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  1. mud-coated funPremiumFarmers get muddy at WA’s inaugural Active Farmer Games

  2. COP26WA and Federal Nats split on climate change

  3. A boon for businessAuto Centre promotes diversity in WokAbility Week

  4. Stepping downPremiumSpeculation ends, Roberts resigns as WALGA president

  5. Fresh ideasNew and immersive tourism workshop for Narrogin

Seeking public commentPremiumChance to have a say in rail precinct project

Last year, the Shire endorsed plans for a re-use strategy for its historic railway station after months of public consultation.

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Our cup overflowethBeer-hall fun set to launch in Pingelly

Inspired by the success of the famous Kulin Bush Races, the profits from the day will be put back into the community to improve accommodation options.

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New bloodPremiumThree new faces join councillors after poll

Eight candidates were vying for five seats on the council in this year’s elections.

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Healing artDolls come from heart in art show

Toy Stories runs at the Midland Junction Arts Centre from November 13 to February 12, bringing together artists, hobbyists and community groups in a show of handmade toys.

Campbell Williamson

New seasonPremiumFive teams to contest GSCA season

Jack Batchelor takes over role as Great Southern Cricket Association president as new season starts.

Cameron Newbold

Kulker KingPremiumPaul Joss speeds to a thrilling win in Kulker Cup

The Kulker Street Stock Cup and opening round of the Junior Sedan Racing Association series were held on Saturday night.

Cameron Newbold

guardian angelsPremiumPremiumFiery crash heroes ‘saved mum’s life’

The father of a boy killed in a fiery crash this year has paid tribute to the two “guardian angels” who rescued his mother from a burning wreck.

New ideasPremiumPremiumFresh approach connects elderly in Wheatbelt

Regional aged care could be revolutionised from the Wheatbelt, where a former State Government minister is driving an innovative program to help elderly residents stay in their communities.

Final pitchPremiumPremiumCandidates final pitch for council seats

Eight candidates will vie for five seats at Saturday’s Shire of Narrogin council elections. To learn more about each candidate, we asked them the three questions.

Large stridesPhysio staff step up for walk

In 2019, 200 participants travelled more than 25,000km, raising more than $5000 for the RFDS.

Campbell Williamson

Due recognitionPhotography prize for numbats

Lynette Alcock submitted 10 photos to the Wildlife Vets International Wildlife Photography Competition three months ago after a bit of encouragement from her daughter.

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Police reveal the 730 outlaw bikie members across WA

The huge number of outlaw motorcycle gangs and feeder clubs in WA — as well as some of their most serious crimes — have been revealed in police report being used to justify tough new anti-bikie laws.

Peter Law

COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE WA Draft Hub: Full stats, highlights and analysis

See video highlights, stats and profiles for our 20 leading draftee contenders.

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Fresh push for strict FIFO drink limit at inquiry

WA’s peak body for the resources sector will today voice support for strict daily alcoholic drink limits as part of sweeping recommendations to be presented at a landmark parliamentary inquiry.

Caitlyn Rintoul

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Wild streetsCommentsPremium‘Danger’: WA teens using stolen cars to ‘hunt’ police

The Kimberley’s top cop says police in the region are being ‘hunted’ by youths and issued a warning that if something drastic isn’t done tragedy will be unavoidable.

Sam Jones and Grace Hendry

Day sixVideo‘Please come home’: Cleo’s mum’s heartbreaking post

Cleo Smith’s mum Ellie has made a new gut-wrenching plea for her daughter to return six days after she disappeared from their tent near Carnarvon.

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ExtraditedPremiumFormer top swimming coach facing historic sex charges

A former elite swimming coach is set to be extradited to Queensland to face charges of historical child sex abuse dating back to the 1970s.

Carly Laden

Extended search areaVideoDesperate search for little Cleo enters sixth day

The search for missing four-year-old Cleo Smith has entered its sixth day — with police saying they have not given up hope of finding her alive — and that they would be casting the search net wider.

Hot weatherPremiumPremiumBroome set for scorcher week

As the tropical summer approaches and the wet season sets in, Broome is in for a scorcher this week with daily maximum temperatures set to reach as high as 41 degrees.

Camping heartbreakCommentsCommentsFamily honour ‘loved’ boy killed in Walpole drowning

The family of an eight-year-old boy who drowned near a Walpole camp site have broken their silence over his tragic death.

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Premier hit by chilling death threats from anti-vaxxers

Mark McGowan has received multiple death threats after anti-vaxxers shared his personal mobile number in online chat groups overnight.

Peter Law

Vaccination targetsPremiumWA must stick to national plan to reopen: BCA chief

Business Council Australia chief executive Jennifer Westacott is urging the WA Government to outline its plan to reconnect with the rest of the nation.

Kate Purnell

No stone unturnedVideoPremiumPremiumMeet the top cop leading the search for missing Cleo

The man heading up the special taskforce set up to solve the Cleo Smith case is no stranger to running major police investigations — including missing children cases.

Covid-19Premier’s shocking vaccine warning

One premier has indicated plans to ban anyone who is not vaccinated against Covid-19 from travelling into his state.

WA mysteryVideoKey evidence that confirms Cleo was at camp ground

WA Police have revealed how they placed Cleo Smith near the Carnarvon campsite she is feared to have been abducted from in the lead up to the little girl’s suspicious disappearance.

Huge incentiveVideoCommentsPremiumThe ‘extreme’ WA cases that drew $1m rewards

The $1 million reward on offer for information that leads to finding little Cleo Smith is a rare but vital tool in trying to solve mysteries in WA. Here are four other times it was desperately needed.

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