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  1. Footy wrapPremiumMagpies fighting spirit and Tigers go clear on top

  2. State Budget 2025PremiumAlbany Racing Club given $3.4m for infrastructure upgrades

  3. AIRPORT UPGRADESPremiumMayor thrilled by $11.5m for “big-ticket” airport upgrades

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Jesse Daniel McLennan, 27, is no longer charged with drug-driving.

COURTSPremiumBornholm fatal crash-accused has drug-driving charge dropped

The man accused of causing a fatal crash that claimed the life of a young woman in Bornholm earlier this year has had a charge of drug-driving dropped.

Melissa Sheil

A man is in police custody after he led officers on a chase throughout Albany's suburbs.

CrimePremiumWanted man charged after dramatic high-speed chase in Albany

A wanted Bayonet Head man who allegedly led police on a high-speed reckless pursuit throughout Albany’s suburbs on Friday has been hit with a host of charges. 

Melissa Sheil

James Shaw, Matt Fabila, Ryan Fazzalari, Cumoran Desmond, Joshua Fabila and Mitchell Cannon are running the 400km to Albany in aid of MSWA.

Six of the bestPremiumMates aim to run 400km from Perth to Albany in aid of MSWA

A group of friends in Perth who have long wanted to climb Bluff Knoll are going to do it the hard way — by first running the 400km to Albany.

Claire Middleton

West Coast defender Jeremy McGovern and former coach Adam Simpson.

AFLVideoComments‘He’s changed the game’: What Gov means to Simmo

Former West Coast coach Adam Simpson has paid tribute to Jeremy McGovern, labelling him a ‘modern day great’ who revolutionised their successful era in the wake of his medical retirement.

Mitchell Woodcock

Minister for the Great Southern Reece Whitby attended the Great Southern Development Commission’s budget briefing at Retravision Stadium on June 20.

STATE BUDGET 2025PremiumHospital upgrade in pipeline while rehab gets the greenlight

A $60 million promise to double the beds at the Great Southern’s largest hospital has been pushed further down the pipeline, as Thursday’s State budget revealed only $1m allocated over four years to planning.

Melissa Sheil

LEFT: A happy Denmark-Walpole walk off. RIGHT: Railways' Ryley Valli thrived in the wet conditions.

Footy wrapPremiumMagpies fighting spirit and Tigers go clear on top

Denmark-Walpole claimed their second win of the season to leap back into the top four and Railways moved two games clear on top of the ladder after a wet and wild round eight of the GSFL season at the weekend.

Cameron Newbold

Minister for the Great Southern Reece Whitby presented the State Budget to an audience at the Great Southern Development Commission’s budget briefing.

Any questionsPremiumPremium‘Question time: ‘When will you fix the hydrotherapy pool?’

“The hydrotherapy pool at Albany Health Campus hasn’t worked for four years, when will it be fixed?” 

Albany's Isaac Baum kicks.

Sharks VictoryPremiumPremiumAlbany undeterred by wet conditions with strong home win

Reigning premiers Albany kicked four unanswered goals in a pivotal third term, on their way to a 46-point win over Royals in round eight of the Great Southern Football League at Retravision Stadium on Saturday.

Alan Smith, president of Albany Racing Club pointing out areas which need improvement. Albany Racing Club was awarded $3.84m in the 2025-26 State Budget.

State Budget 2025PremiumPremiumAlbany Racing Club given $3.4m for infrastructure upgrades

Albany Racing Club president Alan Smith was cheering Tuesday’s State Budget, which allocated $3.84 million for infrastructure upgrades to the Percy Spencer Racecourse.

Jesse Daniel McLennan, 27, is no longer charged with drug-driving.

COURTSPremiumBornholm fatal crash-accused has drug-driving charge dropped

The man accused of causing a fatal crash that claimed the life of a young woman in Bornholm earlier this year has had a charge of drug-driving dropped.

Melissa Sheil

A man is in police custody after he led officers on a chase throughout Albany's suburbs.

