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  1. INTERNATIONAL DAY OF RURAL WOMENPremiumInternational Day of Rural Women: Caitlyn Burling

  2. Wild GravelPremiumBilleau powers to 150km title as Dal Pozzo clinches fourth

  3. Pest ControlPremiumBudworm on the rise across Wheatbelt as harvest approaches

  4. Bush BashPremiumCelebrating 30 years of the Kulin Bush Races

  5. Elections 2025Only 25.81 per cent have voted in shire election says WAEC

Kent St John WA sub-centre volunteers Dani Hogan, Jos Brummelman, Nina Harris, Daphne Guy and Malcolm Guy. St John WA volunteer recruitment campaign for 23 identified priority sub centres.

Recruitment CampaignSt John WA rally for more regional vollies to keep service

St John WA has made a strong plea for more volunteers to join their ranks as regional sub-centres struggle to fill critical life-saving positions.

Hannah Whitehead

A 48-year-old Perth man has been charged over a horror crash in the Great Southern region that killed a girl and seriously injured four others.

CrimePremiumSerious charges laid after crash kills girl near Katanning

A 48-year-old Perth man has been charged over a horror crash in the Great Southern region that killed a girl and seriously injured four others.

Rebecca Le May

Dumbleyung experienced an earthquake on Wednesday night.

Narrogin ObserverCommentsSmall 2.4 magnitude earthquake recorded in Wheatbelt town

The quake hit at 9.42pm and had a depth of 1.2km. 

Claire Middleton

Liam Baker catches up with Dustin Martin.

AFLMartin the Eagles? Star’s cheeky post sends fans into a spin

Liam Baker sent the tongues of West Coast fans wagging with a cheeky pic of Brownlow medallist Dustin Martin dining out with himself and West Coast coach Andrew McQualter on Wednesday night.

Mitchell Woodcock

Kathleen Atkinson and Cheryl Welch in Natwel Racing.

JETSPRINTPremiumSpeeding into the new jetsprint season in Narrogin

A new speedboating pair debuted for their first ever sprint race at the Narrogin Jetsprint Club’s opening meet of the 2025 season at the upgraded Archibald Park track last month. 

Hannah Whitehead

Williams are chasing a third straight UGSCA A-grade premiership.

Season preview PremiumWilliams start the hunt for three premierships on the trot

Williams go into the 2025-26 Upper Great Southern Cricket Association season hoping to collect a third A-grade premiership on the trot.

Claire Middleton

Price spoke to confirm his name and that he had heard the charge.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumIdentity of Armadale murder accused revealed

A Wheatbelt man has fronted court accused of murdering an older man in an argument that turned violent outside a home.

LEFT: Brett Dal Pozzo (1187) in the leading pack during the 150km ride. TOP RIGHT: Jennifer Davis (1058) won the women’s 100km race. She is lined up here with Ann Clifton, Turi Innes-Manning, Jan O’Brien and Karen McCulloch. BOTTOM RIGHT: Alison Dyson.

Wild GravelPremiumPremiumBilleau powers to 150km title as Dal Pozzo clinches fourth

At the Wild Gravel event in Gnowangerup, it was Perth-based Frenchman Simon Billeau who took the spoils in the prestigious 150km race, completing the ride through the Stirling Range in 4hr. 35min. 38sec.

An Expression of Interest to transfer Narrogin Regional Homecare Services to an external operator was resolved at the Shire of Narrogin Council’s ordinary meeting on September 24. Pictured is shire president Leigh Ballard.

Homecare Handover EOIPremiumPremiumEOI open to transfer Narrogin home care to external provider

The decision to transfer Narrogin’s shire-run home care services to an external provider has been put to the public, with the council floating the idea in the wake of new Acts and regulations.

Corrigin Farm Improvement Group communications officer Caitlyn Burling.

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF RURAL WOMENPremiumInternational Day of Rural Women: Caitlyn Burling

Meet Caitlyn Burling, a former agriculture journalist and communications officer with Corrigin Farm Improvement Group

Georgia Campion

Shire of Narrogin president Leigh Ballard has been re-elected unopposed.

