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  1. Hot formTigers notch sixth win in a row in UGSFL

  2. Local talentPremiumNelissen’s art selected for John Curtin Gallery exhibition

  3. Regional representationPremiumRegional community representation a priority for Pingelly

  4. OFA wrap PremiumBulldogs bounce back to form in win against Boxwood

  5. Community soundPremiumIN PICTURES: Green Shoots Choir’s first performance

Casting callPremiumNarrogin Repertory seeks cast and crew for crazy comedy

Slated for performances in September, Crazy Ladies features a cast of six and follows the story of a group coming together to celebrate their 25-year school reunion.

Daniel Rooney

Ambulance alertPremiumGrim scene as motorcyclists crash in Wheatbelt

Two motorcyclists have been involved in a serious crash in the Wheatbelt this afternoon, with one rider taken to hospital.

Georgia Campion and Daniel Rooney

Friendly fundraiserPremiumGood turnout for Wickepin community's Biggest Morning Tea

The charitable crowd that gathered at the centre enjoyed a cuppa and a chat as Charlotte Astbury played the organ.

Daniel Rooney

Big stage PremiumSpinks and Want dominating in Belt-Up Round in the EDFL

The Advertiser brings you Around the Leagues, taking a look at football stories of players and personalities from the Great Southern, Ongerup and Upper Great Southern regions.

Cameron Newbold

RAIL’S PACEEngineering giants investigate Narrogin-Kulin Tier 3 line

Two of Australia’s biggest engineering firms will take to the Wheatbelt in coming months to determine the viability of opening the shuttered Tier 3 line from Narrogin to Kulin.

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State debutPremiumBrookton-Pingelly’s Tom Blechynden shines in debut

The 23-year-old South Fremantle star missed out on the final WA team last year but his strong early season form helped him feature as part of a talented squad on Friday night.

Mitchell Woodcock & Calvin Sims

Undefeated Wagin prove too strong with 39-goal win over Olympics Gold

The undefeated Wagin produced a powerful performance in the first half, led by their strong shooting combination of Jaelyn Ranieri and Courtney Webb, who outscored Gold 22-3 in the second quarter. 

Footy dream CommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumNarrogin footy star snapped up by Bombers AFLW team

In a whirlwind few days the Bombers had a couple of meetings with the 181cm talent and she officially signed a one-year contract with the club on Thursday.

First lossPremiumPremiumBoddington suffer first loss at hands of Katanning

A dominant second quarter in which the Tigers outscored the Eagles seven goals to one set the foundation for their fourth win of the season in an otherwise even contest.

Dirt dessertPremiumIN PICTURES: Riders tear it up at Dandaloo Park

Novice and experienced riders were given an opportunity to tackle the association’s dirt course to get acquainted with the sport and to put themselves through their paces.

Daniel Rooney

Broad appealThe story of a cicada is coming to Narrogin audiences in May

Like the song of the cicada the story to be told by a cast of two puppeteers is larger than itself. 

Daniel Rooney

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Pass or fail? Sumich’s mid-season Dockers report card

The Dockers’ finals plans were unravelling across the first two months of the season but the side is genuinely right back into top eight calculations. Read Peter Sumich’s mid-season report card.

Peter Sumich

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Teens flown to Perth fighting for life after horror blaze

UPDATE: Three teenage boys remain in a serious condition on Friday morning after being flown to Perth from Geraldton following a house fire.

Jessica Moroney, Caleb Runciman and Shannon Hampton

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Angry scaffolder rips into builder Modco as debt list grows

A scaffolder has become the latest contractor to rip into builder Modco Residential as the list of tradies and suppliers it owes money to gets ever longer — and the firm’s founders live it up in Kuala Lumpur.

Kim Macdonald

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The day Mark McGowan told his ministers he was done

Even as Mr McGowan walked into the Cabinet meeting to make the announcement, he was ‘not 100 per cent sure’ he would go through with it.

Joe Spagnolo

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SCARY COLLISION PremiumThree injured in serious crash south of Perth

Three people — including a husband and wife in their 80s — have been taken to hospital after a serious crash in Perth’s southern suburbs. 

Caleb Runciman

Exclusive picturesPremiumStink forces Woodside evacuation after ‘stench’ gas let off

Thousands of workers at Woodside Energy’s headquarters in the Perth central business district have been evacuated after a climate activist let off ‘stench’ gas.