CrimePremiumWanted man charged after dramatic high-speed chase in Albany

A wanted Bayonet Head man who allegedly led police on a high-speed reckless pursuit throughout Albany’s suburbs on Friday has been hit with a host of charges. 

Melissa Sheil

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Brandon James Weston pleaded guilty to four counts of possessing an unlicensed firearm or ammunition and possession of methamphetamine and was sentenced at Mandurah Magistrates Court.

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Bikie associate with lifetime gun ban hides ammo in undies

Police made the shocking discovery after stopping the Mandurah man while he was riding his Harley-Davidson, with a further search of his home uncovering more illegal items.

Rachel Fenner

Launch day of the first locally made WA train in 30 years at Perth Stadium Station. The C series train will roll out across Perth over the next few years.

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Train drivers slam Labor’s railcars: ‘They got it wrong’

Train drivers have slammed Labor’s locally made C-series railcars, with almost 80 per cent believing the trains should be removed from service until key issues are addressed.

Dylan Caporn

Pictured are residents Lorraine, Barbara, Mike, Wayne and Anne at the apartments.

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Sewage backups and building defects plague ‘luxury’ homes

Several seniors who bought brand new ‘luxury townhouses’ in Applecross say their million-dollar plus homes are plagued with building defects.

John Flint

Peter Fogarty, centre, with his daughter Anna and son Mark at The Lodge Wadjemup resort on Rottnest Island.

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‘Whose stupid idea was it to build a hotel on Rottnest?’

West Aussie wine entrepreneur Peter Fogarty threw son Mark and daughter Anna in the deep end to create Rottnest Island resort The Lodge Wadjemup. Think Succession, but with harmony rather than dysfunction.

Simon Collins

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Mr Mercuri broke his tibia and fibula and required immediate surgery on his right leg.

EmergencyPremiumMan breaks bones using himself as human shield in arrest

The 39-year-old broke his tibia and fibula and required immediate surgery on his right leg.

Caitlin Vinci

The crash happened on Great Northern Highway, south of Chittering Roadhouse, about 11.10am on Saturday.

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Driver dies after horror three-vehicle crash in Chittering

A driver has died in a multi-vehicle crash after a road train, tow truck and car collided in Chittering. 

Caleb Runciman

Mitch McGovern has made a heartfelt tribute to his brother Jeremy after the West Coast star was forced to medically retire from the AFL.

AFL CommentsComments‘Love ya mate’: McGovern’s heartfelt tribute to big brother

Mitch McGovern has made a heartfelt tribute to his brother Jeremy after the West Coast star was forced to medically retire from the AFL.

Emergency services have responded to a serious crash believed to have involved a bus near RAC Arena. 

CrimePremiumPremiumEmergency services respond to serious crash near RAC Arena

Main Roads WA has warned motorists to avoid the area and seek an alternate route. 

A white Holden ute — with registration 1BFC417 — was seen leaving the station before it was captured on CCTV speeding through the Rockingham hospital carpark.

CRIMEVideoPremiumPremiumCCTV shows car before injured bikie dumped at hospital

Gang crime detectives have released CCTV of a vehicle swap between bikies moments before a senior Comanchero was shot, burnt and left for dead — as police continue to hunt for the perpetrators.

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Minister for the Mid West Jackie Jarvis in Geraldton to talk about the State Budget.

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Josephine Hingst

Artist Nicole Monks.

Yamaji ArtPremiumYamaji art is on show in Sydney

Yamaji art is on show at the Australian Design Centre in Sydney.

Stuart Quinn

Leon Ashton has written an autobiography of his life, including three decades working in the Goldfields.

AutobiographyPremiumPublication outlines highlights and hardships of Goldfields

A self-described “old Kalgoorlie boy” who spent three decades working in the Goldfields region has written an autobiography.

Carwyn Monck

Pictured are many Beam e-scooters on the corner of HBF Park in Vincent.

