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  1. Safety firstCycling helmet for every child in the shire, says council

  2. Top sidePremiumJerramungup make it nine straight wins in OFA competition

  3. Robert WiesePremiumBob Wiese remembered for decades of service to rural towns

  4. NAIDOC Ball PremiumIN PICTURES: NAIDOC Ball sees Aboriginal excellence shine

  5. Country championships PremiumUppers bring in fresh young faces for country champs tilt

Ongerup young gun Riley Holden celebrates a goal at last year’s carnival.

Country champsPremiumYoung talent picked to lead Ongerup in division two tilt

Ongerup Football Association will be out to improve on their one-win campaign last year when they tackle the Nutrien Ag Solutions Country Football Championships this week.

Cameron Newbold

The Shire of Wagin have announced their proposed rate rise.

ratesPremiumMajority of Wagin ratepayers likely to see 3.5 per cent rise

About 80 per cent of ratepayers in the Shire of Wagin should expect a 3.5 per cent increase in their rates in the next financial year, although the shire expects an 6.8 per cent increase in revenue.

Melissa Sheil

James 'Jimmy' Heggaton has been remembered for his agricultural innovation and drive.

ValePremiumKojonup farmer farewelled in heartfelt service

Kojonup’s James ‘Jimmy’ Heggaton has been remembered as a cherished and tenacious member of the WA agriculture and Great Southern communities by family and friends in a heartfelt service.

Georgia Campion

The Shire of Gnowangerup has voted to raise rates by 6.6 per cent.

Country roadGnowangerup up rates 6.6 per cent to pay for roads, housing

Rates in the Shire of Gnowangerup are set to rise by 6.6 per cent after the council approved a budget for 2026-27 at its ordinary meeting last month.

Claire Middleton

Wagin's George Gibson tries to mark in front of Williams' Michael Forman.

Footy wrap PremiumBulldogs dig deep to hold out tenacious Cats in Darkan

Wagin took another step towards playing finals in the Upper Great Southern Football League this season after a tense two-point win over Williams in Darkan on Saturday.

Cameron Newbold

Central Midlands Coastal celebrate their division two title win.

Country Championships PremiumMoment to savour as Central Midlands Coast win division two

Central Midlands Coastal Football League is celebrating a historic division two title after capping a superb country football championships with grand final glory on Sunday.

Cameron Newbold

Lot 1016 Frankland-Cranbrook Road, Cranbrook, where a 28-room accomodation facility will be built by Co-operative Bulk Handling.

constructionPremiumPremiumBuilding of CBH workers camp site under way in Cranbrook

Construction of a multimillion-dollar workers accommodation camp for employees at one of CBH Group’s largest grain receival sites has started in Cranbrook.

Sagie, Raean and Vivienne Racasa at last week’s Shire of Wagin citizenship ceremony.

Citizenship ceremonyWagin hosts its largest citizenship ceremony

The Shire of Wagin has welcomed 15 new Australian citizens in its biggest ceremony last week, marking an important milestone for the new citizens and their families. 

Co chief executive Kylie Hansen, RDA Great Southern Chair Liz Guidera and Co Chief Executive Sven Steveners.

New chief executivesPremiumPremiumRDA Great Southern appoint first co-CEOs in leadership shift

Regional Development Australia Great Southern has appointed its first co-chief executive officers, with Kylie Hansen and Sven Stenvers set to lead the organisation under a new shared leadership model. 

Great Southern’s Isaac Baum won the division one fairest and best medal at the 2026 Country Football Championships.

Country Championships PremiumGreat Southern star Isaac Baum wins Jock Coleman Medal

Great Southern gun Isaac Baum and Peel rising star Tye Kemp have claimed the major individual honours at the Nutrien Ag Solutions Men’s Country Championships.

Cameron Newbold

South West are into another division one grand final after surviving a big scare from Great Southern.

