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  1. Wooloram fleece awardsPremiumWagin Woolorama: Top fleece awarded to Tilba Tilba

  2. Harmony FestivalDiversity to be focus of Katanning’s famous Harmony Festival

  3. Five-peat PremiumBandicoots nail fifth shield in a row as Tambellup crumble

  4. UNDEFEATEDSt Patrick team undefeated at Great Southern tennis classic

  5. Woolly FunPremiumIN PICTURES: Around the grounds at the 2026 Wagin Woolorama

Kendenup won their first GSCA Twenty20 final, beating Green Range Ongerup.

T20 kings PremiumSprinkler shock and final-over drama hand title to Kendenup

Kendenup made up for the disappointment of losing their one-day elimination final by clinching a dramatic Great Southern Cricket Association Twenty20 title under the lights at Katanning on March 11.

Claire Middleton

Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions’ Sr Catherine Brabemder and principal Brett Wilkie.

100-year bdaySt Patrick’s School in Katanning celebrates major milestone

St Patrick’s School in Katanning honoured its 100-year milestone at the weekend with an all-day celebration that brought students and educators past and present back to the school. 

Amy Towers

An 18-year-old who drunkenly crashed his car, flipping it onto its roof, before leaving his injured passenger has copped a fine.

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Fine for drunk P-plater who crashed car and left passenger

A young P-plater who abandoned his injured passenger after crashing his car into a tree while driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol has been fined.

Hannah Whitehead

The dual gravesite before and after the damage discovered on February 16.

Vandalism WA woman devastated after parents’ gravesite destroyed

A family have been left devastated after the headstone marking their parents’ gravesite at the Katanning Pioneer Cemetery was vandalised and destroyed.

Amy Towers

The RAC Rescue helicopter was sent to a road crash in Beaufort River to airlift one woman, while the other died at the scene.

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Crash kills woman, second being airlifted to Perth

A woman has died after a serious car crash on Albany Highway in Beaufort River, with a second woman flown to Perth with critical injuries. 

Jacki Elezovich

The circle of life was on full display in Bremer Bay this weekend, as the incredible prowess of WA’s orcas were filmed attacking a whale just 4 miles offshore.

EnvironmentVideoCommentsOrcas kill young whale in front of shocked West Aussies

WATCH THE VIDEO: A routine whale watching tour off WA’s coastline has taken a dark and rare turn as a pod of orcas showed why they’re called killer whales.

Katherine Kraayvanger and Serian Lockwood-Jones

Thomas James Marinoni leaves Albany Magistrates Court on September 18 after appearing on six charges from an incident near Kojonup.

courtsPremiumPremiumGuilty pleas to fiery Kojonup servo crash in stolen car

A Ryansbrook man who stole two cars and crashed one into a fuel station in Kojonup has pleaded guilty to a host of charges relating to the incident.

A woman in her 40s was transported to Royal Perth Hospital for treatment in the RAC rescue helicopter, she arrived around 1.45pm.

Disaster and EmergencyCommentsCommentsWoman flown to RPH amid horror Albany Highway rollover

A woman was transported to Royal Perth Hospital for treatment by RAC rescue helicopter following the horror crash.

Katherine Meinberg and Gert Jurisoo of Borden with one of Meinberg's handmade 2026 Wagin Woolarama special candles.

Woolly CandlesPremiumPremiumWoolly Wanderer candles a hit at Wagin Woolorama

A chance meeting between Estonian couple Katherine Meinberg and Gert Jurisoo on the other side of the world from home sparked a love of farming and a unique business idea for candles

Lucas Robinson celebrates a goal for South Fremantle in the 2025 WAFL colts grand final.

WAFLCommentsPremiumDockers NGA prospect picked in Bulldogs’ senior side

An exciting Fremantle NGA prospect has been named in South Fremantle’s senior side for their pre-season WAFL grand final rematch with East Perth.

Josh Kempton

Bringing a showcase of quality fibre to Wagin Woolorama, Dakota Dalton, of Mianelup Merino stud in Gnowangerup displays the Poll Merino ram sashed supreme champion, proudly supported by the Wagin Woolorama models wearing woollen fashion designs that were worn during the catwalk parades.

