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  1. State PoliticsPremiumCall for CCTV at cops’ homes after shocking home invasions

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    Major update after man shot during altercation in WA town

  3. RURAL MEDICINEPremiumMedical students complete year-long Narrogin placement

  4. Gripping winNervous Towns record last-gasp victory over Lake Grace

  5. Country Cup Want and Cristinelli represent GSCA in WA Invitational XI

ROAD TRAIN SIGNAGEPremiumWin for truckies following signage law backflip

WA truck drivers no longer have to abide by contentious safety signage laws which came into effect earlier this year, following the State Government’s revision of the rules. 

Olivia Ford

LIVE EXPORTPremiumReport finds community sentiment rising for live export

Public sentiment towards the live export industry has grown despite the Albanese Government’s plan to ban the sheep shipping trade, according to a new independent report.

Olivia Ford

Draft nightPremiumHinchliffe snapped up with No.1 pick in Southern Smash draft

Former Melbourne Stars wrist spinner Clint Hinchliffe was taken by Arc Infrastructure Aces with the No.1 pick of the 2024 Southern Smash draft on Monday night. Find out where all 32 players landed here.

Harry Grigson

Twin tonsPremiumCenturions provide unbeaten knocks to seal brilliant wins

Katanning Wanderers’ Joe Raynor and Kojonup’s Geoffery Pethick scored crucial centuries to help their sides clinch victories in round seven of the Great Southern Cricket Association on Saturday. 

Harry Grigson

Top teamThundersticks storm home in penalty shootout thriller

It took a penalty shootout to separate Perth and Brisbane in the final Hockey One women’s match of the regular season, but the Thundersticks held on to finish undefeated and top of the ladder. 

Harry Grigson

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Narrogin acquires new land for housing at half price rate

Nearly 2000 square metres of land has been transferred to a Wheatbelt government for half price to support the town's housing demands.

Hannah Whitehead

HIGHSCHOOL GRADPremiumPremiumIN PICTURES: Narrogin graduates celebrate achievements

The 2024 Narrogin Senior High School graduates were congratulated by their teachers and peers for a successful school year.

BURNOUT FESTPremiumPremiumIN PICTURES: Burning rubber entertains family generations

Family generations celebrated their love of cars and burning rubber at Narrogin Revheads on Saturday.

Brunswick RodeoPremiumPremiumThousands attend Inaugural Brunswick Rodeo

‘Rodeo will be back’ was the shoutout at the inaugural Brunswick Rodeo, which attracted a crowd of 4500 fans to witness what proved to be one of the South West’s most action-packed events.

FRESH DATAPremiumFarm debt rises amid ongoing investment in sector

Agricultural debt is rising in Australia according to new figures, up 6 per cent year-on-year to $120.5 billion as farmers look to increase their landholdings.

Adam Poulsen

National Agriculture DayPremiumFarmers urged to ‘play it safe’ as workplace deaths soar

Farmers are being urged to put safety first on National Agriculture Day, with the latest figures showing 30 people have died this year across Australia while working in the sector.

Adam Poulsen

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How routine airport stop uncovered WA farmer’s tax fraud

A Mid West cucumber farmer has been forced to surrender nearly $700,000 in cash which authorities believe was being shifted to avoid paying tax.

Tim Clarke

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How much extra you’ve paid on home loan since 2022 rate hike

Research commissioned by The West Australian shows how much extra those with the average-sized variable loan of $433,000 have paid in interest since the first rate hike in May 2022. 

Kim Macdonald

staysCommentsPremiumThis Vietnamese hotel belongs in the heart of the Swiss Alps

Hotel de la Coupole is a striking five-star hotel in Vietnam’s northern highlands that was not only inspired by the Swiss Alps, but looks like it belongs there, writes Zach Margolius

Zach Margolius

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Five-minute guide: Everything you need to know about MinRes

ESSENTIAL EXPLAINER: Mineral Resources is arguably the most talked about company in corporate Australia right now, so why is it garnering so much attention? 

Adrian Rauso

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Oil & GasPremiumWoodside’s Pluto LNG plant in emergency shutdown

Woodside Energy’s massive Pluto LNG plant on the Burrup Peninsula was shut down on Monday and the cause is still under investigation.

