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  1. Rockingham courtPremiumKwinana man jailed for being armed at McDonald’s

  2. Alcoa Children’s FestivalAlcoa Children’s Festival returns

  3. Rockingham cinemaPremiumRockingham Ace Cinemas to be rebranded as Ace Hoyts

  4. Performance in the ParkPremiumPerformance in the Park returns to Baldivis Sports Complex

  5. Courts & JusticePremiumAccused leads police on ‘reckless’ chase through golf course

A big collection of small pieces is now on display.

Art exhibitionPremiumCommunity art group presents gallery of ‘mini masterpieces’

The Rockingham Regional Arts community group will present a collection of small works at the Rockingham Arts Centre.

Ava Berryman

The Wandi Jump Track has finally opened.

On trackPremiumWandi Jump Track opens to public

The City of Kwinana has officially opened its long-awaited Wandi Jump Track at the Honeywood Adventure Playground.

Ava Berryman

Rockingham Outrigger Canoe J16 club members Cruise Agafili, Lincoln Darvell, Ashdyn Whatuira, Euwan Triffitt, Hawi Thurman and Pa Tuarae

Canoe club championshipsRockingham club fundraises to send juniors to world stage

The Rockingham Outrigger Canoe Club J16 and J19 Boys crews are fundraising to support their journey to the 2026 IVF World Sprint Championships in Singapore.

Ava Berryman

Patricia Allanson, Pamela Gale, Marie Hastie, Christine Jackson and Stephanie Innes were among those honoured.

ServicePremiumVolunteers recognised for years of dedication

The City of Rockingham has recognised the commitment of its volunteers at its annual Years of Service Volunteer Sundowner, held at the Secret Harbour Surf Life Saving Club last Wednesday.

Ava Berryman

Safety Bay dog trainer rewards responsible dog owners with free pet toys

Good owners rewardedPremiumWho’s a good human?

A dog trainer starts a new initiative across Perth’s popular dog walking spots that rewards responsible owners who pick up after their pets.

Ava Berryman

Mayor Peter Feasey (centre) and representatives from the City of Kwinana, Department of Education, Kwinana businesses and police.

School attendancePremiumCollective Kwinana push to keep kids in school

A united business front on the heart of Kwinana is helping keep kids in school. 

Ava Berryman

Roger Cook has defended his move to West Perth and the decision to rent out his family home in Wellard.

state politicsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumCook says he can’t afford to stay in Wellard on $400k salary

Roger Cook has defended his move to West Perth and the decision to rent out his family home in Wellard, insisting he can’t afford to split his time between both, despite a $400,000 annual salary.

A young boy killed after being hit by two cars on his way to school in Port Kennedy last week has been identified as teenager Nate Diprose-Stanaway.

Sound TelegraphStudent hit, killed by two cars on way to school identified

‘He was so cheeky, a joker, he loved to dance, sing, he thought he was a rapper.’

Rockingham mayor Lorna Buchan threatened to shut down the ordinary council meeting on Tuesday night after members of the public began yelling over FOGO.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumMayor’s threats to shut down meeting over fiery bin stoush

The subject of bins kicked off a fiery shouting match between the newly elected mayor and a group of disgruntled ratepayers at the Rockingham council meeting on Tuesday night. 

A woman has allegedly led police on an early morning high-speed chase across Rockingham before losing control of her car and crashing into bushes. 

CrimeWA woman facing charges after late-night police chase

A woman will face court on six charges including allegedly driving without a licence, driving recklessly and with prohibited drugs in the car following an overnight police chase.

Brooke Rolfe

An entangled Corella hanging upside down from a tree was rescued by a tree trimmer.

Animal rescuePremiumEntangled bird stuck in tree rescued by tree trimmer

An entangled corella spotted 15m up a tree and hanging upside down by fishing line was rescued by a Mandurah tree trimmer.

Ava Berryman

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The harrowing incident happened as he walked unattended across Princess Road in Balga on Thursday morning. 