Growing pressurePremiumPremiumCity of Bunbury’s e-scooters will be staying on the streets

Despite growing pressure across the State, the City of Bunbury’s e-scooters will be staying on the streets — at least for a few more months. 

Ms Kalgoorlie winner Karlee Andrzejeski, Junior Miss Kalgoorlie Arabella Raptis, Teen Miss Kalgoorlie Antonina Fleming, Mr Kalgoorlie Craig Rankin, Little Miss Kalgoorlie Carline Kelers and Miss Kalgoorlie Camilla Riquelme.

Miss Kalgoorlie PremiumPremiumResponse to inaugural pageant ‘way better than expected’

Crowns, tiaras and sashes were everywhere to be seen at Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club this month for the inaugural Miss Kalgoorlie pageant.

Esperance local Rebecca Healy has a WA art competition about grief.

Art competitionPremiumPremiumUnexpected win close to heart

An Esperance local who wrote an expressive piece about losing her father has come out on top in a WA art competition.

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Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell and President Donald Trump.

BusinessCommentsTrump scolds ‘stupid’ Fed after it holds key rate steady

The Federal Reserve has kept interest rates steady amid expectations of higher inflation and lower economic growth ahead, and still pointed to two reductions later this year.

Jeff Cox

Top oil CEOs have sounded the alarm as Israel-Iran strikes escalate.

Middle EastCommentsTop oil execs sound alarm over Israel-Iran escalation

The CEOs of TotalEnergies, Shell, and EnQuest have warned that further attacks on critical energy infrastructure could have serious consequences for global supply and prices.

Sam Meredith

Global investors may be underpricing the impact of a conflict between Israel and Iran, market watchers warned on Monday.

CNBC newsCommentsInvestors shrug off Israel-Iran conflict at their peril

Despite the continued fighting — with hundreds reported dead — global stock markets have sustained positive momentum.

Chloe Taylor

The Insta360 One R displayed in a container of water at the Insta360 booth during CES 2020 at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Jan. 8, 2020.

CNBC newsCommentsTrade war not stopping China’s push deeper into the US

Chinese companies are so intent on global expansion that even the biggest stock offering to date on Shanghai’s tech-heavy STAR board counts the US as one of its biggest markets, on par with China.

Evelyn Cheng

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Premier Roger Cook

State PoliticsCommentsPremium‘We work hard for the money’: Premier

State MPs have largely refused to be drawn on news of a 3.5 per cent pay rise, with Premier Roger Cook saying all members were working hard for their salaries.

Dylan Caporn

Flights have been diverted or halted after Iran struck a US air base in Qatar.

WA NewsCommentsTRAVEL TURMOIL: Perth flights diverted amid Middle East war

A flight from Perth to London and another from Perth to France were forced to change course overnight.

Caleb Runciman & Alexandra Feiam

A Salvation Army survey found 54 per cent of WA respondents could not afford to use heating in their home this winter.

Personal FinanceCommentsPremiumCommentsPremium‘Heartbreaking’: Lengths West Aussies go in bid to save cash

A Salvation Army survey found more than one in two West Australian respondents could not afford to use heating in their home this winter.

UWA Medical School professor Bu Yeap said the drug could potentially address the root cause of type 2 diabetes.

HealthCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumWA research for type 2 diabetes drug gets funding boost

A study looking into how to tackle resistance to insulin in people with type 2 diabetes has received a crucial funding boost.

Screen grabs from a 2019 video of Jacob John Dwyer, the armed killer.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumMan who killed wife’s friend in bizarre bikie drama jailed

A fatal shooting that sparked a manhunt and plunged Perth’s outskirts into lockdown involved bikies, a drug debt and a victim brought along against his will.

Roger Cook’s annual salary as Premier is over $400,000 for the first time. 

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumRoger Cook earning over $400k for first time after pay bump

The salaries of some high-profile bosses have climbed to more than $546,000 per year.

Dylan Caporn