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  1. Big winPremiumCorner smacks half century in Towns round one demolition

  2. Long arm of the law High school hockey team cops loss in match with local police

  3. Smash signings PremiumDilshan among host of big names signed up for 2023 Smash

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  5. Farming futurePremiumWheatbelt community invited to October tourism group mixer

LOCAL ELECTIONSPremiumThree unseated in Narrogin as electors vote in new face

Past Shire of Narrogin councillor Clive Barton, the only non-seated member to run, has been returned to council after receiving 98 first preference votes and 173 final votes.

Daniel Rooney

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Shock twist in terrifying Wheatbelt carjacking and shooting

There has been a shocking development after a terrifying Wheatbelt shotgun rampage that ended with a gunman taking his own life.

Caleb Runciman

Rural medicinePremiumCountry practice boosts young doctors’ skills

Despite both working at Joondalup Hospital, Dr Vivek and Dr Sugianto, had not met prior to arriving in Narrogin to commence their 10-week placement.

Daniel Rooney

BOAT REBOOTPremiumJets set for Narrogin return

The Shire of Narrogin has given notice of its intention to lease Archibald Park to newly-formed group Narrogin Jetsprint Club in a move that could see the sport return to the town after a three-year absence.

Daniel Rooney

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How violent Wheatbelt shooting rampage unfolded

A gunman shot at a carload of good Samaritans before taking his own life during a terrifying string of events in the Wheatbelt overnight. Here’s how the frightening events unfolded.

Shannon Hampton and Caleb Runciman

NAIDOC WEEKPremiumArt, culture and stories shared at Narrogin NAIDOC event

Basil Kickett recalled how the Narrogin Railway once provided a lot of work to the region and that a curfew had prohibited Noongar people from being in town between certain hours.

Daniel Rooney

Regional heroesPremiumPremiumKelly Willer and family thank volunteers for gift of life

The organisation of a special reunion began when Mr Healy travelled to Wagin to attend a football game between Wagin and Williams in an attempt to find the people who had saved his daughter’s life.

Farm freshPremiumPremiumWheatbelt producers to feature at Freo food fest

Wandering-based beef farmer and chairwoman of Farming Champions Nicola Kelliher said that the food festival will also be a celebration of the families working hard on WA farms to feed the nation.

Sit stay!PremiumPremiumNo surprises at WA dog trials as Peter Gorman nabs quinella

The Esperance and Districts Working Sheep Dog Club held a massive four-day State championship in Pingelly over the weekend with strong competition drawing a big crowd daily.

Festival returnsPremiumIN PICS: FAM Festival fills Pingelly with colour and melody

The springtime celebration is the rebirth of the town’s iconic Pingelly Tulip Festival, last held over 20 years ago, that once brought thousands to the town aboard the Hotham Valley Train.

Daniel Rooney

Strong numbers PremiumStrengthen Towns ready to fire in new UGSCA season

Towns Cricket Club captain Perrin Quartermaine is looking forward to the 2023-24 Upper Great Southern Cricket Association season, as the Narrogin-based outfit prepares for Saturday’s season opener.

Daniel Rooney

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WATCH NOWNew WA true crime series: Vanishing Cousins

The disappearance of two teens from Scarborough Beach in 1974 remains one of Australia’s most baffling mysteries. The West’s exclusive series investigates what happened to Raelene Eaton and Yvonne Waters.

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Rock the dockCommentsPremium
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More Freo than John Butler, Nat Fyfe and Little Creatures

After more than 35 years in an unfashionable part of the port city, this seafood stalwart remains a quintessentially Fremantle institution.

Simon Collins

House That!CommentsPremiumEx-Eagle kicks $2.55m goal with sale of North Freo home

The life of former footballer John Annear appears to have come full circle, with the Goldfields-born lad planning to spend more time in the country after the sale of his North Fremantle home last month.

Kim Macdonald

Frenzied attackPremiumNo jail, second chance for meth ‘monster’ who gouged eyes

A ‘monster’ who subjected his partner to a horrific attack which involved him stabbing her and gouging her eyes has been given six months to prove he can turn his life around. WARNING: GRAPHIC

Tegan Guthrie

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‘Strategic stake’CommentsPremiumRinehart makes move to spoil another major lithium deal

Billionaire Gina Rinehart has dealt her company into another billion-dollar lithium deal in Western Australia, with a strategic move to upset Chilean giant SQM’s bid for junior explorer Azure Minerals.