POLICEVideoPremiumToddler hit by car in Perth after wandering from family home

A distressing video shows the moment an 18-month-old boy was hit by a car on Thursday morning, with the impact sending the child rolling about 10 metres.

Caleb Runciman

Brothers Otis, 14, and Leon, 16, were found dead alongside their parents Jarrod Clune and Maiweena Goasdoue inside their Mott Close home on January 30.

CrimeVideoPremiumMosman Park tragedy: What we still don’t know months later

Nearly two months on from the horror Mosman Park tragedy in which two teenage boys were killed by their parents, some of the most important questions remain unanswered. 

Jessica Evensen

St John WA patient transport officer Bec Thompson was on the other side of the windshield when a naked man smashed his head through the front of the ambulance she was driving.

HealthVideoPremiumParamedic relives ‘traumatic’ moment man headbutts ambulance

A St John WA worker has told of how she feared for her life when a naked man allegedly smashed his head through the windshield of an ambulance, as new figures reveal a spike in violence towards paramedics. 

Claire Sadler

Convicted domestic violence offender Rory Vassallo has sensationally stood aside from an executive role of a WAFL club, just 72 hours after he was appointed.

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Convicted DV offender stands aside as WAFL club patron

A convicted domestic violence offender has sensationally stood aside from a prestigious role at a WAFL club, just 72 hours after he was appointed. 

Jessica Evensen

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The harrowing incident happened as he walked unattended across Princess Road in Balga on Thursday morning. 

POLICEVideoPremiumToddler hit by car in Perth after wandering from family home

A distressing video shows the moment an 18-month-old boy was hit by a car on Thursday morning, with the impact sending the child rolling about 10 metres.

Caleb Runciman

Brothers Otis, 14, and Leon, 16, were found dead alongside their parents Jarrod Clune and Maiweena Goasdoue inside their Mott Close home on January 30.

CrimeVideoPremiumMosman Park tragedy: What we still don’t know months later

Nearly two months on from the horror Mosman Park tragedy in which two teenage boys were killed by their parents, some of the most important questions remain unanswered. 

Jessica Evensen

St John WA patient transport officer Bec Thompson was on the other side of the windshield when a naked man smashed his head through the front of the ambulance she was driving.

HealthVideoPremiumPremiumParamedic relives ‘traumatic’ moment man headbutts ambulance

A St John WA worker has told of how she feared for her life when a naked man allegedly smashed his head through the windshield of an ambulance, as new figures reveal a spike in violence towards paramedics. 

Convicted domestic violence offender Rory Vassallo has sensationally stood aside from an executive role of a WAFL club, just 72 hours after he was appointed.

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PremiumConvicted DV offender stands aside as WAFL club patron

A convicted domestic violence offender has sensationally stood aside from a prestigious role at a WAFL club, just 72 hours after he was appointed. 

More children are surviving cancer now but the toxic treatment they endure leaves most of them facing a lifetime of health problems, and even an early death.

Health+MedicineCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumInside the devastating reality of surviving childhood cancer

More children are surviving cancer now but the toxic treatment they endure leaves most of them facing a lifetime of health problems, and even an early death.

Regional News

Several sporting events have been postponed in Geraldton due to cyclone Narelle.

Cyclone NarellePremiumNarelle forces rare weekend without sport in Geraldton

It’s not often the sports-mad town of Geraldton has a weekend without any sport on, but the local scene is beginning to feel the effects of cyclone Narelle before the system even reaches the Mid West.

Rebecca Ruthven

Photos by Wallcliffe Volunteer Fire and Emergency Service

FIRE BANPremiumAutumn burning period to come into effect on March 29

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River will transition into the Autumn Restricted Burning Period on Sunday March 29.. 

Will Corbett

Blue was one of the suggested background colours.

Showing the flagPremiumRavensthorpe to have official flag

The Shire of Ravensthorpe will soon have its own official flag, displaying the shire logo on a plain background of either blue, green or white.

Isabella Davis

George Giudice at the Back Beach emergency access point.

