evensen and Adrian Rauso

The union is using Wednesday’s no-vote on the Port Hedland general employee agreement as the trigger for industrial action. 

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Wharfies union prepare to strike in resources-rich Pilbara

Australia’s economic engine room is heading for its first industrial strike in 17 years, with the wharfies union preparing to down tools in the resources-rich Pilbara.

Ben Harvey

New WA Health Minister Meredith Hammat is pictured in her office at Dumas House today.

state politicsCommentsPremiumHow new minister plans to cure WA’s ailing health system

In her first major interview since being sworn-in, Meredith Hammat vowed she is working ‘every day’ to fix the broken system.

Jessica Page

Angus Taylor lost out to Sussan Ley for the Liberal Party leradership.

LiberalCommentsSussan Ley becomes first female Federal Liberal leader

The new Opposition leader has made history after defeating Angus Taylor in a party room ballot in Canberra this morning.

Katina Curtis

The Hedland Well Women’s Centre will use Horizon Power funding to host it’s Pink Pilbara Breakfast.

COMMUNITY BOOSTPilbara community groups receive funding boost

From fishing competitions to volunteer firies, Pilbara community initiatives are set to share in the latest round of Horizon Power funding. 

Madelin Hayes

SAFE dog Panda is now ready for adoption after recovering from a road accident.

ONE TOUGH PUP!Brave pooch Panda is ready for his new home

A brave SAFE Hedland pooch who had a nasty run-in with a road train is now physically recovered and looking for his new home. 

The Shire of East Pilbara has voted to review and revoke its Pastoral Stations – Road and Airstrip Maintenance Policy.

LOCAL COUNCIL East Pilbara scraps outdated Road and Airstrip Policy

In a unanimous decision, the Shire of East Pilbara has voted to review and revoke its Pastoral Stations – Road and Airstrip Maintenance Policy, declaring the 2006 policy no longer fit for purpose

The Marine Rescue Port Hedland groundbreaking ceremony brought together key stakeholders.

MARINE RESCUENew Marine Rescue Port Hedland facility underway

Marine Rescue Port Hedland (MRPH) is one step closer to a new emergency services facility, with sod officially turned at the proposed site

A marine scientist monitors the extent of coral bleaching.

CORAL CRISISCoral bleaching concerns observed across Pilbara islands

Marine scientists from DBCA have wrapped up a 10-day expedition to the Pilbara and their findings raise concerns for the health of Western Australia’s coral reefs.

Madelin Hayes

Rebecca Thomas and Tom Knight are instrumental volunteers at Marine Rescue Port Walcott.

VOLLIES SHARE THEIR STORY Volunteer Week: Port Walcott Marine vollies share story

When an alert comes in at Marine Rescue Port Walcott there’s no warning, no warm-up, just a sudden rush to the boat and often, a journey straight into the unknown.

Madelin Hayes

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Ariel Bombara one year on from the Floreat murders.

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Ariel Bombara’s ‘unbearable’ torment on Floreat anniversary

A year on from the Floreat murders, Ariel Bombara reveals her anguish and opens up on why we must shine a light on coercive control, saying laws should not be rushed.

Shannon Hampton

WA Football are pushing for the draft age to be raised.

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EXCLUSIVE: WA call on AFL to raise draft age to 19

The State’s peak football body has called on the AFL to lift the minimum draft age by one year amid concerns on a growing mental health toll on the industry. 

Glen Quartermain

Michael Sellwood continues to gain strong interest from AFL clubs ahead of the mid-season rookie draft.

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Power strike interest in Thunder star for mid-season draft

Michael Sellwood’s draft stocks continue to rise after Yartapuulti (Port Adelaide) using their trip quick to Perth to meet with the Peel Thunder premiership defender on Friday afternoon.

Mitchell Woodcock

“(There is) huge interest in WA potential to be a key importer of carbon dioxide,” said Roger Cook.

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Cook predicts carbon storage could be WA’s next boom product

Roger Cook has revealed his plan for WA to profit off South-East Asia’s carbon waste, as he uses his first overseas visit since a thumping election victory to trumpet the State’s capture and storage potential.

Jessica Page

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Sanjoy Dhar leaves the Magistrates Court at the inquest into the death of child Sandipan Dhar.

COURTS & JUSTICEPremiumSandipan’s dad says he was made to feel like ‘time waster’

The father of a toddler who died at Joondalup Health Campus two days after being denied blood tests that would have revealed he had cancer has told his son’s inquest the hospital ‘destroyed’ his family’s lives.

Rebecca Le May

Zephyr Cafe in East Fremantle has been turning away customers during its busiest times.

RetailCommentsPremiumIconic Perth cafe turns away diners with controversial sign

East Fremantle’s long-standing Zephyr Cafe has come under fire for turning away customers during its busiest times.

Caitlin Vinci

Crashes at the Karrinyup Road and Burroughs Road intersection have more than doubled since the Karrinyup Shopping Centre’s redevelopment.

TrafficCommentsCommentsDamning review reveals extent of Karrinyup traffic woes

Following mounting community concerns, the City of Stirling has conducted a detailed traffic review around Karrinyup Shopping Centre, which has revealed rising safety issues.

The City of Nedlands is being investigated.

