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  4. FootballPremiumRovers, Railways to wrestle for final grand final spot

  5. FootballPremiumTowns and Brigades prepare to battle for grand final ticket

Hallie, 6, and Tully, 7, enjoy sideshow alley at the Chapman Valley Show.

Agricultural ShowPremiumIt’s a wrap: Chapman Valley Show is 76 and going strong

Threats of rain did not dampen the spirits at the Chapman Valley Agricultural Show, staged for the 76th time on Saturday, showcasing the best of country and farming life while providing a day of family fun.

Sally Q Davies

Rovers' Owen Dann celebrates a goal.

FootballPremiumRovers force Railways off track in hunt for premiership

Rovers are a step away from completing a remarkable 12-month turnaround, stunning Railways to book their ticket in the Great Northern Football League grand final with a 21-point preliminary final victory.

Rebecca Ruthven

GNFL - Towns' Jess Giudice-Nairn takes possession

FootballPremiumBulldogs grand final bound after outmuscling Brigades

Towns are off to their third grand final in as many years after securing their spot with a 22-point victory over a relentless Brigades side in Saturday afternoon’s preliminary final at the Recreation Ground.

Rebecca Ruthven

Complaints have been lodged about the behaviour of some City of Greater Geraldton council members.

CouncilPremiumCouncil forced to bat away culture concerns amid complaints

The City of Greater Geraldton’s deputy mayor has admitted the culture in the council “is not what it needs to be” amid a series of internal complaints about behavioural matters.

Sally Q Davies

A bushfire in the Chapman River Regional Park in 2025.

Bushfire seasonPremiumPrepare now for bushfire season in Geraldton

Spring might have sprung but it’s not all sunshine and roses — now is the time to prepare for the upcoming bushfire season. 

Sally Q Davies

Hallie, 6, and Tully, 7, enjoy sideshow alley at the Chapman Valley Show.

Agricultural ShowPremiumIt’s a wrap: Chapman Valley Show is 76 and going strong

Threats of rain did not dampen the spirits at the Chapman Valley Agricultural Show, staged for the 76th time on Saturday, showcasing the best of country and farming life while providing a day of family fun.

Sally Q Davies

Logan McDonald of the Swans celebrates kicking a goal during the AFL qualifying final against the Brisbane Lions at the SCG.

FootballPremiumPremiumMcDonald stars in defiant Swans qualifying final victory

It was a rough weekend for the AFL and AFLW’s Mid West crew, but one star shone brightest, with Coorow-Latham’s Logan McDonald bagging a career-best goal haul in an against-all-odds victory for Sydney.

Rovers' Owen Dann celebrates a goal.

FootballPremiumPremiumRovers force Railways off track in hunt for premiership

Rovers are a step away from completing a remarkable 12-month turnaround, stunning Railways to book their ticket in the Great Northern Football League grand final with a 21-point preliminary final victory.

GNFL - Towns' Jess Giudice-Nairn takes possession

FootballPremiumPremiumBulldogs grand final bound after outmuscling Brigades

Towns are off to their third grand final in as many years after securing their spot with a 22-point victory over a relentless Brigades side in Saturday afternoon’s preliminary final at the Recreation Ground.

Carnarvon pet owners have been warned to stay vigilant after three dogs were killed in “suspected poisoning incidents”.

CrimeMultiple dogs killed in Carnarvon ‘suspected poisoning’

Carnarvon pet owners have been warned to stay vigilant after three dogs were killed in ‘suspected poisoning’ incidents.

Sally Q Davies

Kianah Sharpe from Geraldton Roller Derby, GSAC executive officer Adrain Bartlett, Maresa Palipuaminni, Dylan Thorne, Islah Thorne, Lilliannah Thorne, Kelsie Growe from the WA Centre for Rural Health and mayor Jerry Clune at the Spalding Park Clubrooms and Sports Courts.

CouncilPremium‘Golden opportunity’ for new manager of Spalding precinct

The preferred applicant to manage the revamped Spalding Park Clubrooms and Sports Courts says it is a “golden opportunity to develop an iconic local sporting venue”.

Kate Campbell

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Austal’s shipyard in Mobile, Alabama.