Emergency servicesSurf club wants Back Beach emergency access upkeep

The City of Greater Geraldton council is working on a solution with the Geraldton Surf Life Saving Club to keep the emergency access clear at Back Beach. 

Attorney General Tony Buti

Youth crimePremiumPremiumBoxing, mentoring at heart of new youth crime program

WA’s Attorney-General Tony Buti pulled no punches in Geraldton on Thursday when highlighting a new initiative combining boxing and mentoring in a bid to stop kids on bail from reoffending.

Norseman Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service’s Pania Turner, Kalgoorlie MLA Ali Kent, NVFR’s Victoria Watson and Department of Fire and Emergency Services’ Kelsi Wells.

New tankerPremiumPremiumNorseman fire and rescue service gets new tanker vehicle

The Norseman Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service’s worn-out light tanker vehicle has been replaced as part of the State Government’s emergency services levy funding program.

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Oil prices have been gripped by volatility since the US-Iran war began nearly four weeks ago.

CNBC newsPremiumWhat ‘backwardation’ in oil market means for energy prices

Analysts say the market has now entered a state of “backwardation” that suggests a risk premium has been baked into energy prices, despite traders anticipating a swift resolution to the conflict.

Chloe Taylor

An unusual burst of activity early Monday, minutes before a market-moving social media post from President Donald Trump has raised eyebrows.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumBillion dollar ‘bet’ minutes before Trump’s post pays off

‘Someone with access to privileged information appears to have made hundreds of millions in profit by trading on a political secret before it became public.’

Yun Li

Rising oil prices are lighting a price fire under local petrol prices.

EnergyCommentsPremium$US166 a barrel? Middle East clue on where oil is heading

Traders are looking at Dubai’s price as potential harbinger of what could be ahead for other crude benchmarks if the situation doesn’t improve.

Alex Harring

People look at collectable designer art toy Labubu at a Pop Mart pop-up store in Siam Center shopping mall in Bangkok on May 6, 2025. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)

CNBC newsPremiumLabubu movie on the way as Pop Mart expands toy franchise

Collectible toy maker and IP powerhouse Pop Mart is teaming up with Sony Pictures to bring its wildly popular Labubu doll to movie theatres. 

Justin Solomon

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Jalen Smith is taking part in the Corporate Rumble charity boxing event on Saturday.

WA NewsTragic reason tradie is gloving up for boxing blockbuster

Motivated by crippling loss and will to change, Jalen Smith is one of 30 fighters who tonight, will put it all on the line. 

Brooke Rolfe

York farmers Erin and Adrian Emin on their farm just out of York. They are among the thousands of growers concerned about fuel and fertiliser shortages.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumFuel, fertiliser shortage threatens WA’s $7 billion harvest

WA grain growers are facing a ‘Wheatbelt recession’ which will flow through the entire State as fuel and fertiliser shortages threaten to derail what was shaping as the perfect start to the season.

Rhianna Mitchell

Left to right: The front of Amanda Sander's house after the cyclone, pre-cyclone.

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CommentsWA local buys $1200 flight to assess cyclone damage to house

One West Aussie has been left scrambling to get to Exmouth to assess the damage to their property after cyclone Narelle battered the town.

The code of conduct will be imposed despite the council not voting to approve it.

‘eat my shorts’PremiumPremiumAlbany council bins code of conduct over nuances of ‘facts’

Albany council have dismissed a policy governing councillors’ code of conduct after some expressed concerns that a clause asking members to share factual information was a “mechanism for silencing dissent”.

DFES commissioner Darren Klemm speaks while Emergency Services Minister Paul Papalia watches in the background..

State PoliticsCommentsCommentsRED ALERT: Stay inside as monster cyclone maintains power

Exmouth has been ‘severely impacted’ and authorities are warning the danger is not over as monster cyclone Narelle tracks south.

Petrol stations out of fuel - Ampol Foodary Broome

WA NewsVideoCommentsREVEALED: Full list of WA service stations without fuel

More WA service stations are without fuel on Friday as the State continues to grapple with shortages.

Taylor Renouf