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US President Donald Trump has accused a veteran ABC journalist of 'hurting Australia'. Screengrab

NEWSPremiumKey detail in Trump’s attack on Aussie journo

Donald Trump has unleashed on a veteran Aussie journo, revealing he would be meeting with Anthony Albanese “very soon” in the process.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Columns of Palestinians leaving Gaza City have streamed towards the south and west. (AP PHOTO)

Conflict and WarPremiumIsrael says ground troops moving deeper into Gaza City

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel needs to create an "independent weapons industry" that can "withstand international constraints".

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More than 30,000 asylum seekers have arrived on UK shores by boat so far in 2025. (AP PHOTO)

ImmigrationPremiumUK court halts removal of asylum seekers in France deal

London's High Court has ruled a 25-year-old asylum seeker who arrived on a small boat cannot be sent to France pending a full legal challenge.

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A judge has dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione.

crime, law and justiceLuigi Mangione’s terrorism charges dropped

A judge has dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione in New York state's case over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

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Tyler Robinson is set to appear in court this week after allegedly assassinating Charlie Kirk.

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Kirk suspect charged with murder as alleged texts exposed

Utah prosecutors will seek the death penalty for 22-year-old Tyler Robinson after revealing allegations he deleted text messages at a dramatic press conference.

Kimberley Braddish

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Is Trump a genius after all?

Last week’s collapse of the French government shows, unexpectedly, the dire consequences that many predicted from President Donald Trump’s erratic policies are now manifesting in Europe instead of the US.

Raymond Da Silva Rosa

Houston has added flexibility to his game. Michael Klein

AFLPremium‘Takes a little bit of time’: Houston on Magpies move

Dan Houston’s shift to Collingwood has come with its challenges, but he hasn’t needed to travel far for experienced reassurance.

Tyler Lewis

"The murder of Charlie Kirk is an American tragedy," prosecutor Jeffrey Gray says. (AP PHOTO)

CrimeKirk assassination suspect formally charged with murder

A 22-year-old man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been charged with aggravated murder, a prosecutor says.

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The Federal Government will contribute $30 million to building a new aged care facility in East Perth.

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$30m federal boost for new East Perth aged care home

The Federal Government will contribute $30 million to building a new aged care facility in East Perth that will help homeless older West Australians get the care they need.

Katina Curtis

Margaret River beachgoers are being asked to take care.

baby bird alertPremiumHatching season sparks safety call for beaches

It is that time of year where warnings are issued for the sake of the region’s vulnerable and precious shorebirds.

Warren Hately

Jerome Forrest at Trigg.

surfingPremiumBoardriders come out on top in tight tussle

Margaret River Boardriders Club claimed a long-awaited victory at Trigg Beach at the weekend in the opening round of the Australian Boardriders Battle.

Warren Hately

Regional Development Australia Goldfields Esperance director Sharon Henderson, right, pictured in 2023 with then-chair Lee Jacobsen.

Employer workshopsPremiumSuccessful organisations lean on successful leaders

Business leaders eager to strengthen their organisation and leadership capabilities are encouraged to register for the first of many workshops set to build the region’s economic development.

Jessica Antoniou

Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley.

Future uncertain PremiumMinister to mull shire’s response to show-cause notice

The Shire of Coolgardie’s future remains in limbo while the minister for local government reviews the shire’s response to her 21-day show-cause notice.

Tegan Guthrie

About 20 members from the Esperance Mechanical Restoration Group will help out at their annual Keep Your Sausage Sizzling fundraiser.

Prostate Cancer fundraiserPremiumGroup continues to support prostate cancer awareness

With more than 25,000 men diagnosed with prostate cancer each year, one local mechanical restoration group continues to hold its annual fundraiser to spread awareness. 

Jessica Antoniou

Boulder Primary School’s Numero groups.

Numero competitionPremiumBoulder Primary stays undefeated in maths competition

Students from Boulder Primary School are set to compete in a Statewide mental maths competition, after coming out on top against other schools in the region.

Jessica Antoniou

The That’s #SoKal campaign aims to attract more professionals, entrepreneurs and families to the Goldfields. Pictured are Bindi, Jamie, Pat and Paddy Elliott.

That’s #SoKalPremiumNew campaign aims to bring workers, families to Goldfields

A Goldfields business support network has launched its newest initiative to showcase the growing opportunities in Kalgoorlie-Boulder and attract more working families to the region. 

Jessica Antoniou

Ilkurlka is the only roadhouse on the Anne Beadell Highway, a 1300km desert track connecting Laverton in the WA Goldfields with Coober Pedy in South Australia.

21st partyPremiumRemote roadhouse to celebrate 21 years as community hub

It’s one of the most remote roadhouses in the country and now Ilkurlka is marking its 21st birthday with a Spinifex-style celebration hosted by the Tjuntjuntjara people on October 3.

Neil Watkinson

St John WA Goldfields operations manager Craig Bidois with paramedics Nathan Griffiths, Erin Condo, and Rob Berlingeri.

Ambo abuse PremiumSpike in abuse, assaults against ambos

A spike in abuse and assaults against local paramedics has prompted St John WA’s Goldfields operations manager to call for more respect and patience from the community.

Tegan Guthrie

The planned Seashells Jurien Bay,

Holiday havenPremiumShort-stay holiday resort planned for Jurien Bay

A new luxury holiday resort featuring 81 new short-stay townhouses and suites is set to open in Jurien Bay in 2027.

Kate Campbell

Paul Hennessy is running for election to the Kalgoorlie-Boulder council at next month’s local government poll.

Council election PremiumCouncil hopeful wants new direction for future

Disagreeing with the way the council has been operating, a local man has put his hand up for election to try to change the direction for the community.

Tegan Guthrie

Outspoken Lad's co-trainer Ben Pearce.

RacingPremiumPearce brothers take out the Carnarvon Cup

More than 1000 punters showed out in full force on Saturday for the running of the 2025 Carnarvon Cup with metro trainers, brothers Dan and Ben Pearce taking out race of the day.

Luke Lawson

Indigenous chef Zach Green at the Karajini Experience

Outback FestivalOutback festival rebranded as The Spirit of Meekatharra

Meekatharra Outback Festival is stepping into a new era with a new name and a line-up of events, rebranded as The Spirit of Meekatharra, capturing the region’s vibrant, inclusive, and creative community.

Stuart Quinn

Shadow education minister Liam Staltari speaks on the increasing use of transportable classrooms in WA public schools as he stands outside six demountables used at Shenton College.

POLITICSPremiumFuture for a principal support program remains unanswered

The State Government is under question after the Minister for Education was unable to guarantee if funding for the Principal Chaplaincy program would continue

Rose Patane

The Geraldton Regional Art Gallery, known as GRAG.

Art of the communityPremiumRegional art lovers to benefit from funding boost

Art galleries and groups across the Mid West and Gascoyne will share in more than $200,000 in State Government funding to upgrade their facilities.

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