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Shelter CEO Kath Snell says more action is needed to address high rents in the North West.

Rent crisisCommentsPremiumWA’s North West rents ‘severely unaffordable’

From Exmouth to Broome, the rental crisis in North West WA continues to bite, with rates becoming severely unaffordable according to National Shelter’s recently released rental affordability index.

Cain Andrews

Free puppy love is about to be delivered across Broome, thanks to a heart-warming new initiative dedicated to boosting mental health and fighting loneliness.

Spreading joy Free dog therapy service launched in Broome

Free puppy love is about to be delivered across Broome, thanks to a heartwarming new initiative dedicated to boosting mental health and fighting loneliness.

Cain Andrews

Damar Isherwood and competitor on the mat at the jiu-jitsu submission Grappling (SGT) State Championships in Perth

WA News Local win at jiu-jitsu State championships

Broome local and lead signer of local band Desert Rose, Damar Isherwood takes home silver medal at the jiu-jitsu Submission Grappling (SGT) State Championships

Phoebe Solon

Tex Cross, middle, and members of the Karratha Swim Club at the Hancock Prospecting Pilbara Championships.

WA News PremiumHancock Prospecting Pilbara Swimming Championships

The Karratha Leisureplex hosted 164 swimmers from 12 clubs across the North West this weekend in the annual two day Hancock Prospecting Pilbara Championships

Phoebe Solon

East Kimberley’s iconic, rugged landscape will provide the breath-taking backdrop for the 25th Boab Metals Ord Valley Muster

WA news Premium25th Boab Metals Ord Valley Muster 2026

The 25th Boab Metals Ord Valley Muster is coming back to the East Kimberley’s iconic rugged landscape in May 2026.

Phoebe Solon

Santa Claus and his elves at the Town Beach Christmas party.

Christmas Town Beach Christmas Party brings festive spirit to life

The festive spirit was in full effect in Broome on Sunday, December 7 as hundreds gathered at Guwarri Town Beach for the annual Shire of Broome Christmas Party.

Cain Andrews

Broome Boxing Club’s Riad Zekri celebrates his win against Pilot Giday with a backflip.

Boxing Red Dirt Rumble return a resounding success

Broome’s biggest night of boxing, the Red Dirt Rumble, returned after three years hiatus with hundreds turning out to watch fighters battle it out in the ring at the Broome Civic Centre on December 6.  

The Skill Engineer’s latest cohort of students have just graduated with some fresh wheels.

Education PremiumPremiumSkill Engineer kids graduate with fresh wheels

The Skill Engineer’s latest cohort of students have just graduated with some fresh wheels.

A 67-year-old Derby man has been charged after he was allegedly found trying to transport 1.8kg of meth into the Kimberley, concealing the stash in a car he was towing.

Crime Derby man allegedly found trafficking 1.8kg of meth

A 67-year-old Derby man has been charged after he was allegedly found trying to transport 1.8kg of meth into the Kimberley, concealing the stash in a car he was towing. 

Broome's fury friends had their photo taken with Father Christmas as SAFE Broome held its annual Santa Paws on Gantheaume Point. Jakeb Waddell.

WA news Here’s how to celebrate chrissy in Broome

Broome is gearing up for a December packed with holiday cheer, sizzling events, and plenty of festive spirit! 

Phoebe Solon

Cattle exported from Broome’s floating jetty for the first time

MAJOR MILESTONECattle exported from Broome’s floating jetty

WA’s northern pastoral industry has ticked off another significant milestone, exporting cattle from a floating jetty at Broome for the first time

Cally Dupe

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Western Australia will join the fight again a High Court challenge to Australia’s social media ban after NSW and SA announced they planned to intervene in the case.

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WA to help defend social media ban in High Court challenge

Western Australia will join the fight against a High Court challenge to Australia’s social media ban after NSW and SA announced they planned to intervene in the case.

Caitlyn Rintoul

New Zealand batter Finn Allen on his way to Perth from Auckland. Perth Scorchers

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Allen and Bison: Dynamic duo ready to lead Scorchers

Perth Scorchers superstar import Finn Allen says he cannot wait to partner Australian Twenty20 captain Mitch Marsh at the top of the order and power the franchise back into the finals.

Mitchell Woodcock

Two people from the Gascoyne region have been charged for allegedly rustling more than $100,000 worth of cattle between 2022 and 2023.

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Winderie Station owners charged with cattle rustling

The owners of Winderie Station are heading to trial after they were accused of rustling more than an estimated $100,000 worth of cattle from a nearby station.

Georgia Campion

The 29-year-old was convicted a year ago of murdering Colleen Rebelo and he was in April sentenced to at least 25 years behind bars.

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Explosive new cause of death theory in Rebelo case emerges

A failed crypto-trader found guilty of killing his mother in her Bicton home for $1.15 million in life insurance has a new bombshell theory on how she died.

Rebecca Le May

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Six teens will front court after allegedly storming Ellenbrook Secondary College on Monday and stabbing a student, plunging the school into lockdown.

CRIMEPremiumSix teenagers charged over Ellenbrook school stabbing

Six teenagers have been charged after they allegedly stormed Ellenbrook Secondary College armed with weapons before stabbing a 15-year-old student.

Caleb Runciman

Governments are being urged to intervene in rental markets as new figures reveal a more than 50 per cent increase in WA’s median rent since 2021.

