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Cable Beach's Cj Oakley.

FootballCable Beach defeat Broome Towns, claiming grand final spot

Cable Beach have claimed their spot in West Kimberley Football League grand final after surviving a furious late game comeback from reigning premiers Broome Towns at the weekend. 

Cain Andrews

WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch has said safety should be the priority at Broome “bush doofs” while reiterating that police don’t want to stop people “having fun”.

Party policing ‘We want kids to have fun’: Col Blanch on Broome bush doofs

WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch has said safety should be the priority at Broome ‘bush doofs’ while reiterating that police don’t want to stop people ‘having fun’.

Cain Andrews

Sister Patricia Rhatigan was awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters for her decades of service to education and reconciliation in the Kimberley. 

30th anniversary Notre Dame Broome turns 30 with new centre and honours

The University of Notre Dame Broome Campus has marked its 30th anniversary by honouring a pioneer of Kimberley education and recognising the next generation of nurses and opening a new medical training centre

Cain Andrews

A Bushfire Advice Warning remains in place for El Questro Station and King River, Gibb River Road, Emma Gorge Waterfall and the Chamberlain River. 

Bushfire warnings Kimberley issued six bushfire advice warning in a week

A Bushfire Advice Warning remains in place for El Questro Station and King River, Gibb River Road, Emma Gorge Waterfall and the Chamberlain River. 

Cain Andrews

King Mahuta wins the 2025 Broome Cup for jockey Elisha Whittington.

Racing King Mahuta wins $100,000 Broome Cup feature

King Mahuta proved too strong in Saturday’s Great Northern Broome Cup, finishing over two lengths clear in the Kimberley’s richest race on August 16. 

Cain Andrews

The Waringarri Crows men's team celebrate their grand final win.

Football Waringarri Crows’ premiership hat-trick

The Waringarri Crows have won their third premiership in a row, defeating the Ord River Magpies in the 2025 East Kimberley Football League grand final at the weekend. 

Cain Andrews

There was a fire at Ellenbrae Station on September 1.

Bushfire season Gibb River Road blaze moving towards Ellenbrae Station

A Bushfire Advice has been put place along the Gibb River Road as a fire continues to blaze near Ellenbrae Station this morning. 

Owen Rouse of Marine Rescue Derby was recognised for his achievements at the 2025 WA Fire and Emergency Services Awards.

WAFES AWARDSOwen Rouse honoured at 2025 WAFES Awards

A trailblazing marine rescue volunteer from Derby has been recognised on the state stage for his work in transforming emergency response in the Kimberley, and inspiring the next generation to step up.

Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley has shot down the suggestion the Port Hedland Council could operate on a reduced quorum, saying the appointment of a commissioner is the “most likely outcome”.

Council Chaos Commissioner ‘most likely’ option for Port Hedland council

Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley has shot down the suggestion of the Port Hedland Council operating on a reduced quorum, saying the appointment of a commissioner is the “most likely outcome”.

Tensions were high on the weekend.

Football Broome Towns men’s and women’s teams through to grand final

Spirits and tensions were high at the West Kimberley Football League preliminary final, with a brawl nearly breaking out between Broome Towns and Broome Bulls as the two sides went at it at the weekend. 

Cain Andrews

A fire that threatened homes in Bilingurr last year is believed to be the result of arson.

WA newsArson, drugs offences on the rise in the Kimberley

Arson offences have soared by 293 per cent in the Kimberley, according to the latest crime statistics for the region. 

Laura Newell

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Former WA bikie Matt Floyd, left, is fighting controversial commentator Andrew Tate in a boxing match.

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Ex-WA bikie to fight Andrew Tate in blockbuster boxing match

A former WA bikie is preparing to go toe-to-toe in a blockbuster boxing match with divisive social media influencer and professional misogynist Andrew Tate.

Ben Harvey

Kyle Stanley was the 32-year-old mechanical fitter who died at the Wiluna West iron ore mine on Thursday morning.

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Identity of FIFO worker killed at WA mine revealed

The identity of the first person to die from a work-related incident at a WA mine in 2025 has been revealed.

Adrian Rauso

CFO of Fulfill The Dream, Ricky Hirsch

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Fugitive property scammer might have to front court hearing

Fugitive conman Ricky Hirsch this week told a court he would return home to Perth in the future, but didn’t say when.

John Flint

Danielle Bryers has been accessing the NDIS for help with her son Nate (5) who is Autistic.

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NDIS anger from parents over autism ‘judgement’

Disability advocates are urging parents to boycott the Federal Government’s new program for children with ‘mild autism’ and developmental delay amid a growing backlash to the proposal.

Rhianna Mitchell

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The informal agreements elevate CFMEU hard man Edmond “Monty” Margjini to the position of industrial kingmaker.

BusinessCommentsPremiumBuilding contracts with Monty Margjini ‘emulate underworld’

Building companies are signing secret contracts that channel all industrial negotiations directly through a union official who made his name as a cage fighter and street gangster.