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PremiumDirector-general steps in amid turmoil at Nedlands council

The State Government’s highest-serving local government employee has launched an investigation into the City of Nedlands over potential breaches of the Local Government Act.

Joel Selwood has paid tribute to his brother Adam Selwood on Instagram.

AFLCommentsCommentsAFL great’s heartbreaking tribute to Adam Selwood

Joel Selwood has honoured his brother Adam with a touching tribute.

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The alleged illegal haul included high-risk demersal species.

fishy businessDPIRD issues reminder of catch limits for demersal scalefish

Authorities have issued a reminder to follow the rules after Fisheries officers seized a vessel in Geraldton this week following the discovery of an allegedly illegal haul of demersal fish. 

Josephine Hingst

Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & CrimePremiumHome detention for man accused of pencil attack

A man accused of stabbing a pencil into the ear of his partner in front of their child has been released on home detention bail, despite the complainant telling police she was “terrified” of him.

Tegan Guthrie

Jayden McKenna will run 50km a day for five consecutive days to raise funds for Goldfields families with sick kids.

RUNNING CHALLENGERunner aims to raise $10,000 for sick kids

A passionate Kalgoorlie-Boulder runner has set himself a physically and emotionally gruelling challenge to support local families with sick children.

Carwyn Monck

Education Minister Sabine Winton and Kimberley MLA Divina D'Anna visit Fitzroy Crossing District High School

Remote ReflectionsEducation Minister reconnects with Kimberley teaching roots

WA Education Minister Sabine Winton returned to Fitzroy Crossing, where her teaching journey began, reconnecting with students, colleagues, and community in a heartfelt visit that bridged generations

A girl driving a right-hand drive car is parked in a carpark.

South Western TimesCommentsCommentsSouth West city with lowest pass score for manual drivers

Data has revealed what percentage of applicants for a manual car licence were successful in obtaining it on their first attempt.

the Shire of Manjimup has secured a grant of $323,488 from Lotterywest to support the finalisation of the Balang Miya Pemberton Community Hub. 

Troubled HubPremiumPremiumLotterywest grant gives relief to troubled community hub

Earlier this month the Shire of Manjimup secured a grant of $323,488 from Lotterywest to support the finalisation of the troubled Balang Miya Pemberton Community Hub

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Here’s what to know about how each attachment style affects your money.

Emotional Rollercoaster CommentsPremiumCan’t stick to a budget? It might be your attachment style

If you’ve ever blamed yourself for being ‘bad with money’, some financial therapists might disagree with you. The problem, they say, isn’t your self-control — it’s your emotions.

Judy Lagrou

The US and China have agreed to suspend most tariffs on each other’s goods.

CNBC newsTariff pause means new surge in freight shipments

Another surge in trade from China to the US should be getting underway as the initial trade deal struck by the US and China leads importers to move forward with shipments during the 90-day pause.

Lori Ann LaRocco

Paris Hilton says her new business can take on Disney.

Americas - USA, Canada, South AmericaCommentsParis Hilton’s big plan to be the ‘next Disney’

Paris Hilton may be best known as a pop culture icon, but she has big plans to cement her place in the world of business and the future of entertainment.

Jennifer Liu

Elon Musk has taken aim at Peter Navarro.

CNBC newsComments‘Moron’: Musk slaps Trump’s tariff czar as Tesla hits skids

The spat between Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s top trade adviser Peter Navarro is the most public rift among members of the president’s inner circle since he took office in January.

Lora Kolodny and Ari Levy

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PLC Principle Cate Begbie standing in as traffic warden on McNeil Street.

WA NewsCommentsCalls for action as ‘dangerous’ school crossing unattended

The principal of an elite private school in Perth’s western suburbs has taken on traffic duties to shepherd her students across a busy highway.

Harriet Flinn

Liberal Senator Michaelia Cash arrives at Liberal State Council on Saturday in Perth.

State PoliticsCommentsPremium‘One of the worst taxes’: Cash takes aim at Labor super plan

WA Liberal senator labels Federal Government’s new superannuation tax policy as an ‘insidious form of taxation’, telling party faithful Labor was ‘salivating’ at raiding the nest eggs of Australians.

Joe Spagnolo

The findings of the internal report were released to the public by Police Commissioner Col Blanch in January.

CrimePremiumPremiumFive recommendations incomplete after Bombara inquiry

WA Police are yet to complete five of the 18 recommendations put forward after an internal investigation of the actions of officers in the lead-up to the Floreat murders.

Ariel Bombara one year on from the Floreat murders.

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PremiumAriel Bombara’s ‘unbearable’ torment on Floreat anniversary

A year on from the Floreat murders, Ariel Bombara reveals her anguish and opens up on why we must shine a light on coercive control, saying laws should not be rushed.

Mary Berry with The West Australian editor Sarah-Jane Tasker and her work, Just another girl on a Red Carpet.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumLifelong passion for painting inspires award winner

Mary Berry from Iona Presentation College has won the The West Australian Pulse 2025 Editor’s Choice Award.

Anastasia Trucia (8) checking on Liv Cripps.

HealthLittle doctors take over at PCH to raise funds for sick kids

The Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation held the heartwarming Kids’ Clinic on Friday, allowing kids to grab their clipboards and flip the script.