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  1. Finals winPremiumTambellup cruise past Kendenup to clinch grand final slot

  2. Mental HealthMotorcyclists kick-start vital discussions in Black Dog Ride

  3. Water LevelsPremiumUp to $20k in water grants for GS and Wheatbelt farmers

  4. FootballCommentsLegendary Hall of Fame honour for Matera, Sorrell

  5. WA Women’s Hall of FamePremiumMenang–Gnudju woman inducted into WA Women’s Hall of Fame

Luca Gangemi’s unbeaten 62 turned the tide for Williams.

Finals cricket PremiumGangemi, Cowcher to the rescue as Williams keep season alive

Reigning premiers Williams live to fight again after a 45-run win at Lake Grace earned them a spot in Saturday’s Upper Great Southern Cricket Association A-grade preliminary final.

Claire Middleton and Hannah Whitehead

A triple road train flipped its back trailer spilling grain across both lanes of Chester Pass Road in the Stirling Range National Park on Wednesday morning.

TRUCK TRAILER ROLLOVERPremiumTraffic detour on Chester Pass Rd after grain truck rollover

Motorists travelling south in the Stirling Range National Park have been diverted after a triple road train rollover on Wednesday morning, the trailer blocking both lanes and spilling its contents.

Hannah Whitehead

David Hinchcliffe took 5-9 for Broomehill against Kendenup and is applauded off by his teammates.

Final demolition PremiumBowlers on top as Hinchcliffe and Willmott deliver in style

Broomehill’s dreams of a Great Southern Cricket Association five-peat remain alive and kicking after they overwhelmed Kendenup on Saturday to reach Saturday’s grand final.

Claire Middleton

Aurelie Harris and her children Brooklyn, Mitchell and Matilda.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumFamily’s incredible act after hero dad’s drowning

Thirteen people drowned off WA’s coast last summer. The family of one of them, much-loved Mandurah dad Ricky Harris, share their remarkable story of bravery, loss and life-changing legacy.

Rhianna Mitchell

The earthquakes are contained within a 10km radius.

earthquakesCommentsPremiumEarthquake swarm hits WA town, tremors expected for months

A WA town rattled by more than 100 earthquakes since the start of 2026 is likely to keep experiencing the rumbles for several months, according to a seismologist who couldn’t rule out a damaging main shock.

Melissa Sheil

Global oil supplies have been hit by the war in Iran.

Oil SuppliesPremiumFuel supply panic and stockpiling addressed at WA roundtable

WA’s agricultural industry was a key topic at a State roundtable to discuss surging panic around fuel supplies, skyrocketing prices, and stockpiling concerns as the conflict in the Middle East rages on.

Georgia Campion

Newdegate farmers Davina and Michael Hams.

Fuel shortagePremiumPremiumFarmers are worried diesel supply shortage threatens crops

A Newdegate grower said farmers are being left unable to plan for the seeding season and other cropping operations as diesel supplies dry up across parts of regional WA. 

Wandering's Lewis Parsons was the star with bat and ball.

Cricket finals Lewis Parsons the star as Wandering through to grand final

Wandering are the first team into the Upper Great Southern Cricket Association A-grade grand final, after edging out Cuballing in a thrilling qualifier on Saturday.

CBH Moora Receival Site in 2020.

Rail UpgradesPremiumPremiumUpgrades at two CBH sites completed ahead of 2026 harvest

A $200 million program to upgrade freight rail at two CBH Group receival sites and speed up the grain supply chain and market has been completed four years after it was first announced.

Mirabilis Collective members Stephanie Nicholls, Elena Wittkuhn, Lucinda Nicholls, Tresna Stampalia and Julia Nicholls.

Her Sound Her StoryFemale-led music group call for rural voices and lyrists

A call to unite regional women’s voices has been put out in the Wheatbelt’s south with the launch of a new music singing group project that will feature original songs by regional members.

Hannah Whitehead

Displaying the Poll Merino ram that was awarded the Supreme Champion Exhibit sash of Wagin Woolorama, is Mianelup stud co-principal Elliot Richardson, of Gnowangerup, with the judges including Fraser House, Sam Phillips, Lockie Sutherland, and James Vandeleur.