Elections 2025Only 25.81 per cent have voted in shire election says WAEC

Only a quarter of voters in the Shire of Narrogin have cast their ballots in the council election, just days out from polls closing. 

Claire Middleton

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The trained sniper who says he was hired to assassinate Nick Martin has taken the stand to testify against the bikie accused of paying him to pull the trigger.

BikiesPremiumSniper’s vile comment to friends after murdering bikie boss

The shooter who executed Nick Martin at Kwinana Motorplex has admitted he made a vile comment to friends after murdering the Rebels president.

Charlton Hart

Perth Wildcats’ star American import Mason Jones has parted ways with the club.

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Rillie reveals why Wildcats sacked US import Mason Jones

Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie has revealed why the club parted ways, effective immediately, with import Mason Jones.

Craig O’Donoghue

Mr McCullough, 39, handed himself in at Perth police station after he allegedly managed to escape the Central Law Courts in Perth. 

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The West Australian exclusive
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Accused sex offender’s court escape sparks secrecy scandal

Security staff failed to follow procedures before an accused child sex offender was accidentally walked out of custody, an investigation has revealed.

Caleb Runciman and Jessica Page

Chicago Bulls legend Luc Longley has listed his Denmark 'hideout' for more than $4.5m.

HOUSE THAT!CommentsPremiumNBA champion lists beachside ‘hideout’ for $4.5 million

After 33 years of ownership, Fremantle born basketball legend puts serene Denmark ‘hideout’ on the market for offers more than $4.5 million.

Caitlin Vinci

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David James Pye in court.

courts & justicePremiumJudge reveals reasons for granting David Pye bail

The accused mastermind of the assassination of bikie boss Nick Martin was granted bail because he could not access his anxiety medication during the trial.

Charlton Hart

An accused court escapee and child sex offender — who is stuck in prison — has failed in an attempt to get bail after an investigation revealed contracted security staff didn’t follow procedures in the lead up to him being walked free.

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‘Not today’: Accused court escapee to stay in prison

A child sex offender who allegedly escaped from court earlier this year after he gave a fake name has failed in another bid for freedom — this time a legal one. 

Caleb Runciman and Jessica Page

The trade war chaos is forcing countries to reconsider whether the US is really an economic ally.

EconomyCommentsCommentsThe gold, the bad & the ugly: True cost of Trump’s tariffs

The trade war chaos is forcing countries to reconsider whether the US is really an economic ally as gold’s surge signals potential trouble ahead.

Jake Waterman and the Eagles have farewelled Oscar Allen.

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The West Australian exclusive
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CommentsPremium‘Going to be very weird’: Waterman on life after Allen, Ryan

West Coast lost two of the club’s top-20 all-time goalkickers in the space of a few days in the trade period. Here’s how Jake Waterman reacted to the Eagles’ off-season changes.

The cul-de-sac has been cordoned off by police, with detectives and forensics in blue jumpsuits seen outside a home.

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CRIMEPremium
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PremiumMan arrested over fatal stabbing in Perth’s north

Police on Tuesday afternoon confirmed a man had been taken to custody.

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Eastern Goldfields Historical Society president Tim Cudini and executive officer Rosie Stroud hold the book Paddy Hannan: A Claim to Fame while standing in front of “Paddy’s Hannan’s tree” on Outridge Terrace in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

Special dayPremiumEvent to mark 100th anniversary of Paddy Hannan’s death

Community members are encouraged to be a part of a once-in-a-lifetime event marking 100 years since the death of the legend who sparked the gold rush that founded Kalgoorlie-Boulder and the Golden Mile.

Jessica Antoniou

Fleur McDonald at a book event in August.

Goldfields storyPremiumNew novel follows Two-Up mystery

Following the recent release of the first of her four Goldfields-based book series, best-selling author Fleur McDonald will soon treat fans to her second novel. 

Jessica Antoniou

Leonora Racing Cup celebrates 125 years of the Leonora Cup on Saturday.

RacingPremiumLeonora Cup celebrates 125 years

Leonora Racing Club will host its 125th Leonora Cup meeting on Saturday, with locals and visitors alike to dress up in their fanciest frocks and suits while enjoying a day full of entertainment.

