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  1. Kojonup showFireworks a highlight to cap off great day at Kojonup Show

  2. Bravery awardPremiumPolice officer receives bravery medal for saving baby

  3. Lease appointedPremiumShire selects Growie WA to run Katanning childcare facility

  4. Wild ridesPremiumUltra world record at risk while Billeau defends 150km title

  5. Beer garden planPremiumImperial Hotel owners look to transform memorial garden

Garry Ryder and Deana Flowers. The famed Carrolup Artworks produced by the children of the Marribank Mission in Kojonup on display at the Albany Entertainment Centre on October 21. Melissa Sheil

carrolup PremiumIN PICTURES: Moving artworks by Stolen Generation on display

Stunning artworks produced by the children of Stolen Generation living at the Carrolup Mission in Kojonup has been put on display in Albany, with more than a hundred people attending the launch last week.

Melissa Sheil

Eleanor Ditchburl, 4, and Hugo Ditchburl, 2, at last year’s event.

Country showCountry charm and family fun set for Katanning show day

Rides, live entertainment and traditional country show favourites will bring the community together when the annual Katanning Agricultural Show returns on Saturday.

Amy Towers

Narrogin's Tom Kilpatrick wins a clearance on grand final day.

Medal marvel PremiumClub best and fairest in premiership year for Kilpatrick

Midfield gun Tom Kilpatrick capped a maiden league premiership with Narrogin by winning a third Hardie Medal as the Hawks’ fairest and best player.

Cameron Newbold

Chris Brooks receives a clasp for 20 years of service to the Katanning Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service.

Service honour Katanning’s Chris Brooks awarded a 20-year clasp for service

After more than two decades serving the Katanning community as a firefighter, Katanning Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service captain Chris Brooks has been recognised with a 20-year clasp. 

Amy Towers

The State Government’s Country PatHS service will be rolled out across the Great Southern from next month.

Country healthCountry PatHS will roll out across Great Southern next month

Great Southern patients will receive improved support when travelling to Perth for specialist healthcare, with a new expansion of a Country PatHS aimed at making medical journeys easier to navigate. 

Amy Towers

Show president Mark Patterson said it had been a fantastic show.

Show success PremiumHuge crowds pack out 135th Katanning Agricultural Show

The 135th edition of the Katanning Agricultural Show drew a bumper crowd on Saturday, with chilly weather failing to keep families away from a day of entertainment, displays and community celebrations.

Amy Towers

Rick Goullet, Ben Lindsay and Ryan Boyd-Gluck battling away in the 150km race at Wild Gravel on Saturday.

Wild GravelPremiumPremiumElar Kalda pips wife for 150km Wild Gravel overall title

Wild Gravel came storming back to the Shire of Gnowangerup on Saturday as 550 participants battled the elements in cycling, running and walking events with the picturesque Stirling Range as a stunning backdrop.

Ally 3, baby Zoe, Jess and Lily Caldwell, 5.

It’s showtime PremiumPremiumIN PICTURES: Hundreds brave cold weather for Katanning show

A little wind and a chilly forecast did not keep the crowds away with hundreds of people rugging up and heading to the Katanning Agricultural Show for a day of family fun on Saturday.

Hopetoun is one of six Great Southern finalists in the WA Tidy Towns awards.

tidy townsGreat Southern towns make shortlist for Tidy Towns awards

Projects from six Great Southern areas have been named among the finalists in this year’s WA Tidy Towns Sustainable Communities Awards, recognised for their dedication to keeping their towns looking their best.

Jordan Thomas Andrew Pearce, 43, did not apply for bail at his first court appearance in Albany.

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Katanning man makes first appearance on drug dealing charges

A Katanning man accused of dealing methamphetamine and was nabbed with allegedly stolen jewellery and more than $2200 in dodgy cash during a traffic stop, has appeared in court for the first time.

Jacki Elezovich

Garry Ryder and Deana Flowers. The famed Carrolup Artworks produced by the children of the Marribank Mission in Kojonup on display at the Albany Entertainment Centre on October 21. Melissa Sheil

carrolup PremiumIN PICTURES: Moving artworks by Stolen Generation on display

Stunning artworks produced by the children of Stolen Generation living at the Carrolup Mission in Kojonup has been put on display in Albany, with more than a hundred people attending the launch last week.

