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Young swimmers competing at the Kimberley Open Short Course meeting.

Swimming Broome Barracudas claim major wins at annual swimming comp

The Broome Barracudas swimming club wrapped up their annual Kimberley Short Course swimming competition at the weekend with several Broome young guns making the top of their class.

Cain Andrews

Draft beer award nominee Grand Central Karratha.

WA News Kimberley establishments sweep the award nominations

The Hospitality Awards for Excellence nominee list celebrates venues and people setting the benchmark for excellence in Western Australia’s hospitality scene.

Phoebe Solon

Young community citizen of the year Ash Schaffer accepts the award at the 2025 ceremony.

WA News Community Citizen of the Year Awards 2026

Nominate Broome’s local heroes who demonstrate outstanding commitment to the community for the 2026 Community Citizen of the Year Awards

Phoebe Solon

An aerial view of the Bungle Bungle Range, Purnululu National Park.

Tourism Kimberley National Parks shut down for wet season

National parks across the Kimberley, which draw hordes of tourists to the region every year, are preparing to shut down until 2026 as the wet season approaches. 

Cain Andrews

The Shire of Derby–West Kimberley has leased a hangar at Derby Airport to a helicopter tour operator, almost three years after it was vacated by the Royal Flying Doctor Service. 

Airport lease Helicopter tour operator to take over Derby Airport hangar

The Shire of Derby–West Kimberley has leased a hangar at Derby Airport to a helicopter tour operator, almost three years after it was vacated by the Royal Flying Doctor Service. 

Cain Andrews

2025 award winners

WA news PremiumBusiness awards celebrate strength and diversity

Djarindjin Aboriginal Corporation was the MVP of the night, taking out not only the innovation and indigenous excellence awards but also the crown jewel — Business of the Year. 

Laura Newell

Cable Beach Youth Mural.

WA News Broome's youth and community activity hub given a fresh look

Local Broome community comes together to design, paint and celebrate Broome’s youth and community activity hub at Cable Beach. thanks to the Cable Beach Youth Mural Project

Horizon Power Acting CEO, Krystal Skinner and Nyul Nyul Chairman, Neil Marshall, at the launch of Horizon Power’s RAP, in Beagle Bay.

WA news PremiumPremiumHorizon launches fourth reconciliation action plan

It is the company’s fourth action plan, with leaders saying they have surpassed targets for Aboriginal employment and procurement since the second plan was launched in 2022. 

The Australian Border Force intercepted one vessel near Cassini Island on September 27, and another near Augustus Island on October 7, both the areas are inside the Kimberley Marine Park. 

WA NewsPremiumPremiumIndonesian fishing boats caught off WA coast destroyed

In total, authorities seized 1,930kg of sea cucumber, 2,844kg of other fish, 140 shark fins, and large amounts of salt and equipment.

Baden Trunfio (in red) defeats Queensland opponent at U19 Championships in Darwin

WA news Broome boxer Baden Trunfio crowned U19 Australian champion

It’s been a winning year for Broome boxer Baden Trunfio who has taken home gold for Western Australia at the U19 Australian Championships in Darwin.

Phoebe Solon

Magnitude 3.4 earthquake strikes near Kununurra, Wyndham-East Kimberley

WA News PremiumEarthquake recorded in Kununurra

3.4 earthquake struck near Kununurra late Monday night, October 13, 2025, at 11.59 pm local time.  Reported not strong enough to cause any significant damage

Phoebe Solon

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David James Pye in court on Wednesday morning.

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Shock secret development in Nick Martin assassination trial

Police and prison bosses have been blindsided by an explosive last-minute development in the trial of the man accused of orchestrating the murder of bikie boss Nick Martin.

Ben Harvey and Charlton Hart

Fortescue chairman Andrew Forrest and CEO Dino Otranto at the opening of the miner’s Green Energy Hub at the Christmas Creek mine site in the Pilbara last year.

MiningPremiumFortescue to sack hundreds in the UK and Australia

Scores of Fortescue jobs are set to go as the miner sends work to China and Germany while drastically scaling back plans to build renewable batteries in-house for mining trucks and equipment. 

Adrian Rauso

Eric Roulston — known by his loved ones as “Rollo” — was the pilot of a two-seater Cessna 150 that crashed in Ogilvie, about 100km north of Geraldton, on Friday last week.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumDevastating cause of fatal WA plane crash revealed

Eric Roulston died in March, 17 years after his son died in similar circumstances.

Caleb Runciman

Photos revealing the shocking state of some of WA’s public schools show classrooms with battens propping up sagging ceilings, gaping wall cracks and asbestos warnings. Shadow Education Minister Liam Staltari is pictured right.

EducationCommentsPremiumREVEALED: The WA schools plagued with maintenance problems

The disturbing images are from WA schools in desperate need of maintenance to fix run-down facilities identified in a building condition report. SEE THE LIST OF SCHOOLS WITH THE MOST DEFECTS

Bethany Hiatt and Oliver Lane

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Jake Waterman and the Eagles have farewelled Oscar Allen.

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‘Going to be very weird’: Waterman on life after Allen, Ryan

West Coast lost two of the club’s top-20 all-time goalkickers in the space of a few days in the trade period. Here’s how Jake Waterman reacted to the Eagles’ off-season changes.

Mitchell Woodcock

The cul-de-sac has been cordoned off by police, with detectives and forensics in blue jumpsuits seen outside a home.

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Man arrested over fatal stabbing in Perth’s north

Police on Tuesday afternoon confirmed a man had been taken to custody.

