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  1. WAFL FINALSFight on to face the Lions

  2. DROUGHT BREAKERSPremiumWagin end 32-year A1 premiership drought

  3. GRADES WRAPDumbleyung clinch premiership in thriller

  4. GRAND FINALPremiumWarriors too strong for Riffs in grand final

  5. GRAND FINALPremiumWarriors continue to build on dynasty

upper house reformPremiumOne vote, one value reform rattles regional politics

Agricultural region leaders have railed against the McGowan Government’s one vote, one value Upper House overhaul, warning it will significantly reduce regional voices in Parliament.

Tom Shanahan, Josh Zimmerman & Peter Law

Long overduePremiumProperty sale to recoup debts in Pingelly

The Shire of Pingelly will sell five properties to recoup more than $80,000 of debt after it says a ratepayer neglected to pay their rates for more than three years.

Campbell Williamson

On trackPumped for start of track in West Arthur

Ground has been broken on the West Arthur pump track, with the new project expected to support wellness and youth, and to boost the local economy.

Campbell Williamson

Moving upPremiumPark status for Dryandra

Dryandra Woodland could soon, be granted national park status with councillors at the Shire of Wandering unanimously voting to support the move.

Campbell Williamson

horror crashPremiumDrug affected truckie jailed over Corrigin double fatal

The family of a mother and son killed in a horror crash outside Corrigin say they are disappointed with the sentence handed down to the drug-affected truck driver who tore their lives apart.

Emily Moulton

Women in FarmingInclusion name of the game for Women in Farming

One of the State’s leading agricultural groups has rebranded to “remove any perceived barriers”, reflect its inclusiveness and “embrace the times”.

Shannon Verhagen

State roundPremiumPremiumSukey Hill track on the big stage

This will be the second time Cranbrook Districts Motorcycle Club has held a round of the WAMX series, the previous one being in 2019.

PRELIM TRIUMPHStrong prelim win for Flames over Wickepin

Wagin and Flames to face off in the Narrogin and Districts Netball Association A1 grand final this Saturday

STELLAR PERFORMANCESKatanning’s Schloithe named in Bulldogs best

South Fremantle prevailed by a single point over Claremont in epic WAFL qualifying final.

MAJOR AWARDSPremiumBlight claims thrilling A-grade fairest and best

The Upper Great Southern Hockey Association crowned their season award winners on Saturday night.

Taj Stubber

HOCKEY PRELIMSBlyth hat-trick guides Warriors home

All the action from the Upper Great Southern Hockey Association preliminary finals over the weekend.

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WATCH: Bandidos bikies roar through packed Northbridge

Police swooped on the gang members after they drove through the city as thousands gathered to watch the AFL grand final.

Brianna Dugan

‘Not sustainable’CommentsPremiumHealth Dept, St John play ambulance ramping blame game

Health Department bosses have admitted ambulance ramping is a result of systemic issues within hospitals, but have hit out at St John WA for relying so heavily on volunteers.

Briana Fiore and Josh Zimmerman

Town in mourningPremiumYork crash victim revealed as beloved bus driver

The tight-knit Wheatbelt community of York is in shock following the tragic death of a beloved school bus driver who died in a horrific crash on his daily route.

Michael Traill

Regional News

Double homicideVideoPremiumSon charged with murder of beloved Capel couple

The 47-year-old son of a couple found dead in their Capel home has appeared in Perth Magistrates Court on two murder charges.

Briana Fiore

Footy legendCommentsPremiumHow a kid from Kukerin made it as a premiership player

In one of WA football’s more remarkable stories, Ross Ditchburn had gone from Kukerin captain-coach in 1981 to Carlton premiership player the following year after an epic grand final against Richmond.

Steve Butler

Bail deniedCommentsPremiumAssault accused denied bail

Court told accused bashed partner after jail term for previous assault

Tegan Guthrie

Grave fearsDesperate search for man lost at sea off Pilbara coast

A patch of ocean between Barrow Island and the Dampier Archipelago is currently being scoured by several aircraft and marine vessels.

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‘Shocked and devastated’Premium
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PremiumSon questioned after couple found dead in SW home

The elderly Capel couple found dead inside their home earlier this morning have been revealed as well-loved husband and wife Colin and Bernice Dent, and their son is being questioned by police.

Shocking discoveryPremiumPremiumHomicide cops investigate deaths of elderly SW couple

Police have confirmed the two people found dead inside a Capel home this morning were an elderly couple, while homicide detectives are now travelling to the South West to investigate.

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NATIONAL COVID WRAPCommentsVic records one death, 705 new cases

Victoria has recorded 705 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases and one death. It comes as restrictions will ease slightly across the state on Wednesday. SEE THE LATEST NATIONAL COVID UPDATES.

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Cops ram car in dramatic end to CBD firearm incident

Two men are in hospital after a dramatic arrest by heavily-armed tactical response group officers following a firearm incident in East Perth this morning.

Sarah Steger

November ReignCommentsCommentsGuns N’ Roses postpone Perth shows until 2022

American rockers Guns N’ Roses will still reign in November, however it will be in 2022 rather than this year.

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CommentsPremiumChopper ride begs question: Has Labor forgotten WA Inc?

It beggars belief that the Attorney-General was not considering the need for a royal commission investigation into the Perth Crown Casino at the time of a controversial helicopter flight.

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CommentsPremiumWA could be world leader in green hydrogen production

With an abundance of sunlight, space and wind, WA’s vast, arid landscape and recent $61.5 million green hydrogen financial commitment could be the country’s answer to the uptake of renewable energy.

Game readyCommentsPremiumMcGowan: WA is ready for State of Origin return

WA Premier Mark McGowan has reignited the AFL State of Origin debate – saying the west ‘stands ready’ to host the event if the once-popular sporting spectacle is revived.

Joe Spagnolo