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  1. Jetstar Asia and Broome International Airport have wrapped up a successful first season of direct flights between Singapore and Broome, creating a fresh link for international tourists to  the Kimberley region. PremiumFirst season of flights from Broome to Singapore a success

  2. The race that stops a nationPremiumBroome dazzles on Melbourne Cup day

  3. Indigenous rangers in the Kimberley region have taken emergency action to protect one of Australia’s rarest animals, the wiliji, after a wildfire devastated its primary habitat last November. PremiumIndigenous rangers’ mission to protect rock-wallabies

  4. RACINGCommentsPremiumNickelplay and Grigsby out for Burgess Queen crowning glory

  5. Special publication launchPremiumSpecial publication launches at BSHS 30-year celebrations

EntertainmentPremiumIllume: Capturing light and Country through dance

The phenomenon of light is central to Bangarra's 2025 production, Illume, and marks the first collaboration between the troupe and an Indigenous visual artist.

Keira Jenkins

Regional WA PremiumDozens protest Entrance Point floating jetty construction

“Feel that sun, feel those rocks, and feel the ancient landscape because this might be the last time it will be this quiet and it’s been really hard for me,” Ngaire Pigram said.

Natasha Clark

Community consultationPremiumBroome votes in favour of Beam e-scooters

The Shire of Broome has voted in favour of a hireable e-scooter service after a recent community consultation, extending the trading licence for another two years.

Katya Minns

Basketball Kings knock Tigers off number one perch

The Kings have knocked the Tigers off the top spot perch on the Broome Basketball Association men’s A grade ladder after several wins. 

Cain Andrews

Jobs PremiumMEGT connects job seekers with industry at Broome event

West Australia is poised to face some of the country’s tightest labor conditions, with a critical need for trade employment to safeguard the State’s future workforce, according to MEGT CEO Mathew Hicks. 

Natasha Clark

Jetstar Asia and Broome International Airport have wrapped up a successful first season of direct flights between Singapore and Broome, creating a fresh link for international tourists to  the Kimberley region. PremiumFirst season of flights from Broome to Singapore a success

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Justice SystemPremiumPremiumBroome man’s indefinite custody under review

A Broome man held in indefinite detention for 30 years after attempting to kill a man twice and pointing a loaded rifle at a police officer could be released under new laws for mentally impaired prisoners.

The race that stops a nationPremiumPremiumBroome dazzles on Melbourne Cup day

Broome fashionistas and racing fans brought style and spirit to the town’s Melbourne Cup celebrations on Tuesday, as local venues hosted lively luncheons to mark the big race.

Special publication launchPremiumPremiumSpecial publication launches at BSHS 30-year celebrations

Broome Senior High School recently celebrated the 30-year reunion of its class of 1994, honouring three decades as a senior school with the launch of a special tribute publication showcasing student creativity.

Regional WA PremiumDozens protest Entrance Point floating jetty construction

“Feel that sun, feel those rocks, and feel the ancient landscape because this might be the last time it will be this quiet and it’s been really hard for me,” Ngaire Pigram said.

Natasha Clark

Community consultationPremiumBroome votes in favour of Beam e-scooters

The Shire of Broome has voted in favour of a hireable e-scooter service after a recent community consultation, extending the trading licence for another two years.

Katya Minns

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Man allegedly grabbed axe after crashing into Perth school

A man crashed into a Perth school’s wall before allegedly threatening good Samaritans with an axe and forcing teachers into action.

Claire Sadler

Must-readPremiumFive-minute guide: Everything you need to know about MinRes

ESSENTIAL EXPLAINER: Mineral Resources is arguably the most talked about company in corporate Australia right now, so why is it garnering so much attention? 

Adrian Rauso

EnergyCommentsPremiumBEN HARVEY: Gina’s MinRes deal a threat to her rival Twiggy

She didn’t blink yesterday when she paid more than $1 billion for the oil and gas assets owned by fellow rich lister Chris Ellison — a transaction that brings us back to her rivalry with Forrest.

Ben Harvey

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Perth school tells parents ‘delay smartphones, social media’

An elite Perth private boys’ school is urging parents to hold off giving their Year 7 sons a smartphone and to ban them from social media to protect them from online harm.

Bethany Hiatt

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US electionVideoCommentsDonald Trump’s victory speech in full

Donald Trump has won the US election, becoming the 47th President of the United States. Here is his victory speech in full, including short speeches by JD Vance and Dana White. 