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Mystery US firm launches late bid for Austal USA operations

An American investment firm will launch a last-minute bid to buy Australian-owned defence giant Austal USA in an audacious attempt to keep the global shipbuilding business from falling into South Korean hands.

Andrew Greene

One in three naughty drivers who were served excessive demerit point notices breached their double or nothing period by committing more offences in the past year. 

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Alarming number of WA drivers blow ‘good behaviour’ period

One in three naughty drivers who opted in to WA’s ‘double or nothing’ period for driving offences committed further offences in the past year. 

Caleb Runciman

The ball from 1981’s infamous ‘Underarm’ game is among the exhibits which will be on display at the WACA Ground’s new museum.

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The first look inside modernised WACA Ground museum

In recent years, some of WA cricket’s most historic artefacts have sat in storage — but they are now ready to be put on display again, with the final touches being applied to the WACA Ground’s new museum

Josh Kempton

Howard Avice-Demay is a Christian Brothers abuse survivor whose hard-fought compensation payout is in jeopardy now that a court has ordered a pause on all existing and future claims.

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Court freezes payouts to Christian Brothers abuse survivors

Hard-fought compensation owed to hundreds of survivors of abuse at the hands of the Christian Brothers has been thrown into temporary limbo by a court-ordered moratorium on all legal claims. 

Hannah Cross

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Austal’s shipyard in Mobile, Alabama.

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Mystery US firm launches late bid for Austal USA operations

An American investment firm will launch a last-minute bid to buy Australian-owned defence giant Austal USA in an audacious attempt to keep the global shipbuilding business from falling into South Korean hands.

Andrew Greene

Hawthorn stunned Fremantle to win their qualifying final.

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The moments that mattered in shock Dockers loss

Hawthorn stunned Fremantle to come away 32-point victors in their qualifying final at Optus Stadium on Thursday night. These are the moments that mattered on the night.

Josh Kempton

Christopher Michael Brown is standing trial at WA’s District Court.

Courts & JusticeVideoPremiumPremiumBusinessman allegedly gambled away friend’s $225k in hours

An ‘affable’ Perth businessman who allegedly scammed a Perth couple out of half a million dollars under the guise of a short-term investment was actually a ‘hopeless gambler’ who squandered nearly every cent.

Accused Thai suitcase killer’s dad punches window

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PremiumWATCH: Accused Thai suitcase killer’s dad’s angry reaction

A West Australian man detained in a Thai prison after allegedly killing a teenage girl and stuffing her body into a suitcase has been receiving diplomatic support, as his estranged parents lash out.

The extreme fitness event sent seven to hospital.

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PremiumExtreme fitness craze leaves seven in hospital in Perth

Health authorities have issued an urgent warning about a popular but extreme indoor fitness craze in the wake of seven people being rushed to hospital after collapsing at a Perth meet.

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A new Embraer E190, which are replacing old Fokker 100 planes that have been the workhorse of QantasLink’s regional services for decades.

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Next level comfort in the skies for WA’s FIFO workers

A new era of comfort for QantasLink’s hard-working FIFO passengers is being ushered in with the rollout of a crisply refurbished aircraft fleet.

Rebecca Le May

Esperance surf lifesaver Dave Macmahon went to the rescue of Jack O’Brien, who was swept off the extremely dangerous granite headland at Salmon Beach.

Emergency servicesPremiumRescuer who saved man’s life off beach wins State award

Esperance volunteer marine rescue hero David Macmahon has won a Statewide award after paddling out in treacherous waves to save a man swept off the rocks at Salmon Beach.

Neil Watkinson

Jumbuck Plains woolgrowers Olivia Fowler and Stephen Fowler, of Esperance, with farmhand Baden Denhom.

Fowler’s Jumbuck PlainsPremiumThe Fowler family run sheep as mainstay at Esperance

A family-run mixed sheep and cropping farm outside of Esperance is enjoying a bumper season thanks to “magnificent” rainfall on coastal sandplain country.

Bob Garnant

Sharon Wyllie from Whicher Park Farm and Amy Scott from Gundagai Dairy.

