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  1. Federal ElectionPremiumGiz Watson returns to contest O’Connor in Federal election

  2. Top honour PremiumVolleyball rising star claims top Albany sportsperson honour

  3. TrailblazerPremiumBenson’s gruelling triumph sets up world championship tilt

  4. Triple treat PremiumPure Chino heads to Albany Cup after wet-weather domination

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    Albany man avoids jail for wielding knife near Albany Plaza

Railways run off the field after winning the GSFLW youth girls preliminary final against Denmark-Walpole.

big winPremiumTenacious Tigers claw their way to youth girls grand final

Railways are through to the Great Southern Football League youth girls grand final after a convincing 19-point preliminary final win over Denmark-Walpole on Friday night at Sounness Park. 

Jacki Elezovich

Heidi Tempra is the Nationals’ candidate for the Federal seat of O’Connor.

Heidi hiPremiumNationals announce Heidi Tempra as O’Connor candidate

The Nationals have announced Manjimup farmer and teacher Heidi Tempra as their candidate for O’Connor in the upcoming Federal election.

Claire Middleton

A Mt Barker man has been fined after police received a social media post of two juveniles holding his firearms after taking them out of a damaged firearms cabinet in his home.

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The West Australian exclusive
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Mt Barker man fined for unsafe gun storage after online post

A Mt Barker man who failed to store firearms safely in his home has been fined after police traced a Snapchat post of two youths holding guns to his home address. 

Jacki Elezovich

Amelup farmer Darren Moir is the Labor candidate for O’Connor at next month’s Federal election.

Federal election 2025PremiumGreat Southern farmer chosen as Labor candidate for O’Connor

Fifth-generation Amelup farmer Darren Moir has been chosen as the Labor candidate to take on Liberal incumbent Rick Wilson in the seat of O’Connor at the upcoming Federal election.

Neil Watkinson

O’Connor MHR Rick Wilson on Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie on Friday.

Federal electionPremiumWilson on attack as opponent finally revealed

Liberal incumbent Rick Wilson on Friday slammed Labor for dragging its feet in announcing an O’Connor candidate for the upcoming Federal election — just hours before his opponent was revealed.

Tegan Guthrie

Carina McMillen, Natalie Vesey, Ellie Cole AM, Judith Want, and Alex Rutter.

Inclusivity TalksPremiumIN PICTURES: Sporting icons discuss disability inclusion

Decorated Paralympic swimmer Ellie Cole AM and former National Basketball League champion Greg Hire graced the stage at Retravision Stadium on Friday to discuss disability inclusion in sports.

Georgia Campion

Care shuttle administrator Noelene Rowsell, convener Mary Williams, and Federal member for O'Connor Rick Wilson.

WHEELS KEEP TURNINGPremiumPremiumCancer patient shuttle kept afloat by Federal funds

Albany’s Care Shuttle has been thrown a lifeline, with Federal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson helping the service access vital funding so it can continue providing much-needed transport for cancer patients.

Greens WA Federal candidate for O'Connor Giz Watson.

Federal ElectionPremiumPremiumGiz Watson returns to contest O’Connor in Federal election

Former Greens leader Giz Watson is returning to contest the seat of O’Connor at the Federal election, with advocacy for the environment and social justice at the forefront of her campaign.

MAIN PIC: Albany Sportsperson of the Year Ryan Slater. LEFT: Junior winner Ben Blechynden, senior winner Shawah Jin and masters winner Brett Hall.

Top honour PremiumPremiumVolleyball rising star claims top Albany sportsperson honour

National volleyball representative Ryan Slater upstaged a strong field of rivals to claim the 2024 Wellington and Reeves Albany sportsperson of the year honour on Thursday night.

Keiron Benson tackles the mountain bike leg of the Xterra Asia-Pacific Championships.

TrailblazerPremiumBenson’s gruelling triumph sets up world championship tilt

Albany off-road triathlete Keiron Benson won the Xterra Asia-Pacific Championship in Dunsborough last month and qualified for the world championships in Italy later this year.

Claire Middleton

Jockey Madi Derrick salutes following Pure Chino's win in the Boronia Gardens Village Handicap (2100m) on Friday in Albany.