Wagin WooloramaPremiumWagin Woolorama: Mianelup stud in first supreme win

The Richardson family of Gnowangerup-based Mianelup Merino and Poll Merino stud celebrated their 118th year of registered breeding by taking out their first Supreme Champion sash at this year’s Wagin Woolorama

Bob Garnant

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The Worsley Alumina operation.

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Worker dies at South32’s Worsley

South32 is temporarily scaling back operations at the Worsley Alumina refinery near Collie after a workplace fatality before dawn today.

Adrian Rauso

Peter Bennett died at home late on Wednesday, aged 59.

EngineeringPremiumBoss of Perth-based engineering firm dies suddenly

Century-old Clough said Peter Bennett’s ‘influence on our company, our culture and our industry will endure for many years to come’.

Sean Smith

Zailn Jahson Hayward was found dead on an gravel track near Grampians Loop on March 1.

CrimePremiumPolice release person from custody as murder probe continues

The alleged victim, who was sleeping rough nearby, was found dead on a gravel track near Grampians Loop in Yanchep around 6.40pm on March 1.

Caleb Runciman

Perth doctor George O’Neil, whose pioneering work with naltrexone transformed addiction treatment in this country, is being torpedoed by the Medical Board of Australia.

HealthCommentsPremiumPerth doctor banned from prescribing addiction treatment

A Perth doctor, whose pioneering work with naltrexone transformed addiction treatment in this country, is being torpedoed by the Medical Board of Australia.

Ben Harvey

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An audit of Perth youth hostels, include Mission Australia’s in Victoria Park, has found they are full most days. Pictured is Mission Australia WA Regional Leader Elise Jorgensen with youth at a facility in the Southern Suburbs Justin Benson-Cooper

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Unlucky housing lottery for Perth’s lost kids

An audit has revealed Perth’s housing crisis is hitting vulnerable teens and young adults hard, with shelters forced to turn more people away every day, sparking a nightly scramble for help for hundreds.

Jessica Page

The Dockers and Eagles both lost their opening game for a second straight season.

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LAIDLEY’S RATINGS: The Docker who’s now ‘a liability’

Danielle Laidley assesses every Fremantle and West Coast player after an unsuccessful opening weekend. See who starred and who struggled, including a Doig Medallist who’s at the bottom of the Dockers’ ratings.

Danielle Laidley

Andrew Miller: May this war resolve quickly, so everyone, everywhere can get on with building a future world with less darkness. Beirut, Lebanon.

OpinionFind peace where you can amid the loud drums of war

Andrew Miller: May this war resolve quickly, so everyone, everywhere can get on with building a future world with less darkness.

Willem Duursma (right) is out of contract in 2028.

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CommentsPremiumThe trade West Coast will be sweating on in 2026

After the season really kicked off with a bumper round one, The West Australian’s Mitchell Woodcock takes a no-holds-barred look at the weekend of action.

The Eagles produced a strong response after a horror first half.

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CommentsPremiumGlass half-full or half-empty? Eagles give evidence of both

West Coast’s pessimistic fans would have seen plenty of evidence to support their viewpoint in the first game of the year, but those who see the glass as half-full may have too, writes Josh Kempton.

Regional News

Nicole Watts and Bailey Ryan at the 2026 Frontier Goldfields Children Charity Ball.

Charity ballPremiumTop-secret high-roller auction item a hit at GCC Ball

A top-secret high roller auction item at Saturday night’s Goldfields Children Charity Ball saw local companies and community members digging extra deep to support local children experiencing health issues.

Tegan Guthrie

The Royal Flying Doctor Service helped 1560 patients in the Goldfields in 2025.

New studyCommentsPremiumRoyal Flying Doctor Service’s $4 billion impact

The Royal Flying Doctor Service will provide a $4 billion benefit to WA across the next three decades, according to a new independent report published amid record demand for the organisation’s services.

Neil Watkinson

Centrecare’s building resilience team of Tammy Brown, Portia Maramba, Jenni Lys, Matilda Chivambe, and Rochelle Matagi.

Resilience buildingPremiumResilience-building program for FDV victims

A new resilience-building program for victims of family and domestic violence began last week with a focus on fostering confidence and community. 

