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Action from Denmark Youth Fest in 2025.

Fun tankDenmark’s young people can take the plunge at Youth Fest

Denmark’s annual Youth Fest takes place on Wednesday with the popular local event set to attract young people from across the shire to activities at the McLean sports precinct.

Claire Middleton

Tink, Lethal and Steffi on the track at roller derby.

Roller derby From sidelines to the track Steffi competes on roller derby

After years spent watching from the sidelines, Steffi has stepped onto the track and into the fast-paced world of roller derby. 

Amy Towers

Travis and Zoe Allington on their family farm.

IMPROVING PASTURESPremiumStudy says high-intensity grazing key to improved soil

WA farmer Zoe Allington is keeping her chickens and animals on the move with regen farming methods, to keep her soil healthy in Tenterden.

Danielle Marsland

Holly Pepper with her piece "Depleting” that will be on show during Sculpture at Binalup.

Albany 2026Sculpture at Binalup brings outdoor exhibition to the coast

Middleton Beach is set to come alive with creativity this week as Sculpture at Binalup transforms the coastline into a huge outdoor gallery. 

Amy Towers

Mt Barker volunteers Patrice Madlener and Jenny Bell at their current SES facility.

Fire fundPremiumShire votes against borrowing $1.9m to fund new SES facility

The Shire of Plantagenet has turned down the opportunity to borrow money to fund building a new Mt Barker State Emergency Service facility.

Claire Middleton

Railways' Kiahn Perry attempts to mark ahead of Denmark-Walpole's Megan Ross.

Footy wrap PremiumRailways secure big win over Denmark-Walpole on Friday

Railways secured a top-two finish and a finals double chance heading into the final round of the 2026 Great Southern Football League Women’s season, after a convincing win over Denmark-Walpole on Friday.

Amy Towers

Sculpture at Binalup is showcasing 16 artworks.

Albany 2026Sculptures come alive along the shoreline along Binalup

Sculptures have come alive along the shoreline at Binalup/Middleton Beach, transforming the coastal landscape into an open-air gallery as the 2026 Sculpture at Binalup exhibition gets under way.

A Kojonup woman was refused bail by the Albany Magistrates Court on Monday after she appeared on new drug charges.

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PremiumAlleged Kojonup drug dealer refused bail after caravan bust

A Kojonup woman allegedly found with more than 30g of methamphetamine and $3400 of drug money has been refused bail, after the court was told she reoffended while on bail for similar charges.

Peter Smith and Brett Hall were recognised for their significant contribution to masters footy.

Hall of FameTwo Albany Vikings inducted into WA AFL Masters Hall of Fame

Two Albany Vikings greats have been recognised at the highest level, with Peter Smith and Brett Hall inducted into the WA AFL Masters Hall of Fame last month. 

An Albany man has been jailed after he threatened a woman with a machete and stole her phone in Spencer Park.

courtsPremiumJail time for Albany man who threatened woman with machete

An Albany man who swung a machete at a woman in a public park and stole her phone in an attempt to force her to give him methamphetamine was jailed in the Albany District Court last month. 

Jacki Elezovich

Isi Campbell reached the quarterfinals in the Relationship Australia WA Trials for the Margaret River Pro.

Big stage Campbell just falls short in bid for Margaret River Pro spot

Denmark surfer Isi Campbell’s bid to qualify for the Margaret River Pro ended at the quarterfinal stage of the WA trials last Friday.

Claire Middleton

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D & C Corporation worked on two of VIctor Goh’s builds — Capital Square on Mount Street and EQWest on the banks of the Swan River.

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The West Australian exclusive
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From Goh to woe: Secret docs reveal EQWest delay dispute

The company building Victor Goh’s Elizabeth Quay skyscrapers was blasted for withholding millions of dollars from a contractor in a previously secret legal ruling.

Matt Mckenzie

Sam Lalor, Murphy Reid and Jagga Smith.