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Courts & crimePremiumOne-punch accused in court as victim fights for life

A man accused of a one-punch attack outside a Hillarys restaurant on Melbourne Cup day — which has left the victim fighting for life in hospital — has appeared in court.

Jessica Evensen

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumFloreat teen’s dad had ‘no concerns’ about health, weight

The father of a teenage ballerina taken into the care of the State after withering on an organic vegan diet didn’t have any concerns about her weight when others were raising the alarm.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumAccused WA teacher denies offences, ‘regrets’ behaviour

An ex-teacher who admitted to inappropriately touching a student has told his trial he has ‘never regretted something more’ in his entire life than the ‘choices’ he made and his behaviour with the teenager.

courts & justicePremiumPremiumAccused killer filmed lying to cops over insurance frauds

Andre Rebelo repeatedly told police he knew nothing about life insurance policies taken out for his mother just before she was murdered in her Bicton home.

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Cold casePremiumCops head to Collie streets in hope of thawing cold case

WA Police have taken to the streets of Collie in the hopes of cracking open the cold case of Lisa Mott, who went missing as a 12-year-old girl in the town more than four decades ago.

Oliver Lane

Collie River PremiumForeshore restoration given the go-ahead

Works to revitalise the Collie River foreshore will get into full swing after successful funding for the 18-month project was approved. 

Holly Prentice

Posties in danger PremiumBunbury one of WA’s hotspots for dog attacks on posties

Australia Post has urged councils to enforce stricter rules on pet owners after it was revealed Bunbury had one of the highest amounts of dog attacks on posties in the State. 

Holly Prentice

Vale PremiumPremiumVale Phyllis Barnes OAM, beloved Bunbury historian

A beloved Bunbury historian, author, and Order Of Australia medial recipient has passed away. 

More information neededPremiumPremiumCouncil’s acknowledgement of country update delayed

A South West council has deferred its update of its welcome to country and acknowledgement of country policy amid concerns it is not inclusive enough.

FootballPremiumPremiumAFL in Bunbury: Hosting big name games ‘unbelievable’

Excitement is building over the prospect of Bunbury’s newly-redeveloped Hands Oval staging AFL games from next year, with both the City of Bunbury and South West Football League expressing delight.

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CNBC news30 essential rules to live by for those who want no regrets

If you want to live longer and feel more fulfilled you probably don’t need lasers or freezers. There’s a lot you can do today at little to no cost that will extend your life and increase your happiness.

Aditi Shrikant

CNBC newsKindergartens become care homes in demographic crisis

Plagued by shrinking birth rates and a rapidly ageing population, tens of thousands of Chinese kindergartens have scaled back operations, closed down entirely or pivoted industries to survive.

Anniek Bao

CNBC newsCommentsChina’s industrial profits plunge

China’s industrial profits in September dropped at its fastest pace since the pandemic, data from the National Bureau of Statistics shows.

Anniek Bao

CNBC newsWhy Maccas is holding the onions on Quarter Pounders

The famed burger is back on sale in the US as authorities investigate the source of an outbreak of a deadly E. coli outbreak.

Amelia Lucas

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Police hunt for knifeman after cleaner savagely attacked

Detectives are continuing their hunt for a knifeman in WA’s Great Southern after a man was attacked while cleaning a toilet block. 

CrimePremiumMan charged over ‘indecent bus assault’ on woman

A man has been charged with allegedly indecently assaulting a woman on a Transperth bus.

Caleb Runciman

Courts & justicePremiumPremiumMan granted bail after terrifying sword rampage at shops

A man charged over a terrifying rampage in which he allegedly waved a samurai sword inside Karrinyup Shopping Centre has been granted bail.

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CommentsPremiumUp to $1k on offer as Labor’s gun buyback returns to WA

Labor has reopened its gun buyback for dealers and individual owners, despite rejecting previous calls to keep offering payments during the first round. 

Urban planningCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumREVEALED: Major plans to densify West Leederville precinct

A new era of high-rise development is taking shape across West Leederville ahead of a new precinct structure plan aiming to densify the area.

EducationPremiumEducation department admits temp classrooms affect learning

An Education Department bureaucrat has reportedly claimed the use of transportable classrooms in a school could result in ‘sub-optimal education’ for students.

Bethany Hiatt