Country Championships PremiumSouth West and Peel to clash in division one grand final

South West and Peel will meet in the division one final of the Country Football Championships despite a brave second day effort from newcomers Great Southern.

Cameron Newbold and Jack Penniment

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Dr Christian Jack Joseph, 26, appeared in Perth Magistrates Court on Sunday.

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Freo death accused showed jiu-jitsu choke moves in video

The friend group of a Perth doctor charged over an alleged choke-hold death after an altercation in Fremantle on Saturday morning say they have been left completely stunned after he was thrown behind bars. 

Caleb Runciman and Brooke Rolfe

Jonathan Masih has spoken out about illegal cab drivers.

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Perth’s dodgy taxi scam exploiting West Aussies exposed

WA’s taxi industry has been overrun by a sophisticated network of temporary immigrants who are working illegally for companies which are ripping off customers with inflated fares.

Ben Harvey

Shocking footage of what appears to be a security guard choking a mental health patient at Kalgoorlie Health Campus has surfaced.

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Shocking footage surfaces of patient choked at WA hospital

Alarming vision of a security guard appearing to use a choke-hold and forcibly restrain a hospital patient has surfaced.

Cain Andrews

High achiever sells stunning Dalkeith home.

House That!CommentsPremiumTop doctor looks to sell stunning 1950s Dalkeith property

A stunning Dalkeith home listed on the market proves hard work brings the spoils - at least it has for the owner.

Kim Macdonald

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Dr Christian Jack Joseph, 26, appeared in Perth Magistrates Court on Sunday.

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The West Australian exclusive
Freo death accused showed jiu-jitsu choke moves in video

The friend group of a Perth doctor charged over an alleged choke-hold death after an altercation in Fremantle on Saturday morning say they have been left completely stunned after he was thrown behind bars. 

Caleb Runciman and Brooke Rolfe

Christian Jack Joseph, 26, is accused of killing a 63-year-old man who was found unresponsive on a Fremantle street in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Courts and CrimeVideoPremiumYoung Perth doctor accused of killing man in Fremantle

A young doctor has been charged with manslaughter after a 63-year-old was found unresponsive on a Fremantle street in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Rachel Tassicker and Bethany Hiatt

A senior Taiwanese official released an image of the apparent flight path of the Chinese submarine launched ballistic missile, showing the warhead hitting waters near Tuvalu and Nauru.

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CommentsChina’s spy ship operation before missile test exposed

Maritime data compiled for The Nightly has revealed at least four hi-tech Chinese satellite tracking vessels were deployed to the region in the days leading up to Beijing’s missile test.

Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumFIFO worker allegedly had 20,000 child abuse images, videos

Police have revealed more than 20,000 images and videos of child exploitation material have yet to be categorised as part of investigations into a 33-year-old FIFO worker.

Broome in WA's Kimberley region is a hotspot during winter as tourists flood to the north west town to escape the cold. Gantheaume Point.

Kimberley callingPremiumPremiumDiscounted travel vouchers launched

A new State Government program encouraging visitors to head north this season is expected to generate more than $1 million in tourism bookings. 

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The Geraldton property market is expected to stabilise.

Rental marketGeraldton rent continues to climb, almost at $600 per week

Greater Geraldton is still being hit with soaring prices and an increased cost of living as rental prices have increased by almost 10 per cent over the last year

Imogen Wilson

Scott and Birgit McKillop set up their burger van at Chinaman's beach.

Kalbarri tourism Kalbarri: The place to be despite community challenges

Kalbarri’s small business owners say they are always looking on the “bright side” and will continue to overcome significant challenges facing the coastal town to continue enjoying the lifestyle.

Imogen Wilson

Last year's apprentice of the year Rhett Forsyth and this year's apprentice of the year Rory Miragliotta.

Rotary honourSparkie named Rotary apprentice of the year

Geraldton electrician Rory Miragliotta has been named the 2025 Rotary Apprentice of the Year, beating a quality field of candidates.