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How the 2024 draft REALLY should have gone

Inspired by the stunning early success of Murphy Reid after he was taken with pick No.17, The West Australian’s Josh Kempton has run a re-draft on the stacked 2024 pool.

Josh Kempton

Flowers by the side of Nicholson Road, Lynwood, where a fatal crash occured which resulted in the death of Skye.

GoFundMeVideoBaby who died in crash remembered as ‘precious little soul’

The baby, who died in a horror rideshare car crash on Saturday, has been remembered as having ‘the most beautiful smile’. 

Treasury Wine Estates boss Sam Fischer.

BusinessPremiumTreasury Wines faces ‘elevated risk’ of bankruptcy

Shares in the winemaker have collapsed 63 per cent over the past year as one Australian hedge fund said its debt load means bankruptcy is possible.

Tom Richardson

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Premier Roger Cook has declared a state of emergency in WA amid a fuel crisis.

State PoliticsVideoCommentsRoger Cook declares state of emergency in WA over fuel

A state of emergency will be declared in WA in a bid to pressure fuel companies to divert supplies where they’re needed, but Roger Cook says it won’t trigger Covid-style restrictions on the public.

Jessica Page

“Boardroom screaming match ends with cops storming out” with Ben Harvey.

WATCHVideoCommentsPremiumBoardroom screaming match ends with cops storming out

In tonight’s show, Ben Harvey reveals why being the boss of WA’s Police Union isn’t a long-term career prospect with the third president in five years facing the chop.

Ben Harvey | Mon, March 30

Raymond Reddington, who changed his name from Maxwell Robert Fulton was on trial accused of murdering his wife Sharon Fulton (inset) in 1986.

Court & JusticePremiumPremiumHusband learns fate for murdering Sharon Fulton 40 years ago

A cold case killer who murdered his wife 40 years ago has been sentenced to life in prison, however a terminal cancer diagnosis means he could have as little as 18 months to live.

The Eagles have produced the rare feat of comebacks from 22+ points down at quarter time in their past two matches.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumTwice in 48 years: Eagles’ amazing ‘comeback kings’ feat

In A Six-Pack Of IPA (Interesting Points, Allegedly), we look at West Coast achieving a comeback feat achieved only four times before in AFL/VFL history, and more stats and facts on our WA clubs!

There were 3,355 properties listed for sale in Perth a few days ago, following several weeks of rising listings, including some weeks with double-digit listings growth.

PropertyCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPerth property listings surge but prices still rising

It was hoped that extra supply would reduce prices. Why has the opposite happened in March?

Regional News

The Earth. Ocean. Weave. exhibition will be on display at Esperance’s Cannery Arts Centre next month.

New exhibitionPremiumCommunity transforms marine debris into art for a cause

A powerful new exhibition — Earth. Ocean. Weave. — will open next month celebrating the creativity, collaboration, and environmental care of the Esperance community.

Neil Watkinson

House manager Robyn McCleery, Kalgoorlie MLA Ali Kent, Minister Jessica Stojkovski, One Tree Community Services director Irina Cattalini, deputy shire president Ross Norris and shire chief executive Ty Matson cut the ribbon to open the Leonora Safe House.

Safe housePremiumLeonora Safe House opens to support victims of violence

A newly opened safe house in Leonora will deliver crisis accommodation for women and children escaping family and domestic violence in the northern Goldfields.

Isabella Davis

Blues singer and songwriter Minnie Marks.

Esperance showPremiumFree entry to Minnie Marks blues gig in Esperance on Sunday

A blues singer and songwriter will showcase her “guitar wizardry” in Esperance this weekend, with the previously ticketed show now free to attend.

Isabella Davis

Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumMan lit Molotov cocktail in trailer of family’s vehicle

A sleep-deprived man with a history of drug-induced psychosis lit a Molotov cocktail in the trailer of a vehicle occupied by a family of four, including two children, who drove off unaware of the danger.

