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  1. Hockey wrapRiffs win hard-fought men’s A-grade contest

  2. State defeat PremiumWA Country fall short despite final term fightback

  3. Netball carnivalPremiumUnder-18 regional title for impressive NDNA team

  4. New contractBaker commits to Tigers despite WA interest

  5. Town rallies PremiumPingelly unites after police shooting

UGSFL wrap Top four decided after Cougars’ impressive win

Wrap of all the action from round 12 of the Upper Great Southern Football League competition.

Cameron Newbold & Andrew Pritchard

risky roads PremiumBrookton and Hyden hotspots named in top 10 risky roads

RAC’s Risky Roads Survey received more than 10,000 nominations from WA residents identifying the most troublesome major highways and dangerous intersections in the state. 

Isabel Vieira

pocket forest PremiumOld tennis court turned native forest in Brookton

Carbon Positive Australia chief executive Louise Tarrier said it was the first ‘pocket forest’ they had planted within a community space.

Isabel Vieira

annual budget PremiumNarrogin council locks in rates rise and key spending

The restoration of the Narrogin Railway Station would continue to be a key area of spending for a third year, with a total $175,000 to be set aside for the completion and fit-out, dependent on grants.

Isabel Vieira

‘honoured and proud’Arts Narrogin takes home WA presenter of the year award

Events manager Brad Flett said the team was honoured and proud to have received the award. 

Isabel Vieira

wildflowers galore PremiumSouthern Wheatbelt’s wildflower season starts to bloom

In Narrogin, wildflowers can be discovered at Dryandra Woodland National Park, Foxes Lair Nature Reserve, Yilliminning Rock and Highbury Nature Reserve. 

Isabel Vieira

‘what have I done?’PremiumPremium‘Right decision’: Top cop backs Pingelly shooting policeman

Police Commissioner Col Blanch has thrown his full support behind a police officer who shot an armed man in Pingelly after confronting security vision emerged showing the incident unfolding.

Dryandra Numbats Numbat population thriving despite mammal species concerns

Majority of the 20 mammal species most at risk from extinction over the next two decades are found in south-west WA and northern Australia. 

State team WA Country Football League name State team for SA clash

Upper Great Southern Football League with strong representation in WA Country Football League State team.

Medal push Hockeyroos chase more medal glory at Commonwealth Games

Tambellup hockey star Penny Squibb was part of the Australia’s bronze medal winning outfit in Spain this month and now the side have their sights set on a Commonwealth Games medal. 

Cameron Newbold

Great contest Wagin beat Pingelly in top of the table A1 clash

Spectators were treated to a highly skillful and fast-paced game with some incredible shooting from both teams as Wagin edged out Pingelly, 54-47.

Jodie Sercombe

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McGowan Government reveals plan to fix St John WA

St John WA will be warned it will be subjected to a thorough evaluation in 2025 as the McGowan Government unveils a comprehensive plan to overhaul the delivery of ambulance services within the State.

Josh Zimmerman

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Tributes for ‘heart and soul’ mum killed in Albany Hwy crash

The news of Nicole Weeden’s death has sparked an outpouring of grief and tributes in Albany, where she was a beloved figure in the local sporting scene.

Liam Croy

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Secret society tasks notorious WA inmates with carving work

Prison officials who are Freemasons have tasked three notorious prisoners with creating an intricate wood carving for their secret society.

Ben Harvey

Regional News

severe weather Four-day downpour drenches Lower South West

The South West region started the last month of winter off strong with a week of wild winds and roadside flooding.

Melissa Pedelty

Solar EclipsePremiumAshburton Shire calls for Government Eclipse investment

As the Pilbara and Gascoyne regions prepare for a once in a lifetime solar eclipse, one shire will be supported by about $21 million in State Government funds while another has been left in the dust

Alexander Scott

Fresh playground PremiumEsperance students have their say on new playground

A new playground has been constructed at an Esperance primary school after the principal and his students toured the town on the hunt for fun ideas for their new addition.

Amber Lilley

Local issuesMembers of the Liberal Party in town to discuss local issues

The first week of August saw members of the Liberal Party meet with the Manjimup Shire and other local community leaders to discuss the current issues concerning local residents.

CharityLeonora op-shop ‘flooded by donations’

Leonora op-shop the Second Hand Room is proving so successful it has been forced to stay shut for a week to sort through ‘a flood of donations’.

Support for localsCouncils find common ground in dealing with homelessness

The City of Rockingham has expressed interest in having a Common Ground facility similar to the one proposed in the City of Mandurah.

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Investigation launchedPremiumPunk band lodges report after alleged Mojo’s staff attack

A Perth punk band member was allegedly attacked by a senior staff member from Mojo’s Bar at the Freo.Social on Sunday.

Daryna Zadvirna

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LOST BAGGAGE GRIEF: Qantas ups transit wait to ease pain

WA travellers with connecting Qantas flights in Sydney or Melbourne are being warned of increased transit times as the airline attempts to slash the amount of baggage being lost.

Geoffrey Thomas

Major investment PremiumPremiumWestern Power set to spend millions bolstering network

Western Power will spend $10 million bolstering its network ahead of summer in an attempt to avoid a repeat of the mass power outages that ruined Christmas for tens of thousands of families last year.

court date VideoPremiumPremiumMan caught up in ‘herd of cattle’ police chase charged

A man who was allegedly caught up in a bizarre police pursuit in Perth’s south on Sunday night - during which he was chased away by a herd of cattle - has been charged with multiple offences.

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CommentsPremiumREVEALED: New use for Perth’s $200m COVID quarantine camp

A new use for the COVID quarantine facility in Perth’s north, which cost the Commonwealth $200 million to build, has been detailed in a proposed 12-month pilot program.

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Why Perth’s cheapest homes are surging fastest in price

Perth’s cheapest homes are surging fastest in price, with interest rate increases failing to deter first-homebuyers.

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