Russell McKinnon

The Bullara Long Table as part of the Gascoyne Food Festival.

TourismRegional Events Scheme funding opens

Tourism WA has opened funding to boost regional tourism across the State, with grants available for a range of events. 

Department of Communities Young Women Leader Award winner Isabella Chalker.

YOUNG ACHIEVERS Dalyellup teen recognised with 7NEWS Young Achiever Award

A South West student is showing no signs of slowing down as she adds a 7NEWS Young Achiever Award to her growing list of accomplishments this year. 

A baby bottle self-feeding device.

Consumer WatchWhat to know about baby bottle self-feeding device ban

In case you missed it, baby bottle self-feeding devices were permanently banned by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) back in May.

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Android figures at the Google headquarters in Mountain View, California, US.

TechnologyCommentsPremiumGoogle loses fight on record $6.8 billion antitrust fine

Europe’s top court has dismissed the tech giant’s appeals against the 2018 EU ruling.

Arjun Kharpal

Kevin Warsh, chairman of the US Federal Reserve. Federal Reserve officials left interest rates unchanged and were split over whether they expect to raise rates this year.

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Warsh’s taskforces are the key to understanding the new Fed

Fed chair Kevin Warsh stuck to his long-stated belief in his first press conference on Wednesday that ‘inflation is a choice.’

Matt Peterson

Ships anchored on May 16, 2026 in the Strait of Hormuz near Larak Island, Iran.

EnergyCommentsPremiumCrude oil tumbles after Trump says Strait of Hormuz to open

Tanker traffic plunged in early March due to Iranian attacks, causing the biggest oil supply disruption in history.

Spencer Kimball

Cathie Wood, chief executive officer of Ark Investment Management LLC.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumInvestors who took a chance on SpaceX now reap the rewards

For nearly two decades, some of the world’s most prominent investors quietly accumulated stakes in SpaceX while the rocket maker remained largely off-limits to the public markets.

Yun Li

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A run to the bottleshop ended in wild fashion for Adam Breen,

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Man stops car thief mid-heist in wild Perth bottle-o drama

A Perth local’s run to the bottle shop has ended in them performing a dramatic citizen’s arrest after watching an embarrassing attempted car theft unfold.

Fraser Williams

Jesse Bruzzese’s last known location was Riviera Maya in Cancun but he has not been in contact with loved ones since June 3. 

Missing personVideoCommentsMystery deepens over Perth man’s disappearance in Mexico

Jesse Bruzzese’s last known location was Riviera Maya in Cancun but he has not been in contact with loved ones since June 3.

Brooke Rolfe

Police in WA have seized more than 200 personally manufactured guns in the last year.

CrimeCommentsPremiumCommentsPremium‘Threat to our community’: WA Police seize 200 homemade guns

A senior serious and organised crime detective says 3D printed firearms are an ‘emerging threat to our community’ after more than 200 personally manufactured guns were seized since last year.

The two cars collided near Roe Highway.

WA NewsCommentsCommentsTwo left injured in horror Kwinana Freeway crash

Two men have been injured in a crash that has shut down a lane on Kwinana Freeway and triggered a major emergency response. 

Reece Whitby has been left without two of his most high-profile decisions after the reshuffle.

State PoliticsVideoCommentsPremiumCommentsPremium‘Enough of overspending’: Cook accused of demoting Whitby

Premier Roger Cook has fended off claims he has demoted Minister Reece Whitby by taking away his Tourism and Road Safety portfolios as part of a significant cabinet reshuffle.

17-year-old Tunchanok Donhomla was found in a suitcase by a railway track in Pattaya.

WA NewsNew details reveal life of murdered teen left in suitcase

New details reveal what the 17-year-old had told her family before she travelled to Pattaya, where tragically she would be killed and stuffed in a suitcase days later.

Zosia Melanczuk