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  1. Icy dunkFooty identities to make a splash in aid of Parkinson’s WA

  2. service swapPremiumDenmark visitor centre taken over by upgraded town library

  3. HOTTEST 100PremiumAlbany anthem to homesickness deemed one of Australia’s best

  4. NAIDOC Round PremiumKeremete the shooting star for Narrikup as Bullets go down

  5. Respected pairPremiumAnnual O’Neill Loveridge showpiece ends with honours shared

Katanning’s Caleb Quartermaine kicks.

Footy wrap PremiumKatanning rain goals on Boddington during downpour

Katanning Wanderers produced a brilliant win over reigning premiers Boddington, booting 16 goals in wet conditions to strengthen their Upper Great Southern Football League finals hopes on Sunday.

Hannah Whitehead

Singer-songwriter Swimming Bell will perform at New Farm, New Country.

Regional soundsNew folk festival for WA’s Great Southern

A pristine pocket of bushland set between Denmark and Walpole will form a picturesque backdrop for a fresh folk music festival, writes Jessie Stoelwinder

Jessie Stoelwinder

The community showed up in force to support the motion for the Denmark pool to progress through council, wearing blue to show their support.

pool pollPremiumCouncil votes to progress long-standing Denmark pool plans

Shire of Denmark council voted on Tuesday night to hold a special meeting on August 12 to decide the next steps for a town pool, with the community turning out in force to show their support for the motion.

Jacki Elezovich

Police are investigate an incident at an Albany gym after a man threatened staff and damaged property.

CRIMEPremiumPolice say man made threats with pole in Albany gym incident

Albany detectives are investigating a serious violence incident at a popular Albany gym on Wednesday, where a man threatened people with a wooden pole and smashed a glass door. 

Melissa Sheil and Jacki Elezovich

Penny Williams and Samara Edwards at the Southern Aboriginal Corporation’s 2025 NAIDOC Ball.

NAIDOC Ball PremiumIN PICTURES: NAIDOC Ball hosts hundreds of guests at AEC

The Southern Aboriginal Corporation held their annual NAIDOC Ball at the Albany Entertainment Centre on Saturday night, with the sold-out event filling Kalyenup Studio to the brim. 

Jacki Elezovich

Nell Beeck, Des Beeck, Hank Rosendal and Lesley Glorie.

Sailing launch PremiumIN PICTURES: Albany hosts launch of Fremantle to Albany race

Princess Royal Sailing Club hosted the launch of the prestigious Fremantle to Albany yacht race last Friday, with locals and visitors turning out to see the much-loved event officially return to the calendar. 

Jacki Elezovich

A report into his death will prepared for the coroner, which is standard for deaths in custody.

Albany AdvertiserPremiumPremiumTerminally ill inmate dies in hospital after medical episode

The 52-year-old was transferred to Albany Health Campus but died in the early hours of Wednesday.

Caledonians' goal scorer Taylor Clay takes on Rovers' Ledi Kall.

Soccer wrap PremiumPremiumRed card cuts short-handed Rovers to nine as Calies make hay

Ladder leaders Albany Caledonian kept their noses in front of second-placed Polonia after a dramatic 5-0 win over Rovers in the Great Southern Soccer Association reserves competition on Saturday, July 26.

Jerry Poiron, Kathy Way and Louis Poiron will be competing in division one at the weekend.

Ready to playAnnual tournament attracts its ‘largest and strongest field’

The annual Albany Badminton Tournament has attracted its largest and strongest field this weekend, according to Great Southern Badminton Association chair Michelle Watson. 

Manypeaks' Kathryn Slattery shoots on the reverse.

HockeyPremiumPost grabs last-gasp winner as Mt Barker edge past Manypeaks

Mt Barker won their second game in a row, following up their victory over Spencer Park with a round nine triumph over Manypeaks on Saturday, July 26.

Claire Middleton

Denmark-Walpole league captain Banjo Watkins, event organiser Ray Benson and reserves captain Brad Pope preparing for the big splash.

Icy dunkFooty identities to make a splash in aid of Parkinson’s WA

Denmark-Walpole Football Club is looking to kick Parkinson’s disease out on the full with a big freeze-style event at McLean Park on Saturday in conjunction with the Great Southern Football League fixture. 

Claire Middleton

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The Finder survey has revealed nearly two thirds of entry-level buyers have missed out on a home they were serious about buying.

PropertyCommentsPremiumProperty market stacked against first-homebuyers

‘It feels like an endless loop of saving, shopping, inspecting, putting in an offer and missing, again and again and again.’