Jessica Antoniou

Art by Anna Hollander and Rebecca Hayes on display at the Greenough Museum.

Birds In The TreesPremiumPremiumBirds In The Trees exhibit to open at Greenough Museum

The Geraldton Tree Canopy Advocates are inviting the community to celebrate the bond between nature and art with their new exhibition, Birds In The Trees.

The top names for cats and dogs in Greater Geraldton have been revealed.

Pet namesPremiumPremiumDog and cat owners have more in common than they think

What are the most popular dog and cat names in the City of Greater Geraldton?

Stuart Hicks

PARK PLAN PremiumPremiumStakeholders voice mixed views on park rescue plan

Shire of Augusta-Margaret River president Julia Jean-Rice has claimed the Six Point Plan developed by an alliance of local groups was a “success” despite little buy-in from the State Government so far.

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Sam Altman, chief executive officer of OpenAI Inc,

CNBC newsComments‘Erotica’ version coming soon to ChatGPT AI

Adult ChatGPT users can will soon be able to access a less censored version of the artificial intelligence chatbot, which will include erotic materials.

Dylan Butts

Amazon has fired a Palestinian engineer who protested the company’s $1.2 billion contract with Israel, saying he breached internal conduct policies.

World NewsCommentsPalestinian Amazon worker fired after protesting Israel deal

Amazon has sacked a Palestinian software engineer who protested its Israeli government contract, following similar tensions across Google and Microsoft.

Annie Palmer

China’s latest power play in the global minerals race has fuelled Wall Street gains and talk of a White House counterstrike.

CNBC newsCommentsChina’s export curb sparks US mining stock surge

China’s surprise rare earth export restrictions sent US mining shares flying and signalled a looming showdown with Donald Trump over global tech supply chains.

Spencer Kimball

The lesson is to appreciate what’s in front of you rather than dwelling on what you don’t have. What a wonderful analogy for money, too.

CNBC newsPremiumFive rules that prove you don’t need money to be happy

Maybe you’re picturing a new house or a luxurious lifestyle. But what you’re really imagining is being satisfied with those things. You’re not just picturing wealth, you’re picturing contentment.

Morgan Housel

WA News

Pedestrians deaths in Western Australia have risen by 94 per cent in the last 12 months.

WA NewsPremiumPedestrian deaths nearly double in horror year for WA

A near doubling in the number of pedestrians killed in WA over the past year has prompted calls for a crackdown on e-scooters and lower speed limits for cars.

Katina Curtis

Rob Palmer Home Group ambassador, Fat Cat, Daisy Pearce Satterley Ambassador, Manu Feildel Home Group Ambassador.

TelethonCommentsSpectacular Telethon home sells for record-breaking sum

On a spacious 560sqm block in a family-friendly suburb, the home is just a short stroll to the beach.

Miah Smith 5, a Simple Patch have create NGO patches that have Telethon Fat Cats on them Andrew Ritchie

TelethonVideoCommentsCommentsParent’s nightmare inspires moment of choice for sick kids

When Megan Wassink rushed her toddler to hospital, she was lucky to make it alive. Now, that terrifying experience has inspired a small but important creation for sick kids.

A burning piece of space junk has crash-landed at a mine site in Newman.

WA NewsCommentsCommentsBurning ball of space junk crash-lands in WA mine site

Emergency services rushed to the scene after a burning ball of space junk crash-landed in WA.

Josie Page, Dave Mundy, Andy Donaldson and Premier Roger Cook dish out high fives to young swimmers at Leighton Beach, Fremantle, on Sunday.

TelethonCommentsCommentsCook makes a splash in sporty Telethon fundraiser

WA’s most inspiring ultra-marathon swimmers have made a remarkable splash for mental health!

Students, teachers and parents form a guard of honour as year 12 students leave the school.

EducationCommentsPremiumBob Hawke College’s first Year 12s bid farewell

Cheering teenagers lined hallways and balconies as the first-ever Year 12 contingent at Bob Hawke College walked through an honour guard of younger students and proud parents.

Bethany Hiatt