Two former AFL greats will face-off this month in one of the most anticipated WA Country Football League matches of 2021 — all under the umbrella of regional men’s health
SHANNON VERHAGEN
Cameron Newbold
The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is urging the public to “be on the lookout” for numbats around the Boddington area after a confirmed sighting in March.
Campbell Williamson
Live action role playing is a global phenomenon with events held in far-flung corners of the globe, from Germany to Russia — and now even Boddington.
At 16 years and two months, Amira Schmid is determined to overcome age and injury this month to become the youngest quad biker to compete in the gruelling Finke Desert Race.
There will be no giant kangaroo built in Boddington in the foreseeable future with the Shire citing public safety as one of its main objections to the idea.
The not-for-profit first started in Narembeen in 2014, running from one of the rooms at the Church of Christ, where they provided affordable clothing and generous donations.
Disagreement, depression and a hall pushed to the brink of collapse — Dumbleyung’s two town halls have faced plenty over 111 years.
A 44-year-old male and 42-year-old female had to be extricated from their vehicle and then airlifted to Royal Perth Hospital with serious injuries after their car hit a tree near Williams
Wrap of round six of the Upper Great Southern Hockey Association
Impressive four quarter display guides Katanning Wanderers to fourth straight victory in the Upper Great Southern Football League
A dominant performance from Lloyd Padwick and Dustin Marshall guided Brookton-Pingelly to a comprehensive victory over the Narrogin Hawks in round four of the UGSFL on Saturday
Taj Stubber
The Narrogin and Districts Netball Association’s Rising Star program began with the players involved being officially recognised during a presentation on Saturday
The West has been given permission by WA’s Supreme Court to broadcast — for a limited time — the most extensive excerpts of the recording of Eric Edgar Cooke’s trial ever heard in public. LISTEN NOW.
Tim Clarke
In part two, WA’s worst killer confesses to shooting lovers Rowena Reeves and Nicholas August in 1963. Rowena revealed she bore the scar of the bullet wound until her death.
Tim Clarke and Joseph Catanzaro
In part three, Cooke reveals how he shot Swanbourne rower Brian Weir. He survived, but Brian’s brother says he was never the same — ‘it was murder’.
An unlicensed driver who killed a Mt Barker legend shortly after snorting methamphetamine at a petrol station has faced the fury of a judge.
Shannon Hampton
Feuding families have been put on notice by an Albany magistrate after two women were sent to prison for a drunken group assault sparked by family tensions.
Kellie Balaam
Local councillors at a major regional centre are under fire for handing themselves a combined $10,000 payment after sacrificing part of their allowances last year.
Michael Traill
A former East Kimberley College student has described his relief after being cleared of criminal involvement in a fire that burnt down a Kununurra school building two years ago.
Four officers from both the Pilbara and Kimberley districts completed their training this week with each district allocated two drones to deploy locally when they are required.
Staff from town and remote community schools made the trip to the Kimberley’s first Aboriginal educators’ conference at the Dampier Peninsula community over four days from May 17
Richard Goyder is 2021’s West Australian of the Year for his commitment to philanthropy. Now he has called on West Australians to embrace passion and tolerance — and move towards reconciliation.
Kate Emery and Brianna Dugan
Got a great idea for Perth? Think you know how to sell it to the world? Tell us what it is and we’ll make sure it gets heard by the movers and shakers ahead of the crucial ‘Brand Perth’ summit.
Charlotte Elton
A growing number of WA businesses are ramping up their apprenticeship programs to combat skill shortages, with about a third of those surveyed intending to take on more trainees.
Former CBH chairman Wally Newman has been unsuccessful in his bid to return to the board he walked away from 14 months ago amid controversy.
Nearly one-fifth of WA aged care residents have either refused to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or missed out on jabs administered by the Federal Government’s in-reach clinics, The West can reveal.
A State-wide manhunt is under way for a man who police allege smashed his way through a glass window and several homes in Como, attacking officers and two elderly women in his violent escape.
Sarah Steger
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