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  1. WA news PremiumTickets on sale now for next year’s Shinju Matsuri

  2. Sport awardsPremiumBroome sporting locals urged to nominate for awards

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  4. Health ServicePremiumKimberley Aboriginal Medical Services celebrates 40 years

  5. Business supportPremiumMorrgul supports more than 390 Indigenous entities in a year

All-Stars Rachel Southam and Hayley Crute, pictured in the middle of the front row.

Women’s footballPremiumKimberley duo named in women’s country all-stars team

Two Kimberley footballers have been recognised among the standout performers at the 2026 Women’s Country Championships in Perth.

Joshua Dowdall

Broome Senior High School students take part in suicide prevention training through a Zero2Hero roadshow in the Kimberley.

Mental health PremiumZero2Hero roadshow in the Kimberley

Broome Senior High School students take part in suicide prevention training through a Zero2Hero roadshow in the Kimberley

Phoebe Solon

Current available rentals in Broome listed on reiwa.com show the steep median monthly rental prices.

Rental crisis PremiumBroome rents hit $1200 a week

Broome renters are facing some of the highest housing costs in the country, with median house rents reaching $1200 a week, according to Domain’s September 2026 Rental Report.

Phoebe Solon

Mental Health Minister Meredith Hammat.

Health PremiumNew Kimberley eating disorder screening tool

A new eating disorder screening tool developed with Aboriginal communities is being launched in the Kimberley to help identify concerns among young people earlier.

Phoebe Solon

Christopher Saunders arrives at the Perth District Court.

CrimeVideoPremiumDisgraced former Bishop learns fate for vile sex offences

Disgraced former bishop Christopher Saunders has been jailed for grooming and molesting two young Aboriginal men more than a decade ago.

Jessica Evensen

Broom Hospital

Wait timesPremiumBroome hospital among WA’s worst for elective wait times

Broome Hospital has been found to have one of the lowest proportions of on-time elective surgeries in the State, according to new figures analysing the disparity of wait times across the State’s hospitals.

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Track map of all tropical cyclones and significant tropical lows that impacted the Indian Ocean during the 2025-26 wet season.

CYCLONE SEASONPremiumPremiumWet season preparation urged ahead of early rains

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services and Bureau of Meteorology are urging communities in northern Western Australia to prepare for the start of wet season.

Broome Turf Club, Western Australia.

TICKETING PARTNERSHIPPremiumPremiumBroome Turf Club partners with ticketing provider

The Broome Turf Club has signed a multi-year agreement with digital ticketing provider Future Ticketing.

Lake Argyle Swim 2026.

Fresh SwimPremiumPremiumTickets expected to sell out fast for 2027 Lake Argyle Swim

Tickets are expected to sell out fast for the eighth annual Lake Argyle Swim, with more locals to take part in next year’s event following community feedback.

An Omura's whale.

Whale of a timePremiumProject sheds new light on elusive whale off north WA coast

A WA-led research project on one of the world’s most mysterious and elusive whale species has discovered new information through a collection of underwater recordings.

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Graduates with representatives from Buru Rehab, Bunuba Dawangarri Aboriginal Corporation and the State Government’s Abandoned Mines Program.

Diamonds are a girl’s best friendPremiumDiamond mine rehab program churns out new graduates

The State Government’s Ellendale-Bunuba Trainee Program has churned out six new graduates as more works to rehabilitate a Kimberley diamond mine is under way

Georgia Campion

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A woman’s death is being investigated after she was stopped and tested at a RBT operation in Geraldton.

PolicePremiumPolice provide update over women’s sudden death after RBT

The investigation into a woman’s sudden death following a random breath test operation on a Geraldton highway last week is still ongoing as police wait on test results.

Sally Q Davies

Christopher Brown has apologised to a Perth couple after he was found guilty of defrauding the pair out of $500,000.

Courts & JusticeVideoPremiumBusinessman found guilty of conning couple out of $500k

Judge Genevieve Cleary handed down her verdict on Friday following a five-day judge-alone trial in September. 

Jessica Evensen and Hannah Cross

Former school teacher Stephen James Warwick outside of court.

Courts & JusticePremium‘I was horrified’: Ex-student speaks out as teacher in court

A former WA school teacher who was previously recognised with an education award has faced court for the first time accused of sexually abusing a teenager.

Charlton Hart

Christian Jack Joseph is back working at a major hospital on bail for manslaughter charges.

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Manslaughter accused doctor back working at Perth hospital

A Perth doctor charged with manslaughter is out on bail and back working at a major hospital after he allegedly chased down and placed a father in a chokehold for almost two minutes on a Fremantle street.

Caleb Runciman

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Tara Morrison (pictured) was killed in Busselton in 2024.

Courts & JusticePremiumViolent murderer sensationally testifies against co-accused

A young mother who violently murdered a woman in Busselton has sensationally testified against her co-accused just two weeks after admitting to the brutal stabbing. 

Jessica Evensen

Haydn Mansell leaves the Albany Justice Complex after the first day of his trial on October 27.

courtsPremiumFootage of fatal Redmond rail-crossing crash played in trial

An Albany court has viewed dash-cam footage and heard from the driver of the train involved in a rail-crossing crash that killed a young mother last year, as her husband stands trial over the tragedy

Jacki Elezovich

Liz Ledger has resigned in her role as City of South Perth CEO.

Local GovernmentPremiumPremium‘Dysfunctional’: South Perth CEO quits amid council chaos

City of South Perth CEO Liz Ledger has sensationally quit after just four months, slamming the council’s dysfunctional culture and revealing she was blocked from addressing serious health and safety hazards.