Ben Harvey

Lidia Kukulj, pictured at a Liberal Party event in March last year

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Perth influencer arrested on child sex charges

Lidia Jelena Kukulj — a Perth influencer with political aspirations — faced court on the serious charges, it can be revealed.

Jessica Page

A Department of Communities employee who won awards for his ‘outstanding’ work in child protection has been charged with sexually abusing a teenager over a four-year period. 

CRIMEPremiumPremiumGovernment employee charged with child sex offences

A Department of Communities employee who won awards for his ‘outstanding’ work in child protection has been charged with sexually abusing a teenager over a four-year period. 

Transport Minister Rita Saffioti demanded the compliance check last month in response to a spate of recent reports of illegal taxi practices. 

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CommentsPremiumSecret police sting reveals Perth’s dodgy cars and drivers

The illegal practices of some of our dodgiest rideshare and taxi drivers have been exposed in a secret police sting as the State Government vows to crackdown on the industry. 

Flowers and toys left at the scene where a baby was found in a storm drain on La Salle Road in Alexander Heights on Monday.

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History shows us it’s usually a deep, dark desperation - the kind most of us would struggle to fathom - that would push a mother to abandon their own flesh and blood.

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Mid West Ports Authority chief financial officer Sandra Pigdon (top left) got away with a spent conviction for illegally tipping off colleagues about a corruption probe after a glowing character reference from Chairman Noel Hart (bottom left).

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Glowing reference earns Port authority CFO corruption win

A senior Geraldton Port executive who oversaw a dodgy tender process — then illegally tipped off colleagues about a corruption probe — received a spent conviction after a glowing character reference.

Ben Harvey

East Pingelly farmer John Hassell opened up about his personal battle with mental health as part of new podcast series, Father land. Pictured is Mr Hassell with his wife Michelle Walton-Hassell, grandchildren Kyle Stevens and Austin Stevens.

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East Pingelly farmer John Hassell opens up about his personal battle with mental health as part of a new podcast series, Father Land, in a bid to break the stigma around seeking help in the bush.

Stephanie Gardiner and Melissa Pedelty

Mia Davies has joined the Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia's council. Angie Roe Photography

RASWACommentsPremiumFormer WA Nationals leader Mia Davies joins RASWA council

Former WA Nationals leader Mia Davies has made one of her first major next steps post-politics by joining the Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia council.

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Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & Justice PremiumPremiumMan threatened to kill sister, locked down community

A woman was threatened and verbally abused by her brother for 13 hours while driving him and a 16-month-old baby to a remote Aboriginal community, which was thrown into lockdown upon their arrival.

Lake Grace Transport owner David Fyfe.

LIFE MEMBERSHIP PremiumPremiumLake Grace transport owner David Fyfe wins award

Lake Grace Transport owner David Fyfe has been awarded a life membership with the Livestock and Rural Transport Association of WA.

Shire of Esperance chief executive Shane Burge.

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The Shire of Esperance’s newest local law aims to minimise waste to landfill and regulate disposal as the transition to a new facility takes place.

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Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies usually pegged to sovereign currencies or even gold, making them more stable compared to other crypto assets. 

CNBC newsCommentsThe global crypto wave is catching on in Asia

Businesses across Asia are increasingly warming up to stablecoins for cross-border transactions — a trend set to accelerate further as Hong Kong moves to legalise the use of digital tokens, experts told CNBC.

Anniek Bao

Microsoft shares jumped in extended trading overnight Wednesday, pushing the company’s market cap past $US4 trillion.

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Microsoft shares jumped in extended trading overnight Wednesday, pushing the company’s market cap past $US4 trillion.

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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

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Only 12.1 per cent of students studied physics to Year 12 level in 2023.

EducationCommentsPremiumYear 12 physics enrolments fall to lowest ever level

The proportion of Australian high school students studying physics in Year 12 has plunged to a record low - triggering fears fewer students are gaining the skills needed for future careers.

Bethany Hiatt

The celebrated poet, artist, author, activist, academic and cultural leader died on August 27.

Powerful voiceMid West mourns cultural leader’s extraordinary legacy

Charmaine Papertalk-Green-Smith was diminutive in stature, but wielded a quiet and intense power and sense of purpose that few possess. 

Stuart Quinn

WATCH: Neo-nazis who attended Perth protest exposed

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In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals weapons charges were laid at Perth’s March for Australia rally, as the political fallout continues over the neo-nazi presence at the protest.

Anti-immigration protest

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CommentsAlbo condemns rallies saying they ‘give neo-nazis platform’

Anthony Albanese has joined widespread condemnation of anti-immigration rallies across the country at the weekend, accusing them of ‘giving neo-nazis a platform.’

Four southern right whales continue to make a splash off Perth’s Leighton Beach.

WA NEWSWhale of a time: Gentle giants continue Perth coast cruise

Pod luck! Four southern right whales have continued to delight Perth beachgoers.

Ambulances ramping outside Royal Perth Hospital.

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Cook says other states worse than WA after ramping record

Premier Roger Cook has blamed an ‘unprecedented’ flu season, while insisting other states are worse, after WA broke another record for the amount of time ambulances spent stranded outside hospitals.

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