Matt Mckenzie

WATCH NOW VideoCommentsPremiumWhy is Albanese helping drug dealers?

In tonight’s show, Harvey says the last of the Bali Nine drug traffickers should be forced to stay in their Indonesian jail and Anthony Albanese must stop wasting his breath trying to bring them home.

Ben Harvey | Mon, November 25

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumNotorious vegan to pay for defaming vet in social media post

Tash Peterson and her boyfriend have been ordered to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to a vet and her husband for falsely accusing them of eating patients and animal slavery in a social media video.

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Champion Lakes blaze downgraded, Tonkin Highway closed

A bushfire that started near homes in Champion Lakes before it shut down Tonkin Highway has been downgraded from an emergency level. 

PolicePremiumPremiumMan dies after car hits tree north of Perth

Major crash officers are investigating the death of a man after his car hit a tree in the Wheatbelt.

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Courts & justicePremiumAlleged thief to plead not guilty to octopus heist

The man accused of trying to steal $68,000 worth of octopus from a Geraldton business has indicated he intends to plead not guilty to the charges, according to his lawyer.

Matthew Paddick

Festival FundingPremiumCouncil gets clarity on Shore Leave festival funding

City of Greater Geraldton councillors have received greater clarity on where funding for a local festival would go, ahead of a vote to decide if it should be awarded.

Matthew Paddick

Shaving for a CausePremiumDongara man raises thousands by shaving blue hair

Dongara’s own “Papa Smurf” has shaved his blue hair and beard to raise thousands of dollars to support men’s mental health.

Matthew Paddick

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumAlbany man jailed for steak-knife stabbing at mechanic shop

An Albany man has been jailed for a stabbing another man with a steak knife at a mechanical business in 2023 before fleeing the scene on an e-scooter.

PolicePremiumPremiumMan dies after car hits tree north of Perth

Major crash officers are investigating the death of a man after his car hit a tree in the Wheatbelt.

Pull!PremiumPremiumYoungsters urged to pull the trigger in recruitment drive

Albany Clay Target Club president Bryn Westerberg hopes to remove the stigma surrounding firearms and encourage young Great Southern residents to pick up the family-friendly sport.

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CNBC newsPremiumThe mullet market: Benchmarks in front, crypto party in back

This market is starting to summon the lighthearted take on a mullet haircut: business in the front, party in the back.  

Michael Santoli

CNBC newsTyson v Paul bout draws record numbers for Netflix

The highly anticipated boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson has already secured its place in the record books.

Jessica Golden

HealthCommentsWinter Arc: Tips on new viral TikTok obsession

The latest obsession on TikTok is the ‘Winter Arc’ challenge, which sees people getting ahead of their New Year’s Resolutions.

Sawdaw Bhaimiya

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumInsiders say ‘uncle’ Elon outstaying his welcome with Trump

Musk has been so aggressive in pushing his views about Trump’s second term that he’s stepping on the toes of Trump’s transition team and may be overstaying his welcome at Mar-a-Lago, sources say.

Dasha Burns and David Ingram

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Money grabVideoCommentsMassive $170m pile up for plundering. Here’s how to get it

You could have cash stashed away and not even know it. The WA Treasury has just updated its Register of Unclaimed Money and there’s a big sum of dosh waiting to be claimed. FIND OUT IF YOU’RE OWED MONEY

Ben Harvey

Crime Arson squad detectives investigate Balcatta house fire

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services were called to an empty unit on Jedda Road about 1am on Wednesday.

Jessica Evensen

NewsPremiumPremiumShock call on Australia’s deadliest animal

Australia’s deadliest creature has been involved in the deaths of more people than any other animal, but it is not what you would expect.

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CommentsPremium‘Big 24 hours’: Mettam addresses shock leadership challenge

Libby Mettam triumphs after a leadership challenge, focusing on issues for WA and uniting her team to tackle Labor in the election.

WA NewsCommentsCommentsWicked or harmless? Cinema practice divides the internet

Wicked fans have strangers on the internet arguing the point as they post videos and photos from the hit musical film online and encourage others to do so.

Courts & JusticePremiumSuper raider fails brazen bid to claim dead partner’s estate

The man who tried to raid his girlfriend’s superannuation account hours after she died has failed in a brazen bid to claim half her deceased estate under WA’s de facto partner provisions.

Tim Clarke