Kim Macdonald

Dr Tony Buti has announced a new committee to investigate university mergers.The University of Western Australia, Curtin , Edith Cowan and Murdoch Universities will all come under the microscope.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
WA universities set for major shake-up with merger plans

The Sunday Times can reveal the Cook Government has taken a significant step towards a merger in some form between WA’s four public universities.

Joe Spagnolo

Three years after selling out of his Crown Resorts casino empire, billionaire James Packer has a confession.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
James Packer reveals thoughts on Donald Trump, Elon Musk

Three years after selling out of his Crown Resorts casino empire, billionaire James Packer has a confession.

Mark Drummond

It’s understood the man who set off the flare was also armed with a knife.

EmergencyPremiumChaos as flare set off inside busy Perth shopping centre

It’s understood the man who set off the flare was also armed with a knife.

Caitlin Vinci

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Anthony Albanese will take his push to ban children from social media global, calling a summit of other interested world leaders in New York in September to learn from Australia’s world-leading measures.

Federal PoliticsCommentsAlbanese takes kids’ social media ban to the world stage

Anthony Albanese will take his push to ban children from social media global, calling a summit of other interested world leaders in New York in September to learn from Australia’s world-leading measures.

Katina Curtis

Cynthia Khan and Yusuf Khan

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The West Australian exclusive
Administration and liquidationPremium
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Surprise twist in Library Nightclub saga

State tax officials have moved to wind up the company which owns The Library Nightclub building, as the pressure on Yusuf Khan’s business empire widens.

Matt Mckenzie

A teenage boy suffered leg injuries and is being taken to Perth Children’s Hospital.

NewsPremiumPremiumTeen rushed to hospital after terrifying crash near school

A teenage boy has been rushed to hospital after being struck by a car in a frightening incident near his western suburbs school.

Transport Minister Rita Saffioti.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremium‘Concerns’ as location of new ferry terminal announced

Transport Minister Rita Saffioti says the Government has revealed the location of a new ferry terminal in Matilda Bay but admitted some will be unhappy with its site.

Dr Tony Buti has announced a new committee to investigate university mergers.The University of Western Australia, Curtin , Edith Cowan and Murdoch Universities will all come under the microscope.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
CommentsPremiumWA universities set for major shake-up with merger plans

The Sunday Times can reveal the Cook Government has taken a significant step towards a merger in some form between WA’s four public universities.

Regional News

Myles Pollard speaking at the 2025 Leadership Conference.

Leadership ConferencePremiumActor reflects on his journey from bush to stage

Spending his childhood in regional Australia gave actor-turned-director Myles Pollard the confidence to succeed in the industry, but it wasn’t the loud, chest-thumping kind people think is needed. 

Yousuf Shameel

The Shire of Coolgardie annual electors’ meeting takes place tonight.

Annual electors’ meetingPremiumAnother stormy night for Shire of Coolgardie predicted

A motion of no confidence in the Shire of Coolgardie council will be presented at tonight’s annual electors’ meeting, and its financial position at June 30, 2024 was almost $5.3m worse than expected.

Neil Watkinson & Jessica Antoniou

A new report has exposed the harsh reality of the health and wellbeing of children living in the remote Ngaanyatjarra Lands.

Aboriginal child health studyPremiumChildren’s health and wellbeing needs prioritising

A new report has exposed the harsh reality of the health and wellbeing of children living in the remote Ngaanyatjarra Lands, revealing the complexities of child nutrition and impact of government policies.

Jessica Antoniou

Uniquely You Ball organisers Sarsha Lander, Gina Price and Jo Russell.

Uniquely You PremiumPremiumSponsors sought to enhance Uniquely You Ball

Community demand has organisers of last year’s inaugural ball for people with disabilities calling for more sponsorship to help bring an even bigger event to the Goldfields this year.

The Leschenault Cricket Club has received funding for new equipment.

Sports fundingPremiumPremiumSouth West sporting groups get major investment

Several South West schools and local sporting groups have been given a leg up by the State Government as part of a $10 million investment across WA. 

Will Upchurch's winning portrait Xin Jie Tan.

Cossack Art AwardsPremiumPremiumGeraldton-based artist wins best portrait prize

Geraldton artist Will Upchurch has taken out the award for Best Portrait at the 2025 Cossack Art Awards with his piece titled Xin Jie Tan. 