Adrian Rauso

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More Freo than John Butler, Nat Fyfe and Little Creatures

After more than 35 years in an unfashionable part of the port city, this seafood stalwart remains a quintessentially Fremantle institution.

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Brutal act PremiumPremiumMan accused of blinding another man in slingshot attack

A Mid West man accused of firing a metal ball from a slingshot that lodged into another man’s head and blinded him permanently earlier this month has been granted bail.

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Basil ZempilasCommentsPremium
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CommentsPremiumA greener, safer cactus-free Perth CBD is coming to you

The impending Carillon Arcade demolition and redevelopment provides a once-in-a-generation opportunity to remodel Forrest Place. So, it might be time for the cactus to go.

‘Competitive’ campaignPremiumPremiumFormer Greens MP Xamon elected as City of Vincent mayor

A former Greens State MP has defeated two City of Vincent councillors to become the city’s new mayor.

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Critical injuriesPremiumTwo people flown to Perth after serious crash near Corrigin

Two people were critically injured in a serious crash near Corrigin in the Wheatbelt on Wednesday night.

Cameron Newbold

Crime spreePremiumEleven children charged after alleged string of burglaries

Eleven children from Geraldton have been arrested and charged over an alleged string of burglaries and stealing a car, which police say was involved in two pursuits ending in Perth’s outskirts.

Anna Cox

Bushfire Preparedness PremiumDunsborugh to host emergency preparedness week

DFES is gearing up to host an emergency preparedness week in Busselton and Dunsborough, to raise awareness and community engagement for the fast-approaching bushfire season

Rachel Green

New mayor PremiumPremiumCronin takes Busselton’s top role

The City of Busselton residents have elected councillor Phill Cronin as the new mayor.

Brutal act PremiumPremiumMan accused of blinding another man in slingshot attack

A Mid West man accused of firing a metal ball from a slingshot that lodged into another man’s head and blinded him permanently earlier this month has been granted bail.

New Land Secured PremiumPremiumCity of Busselton acquires 465ha of land

The City of Busselton and Tronox have agreed to finalise a contract for the City to acquire 465ha of land, with the aspirations to create new a recreational park.

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THE ECONOMISTCommentsPremiumFall of China’s ‘manganese king’ may hit global EV supply

THE ECONOMIST: The toppling of China’s ‘Manganese King’ Jia Tianjiang has been likened by one mining insider as the equivalent of Rio Tinto going bust in the iron ore sector.

The EconomistPremiumWhy ExxonMobil is paying $US60b for Pioneer

THE ECONOMIST: Consolidation will transform America’s fragmented shale industry.

CNBCCommentsChina’s exports and imports drop again in September

China has reported a smaller-than-expected decline in exports in September from a year ago, while imports missed, according to customs data released on Friday.

Evelyn Cheng

CNBCCommentsPremiumHead down & hustling? You’re doing work all wrong. Try this

You’ve heard those phrases promoting the idea that success, achievement and happiness are all enabled by a hefty bank account. Here’s why you shouldn’t believe it.

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Won’t be strippedVideoPremiumGrubby, lying detective will keep his Cleo medals

Disgraced detective Cameron Blaine will keep his official commendation for the rescue of kidnap victim Cleo Smith.

Ben Harvey

EditorialPremiumPassage of time does not diminish the need for justice

What happened to Perth teenagers Raelene Eaton and Yvonne Waters?

Rental madnessCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumStaggering figures prove Perth has toughest rental market

The wretched experience of renting in Perth has been highlighted by a new report showing local tenants face tougher conditions than anywhere else in the country.

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CommentsPremiumSomeone needs to tell Roger Cook that he’s drowning

From the fixed grimace on his face at media conferences in recent weeks, it’s obviously dawned on him that he’s in a lot of hot water. 

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CommentsWA is key to US relationship

When it comes to the resources industry, ties between the United States and WA run deep.

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Matildas’ Optus sellout is a milestone for women’s sport

WA sporting history will be made this Sunday when the Matildas take on the Philippines in front of a sell-out crowd of 59,000 at Optus Stadium.

Sarah du Plessis