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  1. ‘Pretty scary’CommentsPremiumFIFO worker’s terror after plane hit by lightning

  2. Weather eventCommentsPremiumDrama in skies as lightning strikes plane to Port Hedland

  3. Solar EclipsePremiumAshburton Shire calls for Government Eclipse investment

  4. Beer taxPremium$15 dollar pints expected as beer tax increases

  5. FootballKarratha’s AFLW draftee Abbygail Bushby wins McSherry Medal

FootballKarratha Kats extend winning streak, Sharks down Blazers

The Karratha Kats thrashed Wickham Wolves in round 13 of the North Pilbara Football League Women’s season.

Alexander Scott

FootballDampier Sharks demolish Rovers, Kats, Falcons secure wins

The Dampier Sharks obliterated Port Hedland Rovers in a 179-point walloping powered by 13 individual goal scorers in the latest round of the North Pilbara Football League.

Alexander Scott

Mending relationsCommentsPremiumRio continues to repair First Nations ties with contracts

Mining giant Rio Tinto continues to repair its relationship with First Nations people after it blasted Juukan Gorge, which destroyed 46,000-year-old culturally significant rock shelters in the Pilbara.

Cheyanne Enciso

North West defence PremiumCouncil backs calls for greater Pilbara defence presence

Calls by the State’s Defence Industry Minister to increase defence personnel in the Pilbara come have been backed by a local Pilbara council.

Alexander Scott and Peter Law

Self defenceMMA gym leads the way with new women’s self defence class

A martial arts gym in Karratha is teaching women self defence in an effort to build confidence and give women the skills to escape dangerous situations.

Alexander Scott

Petition submittedPremium200,000 support to raise Australian criminal age

A petition calling for Australia’s criminal age of responsibility to be raised from 10 to 14 years old has garnered more than 200,000 signatures before being submitted to the attorneys-general.

Sam Jones

Huge surgeCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumRent crisis sends house prices soaring in regional hot spots

New REIWA data shows a big increase in house prices in two holiday regions, driven by a dire shortage of rentals and a desire for a lifestyle change.

Ancient rocksPilbara study rocks origin of continents

A study looking at tiny crystals in rocks from the Earth’s crust in the Pilbara has revealed continents were formed from giant meteorite impacts during Earth’s first billion years.

‘Pretty scary’VideoCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumFIFO worker’s terror after plane hit by lightning

A fly-in, fly-out worker has described his horror after the plane taking him from Perth to Port Hedland was hit by lightning.

Solar EclipsePremiumAshburton Shire calls for Government Eclipse investment

As the Pilbara and Gascoyne regions prepare for a once in a lifetime solar eclipse, one shire will be supported by about $21 million in State Government funds while another has been left in the dust

Alexander Scott

Weather eventCommentsPremiumDrama in skies as lightning strikes plane to Port Hedland

Passengers travelling to Port Hedland onboard a Qantas flight have had their plans delayed after their plane was struck by a bolt of lightning.

Alexander Scott

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Riot fears with smoking ban looming in WA prisons

Smoking will be banned in WA prisons, in a move that risks triggering a new riot in jails across the State.

Ben Harvey

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McGowan Government reveals plan to fix St John WA

St John WA will be warned it will be subjected to a thorough evaluation in 2025 as the McGowan Government unveils a comprehensive plan to overhaul the delivery of ambulance services within the State.

Josh Zimmerman

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Tributes for ‘heart and soul’ mum killed in Albany Hwy crash

The news of Nicole Weeden’s death has sparked an outpouring of grief and tributes in Albany, where she was a beloved figure in the local sporting scene.

Liam Croy

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Shocking scene PremiumPower tools used to free WA student ‘impaled by branch‘

A young boy will be taken to hospital after he was impaled by a tree branch at an Albany primary school.

Shannon Hampton and Liam Croy

FootballPremiumPolice to patrol grounds during GFL matches

Remaining GFL matches this season will be played with a greater police presence.

Neale Harvey

Innovative technologyPremiumShire of Dundas advocates for 3D-printed housing

The Shire of Dundas has called on the Federal Government to help break down construction code barriers which dissuade industry from using 3D printing to build houses.

Elena Morabito

life saver scrapped PremiumPremiumVital crash prevention day at South West school cancelled

Donnybrook District High School informed organisers of the Road Trauma Prevention Day the annual event due to be held on August 10 would never run again because of the student’s death late last year.

Waiting for approvalPremiumPremiumAlbany council advised to approve children’s ATV school

The proponent is seeking to operate ATV lessons on a 6ha area of a larger farming property west of the Albany CBD. 

community consultation PremiumPremiumYouth engagement planned after Pingelly shooting

Aboriginal leaders, Shire of Pingelly representatives, Pingelly Primary School’s principal and other stakeholders held a collaborative planning meeting on Monday.

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Town warningPremiumFears of violence mount as cashless debit cards scrapped

Residents in WA’s remote town of Laverton fear violent outrage will be sparked when thousands of people are set to be taken off the scrapped cashless debit card next month.

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‘ridiculous’PremiumFamily of teen injured in alleged vigilante chase speak out

The family of a teenager in intensive care after he was involved in a fiery crash following an alleged vigilante pursuit over stolen motorcycles says their ‘baby’ is ‘still fighting for his life’.

Emily Baker and Kellie Balaam

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CommentsWhy more WA parents are sending kids to private schools

The number of kids being sent to public schools in WA has gone backwards in the past year while private school enrolments have increased.

Cash demandVideoPremiumPremium‘Put the knife down’: Teen accused of horror Macca’s hold-up

A teenage boy is accused of arming himself with a knife and threatening young workers inside a Perth fast-food outlet on Wednesday night. WATCH THE VISION HERE.

Crossed offPerth abortion rights protest marred by nasty clash

Activists at an abortion rights protest have clashed with men bearing crosses at a rally in Perth. SEE THE PICTURES.

Plans revealedCommentsPremiumEuropean-style ‘first-class tavern’ proposed for Subiaco

Developers behind the $300 million ONE Subiaco have lodged plans for a European-style tavern on the ground floor with a patron capacity of about 300.

Jake Dietsch