Isabella Davis

Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & Justice PremiumPremiumGrief-stricken man avoids jail for punching partner

A man who was grieving the loss of his sister when he repeatedly punched his partner after she fell from a moving car and had her leg run over has been declared a serial offender while narrowly avoiding jail.

Bali Hai Resort and Spa owner Andy Guidera.

CommunityPremiumPremiumBroome business owner calls for wheelchair taxi services

Bali Hai Resort and Spa owner Andy Guidera is hoping local taxi services will take up the State Government’s Regional Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Taxi Service Grants to help disabled people get around town.

Broome soccer girls.

SoccerPremiumPremiumBroome girls' soccer program kicks off with a bang

A new free soccer program in Broome is bringing out school-aged girls in droves to try their hand at the sport. 

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Gordon Ramsay

CNBC newsVideoCommentsPremiumWATCH: How Gordon Ramsay built a billion-dollar empire

Chef, restaurateur and global TV star Gordon Ramsay has opened the doors to his newest Michelin-starred location and reflects on the setbacks and successes that have shaped his career.

Caitlin Kalinowski stepped down from OpenAI after raising concerns the company moved too quickly on a Pentagon AI agreement.

CNBC newsCommentsOpenAI hardware chief quits over Pentagon AI deal

OpenAI hardware chief Caitlin Kalinowski has resigned, warning the company rushed into a deal to deploy its AI models on Pentagon networks.

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Flightradar24 still of flight traffic across the Middle East on March 4th, 2026.

CNBC newsVideoCommentsPremium$17 trillion at stake as travellers caught in Iran crossfire

The war in Iran is part of a growing number of conflicts that have affected the global tourism industry, showing that people who are far from falling missiles and drone attacks aren’t immune to ripple effects.

Leslie Josephs and Contessa Brewer

Goldman Sachs’ Chairman and CEO David Solomon.

CNBC newsPremiumBanking boss surprised by ‘benign’ market reaction to war

Goldman Sachs’ Chairman and CEO David Solomon said financial markets have had a surprisingly “benign” reaction to the Iran war, as the conflict enters its fifth day.

Sawdah Bhaimiya

WA News

ADHD brains find it harder to focus on difficult tasks due to entering sleep-like states.

HealthCommentsPremiumStudy reveals why ADHD brains struggle with hard tasks

Brains can sometimes enter brief periods of sleep-like activity when when they need a break from difficult tasks but this is amplified for those with ADHD, new Australian research has revealed. 

Claire Sadler

One West Aussie’s week is off to a stellar start after securing a huge jackpot win in Monday’s Millionaire Medley game. 

LottoCommentsNew millionaire in town as local scoops tidy jackpot win

One West Aussie’s week is off to a stellar start.

Chloe Maher

A traveller has returned to Perth with measles, prompting authorities to issue a health alert. Image: Supplied

HEALTHAussie capital on major health alert

Health authorities in one Aussie capital have issued an urgent health alert after a returned traveller tested positive for a “highly infectious” disease.

WA Health released the warning on Monday afternoon, listing almost a dozen exposure sites across the Perth metro area.

HealthCommentsCommentsHEALTH ALERT: Perth Woolworths, Kmart new exposure sites

WA Health released a warning on Monday afternoon, listing almost a dozen exposure sites across the Perth metro area after a person infected with a highly contagious disease returned from overseas.

Fuel Watch has forecast further hip pocket pain, on what should cheap Tuesday, with only six places set to offer fuel under $2 a litre.

WA NewsCommentsCommentsOnly six WA petrol stations with fuel for under $2 a litre

FuelWatch has forecast further hip pocket pain on what should be ‘cheap Tuesday’. Find out where to get the cheapest fuel here

Astron at Quinns Rocks ran dry of unleaded fuel on Monday morning, and was forced to turn customers away. 

WA NEWSCommentsPremiumPerth petrol station runs out of fuel amid panic buying

A fuel shop attendant says tougher fuel limits are needed after a customer filled jerry cans with hundreds of dollars worth of petrol, emptying the service station.

Caleb Runciman and Claire Sadler