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The 20 burning questions about Cleo’s disappearance

It’s the mystery that has shocked WA, but getting to the bottom of little Cleo’s disappearance is proving much harder than initially hoped. Here are the 20 burning questions that must be answered.

NRLFooty kingpin’s bizarre Covid claim

Peter V’landys has been instrumental in pulling the NRL through two Covid-ravaged seasons, but this comment left fans scratching their heads.

Jasper Bruce

PoliticsHundreds challenge Vic’s Covid jab mandate

Authorised workers, employer groups and healthcare workers have joined a mass legal action against the Victorian government’s mandates on vaccines.

Rhiannon Tuffield

NRLGrand final star signs new NRL contract

After a breakout season with the South Sydney Rabbitohs, Keaon Koloamatangi has signed a new NRL contract.

Jasper Bruce

Body foundHomicide squad investigating Kununurra death

A man is assisting homicide detectives with their investigations into the discovery of a body found on the outskirts of Kununurra on Sunday afternoon.

Stephanie Sinclair

GolfPremiumAn epic finish at 18-hole Stableford comp

About 30 players competed in the 18-hole Stableford competition on Saturday, the second-last round of the winter competition.

Fiona Kinsman

CricketPremiumHawks hang on to claim a 47-run win

The Nickol Hawks survived an early scare by the Dampier Taverners to claim a strong 47-run victory in round four of the West Pilbara Cricket Association 40 over competition.

Nick Lewis

InquiryFixing Crown’s woes ‘not rocket science’

New chair Ziggy Switkowski has told a royal commission examining Crown Resorts’ affairs the company’s compliance issues can still be fixed.

Melissa Iaria

Hunt for cluesVideo‘Credible sources’ saw car at centre of Cleo mystery

A chance sighting of a car turning off Blowholes Road in the dead of night, about the time Cleo Smith vanished from a nearby campsite, could be the crucial clue police need to find the four-year-old.

Action-packed weekendPremiumGascoyne Games back with a bang

After a six-year hiatus the Gascoyne Games returned with 500 athletes in Exmouth over the weekend to compete across 12 different sporting disciplines.

Alexander Scott

UpdatedGrace hits back at ‘carefully spun’ snub

A row between Grace Tame and the government has hit new highs after the Australian of the Year accused a minister of making her look ‘uncooperative’.

Ellen Ransley and Courtney Gould

Bottom linePremiumWoman cops fine for police officer bum slap

A Rangeway woman who slapped a police officer on the bottom and told him, “I’ll grab your n..s”, has been fined $400.

Michael Roberts

Business awardsPremiumBroome businesses shine at awards night

The resilience and innovation of Broome’s booming business community during a rollercoaster 2021 was celebrated recently, with Air Kimberley recognised as the best of the best.

Sam Jones

MissingSearch for missing boatie continues

A mass search is being carried out for missing boatie Thomas Courto, last seen about a week ago entering Tasmanian waters with two others on board.

Emily Cosenza

Outlandish prizesPremiumWinners of crazy Broome charity prize auction revealed

A heartwarming fundraiser this month raised more than $70,000 and shed light on a genetic disease which has left the four-month-old child of a dedicated Kimberley cattle family seriously ill.

Grace Hendry

Safety firstBunbury’s Containers for Change wins State safety award

Bunbury’s efforts towards Containers for Change were rewarded on Friday night at the inaugural Change Maker Awards.

Jacinta Cantatore

STREET BRAWLTeenager smashed with glass bottle

A 25-year-old woman will appear in court next week charged with unlawful wounding after she allegedly glassed a 16-year-old girl in Karloo on Friday night.

Michael Roberts

Vaccination pushCommentsKununurra to boost vaccinations with second Vaxathon

East Kimberley residents yet to be fully vaccinated have been urged to attend to the Kununurra Leisure Centre this week for the town’s second community Vaxathon.

Stephanie Sinclair

politicsPremiumNationals compare selves to ‘fight club’

The Nationals will not be drawn on what the 2050 net zero climate policy will look like, saying the process is subject to cabinet and cannot be discussed.

Ellen Ransley

Health system pressurePremium‘Pretty brutal’: Big concern with Vic reopening

A raft of restrictions will ease from Friday in Victoria, but questions have been raised about one concerning issue.

Rhiannon Tuffield

VisionWoman’s frightening act in busy tunnel

Shocking footage has emerged of a woman stumbling across lanes in a busy tunnel, forcing motorists to dodge her.

Anthony Piovesan

Bush settingPremiumRemote waterhole sets scene for teen fashion shot

The beautiful landscape of Deep Reach in Millstream-Chichester National Park was transformed into a runway for a fashion shoot featuring local girls last month.

Alexander Scott

CricketPremiumOpening round sees Falcons win over Kats

The round one clash took place at Millars Well Oval last Tuesday with the Kats batting first.

Alexander Scott

Water poloPremiumFountain partners with Hennessy to win over Barracudas

The second round of the Karratha Water Polo season went off without a hitch last Thursday as each team stepped up to help, both in and out of the water.

Meredith Bailey