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  1. CrimePremiumPolice question man over death of woman in Fitzroy Crossing

  2. WA NewsPremiumDesperate bid to crack mystery of 361 missing West Aussies

  3. Broome ShirePremiumOPINION: Broome shire president Chris Mitchell on 2024

  4. CommunityPremiumBYFH host 16 Days in WA self-care event for young girls

  5. Thank A VolunteerPremiumDerby honours volunteers for dedicated service

Community PremiumKimberley charity showcases youth art in coffee table book

A Kimberley-born charity, Saltwater Country, has marked the success of its Saltwater Stories book featuring art by kids from its Saltwater Academy program as it celebrates its achievements for the year.

Cain Andrews

Kimberley connectivity PremiumCamballin and Looma receive improved mobile coverage

Some of the West Kimberley’s most remote communities can now enjoy more robust mobile connectivity as part of the latest infrastructure upgrades under the Mobile Black Spot Program. 

Cain Andrews

Regional WAPremiumKimberley healthcare workers nominated for excellence awards

Nine health professionals and teams from the Kimberley region have been named finalists in the prestigious WA Rural Health Excellence Awards 2025. 

Katya Minns

Basketball PremiumThe Kings’ dominate Broome basketball season awards

The Broome Basketball Association’s Senior Competition for 2024 wrapped up with a fantastic second semester of basketball that showcased exceptional sportsmanship and skill. 

Cain Andrews

Indigenous historyPremiumHow the Bunuba people fought back

Hidden in the crevices of limestone rocks at Windjana Gorge, about 150km north-west of Fitzroy Crossing, 50 ochre-painted men launched WA’s first Aboriginal armed Resistance. 

Natasha Clark

Courts & JusticePremiumBroome Bishop to fight more sex assault charges

The former Bishop of Broome has indicated he intends to fight five new sex charges amid allegations he indecently assaulted a 24-year-old man in 2016. 

Caleb Runciman

CrimePremiumPremiumDerby man charged with murder after Fitzroy Crossing death

A 35-year-old Derby man has been charged with murder following the death of a woman in Fitzroy Crossing.

FishingPremiumPremium2024 Aggregate Comp wraps up with record catches

The 2024 Broome Aggregate fishing competition has come to a close, with over 80 anglers taking part in one of the most successful tournaments in recent years. 

Clean up crewPremiumPremiumFunds to clean up drug paraphernalia on Broome streets

The Shire of Broome has secured State Government funding to help clean up the increased presence of disposed needles on the streets.

COURTS & JUSTICEPremiumYoung teen among five people charged after Broome drug bust

WA Police have charged five people, including a 15-year-old boy, with drug-related offences after an investigation into the sale and supply of illicit drugs in Broome.

Katya Minns

Broome ShirePremiumOPINION: Broome shire president Chris Mitchell on 2024

As the year is coming to a close, I want to take a moment to acknowledge everyone in our community for their engagement, insights, and support over the past 12 months.

Natasha Clark

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Disaster and emergencyPremiumDistressing scenes as 4yo dies after house fire

A four-year-old boy has tragically died three days before Christmas after being pulled from a burning home by firefighters in Meadow Springs.

Caleb Runciman

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Investors hurt in battle of the wannabe tycoons

Once-tight business associates fell out when Sasha Hopkins’ A Team Property Group took off like a rocket with slicker marketing and more success Ricky Hirsch’s Fulfil The Dream.

John Flint

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ConstructionPremium
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Perth’s building conman & Insta-wife move to China

Fugitive Perth conman Ricky Hirsch has uprooted from his Dubai bolthole to Guangzhou, China, while his many scam victims are struggling to keep their heads above water.

John Flint

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Mettam pledges relaxed shopping hours for Perth if Libs win

Liberal leader says allowing shops across the metropolitan area to open at 9am on Sundays is a ‘sensible next step’, and accuses the Government of being beholden to unions.

Joe Spagnolo

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WA NewsPremiumNeighbour’s desperate words to 4yo who died in house fire

‘Mum needs you, dad needs you. Santa’s coming.’