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Unready kindy kids feeding into ‘disastrous’ NAPLAN results
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Unready kindy kids feeding into ‘disastrous’ NAPLAN results
AFL refuses to address reports of Snoop Dogg grand final act
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AFL refuses to address reports of Snoop Dogg grand final act
Acting Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds announces bid for Perth mayoral race
Acting Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds announces bid for Perth mayoral race
Liberals declare ‘all-out war’ as Hastie targets Zempilas over net zero
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Liberals declare ‘all-out war’ as Hastie targets Zempilas over net zero
Anthony Albanese takes kids’ social media ban, now including YouTube, to the world stage
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Anthony Albanese takes kids’ social media ban, now including YouTube, to the world stage
Rumbling earthquake recorded in Wheatbelt, felt in Perth
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Rumbling earthquake recorded in Wheatbelt, felt in Perth
NAPLAN results reveal a 'worrying' trend for WA students
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NAPLAN results reveal a 'worrying' trend for WA students
Perth Zoo welcomes tiny adorable new arrivals
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Perth Zoo welcomes tiny adorable new arrivals
Emergency WA tech tipped to save lives 16,600km away
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Emergency WA tech tipped to save lives 16,600km away
WA research reveals resistance training suppresses cancer
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WA research reveals resistance training suppresses cancer

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Elon Musk’s Tesla sold its crypto at one of the worst possible times.

CNBC newsComments‘Won’t sell’: Musk, Tesla’s multi-billion-dollar crypto miss

Billionaire Elon Musk’s Tesla missed on the top and bottom lines in the second quarter, but another miss was buried in its investor deck.

Ari Levy

Tesla’s slump this year is partly due to backlash against the company in the US and Europe, after Musk spent heavily to help re-elect President Donald Trump.

CNBC newsCommentsMusk warns of a ‘few rough quarters’ for Tesla as sales dive

Elon Musk has warned Tesla faces “a few rough quarters” after the company reported a 16 per cent decline in automotive revenue as sales fell for a second-straight quarter and again trailed analysts’ estimates.

Lora Kolodny

Donald Trump has announced a massive US-Japan trade deal.

TradeComments‘Largest ever’: Trump announces $839b US-Japan trade deal

US President Donald Trump has announced a $839 billion trade deal with Japan, calling it the ‘largest deal ever’, which involves ‘reciprocal’ tariffs.

Lim Hui Jie

In the battle among streaming services to capture and keep subscribers, kids’ shows like CoComelon and Bluey are becoming powerful tools to help win the war.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumAs streaming services chase a profit, kids’ content is king

In the battle among streaming services to capture and keep subscribers, kids’ shows like Bluey are becoming powerful tools to help win the war.

Ali McCadden and Lillian Rizzo

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Connie Butcher, Ebony Whitney and Dr Jael Wafula outside Vickery House in Bentley, Perth. Ross Swanborough

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The West Australian exclusive
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Scary campus incidents leave Curtin students living in fear

In one night-time incident, a student witnessed two men carrying a small axe which they then used to commit a crime.

Bethany Hiatt

Wheatbelt residents have revealed it took more than four days to manage to retrieve German backpacker Carolina Wilga’s van from the remote area in which it was trapped.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumLocals detail dramatic ordeal to retrieve Carolina’s car

Wheatbelt residents have revealed it took more than four days to manage to retrieve German backpacker Carolina Wilga’s van from the remote area in which it was trapped.

Jessica Evensen

Farmers have taken it upon themselves to remove the camper van from thick scrub due to environmental concerns. WA Police

NEWSPremiumPremiumNext move in German backpacker saga

Backpacker Carolina Wilga spent 12 days stranded in remote WA after losing control of her van, with her rescue described as a “miracle”.

Megan Hayworth from the UWA Boat Club, Australian blind sailing team skipper Kylie Forth and Sailability WA founder Graham White near the site of the proposed Matilda Bay ferry terminal.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
CommentsPremiumUncertain future for water clubs amid ferry terminal plans

A volunteer-run sailing club that’s supported people with disabilities for 25 years faces closure after the State Government named Matilda Bay as the site for a new Swan River ferry terminal.

Pedestrian access to the storage units is proposed via Roe Street - adjacent to the box shop.

Huge developmentPremiumPremiumHuge $27m self-storage unit facility planned for Perth

A $27 million self-storage unit facility has been recommended for approval on the corner of Sutherland Street and Roe Street in West Perth.

The proposed development is valued at $23.5 million.

Shopping boostCommentsNew shopping centre set for surprising Perth location

The centre is set to include a Woolworths, BWS liquor store , 13 speciality retailers, a gym and medical centre, and 252 parking bays.

Liam Murphy

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