Melissa Sheil

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A woman’s death is being investigated after she was stopped and tested at a RBT operation in Geraldton.

PolicePremiumPolice provide update over women’s sudden death after RBT

The investigation into a woman’s sudden death following a random breath test operation on a Geraldton highway last week is still ongoing as police wait on test results.

Sally Q Davies

Christopher Brown has apologised to a Perth couple after he was found guilty of defrauding the pair out of $500,000.

Courts & JusticeVideoPremiumBusinessman found guilty of conning couple out of $500k

Judge Genevieve Cleary handed down her verdict on Friday following a five-day judge-alone trial in September. 

Jessica Evensen and Hannah Cross

Former school teacher Stephen James Warwick outside of court.

Courts & JusticePremium‘I was horrified’: Ex-student speaks out as teacher in court

A former WA school teacher who was previously recognised with an education award has faced court for the first time accused of sexually abusing a teenager.

Charlton Hart

Christian Jack Joseph is back working at a major hospital on bail for manslaughter charges.

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Manslaughter accused doctor back working at Perth hospital

A Perth doctor charged with manslaughter is out on bail and back working at a major hospital after he allegedly chased down and placed a father in a chokehold for almost two minutes on a Fremantle street.

Caleb Runciman

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Haydn Mansell leaves the Albany Justice Complex after the first day of his trial on October 27.

courtsPremiumFootage of fatal Redmond rail-crossing crash played in trial

An Albany court has viewed dash-cam footage and heard from the driver of the train involved in a rail-crossing crash that killed a young mother last year, as her husband stands trial over the tragedy

Jacki Elezovich

Liz Ledger has resigned in her role as City of South Perth CEO.

Local GovernmentPremium‘Dysfunctional’: South Perth CEO quits amid council chaos

City of South Perth CEO Liz Ledger has sensationally quit after just four months, slamming the council’s dysfunctional culture and revealing she was blocked from addressing serious health and safety hazards.

Charlton Hart

Cole Smith with his daughter Ebony and their English staffy, lily, who tragically passed away weeks before Mr Smith.

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PremiumPICTURED: Beloved dad revealed as victim of fatal chokehold

The heartbroken daughter of a retiree who died after allegedly being placed in a chokehold on a Fremantle street has spoken of his final act of kindness.  

A Kalgoorlie-Boulder mother was handed a 3½ year jail term after being found guilty at trial of breaking into a home and assaulting a woman she believed was pregnant with her partner’s child.

Courts & justicePremiumPremiumMum jailed after attacking woman who had affair with partner

A Kalgoorlie-Boulder mother was handed a 3½ year jail term after a jury found her guilty of breaking into a home and assaulting a woman she believed was pregnant with her partner’s child.

Member for Secret Harbour Luke Herdegen pictured waving to the public gallery during his inaugural speech at Western Australian Parliament on Thursday.

state politicsVideoPremiumPremiumNew One Nation MP’s provocative pitch to govern WA

One Nation MP Luke Herdegen has unleashed on the major parties, using his inaugural speech to accuse Labor of treating voters like fools and vowing that he intends to govern.

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James Ashley from BoM.

WeatherPremiumAvoid complacency ahead of ‘hotter than usual’ summer

Meteorologist James Ashley from the Bureau of Meteorology is travelling in the Mid West-Gascoyne with the Red Cross, visiting communities to help them prepare for the season ahead.

Sienna Seychell and Sally Davies

The Shire of Menzies has approved the expansion of gold miner Ora Banda Mining’s facilities and exploration toward the historic Davyhurst ghost town site and an unnamed road reserve.

Mining expansionPremiumOra Banda expands towards historic Menzies ghost town

The Shire of Menzies has approved the expansion of gold miner Ora Banda Mining’s facilities and exploration toward the historic Davyhurst ghost town site and an unnamed road reserve.

Rosa Griffith

Meat and Livestock Australia South-East Asia regional manager Valeska. The WAMMCO 2026 AGM was held in Katanning on October 15.