Triple treat PremiumPure Chino heads to Albany Cup after wet-weather domination

Albany trainer Indianna Weinert picked up a winning treble on her home turf in wet conditions on Friday, with Pure Chino firming for a start in the $125,000 Albany Cup on Easter Sunday. 

Jacki Elezovich

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A tight three-way contest in WA’s newest Federal electorate means candidates are trying to talk to as many voters as possible during the campaign to make a personal pitch.

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The West Australian exclusive
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Battle for Bullwinkel plays out on the doorsteps of voters

A tight three-way contest in WA’s newest Federal electorate means candidates are trying to talk to as many voters as possible during the campaign to make a personal pitch.

Katina Curtis

When Professor Jonathan Carapetis says Strep A is the “nastiest bug you’ve never heard of”, he’s not kidding.

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The West Australian exclusive
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Perth leading the world in vaccine for lethal infection

When Professor Jonathan Carapetis says Strep A is the ‘nastiest bug you’ve never heard of’, he’s not kidding.

Hannah Cross

An artist’s impression of the Cottesloe Beach redevelopment, for which the Liberal Party has committed $10m in funding.

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The West Australian exclusive
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Dutton pledges $10 million to fix Cottesloe Beach foreshore

Stalled plans for the redevelopment of Cottesloe Beach — one of most iconic locations in WA — have received a $10m boost as Liberal leader Peter Dutton ups the ante in the fight to win the seat of Curtin.

Joe Spagnolo

Tom Gross has drawn comparisons to a modern day star.

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The West Australian exclusive
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Gross or Greene? The young Eagle who has Giant attributes

As West Coast coaches prepare to find a way to curtail Greater Western Sydney captain Toby Greene, they’re set to unveil a new Eagle who could become their own version of the star forward.

Mitchell Woodcock

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Amelia "Milli" Lucas with her parents before her surgery. Facebook / Monica Smirk

WA NewsCommentsMilli’s mum dies after devastating cancer battle

The mother of beloved Perth teenager Amelia ‘Milli’ Lucas — who died of a rare brain cancer four years ago — has also lost her own devastating battle with the disease.

WA’s oldest surviving World War II prisoner of war — Arthur Leggett — has died aged 106. 

WA NewsCommentsPremiumWA’s oldest surviving POW dies aged 106

WA’s oldest surviving World War II army prisoner of war, who was well known across Perth as a fierce advocate for Australian veterans, has died aged 106. 

Dylan Caporn

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services said residents bounded by the current watch and act alert should leave now, if they plan to evacuate.

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Residents urged to avoid area of blaze in Perth’s south

‘If you have left the area, it is unsafe to return due to fallen trees, fallen powerlines and other dangers created by the fire.’

Grieving mates of a teenage crash victim have paid tribute to their friend who was considered a ‘big brother’ to many, leaving flowers at the site where the 17-year-old was killed on Saturday.

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PremiumMates pay tribute to teen killed in motorbike accident

Grieving mates of a teenage crash victim have paid tribute to their friend who was considered a ‘big brother’ to many, leaving flowers at the site where the 17-year-old was killed on Saturday.

Richard Tu was seen boarding the 529 bus in Cockburn, heading towards Armadale, about 9pm on Monday.

Missing personPolice continue desperate search for 17-year-old boy

He was last seen getting off the bus in Perth’s south, almost one week ago.

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Families were able to experience Tonka trucks in real life at the Finmec community open day.

MINING PremiumOut and about in Hedland: Finmec Community Open Day

Providing Hedland locals with a behind-the-scenes look at heavy-duty mining equipment, Finmec hosted a community open day on March 29. 

Madelin Hayes

It is alleged youths took a stolen ambulance on a 520km joy ride from a remote Northern Territory community to Halls Creek

Joyride ChaosPremiumStolen ambulance joyride leads to police car collision

A group of youths allegedly took a stolen ambulance on a 520km joyride from a remote community in the Northern Territory to Halls Creek where it rammed a police car injuring two officers. 

Sarah Crawford

Ginger Lo said the expansion wouldn’t be possible without the Karratha community.

