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  1. Cricket wrap Lake Grace, Cuballing comfortable winners in UGSCA

  2. ‘Unprovoked’PremiumMan jailed for violence on streets of Narrogin

  3. Runs galore PremiumHarrismith remain in touch with top four after big win

  4. ‘Tis the seasonTime to paint the town red and green in Narrogin

  5. Flying doctorRFDS’ new chopper calls drops into Narrogin

Precious metalPrecious metal on show as VCCWA tours Wheatbelt

On the last day of the rally, the fleet of 14 veteran cars set up a public display outside the Dryandra Country Visitor Centre in Narrogin on December 1.

Isabel Vieira

It’s playtimeWickepin’s new playground honours old water tower

The idea for a new playground was first sparked by community members more than seven years ago as there was not a designated recreational precinct in Wickepin.

Isabel Vieira

Brookton MuralMural captures Brookton’s country character

One of WA’s top mural masters Sobrane has travelled from Broome to Brookton to paint a mural on the country club wall.

Isabel Vieira

FINAL-OVER WINPremiumWilliams scrap home in final over thriller

A full wrap of all the action in round seven of the Upper Great Southern Cricket Association on Saturday.

Taj Stubber

HOT STREAKPremiumThe Tambellup train rolls on once more

A terrific bowling performance capped by an unbeaten half century from Connor Hawkins set up Tambellup’s round eight victory at Top Oval.

Taj Stubber

TRAINING RETURNSBaker primed for big 2022 AFL season

Pingaring’s Liam Baker returned to WA after the 2021 season finished and spent time with family and friends, and made the trip back to his family farm.

Taj Stubber

COVID RESTRICTIONSCOVID vaccinations to be mandatory at Wagin Woolorama

The organisers of WA’s biggest sheep show have confirmed anyone wanting to attend the 50th anniversary Wagin Woolorama will have to be double-vaccinated against COVID-19.

OPINIONPremiumPremiumRegional bank closures don’t add up

If 54,000 new customers had moved to an area, surely it’s just good business sense to keep your shopfront there?

Banks “short sighted”PremiumPremium600 regional banks closed in four years

Regional Australia has lost a quarter of its banks in the past four years, a trend that is no shock to South West towns at the coal face of a regional banking exodus being labelled “unconscionable”.

tanks a lotTank boost for “high risk” Wheatbelt bushfire areas

More than 50 new water tanks are set to be constructed across regional WA, with more than 20 allocated to Wheatbelt shires including Wagin, Williams, Wandering and Narrogin.

Tom Shanahan & Isabel Vieira

Music witha messageGuitarist hits the road to sing on impacts of bullying

Australian country musician Tom Curtain has hit the Great Southern Highway with his We’re Still Here show this summer.

Tom Shanahan

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Driven by greedPremiumPeppy Grove accountant loses fight over $4m theft jail term

A Peppermint Grove accountant and shire councillor who stole millions from a rich chicken farmer has failed to convince WA’s highest court that his six-year jail term was ‘unreasonable and unjust’.

Shannon Hampton

Big playersCommentsPremiumMeet the 10 most powerful women in WA property

Ten of property’s most influential women speak out on gender, major projects and billion-dollar goals.

Kim Macdonald

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CONFIRMED: Perth secures direct flights to Rome

WA’s status as the Australian gateway to Europe has been cemented with Qantas set to reveal on Wednesday it will establish direct flights between Perth and Rome – and the return of the non-stop London route.

Josh Zimmerman

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‘Downhill rapidly’VideoCommentsPremiumDiver reveals harrowing dice with life-threatening bends

WA Police have released amazing footage of the moment a scuba diver suffering a severe case of ‘the bends’ was wrenched back from the jaws of death. WATCH NOW

John Flint

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Carnarvon’s comebackCommentsPremium
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Carnarvon to party as Cleo and family return to normality

Christmas in Carnarvon will be celebrated like never before after the embattled Gascoyne town continues its recovery from the frantic search to find little Cleo Smith

Steve Butler

Magic momentCommentsPremiumCleo and Carnarvon in Commissioner’s Christmas thoughts

Police Commissioner Chris Dawson says he will never forget the precious moments after little Cleo Smith was found safe in Carnarvon after an 18-day search

Steve Butler

Listen now MY NAME IS CLEO: A police miracle

Episode nine of the Cleo Smith podcast ‘My Name is Cleo’ discusses the rescue of the four-year-old an incredible 18 days after she disappeared from the Blowholes campsite.

‘I love you’PremiumPremiumBrother reveals last words with missing man Jordan Marshall

The brother of the man who went missing from the scene of Margaret River’s bushfire has revealed details of their last exchange and appealed to the public for compassion. 

upmarket campingPremiumPremiumGlamping proposal plans go public

A touted high-end glamping and tourist accommodation centre has made the cut-off for direct assessment by the WA Planning Commission.

WA News

Custody fearsCommentsPremiumPerth mothers living in terror of losing kids forever

Australian mums say they are being forced to send their children overseas to abusive ex-partners by a flawed international law that penalises them for seeking safety for their kids.

Annabel Hennessy

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WA doctors’ wishlist for new health minister Sanderson

Doctors have released their top five priorities for new Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson, with better budget planning a must.

Joe Spagnolo

Double demeritsChristmas traffic blitz looms as campaign marks lives lost

The 162 people who have died on West Australian roads this year will be commemorated in a powerful new safety campaign, launched days before the Christmas double-demerits period begins. 

Violent nightPremiumPremiumMan seriously injured in Hillarys brawl

A man in his 20s has been rushed to hospital after a late night brawl, the latest in a series of violent incidents at the Hillarys Boat Harbour carpark.

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CommentsPremiumSanderson ‘ready’ for challenge of health portfolio

Health Minister-elect Amber-Jade Sanderson says she is ‘ready for anything’ as she prepares for the greatest challenge of her political career

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The Perth restaurant offering waiters $55 an hour

Dire labour shortages in WA’s hospitality sector have forced one local restaurant to take extreme measures to attract quality staff – by offering to pay more than twice the minimum wage.

Emily Moulton