Wagin Woolorama fashionPremiumWagin Woolorama: Natural fibres showcase at Wagin

Australia’s latest wool fashion designs were paraded at Wagin Woolorama to showcase the country’s homegrown Merino wool and other natural materials derived from plants and animals.

Bob Garnant

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Convicted domestic violence offender Rory Vassallo has sensationally stood aside from an executive role of a WAFL club, just 72 hours after he was appointed.

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Convicted DV offender stands aside as WAFL club patron

A convicted domestic violence offender has sensationally stood aside from a prestigious role at a WAFL club, just 72 hours after he was appointed. 

Jessica Evensen

Former NBL1 West basketball player Roosevelt Aaron Williams Jnr has been jailed for sexual assault.

CourtPremium‘Sexual piece of meat’: WA basketballer admits raping friend

Vile text messages a NBL1 basketballer sent to his mates after raping a female friend have been aired in court as he’s jailed for the horrific crime. WARNING: DISTRESSING DETAILS

Hannah Cross

Dramatic images captured the bloodied aftermath of a light plane crash in Broome, showing a person being airlifted from the wreckage by a rescue helicopter and blood smeared across a wing. 

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Bloodied photos taken moments after Broome plane crash

A man who escaped the wreckage managed to pose for a photo on the wing as blood was dripping from his head. 

Caleb Runciman, Cain Andrews and Simone Grogan

Brodie Jake Dewar is accused of attacking the respected Labor strategist outside the Paramount nightclub in Northbridge about 5.30am on December 27.

Court & JusticeVideoPremiumTim Picton’s accused killer allegedly breaches strict bail

The 20-year-old man charged with fatally coward-punching Tim Picton has allegedly breached his strict bail conditions, prompting prosecutors to call for his return to custody.

Rebecca Le May

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Convicted domestic violence offender Rory Vassallo has sensationally stood aside from an executive role of a WAFL club, just 72 hours after he was appointed.

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Convicted DV offender stands aside as WAFL club patron

A convicted domestic violence offender has sensationally stood aside from a prestigious role at a WAFL club, just 72 hours after he was appointed. 

Jessica Evensen

More children are surviving cancer now but the toxic treatment they endure leaves most of them facing a lifetime of health problems, and even an early death.

Health+MedicineCommentsPremiumInside the devastating reality of surviving childhood cancer

More children are surviving cancer now but the toxic treatment they endure leaves most of them facing a lifetime of health problems, and even an early death.

Angela Pownall

Standing on the rooftop of Yagan Square, Nokturnl co-founders Ross Drennan and Drew Flanagan have quite the view of Perth’s city centre.

RetailCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPerth’s ‘dark corridor’ campus boost lights up as hotspot

Nokturnl co-founders Ross Drennan and Drew Flanagan harness power of new ECU campus to breathe life into once-faltering Yagan precinct.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has had a kite in the air for some time now as he prepares his next Budget

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers has had a kite in the air for some time now as he prepares his next Budget

ROSÉ has collaborated with Levi's on a new campaign.

STM Loves A few of our favourite things for this week

Our tips for the week include a new boutique hotel in a favourite area of Freo, toasting Paris with a special glass of bubbles and a cool denim collaboration with a K-pop star.

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Katherine Meinberg and Gert Jurisoo of Borden with one of Meinberg's handmade 2026 Wagin Woolarama special candles.

Woolly CandlesPremiumWoolly Wanderer candles a hit at Wagin Woolorama

A chance meeting between Estonian couple Katherine Meinberg and Gert Jurisoo on the other side of the world from home sparked a love of farming and a unique business idea for candles

Georgia Campion

Social work students Jaden Delaney, Radha Sivasankaran and Myfy Walster-Jones

Social workPremiumPerth social work students get experience in Kalgoorlie

A group of Perth-based social work students are learning what it’s like to work in regional health as part of a Curtin University placement program in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

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Peter Young addresses the Harmony Week crowd in St Barbara’s Square on Thursday night.

Harmony WeekCultural song and dance in St Barbara’s Square

A vibrant display of culture and community transformed St Barbara’s Square on Thursday night as part of the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s Harmony Week celebrations.