PropertyCommentsPremiumRent explosion prices out WA’s working families

Governments are being urged to intervene in rental markets as new figures reveal a more than 100 per cent increase in WA’s median rent since 2021.

Caitlin Vinci

AC/DC legend Angus Young enjoys lunch at The Reveley, right, before thrilling young fan Noah Gianotti.

Hells BellsCommentsCommentsAC/DC star’s casual lunch becomes fan moment

AC/DC megastar Angus Young left fans thunderstruck after being spotted enjoying lunch at Elizabeth Quay. SEE THE PICS

An off-duty officer located two men on Monday abound 12km north of Kalumburu.

Border patrolPremiumPremiumChinese nationals found in WA outback likely asylum seekers

A group of Chinese nationals, who arrived by boat in the remote Kimberley, have escaped the harsh conditions unscathed.

Prince William has responded to a letter from Brooke Lane who saw him riding an e-scooter without a helmet just months after losing her brother, Leigh Tagell, in a tragic e-rideable crash.

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CommentsPremiumVictim’s sister shocked after Prince responds to helmet plea

Prince William has responded to a letter from a WA woman who saw him riding an e-scooter without a helmet just months after losing her brother in an tragic e-rideable crash. 

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Courts & Justice PremiumMan bailed for alleged reckless driving with kids in car

A man was trying to escape police and angry family members when he drove a car with a shredded tyre while towing an SUV on the wrong side of the road in front of a road train, a court has been told.

Tegan Guthrie

WA’s number of dairy farmers is slipping.

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WA’s number of registered dairy farmers has slipped below 100 but are among the most efficient producers in Australia, new data shows. 

Craig Duncan

Jockey Jefferson Tsang and Southern Scandal storm home in race four at Geraldton Turf Club on Saturday.

Horse racingPremiumGeraldton Turf Club thanks local firefighting legends

The Geraldton Turf Club has joined an ever-growing list of community members who have paid tribute to emergency services who responded to the bushfires in Geraldton’s northen suburbs.

Rebecca Ruthven

The crew of Harvey Community Radio at the station’s 21st birthday celebrations.

It’s your town talkingPremiumPremiumHarvey radio land major grant for tower refurbishment

Harvey residents will soon be able to hear their town talking even more clearly with Harvey Community Radio getting some major upgrades to their broadcasting equipment. 

Justin Thomson has gone back-to-back at the CMAs.

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Eaton’s own Justin Thomson has gone back to back in the Country Music Awards, held annually in Nashville, Tennessee. 

Northern Star Resources’ 793 haul truck during the 2025 annual St Barbara’s Parade.

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The heat did little to deter the community from lining Hannan Street for the annual St Barbara’s Parade on Sunday.

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Netflix has announced it’s reached a deal to buy pieces of Warner Bros. Discovery.

CNBC newsCommentsNetflix announces deal to buy Warner Bros, HBO for $108b

The multi-billion dollar deal will bring a swift end to a dramatic bidding process that saw Paramount and Comcast also vying for the legacy assets.

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Bay Area Kids Rentals table and chairs at a Peppa Pig themed partyCourtesy of Bay Area Kids Rentals

CNBC newsCommentsParents’ kids party side hustle brings in $450,000 a year

When Tayo Lanlehin was planning her son’s first birthday, she bought yellow and blue signs, balloons and a cake with 3D planets. It turned into a money-making machine that takes up just a few hours a week.

Megan Sauer

BHP has ruled out a merger with Anglo American.

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BHP rules out fresh takeover bid of Anglo American

After reports emerged that a new takeover bid was underway between BHP and Anglo American, the London-listed mining giant flipped, revealing it is ‘no longer’ looking to combine companies.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.

MarketsPremiumNvidia chief’s ‘half a trillion’ chip forecast

Nvidia chief reveals his company has $US500 billion ($770b) in orders, in 2025 and 2026 combined, for its chips that are at the heart of the AI boom.

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SPACEPremiumBest times to watch Aus meteor shower

Australians will have a rare chance to witness the Geminid meteor shower as it peaks under near-perfect lunar conditions. Here’s the best times to watch the spectacular show.

Pamela Rontziokos

Jenny took a selfie with Bill after having breakfast together before she dropped him at Perth airport T3.

Missing person Perth FIFO worker missing after being dropped to airport

The 25-year-old never boarded his flight and has not been seen since.

Amy Cavender

The body of a Western Australian has been recovered following a water search.

CRIMEMissing West Aussie’s body found on SA beach

The body of a 56-year-old WA man has been recovered on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula after he fell from a jetty and failed to resurface.

Paramedics were called to the scene about 2.35pm.

WA NEWSPremiumPremiumWoman still fighting for life after being hit by bus in CBD

A pedestrian is still fighting for her life in the intensive care unit after she was hit by a bus in the Perth CBD.

Lawyer Karen Farley (centre) leaving court earlier this year.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumAged care murder accused unfit to stand trial, court says

Due to Ms Lupica’s mental impairment, a special proceeding will instead take place. 

Six teens will front court after allegedly storming Ellenbrook Secondary College on Monday and stabbing a student, plunging the school into lockdown.

CRIMEPremiumSix teenagers charged over Ellenbrook school stabbing

Six teenagers have been charged after they allegedly stormed Ellenbrook Secondary College armed with weapons before stabbing a 15-year-old student.

Caleb Runciman