InnovationPremiumPremiumNetworking event features major technologies shaping ag

More than 20 dairy and beef producers gathered for a day of education, innovation, networking and idea-sharing at the 2026 Farmwest Discovery.

Nyuunga Ku Aboriginal Corporation received a $1.4 million boost to establish a Regional Community Collective Hub in Leonora.

Leonora hubPremiumPremium$1.4m BHP boost to Leonora community hub project

A community-led hub focused on culture, connection and opportunity that has been years in the making is now one step closer to reality in Leonora following a $1.4 million investment from BHP.

Goldfields Women’s Health Care Centre chief executive Brooke Jennings and Plaza Medical Centre owner Dr Kylie Sterry announce an expansion of the women’s health GP service.

Women’s healthPremiumPremiumGreater access to free women’s health support

Goldfields girls and women will now have greater access to free women’s health support thanks to an expansion of a collaborative service.

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Retail oil activity is surging, potentially amplifying emotionally driven price swings, said industry veterans.

CNBC newsPremiumWhy the $4.2tr oil market is no longer a ‘rich man’s game’

Oil trading was once largely the preserve of commodity houses, institutional investors and professional traders able to make bets involving thousands of barrels at a time. That barrier is becoming much lower.

Lee Ying Shan

Former Lynas CEO Amanda Lacaze tells Christine Tan how she helped steer Lynas out of financial distress.

MiningVideoPremiumWATCH: How Amanda Lacaze pulled Lynas back from the brink

WATCH THE VIDEO: Inside Lynas Rare Earths’ Malaysia operation as former CEO Amanda Lacaze discusses its turnaround and the race to diversify supply beyond China.

The early 2000s platform would capitalise on nostalgia and rejection of the traditional social media experience. Would you go back?

CNBC newsMyspace eyes comeback to combat social media fatigue

The early 2000s platform would capitalise on nostalgia and rejection of the traditional social media experience. Would you go back?

Sawdah Bhaimiya

An aerial view shows a former eel fishing boat covered in dried mud among on low water among the banks of the river Rhine near Neuss, western Germany, on July 30, 2026, as the water level in the Rhine is falling to a record low following exceptionally hot weather.

CNBC newsPremiumEurope is blowing up riverbeds to save its economy

Authorities are turning to extreme measures to fight the economy-threatening drought, like blowing up riverbeds.

Sam Meredith

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An Australian Maritime Safety Authority jet located the sailor and their partly-submerged catamaran.

Disaster and EmergencyVideoWATCH: Incredible moment sailor found drifting off WA coast

There’s been an extraordinary rescue far off the coast of Western Australia, with a solo sailor found drifting in a tiny tender alongside his sinking yacht some 1000km away from Christmas Island.

Matt Zis

Meningococcal B vacinations. Illustration: Don Lindsay

HealthHealth warning as WA child fights off deadly infection

The disease can deteriorate rapidly and, despite being treatable with antibiotics, can be fatal.

Caitlin Vinci

The founder thanked customers for their support on Sunday after announcing the closure of the business after eight years.

WA NewsWA owned and run travel business announces sudden closure

The award-winning travel business, which operated through the COVID pandemic, has been forced to shut up shop.

Police remain at the scene of a house fire in Spearwood on Monday.

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Police probe major house fire in Perth’s south

The cause of the fire is still unknown with the arson police squad at the scene of the fire on Monday morning.

A volcanic eruption near Jakarta has disrupted some Australian travellers, with authorities warning that ash clouds are affecting operations at major airports.

WA NewsPerth traveller pain as eruption cancels Indonesia flights

A volcanic eruption has disrupted Australian travellers, with authorities warning that ash clouds are affecting operations at major airports.

WA mother Caitlin Speedy brought balloons in Bali for a 70th birthday celebration not knowing that they contained an explosive gas which caused a huge blaze at a restaurant.

Bali VideoWA mum ‘horrified’ after balloons spark Bali restaurant fire

A WA woman who purchased party balloons which exploded and set a popular Bali restaurant on fire — leaving her teenage son with burns to his face and arms — says she felt she’d been sold a ‘ticking time bomb’.

James Broadhurst and Bethany Hiatt