Augusta's Turner Street Jetty.

CAPITAL WORKSPremiumPremiumAMR Shire opens tender offer for Turner Street Jetty works

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River has opened the tender for the Turner Street Jetty replacement project. 

Pitbull Services’ Travis Brophy, Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission’s Regan Brewer, Goldfields-Esperance Minister David Michael, Kalgoorlie MLA Ali Kent, Pitbull Services’ Jamie Rae Brophy, and Shire of Coolgardie president Paul WIlcox at the regional economic development grants announcement this week

RED GrantsPremiumPremiumSix businesses share $635,000 in economic development grants

Six Goldfields-Esperance businesses will receive funding for projects that expand and diversify their operations under the latest round of the State Government’s regional economic development grants program.

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This picture taken on March 26, 2026 shows an oil tanker unloading crude oil at a port in Yantai, in China’s eastern Shandong province.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumIran oil shock stirs memories of 1997 Asian financial crisis

The question now is how long the shock lasts and whether the physical energy shortage can be resolved before the economic damage spirals out of control. 

Anniek Bao and Lee Ying Shan

Elon Musk, chief executive officer of Tesla.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumElon Musk seeks ouster of OpenAI CEO as part of lawsuit

Elon Musk is seeking to have OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman removed from their roles as officers in the company as part of a case that’s expected to go to trial later this month.

Lora Kolodny

Sabrina Carpenter latest music video 'House Tour' featuring Margaret Qualley & Madelyn Cline.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumUniversal Music pops after $US64b takeover proposal

Activist investor Pershing Square said Tuesday it is planning to buy Universal Music Group in a cash and stock deal worth about 55.8 billion euros ($US64.4 billion).

April Roach

A bulk carrier sits anchored at Sultan Qaboos Port on March 23, 2026 in Muscat, Oman.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumOffbeat Wall Street firm sends analyst to Strait of Hormuz

One research firm claims to have sent an analyst directly into the conflict zone.

Yun Li

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QFA943, which was destined for Perth, was due to land back in Brisbane after a mechanical issue was noticed on Monday night.

AviationComments WA bound plane forced to fly in circles amid tech issue

A Qantas plane bound for Perth was diverted to Brisbane and forced to circle for almost three hours due to a ‘mechanical issue’ on Monday night. 

Caleb Runciman

CCTV footage of the dog attack reveals the horrific scenes as the Dianella woman fights to protect her pets life from two vicious dogs.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Out-of-control dogs maul Perth woman, kill her beloved pet

A Dianella woman is recovering from surgery and her pet is dead after they were attacked by two dogs on Saturday morning.

Ben Harvey

West Aussie workers have been repaid a staggering $30 million after a wave of payslip blunders left thousands of local families short-changed.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumWA workers win back $30m after major payroll bungle

West Aussie workers have been repaid a staggering $30 million after a wave of payslip blunders left thousands of local families short-changed. 

Perth drivers can breathe a sigh of relief when ‘cheap Tuesday’ makes a brief return this week.

WA NewsCommentsCommentsPerth drivers to score cheapest petrol in more than a month

Perth drivers can breathe a sigh of relief when ‘cheap Tuesday’ makes a brief return this week with two servos setting prices not seen in more than a month.

A woman was charged after her erratic and abusive behaviour forced a Thailand bound flight to land in Perth. NewsWire / Luis Enrique Ascui

TRAVEL INCIDENTSPremiumPremiumJetstar flight diverted, 37yo woman arrested

A woman’s “erratic” behaviour on a Thailand-bound flight from Melbourne sparked travel chaos after it was diverted to Perth, where she was arrested.

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NEWSPremiumSmoke warning after battery blaze erupts

Aussies were issued an urgent warning after a huge fire broke out at a recycling centre storing 80 tonnes of lithium-ion batteries.

Abisha Sapkota