HOSPO HYPEPremiumOut and about in Karratha: Lo’s expansion

More than 100 people gathered for Sunday brunch at Lo’s in celebration of the Karratha cafe’s expansion on April 6. 

Madelin Hayes

Warlayirti artist Joan (Eva) Nagomara

Health PremiumPremiumDialysis Patients in Kimberley supported through Art program

“We can’t go back,” artist Philomena Baadjo from Balgo says as she strokes burnt orange paint onto her canvas.

The scene of the incident on Waldeck Street.

CrimePremiumPremiumGeraldton crash: Police investigate after man dies on street

Police are seeking witnesses to an early morning incident in Geraldton on Saturday, after a man was found dying on a street. 

Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & Justice PremiumPremiumWoman died from infection after being wounded by nephew

A woman died after the wound her nephew inflicted with a wooden object during a drunken argument became infected. 

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‘Got it wrong’: Dutton on WFH voters blunder
Tributes flow for ‘full of life’ teen fatal crash victim
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Tributes flow for ‘full of life’ teen fatal crash victim
Australia faces ‘modest’ tariff blow but more inflation pain
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Federal Reserve Board Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.

BusinessCommentsUncertainty increased: US Federal Reserve holds rate

The US Federal Reserve in a closely watched decision Wednesday held the line on benchmark interest rates though still indicated that reductions are likely later in the year.

Jeff Cox

China is currently facing a sluggish consumer landscape.

CNBC newsCommentsChina’s plan to ‘boost consumption’ in bid to grow economy

China announced a “Special Action Plan to Boost Consumption” on Sunday in a bid to prop up domestic consumption in the world’s second largest economy.

Lim Hui Jie

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri last month.

Formula 1VideoComments‘Oscar and I get along’: Norris denies there’s bad blood

WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW: The British F1 star opened up on his relationship with his Aussie teammate as the pair get ready to do battle in Melbourne this weekend.

Ben McClellan

Recession fear has rocked Wall Street (AP PHOTO)

BusinessCommentsRecession fear erupts: Dow tumbles, Nasdaq’s falls

A three-week market sell-off has intensified, with investors worried tariff policy uncertainty would tip the economy into a recession, something President Donald Trump has not rule out.

Lisa Kailai Han, Jesse Pound

WA News

Labor will invest $1bn in mental health services if Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is re-elected. Jason Edwards / NewsWire

ElectionPremiumLabor pledges $1bn for mental health

A “missing middle” in mental health care is forcing many young people into hospital, but Labor is pledging $1bn it hopes will change that.

Nathan Schmidt

Amelia "Milli" Lucas with her parents Monica Smirk and Grant Lucas. Facebook

NewsPremiumSad update in ‘warrior’ mum’s cancer battle

Three years after the tragic death of Perth teenager Amelia ‘Milli’ Lucas, her family have confirmed the devastating passing of another beloved family member.

Alexandra Feiam

The fire on Parsons Way in Innaloo.

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Firefighters were called to the house fire on Parsons Way just after 4.30am on Monday. 

Amelia "Milli" Lucas with her parents before her surgery. Facebook / Monica Smirk

WA NewsCommentsCommentsMilli’s mum dies after devastating cancer battle

The mother of beloved Perth teenager Amelia ‘Milli’ Lucas — who died of a rare brain cancer four years ago — has also lost her own devastating battle with the disease.

Virginia Giuffre has been discharged from a Perth hospital almost a week after she claimed she had just days to live.

WA NEWS PremiumPremiumMajor update after Epstein victim hit by car north of Perth

The 41-year-old, who now lives in Perth, was first thrust into the spotlight after it emerged she was sex trafficked by billionaire paedophile Jeffrey Epstein more than a decade ago.

Mr Leggett was a member of the 2/11th Battalion, fighting in Libya and in the battles of Bardia and Tobruk before he was captured during the defence of Crete in 1941.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumMajor move after WA’s oldest surviving WWII POW dies

Arthur Leggett’s daughter, Maureen Rayson, said the family had been amazed at the response from the WA community to his death.

Dylan Caporn

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