Claire Sadler and Caleb Runciman

Disaster & emergencyPremiumMotorcyclist dies in crash lifting horror road toll higher

A motorcyclist has died after a crash with a car in Canning Vale.

Severe WeatherCommentsCommentsRecord-breaking heat hits Perth before ‘cool’ Christmas

Perth sweltered through record-breaking heat on Monday, with the mercury rising above 45C in some parts of the city.

WA newsCommentsCommentsBull shark roaming Swan River puts water users on high alert

The shark has been detected multiple times in the past three days.

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Premium‘WA’s Sydney Opera House’: Aboriginal Cultural Centre delay

The opening of WA’s Aboriginal Cultural Centre has been pushed back by at least a year.

Regional News

ONE YEAR ONPremiumMates remember Harry Stead one year on from tragic death

The young man was working to douse an out-of-control blaze about 60km west of Esperance on Boxing Day last year when he fell from a truck. 

Caleb Runciman and Jenny Schon

RACINGPremium1500 punters expected for Esperance’s Boxing Day meeting

A strong field of local horses will accompany Esperance Bay Turf Club’s Boxing Day meeting.

Carwyn Monck

QUIZ QUESTIONS PremiumHow well do you remember the top stories from 2024?

How well do you remember the top stories from the year that was?

Amber Lilley

Federal PoliticsPremiumPremiumEx-MLC says he’s the ‘mongrel’ WA needs in the Senate

Former State politician Paul Brown says his “mongrel” attitude is a trait voters in WA are seeking, as he tries his hand at Federal politics at the upcoming election.

Festive seasonPremiumPremiumChristmas and New Year’s Eve events in the City of Busselton

Christmas and New Year’s Eve are around the corner, and there are plenty of events for those still looking to celebrate either occasion in the Busselton area.

Industrial actionPremiumPremiumQube workers stop work for better pay and conditions

Local employees of Australia’s largest logistics provider have taken a day of strike action in Geraldton as they fight for better pay and conditions.

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CNBC newsCommentsUS Fed cuts rates but signals fewer reductions to come

The Federal Reserve has lowered its key interest rate by a quarter percentage point, the third-consecutive reduction and one that came with a cautionary tone about additional cuts in coming years. 

Jeff Cox

CNBC newsCommentsNissan surges 22pc after reports on potential Honda merger

Nissan Motor shares surged Wednesday following a media report that the Japanese automaker is looking to merge with Honda Motor.

April Roach

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumCocoa prices climb to new record high

The price of chocolate’s key ingredient has skyrocketed this year, prompting analysts to issue fresh warnings about extreme price volatility.

Sam Meredith

MoneyBitcoin climbs to $US105,000 on strategic reserve hopes

News that US president-elect Donald Trump plans to go ahead with a bitcoin strategic reserve fund has sent the cryptocurrency surging in value.

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Yappy HolidaysVideoCommentsSanta Paws spreads Christmas cheer at animal shelter

They may have been abandoned or abused but these furry creatures were not forgotten this Christmas.

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All the things to do in the beautiful South West this summer

‘Heading into the school holidays there is so much for us to do around Bunbury and the South West for our adventurous, ocean loving twin boys.’

Ashleigh Atkinson

ONE YEAR ONPremiumPremiumMates remember Harry Stead one year on from tragic death

The young man was working to douse an out-of-control blaze about 60km west of Esperance on Boxing Day last year when he fell from a truck. 

WA NewsCommentsCommentsGrinch-like move: Petrol prices to surge on Christmas Day

Motorists have been told to fuel up today before the price of petrol surges by 31 cents on Christmas Day.

Albany AdvertiserPremiumPremiumTwo girls injured after car collides with tree in Mt Barker

Emergency services were called to the scene about 11am on Tuesday.

CrimePremiumPolice locate fugitive who ‘removed ankle monitoring device’

Police appealed to the public for information on Donald Hansen who allegedly removed the device last Thursday afternoon.

Jessica Evensen