Cole Smith with his daughter Ebony and their English staffy, lily, who tragically passed away weeks before Mr Smith.

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PremiumPICTURED: Beloved dad revealed as victim of fatal chokehold

The heartbroken daughter of a retiree who died after allegedly being placed in a chokehold on a Fremantle street has spoken of his final act of kindness.  

A Kalgoorlie-Boulder mother was handed a 3½ year jail term after being found guilty at trial of breaking into a home and assaulting a woman she believed was pregnant with her partner’s child.

Courts & justicePremiumPremiumMum jailed after attacking woman who had affair with partner

A Kalgoorlie-Boulder mother was handed a 3½ year jail term after a jury found her guilty of breaking into a home and assaulting a woman she believed was pregnant with her partner’s child.

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Westyn Ruyter is heartbroken at not being able to find his beloved dog Bundy.

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WA tradie’s $10,000 reward to bring beloved Bundy home

A much-loved Irish wolfhound has vanished. Security cameras have been stolen. And an enticing $10,000 reward is on offer.

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James Ashley from BoM.

WeatherPremiumAvoid complacency ahead of ‘hotter than usual’ summer

Meteorologist James Ashley from the Bureau of Meteorology is travelling in the Mid West-Gascoyne with the Red Cross, visiting communities to help them prepare for the season ahead.

Sienna Seychell and Sally Davies

The Shire of Menzies has approved the expansion of gold miner Ora Banda Mining’s facilities and exploration toward the historic Davyhurst ghost town site and an unnamed road reserve.

Mining expansionPremiumOra Banda expands towards historic Menzies ghost town

The Shire of Menzies has approved the expansion of gold miner Ora Banda Mining’s facilities and exploration toward the historic Davyhurst ghost town site and an unnamed road reserve.

Rosa Griffith

Meat and Livestock Australia South-East Asia regional manager Valeska. The WAMMCO 2026 AGM was held in Katanning on October 15.

Island SheepPremiumPremiumMalaysia largest SEA market for Australian red meat exports

Malaysia is the largest market for Australian sheepmeat by demand while red meat exports into South-East Asia have quadrupled in the past 15 years

Garry Ryder and Deana Flowers. The famed Carrolup Artworks produced by the children of the Marribank Mission in Kojonup on display at the Albany Entertainment Centre on October 21. Melissa Sheil

carrolup PremiumPremiumIN PICTURES: Moving artworks by Stolen Generation on display

Stunning artworks produced by the children of Stolen Generation living at the Carrolup Mission in Kojonup has been put on display in Albany, with more than a hundred people attending the launch last week.

Wave Rally event organiser Paul Van Bellen.

WindsurfingPremiumPremiumWave Rally World Championship up for national sailing award

Geraldton’s Wave Rally World Championships could become a national-award winning event after being named a finalist for the 2026 Australian Sailing Awards later this month. 

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Since 1990, only nine days have had a larger jump in the VIX on a smaller drop in the S&P500 than last Friday, according to SpotGamma.

CNBC newsWhy the market’s fragile calm faces a major test

Markets paused their slide this week as the tech sector found its footing following an AI sell-off sparked by high borrowing costs and doubts over data centre returns.

Justin Zacks

By the 1950s, another technological innovation would come along and have a profound effect on women: the washing machine.

CNBC newsPremiumWomen may be at greater risk of AI job losses

The history of technological progress suggests that, as AI spreads, the employment impact will hit women more than men.

Steve Liesman

Amazon’s Bee Frontier device can be worn on a wrist or clipped on to clothing..

CNBC newsPremiumAmazon launches new Bee ‘personal AI’ devices

Amazon is releasing two new Bee listening devices as it moves further into the AI hardware market.

Annie Palmer

HANGZHOU, CHINA - OCTOBER 18: Gold bars are on display at a gold jewelry store on October 18, 2024 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province of China.

CNBC newsPremiumWhy China is buying so much gold, and means for prices

China’s central bank has bought gold for 23 straight months, and the country is importing more of the precious metal than ever.

Anniek Boa

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A man has been sentenced for reckless driving.

Courts & JusticePremiumCeiling fixer learns fate over dangerous police pursuit

A 30-year-old ceiling fixer who led police on a dangerous high-speed chase along Wanneroo Road has been sentenced.

Camila Egusquiza Santa Cruz and Justin Bianchini

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HEALTHPremiumNew hope in fight against Alzheimer’s

A promising new Australian clinical trial could mark a major step in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease, and help patients stay home longer.

Emma Kirk

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CRIMEPremiumPremium‘Appalling’: Grim ‘puppy farm’ discovery

A “devious and dishonest” man has been sentenced after more than 100 dogs were found living in squalor behind his home.

Aaron Samuel Baddeley was sentenced on a domestic violence related charge.

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PremiumDetails of horrific violent assault by Albany man revealed

A former Albany real estate agent who attempted to force pills down his partner’s throat when she tried to leave him has avoided immediate jail, as the details of the horrific incident were told in court

Westyn Ruyter is heartbroken at not being able to find his beloved dog Bundy.

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WA tradie’s $10,000 reward to bring beloved Bundy home

A much-loved Irish wolfhound has vanished. Security cameras have been stolen. And an enticing $10,000 reward is on offer.

New research has revealed an alarming spike in anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa cases worldwide, with Australian rates among the highest. 

HealthPremiumThe generation facing soaring anorexia and bulimia cases

New research has revealed an alarming spike in anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa cases worldwide, with Australian rates among the highest. 

Hannah Cross