Island SheepPremiumMalaysia largest SEA market for Australian red meat exports

Malaysia is the largest market for Australian sheepmeat by demand while red meat exports into South-East Asia have quadrupled in the past 15 years

Georgia Campion

Garry Ryder and Deana Flowers. The famed Carrolup Artworks produced by the children of the Marribank Mission in Kojonup on display at the Albany Entertainment Centre on October 21. Melissa Sheil

carrolup PremiumPremiumIN PICTURES: Moving artworks by Stolen Generation on display

Stunning artworks produced by the children of Stolen Generation living at the Carrolup Mission in Kojonup has been put on display in Albany, with more than a hundred people attending the launch last week.

Wave Rally event organiser Paul Van Bellen.

WindsurfingPremiumPremiumWave Rally World Championship up for national sailing award

Geraldton’s Wave Rally World Championships could become a national-award winning event after being named a finalist for the 2026 Australian Sailing Awards later this month. 

The Norseman Golf Course clubhouse is now under the control of the Shire of Dundas.

Golf managementPremiumPremiumShire of Dundas defends access to golf clubhouse

The Shire of Norseman has responded to online criticism after accessing inside the Norseman Golf Course clubhouse last week, clarifying it had full control of the reserve and associated facilities.

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Since 1990, only nine days have had a larger jump in the VIX on a smaller drop in the S&P500 than last Friday, according to SpotGamma.

CNBC newsWhy the market’s fragile calm faces a major test

Markets paused their slide this week as the tech sector found its footing following an AI sell-off sparked by high borrowing costs and doubts over data centre returns.

Justin Zacks

By the 1950s, another technological innovation would come along and have a profound effect on women: the washing machine.

CNBC newsPremiumWomen may be at greater risk of AI job losses

The history of technological progress suggests that, as AI spreads, the employment impact will hit women more than men.

Steve Liesman

Amazon’s Bee Frontier device can be worn on a wrist or clipped on to clothing..

CNBC newsPremiumAmazon launches new Bee ‘personal AI’ devices

Amazon is releasing two new Bee listening devices as it moves further into the AI hardware market.

Annie Palmer

HANGZHOU, CHINA - OCTOBER 18: Gold bars are on display at a gold jewelry store on October 18, 2024 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province of China.

CNBC newsPremiumWhy China is buying so much gold, and means for prices

China’s central bank has bought gold for 23 straight months, and the country is importing more of the precious metal than ever.

Anniek Boa

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Jia Xu Dong

Courts & JusticePremiumPuppy farmer jailed over horrific dog neglect

A Perth magistrate has described a prolific puppy farmer as a ‘devious and dishonest individual’ who put profit ahead of the welfare of more than 100 dogs seized from his property. WARNING: DISTRESSING DETAILS

Hannah Cross

Maintenance on the USS Colorado.

DefencePremiumUS nuclear sub sparks security blitz at WA naval base

Heavily armed guards with military weapons are patrolling Rockingham’s HMAS Stirling as Australian workers do major work on the US nuclear-powered USS Colorado. SEE THE PICS

Charlton Hart

A Perth driver accused of being behind the wheel in a drug-fuelled crash which killed her passenger has pleaded not guilty.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumDriver accused of fatal Ellenbrook crash enters teary plea

Chanelle Marie Harris was charged with four offences after her MG station sedan allegedly ploughed into a Ford Ranger in Ellenbrook on May 12 this year.

Guests at Discovery’s eco-luxury glamping resort and the luxury Samphire Hotel are among those affected by the cybersecurity breach.

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Popular holiday destinations across WA — including two high-profile accommodation providers on Rottnest Island — have been caught up in a major cybersecurity breach.

A new analysis of WA public hospitals has revealed striking differences in how quickly patients receive elective surgery, with some hospitals performing far better than others.

Public HealthVideoWA’s best and worst hospitals for surgery wait times

A new analysis of WA public hospitals has revealed striking differences in how quickly patients receive elective surgery, with some hospitals performing far better than others. SEE THE LISTS

A man accused of leading police on a wild 120km chase from Mandurah to Yanchep is facing five dangerous driving charges and a string of burglary charges.

CrimePremiumMan charged after wild 120km police chase across Perth

A man accused of leading police on a wild chase that begun on the southern end of the train line and finished more than 120kms north is facing five dangerous driving charges and a string of burglary charges.

Brooke Rolfe