Shannon Hampton

Tragic crashPremiumPremiumPolice probing crash in Perth’s north that killed 81yo man

Major crash detectives are probing a car crash in Perth’s north that killed an 81-year-old man.

‘Calculated offending’PremiumPremiumMan jailed for ‘creating’ child exploitation material

An 80-year-old South West man is already eligible to be released on parole for ‘creating’ his own child exploitation material but remains impacted by an alleged attack he suffered in prison.

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CommentsPremiumThere’s so much that baffles about new dad Pacino

Al Pacino is to be a father again at the ripe old age of 82 — to a girlfriend 53 years his junior. There are so many things that baffle me about this.

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Teens flown to Perth fighting for life after horror blaze

UPDATE: Three teenage boys remain in a serious condition on Friday morning after being flown to Perth from Geraldton following a house fire.

Jessica Moroney, Caleb Runciman and Shannon Hampton

Road tragedyPremiumMan dies after car veers off road in South West

Police are investigating after a 33-year-old man died in a horrific crash in the South West on Thursday. 

Lauren Price

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‘Freak accident’: How 300kg bull escaped into rodeo crowd

UPDATE: A bull escaped into a crowd of dancing adults and children at the Kununurra rodeo after cattle were accidentally brought up from the back yards to the arena during half-time entertainment. 

Sarah Crawford

CAN TRAVELPremiumPremiumBail relaxed for man accused of stealing gold-bearing ore

One of two Kalgoorlie-Boulder men accused of stealing almost $100,000 of gold-bearing ore from Northern Star Resources’ Carosue Dam gold mine had his bail conditions relaxed to travel for his job.  

Prospector foundPremiumPremiumMiraculous ending to search for missing prospector

Emergency services have located missing 72-year-old Brian Brady after he went missing on Saturday on a prospecting trip in the remote Mid West.

Man-goingCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumEnd of an era as popular Broome staple hits the market

A must-see sight for Broome travellers that makes everything out of mangoes could be in its last days, with the iconic restaurant hitting the market.

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CNBCVideoCommentsAI poses human extinction risk on par with nuclear war

Artificial intelligence may lead to human extinction and reducing the risks associated with the technology should be a global priority, industry experts and tech leaders stated in an open letter.

Sheila Chiang

CNBCVideoCommentsPremiumWATCH: New housing crisis brews, and it’s not what you think

Housing markets are undergoing a fundamental shift because of higher mortgage rates. Against this backdrop, some — including a Big Short investor — fear the real estate sector is overlooking a systemic issue.

Sam Meredith

CNBCVideoCommentsHow much of AI is just hype? A bull and a bear face off

Artificial intelligence has taken the investing world by storm. But it’s also had its detractors, and some analysts have warned of the risks of investing in AI. Should you jump on the trend or stay sceptical?

Weizhen Tan

CNBCVideoCommentsPremiumTop CEOs on what they expect next from the economy

Infrastructure legislation and the Inflation Reduction Act are resulting in heavy industry investment levels that defy a typical economic downturn.

Eric Rosenbaum

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Almost homePremiumWAFL club could be home to elite soccer in Perth’s north

There’s been a significant breakthrough for an elite northern suburbs soccer club after it’s 25-year search for a place to call home. 

Christopher Tan

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Emergency services on scene of accident at construction site

Paramedics and police are on the scene of a workplace accident at a construction site in Applecross this morning.

Lauren Price

Mass evacuation PremiumPremiumWoman charged over Woodside ‘stench’ gas protest

A Floreat woman has been charged over a protest at Woodside Energy’s Perth headquarters which forced the evacuation of thousands of workers after ‘stench gas’ was let off. 

House infernoVideoPremiumPremiumBoy clings to life, horror as burnt teens spilt onto street

Three teenage boys remain in hospital this morning — with one fighting for his life — after an horrific house fire in Geraldton. A fourth boy has since been discharged from hospital in the Mid West city.

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CommentsPremiumWhy McGowan’s exit is a seismic event in politics

Congratulations to Mark McGowan on a stellar six years serving the people of WA. He has been a fine Premier.

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Revealing picture of WA’s new premier

After 15 years in Parliament, six of those at Mark McGowan’s right hand as deputy, incoming premier Roger Cook has become a familiar face to most West Australians.