Caleb Runciman

Stunning views seen from properties in Doubleview, West Perth, East Fremantle and South Perth.

PropertyCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumREVEALED: Perth suburbs with most undervalued property views

How much can a view add to value, and which suburbs have undervalued outlooks?

Therapy Focus has gone into administration.

Administration and liquidationCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumWA disability services provider falls into administration

Directors have called in insolvency experts from restructuring firm McGrathNicol, citing ‘sustained financial pressure’ that has been exacerbated in recent months by NDIS pricing cuts.

Albany-raised photographer Samm Blake, left, captured Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's wedding.

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CommentsPremiumThe WA woman who shot Selena Gomez’s viral wedding pics

American star Selena Gomez’s wedding photos have made headlines globally and now it can be revealed they were taken by a WA photographer who is now at the top of her game in New York.

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Eastern Goldfields Historical Society president Tim Cudini and executive officer Rosie Stroud hold the book Paddy Hannan: A Claim to Fame while standing in front of “Paddy’s Hannan’s tree” on Outridge Terrace in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

Special dayPremiumEvent to mark 100th anniversary of Paddy Hannan’s death

Community members are encouraged to be a part of a once-in-a-lifetime event marking 100 years since the death of the legend who sparked the gold rush that founded Kalgoorlie-Boulder and the Golden Mile.

Jessica Antoniou

Fleur McDonald at a book event in August.

Goldfields storyPremiumNew novel follows Two-Up mystery

Following the recent release of the first of her four Goldfields-based book series, best-selling author Fleur McDonald will soon treat fans to her second novel. 

Jessica Antoniou

Leonora Racing Cup celebrates 125 years of the Leonora Cup on Saturday.

RacingPremiumLeonora Cup celebrates 125 years

Leonora Racing Club will host its 125th Leonora Cup meeting on Saturday, with locals and visitors alike to dress up in their fanciest frocks and suits while enjoying a day full of entertainment.

Jessica Antoniou

Art by Anna Hollander and Rebecca Hayes on display at the Greenough Museum.

Birds In The TreesPremiumPremiumBirds In The Trees exhibit to open at Greenough Museum

The Geraldton Tree Canopy Advocates are inviting the community to celebrate the bond between nature and art with their new exhibition, Birds In The Trees.

The top names for cats and dogs in Greater Geraldton have been revealed.

Pet namesPremiumPremiumDog and cat owners have more in common than they think

What are the most popular dog and cat names in the City of Greater Geraldton?

Stuart Hicks

PARK PLAN PremiumPremiumStakeholders voice mixed views on park rescue plan

Shire of Augusta-Margaret River president Julia Jean-Rice has claimed the Six Point Plan developed by an alliance of local groups was a “success” despite little buy-in from the State Government so far.

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CNBC newsComments‘Erotica’ version coming soon to ChatGPT AI

Adult ChatGPT users can will soon be able to access a less censored version of the artificial intelligence chatbot, which will include erotic materials.

Dylan Butts

Amazon has fired a Palestinian engineer who protested the company’s $1.2 billion contract with Israel, saying he breached internal conduct policies.

World NewsCommentsPalestinian Amazon worker fired after protesting Israel deal

Amazon has sacked a Palestinian software engineer who protested its Israeli government contract, following similar tensions across Google and Microsoft.

Annie Palmer

China’s latest power play in the global minerals race has fuelled Wall Street gains and talk of a White House counterstrike.

CNBC newsCommentsChina’s export curb sparks US mining stock surge

China’s surprise rare earth export restrictions sent US mining shares flying and signalled a looming showdown with Donald Trump over global tech supply chains.

Spencer Kimball

The lesson is to appreciate what’s in front of you rather than dwelling on what you don’t have. What a wonderful analogy for money, too.

CNBC newsPremiumFive rules that prove you don’t need money to be happy

Maybe you’re picturing a new house or a luxurious lifestyle. But what you’re really imagining is being satisfied with those things. You’re not just picturing wealth, you’re picturing contentment.

Morgan Housel

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Engineer teams meeting working together wear worker helmets hardhat on construction site in modern city.Asian industry professional team in sun light

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WA revealed as worst State for construction time blowouts

New analysis has revealed WA has recorded the nation’s worst blowout in construction time frames, as all states struggle to meet housing targets.

Jessica Page

Mr McCullough, 39, handed himself in at Perth police station after he allegedly managed to escape the Central Law Courts in Perth. 

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Accused sex offender’s court escape sparks secrecy scandal

Security staff failed to follow procedures before an accused child sex offender was accidentally walked out of custody, an investigation has revealed.

Caleb Runciman and Jessica Page

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WA NEWSPremiumPremiumE-scooter rider dies in hospital after crash

An e-scooter rider has died in hospital after being critically injured in a crash on Wednesday afternoon. 

A Carlisle man has been charged after homicide detectives started investigating the suspicious death of a 25-year-old man in St James this week. Pictured is police at the scene on Tuesday night.

CRIMEPremiumPremiumManslaughter charge after suspicious St James death

A Carlisle man has been charged with manslaughter over the death of a 25-year-old man in St James this week. 

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CommentsPremium‘Voting with their feet’: WA’s spike in private school kids

Cost-of-living pressures are not deterring many WA parents from signing their children up for a private school education.

A long-term financial plan for th City of Nedlands has yet to be completed.

Local governmentCommentsPremiumStalled financial plan leaves Nedlands in dire need of help

A financial plan endorsed by the City of Nedlands two years ago is still in limbo.

Michael Palmer