Isabella Davis

Federal Liberal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson.

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Regional West Australians understand financial discipline. They live within their means and expect their government to do the same, Rick Wilson says.

Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

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A Kalgoorlie-Boulder man who unsuccessfully sought to have the court closed when he appeared on domestic violence charges has been released on bail but will be electronically monitored. 

Psychology student Kalie Ashenden with occupational therapy students Amy Donaldson and Phoebe Gaudoin.

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Occupational therapy students completing practical work placements in Kalgoorlie-Boulder say working at Full Circle Therapies is “the most incredible experience”.

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Rising oil prices are lighting a price fire under local petrol prices.

EnergyCommentsPremium$US166 a barrel? Middle East clue on where oil is heading

Traders are looking at Dubai’s price as potential harbinger of what could be ahead for other crude benchmarks if the situation doesn’t improve.

Alex Harring

People look at collectable designer art toy Labubu at a Pop Mart pop-up store in Siam Center shopping mall in Bangkok on May 6, 2025. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)

CNBC newsPremiumLabubu movie on the way as Pop Mart expands toy franchise

Collectible toy maker and IP powerhouse Pop Mart is teaming up with Sony Pictures to bring its wildly popular Labubu doll to movie theatres. 

Justin Solomon

A cargo ship sails in the Arabian Gulf towards Strait of Hormuz in United Arab Emirates.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumWho’s moving through Hormuz and who’s still stranded?

Iran’s de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has stoked fears of the gravest disruption to global oil supply in history, as the Middle East conflict stretches into its third week.

Anniek Bao

A general view of the Port of Kharg Island Oil Terminal, 25 km from the Iranian coast in the Persian Gulf.

CNBC newsPremiumOil’s war-driven volatility pulls in record retail money

The Iran war news flow-driven oil moves are drawing retail investors into the world’s most traded commodity, further fuelling volatility.

Lee Ying Shan

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A service station attendant has been run down in Perth’s southeast after a drive allegedly fled without paying for fuel. NewsWire/ Sharon Smith

CrimePremiumAlleged fuel thief ‘ran down’ servo attendant

A service station attendant has allegedly been run down by a person who fled in a car without paying for fuel.

Emma Kirk

Ex-tropical cyclone Narelle, which flooded Katherine in the Northern Territory on the weekend (pictured), is set to bear down on the WA coast on Monday evening.

WeatherCommentsSevere weather warning issued as Narelle bears down on WA

A severe weather warning has been issued for parts of WA’s coast as ex-tropical cyclone Narelle descends on the west, with heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and damaging winds expected.

Katherine Kraayvanger

Australia’s supermarket giants are confident their supply chains won’t be impacted by the fuel crisis, but independent grocers are warning extra costs will inevitably be passed on.

state politicsWeather, not war, blamed for bare shop shelves

Australia’s supermarket giants are confident their supply chains won’t be impacted by the fuel crisis, but independent grocers are warning extra costs will inevitably be passed on. 

Fuel prices across Perth are set to hold steady or even dip slightly on ‘cheap Tuesday’, offering modest relief for city motorists. Pictured is 7-Eleven on Amelia Street, Balcatta on Monday.

WA NewsVideoCommentsCommentsFuel price relief for city motorists, regions hit with hikes

Fuel prices across Perth are set to hold steady or even dip slightly on ‘cheap Tuesday’, but there’s no such luck in the regions where prices are on the rise again.

A Great Southern woman has been jailed for attempting to rob a newsagent, a customer and then carjacking a 68-year-old man who she forced to drive to the Elleker Tavern.

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A Great Southern woman who attempted to rob a newsagency and one of its customers at knifepoint before carjacking a 68-year-old man and forcing him to drive her to a pub 20km away has been jailed.

Jamie Murray, pictured with his sons, was dragged 90 metres lodged under Analiza Sagang Curtis’ car and left to die.

WA NewsPremiumPerth hit-and-run victim’s horrific last moments revealed

The horrific last moments of a Mandurah hit-and-run victim have been revealed during the sentencing of the ‘callous’ driver who left him to die. 

Rachel Fenner