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  1. Canoe club championshipsRockingham club fundraises to send juniors to world stage

  2. ServicePremiumVolunteers recognised for years of dedication

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  4. School attendancePremiumCollective Kwinana push to keep kids in school

  5. state politicsCommentsPremiumCook says he can’t afford to stay in Wellard on $400k 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.’

Rachel Fenner

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 NewsCommentsPremiumMayor’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. 

Rachel Fenner

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

Wellard woman given suspended sentence

Rockingham courtPremiumWellard woman faces court after stealing from a storage unit

A Wellard woman facing 16 stealing and fraud charges has walked away with a suspended jail term and a $2250 fine.

Ava Berryman

The City of Kwinana is planning to plant more trees.

Tree canopyWhat the City of Kwinana is doing for tree shade

The City of Kwinana plans to deliver around 1800 new trees across parks, streets and public open spaces by end of 2026.

Ava Berryman

City of Rockingham council building

WA NewsPremiumPremiumOne rates bill equals one average Rockingham council dinner

While the cost of living bites and rates continue to go up every year, City of Rockingham councillors are eating thousand-dollar dinners at the expense of ratepayers.

Symphony on the Green is returning this year.

Symphony on the GreenSymphony on the Green returns to Rockingham

Symphony on the Green will return to Rockingham’s Village Green park this month as part of the City of Rockingham’s Summer Series.

Tamitha Zwaanenburg and Casey Slattery have received engineering scholarships.

Women in STEMCommentsCommentsStudents pave the way for women in engineering

Two Murdoch University students have been selected as the inaugural recipients of an engineering scholarship that is encouraging more young women into STEM.

Kerry Brown, Jodie Lea, Jodie Morley, MNDAWA NDIS support worker Emma Arnett, Katie Currie, Lisa Nazar and Loren Brinck.

Charity run for MNDPremiumIron Mum challenge raises funds for MND

A group of busy Warnbro mothers are raising funds to support those affected by motor neurone disease by taking on the Iron Mum Challenge, completing the equivalent of a full Ironman triathlon in just one week. 

Ava Berryman

Through Billie's Eyes by Courtney Deaton

Children’s bookCommentsMum publishes first book to helps kids understand dementia

A Baldivis mum who struggled to help her five-year-old daughter understand her great-grandmother’s battle with dementia has published a children’s book to support families like hers.

Ava Berryman

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Dramatic images captured the bloodied aftermath of a light plane crash in Broome, showing a person being airlifted from the wreckage by a rescue helicopter and blood smeared across a wing. 

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Bloodied photos taken moments after Broome plane crash

A man who escaped the wreckage managed to pose for a photo on the wing as blood was dripping from his head. 

Caleb Runciman, Cain Andrews and Simone Grogan

Brodie Jake Dewar is accused of attacking the respected Labor strategist outside the Paramount nightclub in Northbridge about 5.30am on December 27.

Court & JusticeVideoPremiumTim Picton’s accused killer allegedly breaches strict bail

The 20-year-old man charged with fatally coward-punching Tim Picton has allegedly breached his strict bail conditions, prompting prosecutors to call for his return to custody.

Rebecca Le May

The RAC Rescue helicopter was sent to a road crash in Beaufort River to airlift one woman, while the other died at the scene.

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Crash kills woman, second being airlifted to Perth

A woman has died after a serious car crash on Albany Highway in Beaufort River, with a second woman flown to Perth with critical injuries. 

Jacki Elezovich

Brodie Dewar returned to Perth District Court on Monday.

Courts & JusticePremiumAlleged coward-punch killer Brodie Dewar back in court

The man accused of killing WA Labor figure Tim Picton with a coward-punch outside a nightclub has returned to court.

Sarah Crawford

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Brodie Dewar, right, outside court on Thursday. He is accused of killing Tim Picton (left).

Court & Justice PremiumTim Picton’s accused killer avoids jail after bail twist

The 20-year-old man charged with fatally coward-punching Tim Picton has avoided being returned to jail despite returning a positive breath test to alcohol.

Sarah Crawford

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a press conference on US military action in Iran, at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, on March 2, 2026. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP)

Middle EastCommentsWar will end ‘at President’s choosing’: Hegseth

RECAP: US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth has refused to comment on when the Israel-US-Iran war will end, after three major oil refineries were attacked by airstrikes across the Middle East.

Katherine Kraayvanger, Tegwen Bescoby and Madeline Cove

Western Australia has reached an all-time high in family and domestic violence offenders, with cases soaring by 20 per cent in the past year.

CrimeCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumFamily and domestic violence in WA hits all-time high

Western Australia has reached an all-time high in family and domestic violence offenders, with cases soaring by 20 per cent in the past year, fresh numbers have revealed.

More people than ever used public transport in Perth in 2025, with that number expected to grow as petrol prices surge.

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CommentsPremiumPerth already turning to buses, trains ahead of fuel crunch

More people than ever used public transport in Perth in 2025, with that number expected to grow as petrol prices surge.

Brandon Craig will be the new CEO of BHP

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CommentsPremiumBHP taps former WA iron ore boss to succeed Henry as CEO

The world’s biggest miner has announced its chief executive will step down after more than six years for a replacement seen as ‘evolutionary’ rather than ‘transformational’.

Regional News

Top: Waroona shire president Mike Walmsley, Capel shire president John Fergusson and City of Bunbury mayor Jaysen Miguel. Bottom: Bridgetown-Greenbushes shire president Stephen Carstairs, Nannup shire president Tony Dean and Manjimup shire president Donelle Buegge.

SHIRE MERGERSPremiumSouth West shires cautious to consider amalgamations

A number of shire and city leaders have voiced their opinion on whether future shire amalgamations are on the cards, with varying results. 

Will Corbett

Bunbury City Council voted against mandatory voting and four-year full spills.

MANDATORY VOTINGPremiumWA’s largest regional city says no to mandatory voting

Western Australia’s largest regional city has voted against compulsory voting and four year full spills, joining shires across the state in voicing their opinion. 

Will Corbett

Ampol Brunswick is now asking for keys before you fill up.

Regional WAPremiumWA servo asks customers for keys to prevent drive offs

A WA service station is asking motorists to surrender their car keys before fuelling up in a bid to reduce drive offs. 

Will Corbett

Howard Park Wines operators Richard and Jeff Burch.

WINEPremiumPremiumSouth West winery celebrates 40 years of community produce

Howard Park Wines are gearing up to celebrate their 40th anniversary as a part of Subiaco’s Subi Spritz, a four-day food and wine festival featuring other South West talent like Ben Jacob and Ben Ing. 

Lyn Nixon’s artwork Pernicious.

EXHIBITIONPremiumPremiumBRAG to showcase South West artists in the new exhibition

Bunbury Regional Art Gallery will host artworks by 26 South West artists from March 21 for South West Biennial 2026.

A car and a bus collided on Boulder Road on Wednesday morning.

Vehicle crashPremiumPremiumCar collides with bus in Kalgoorlie-Boulder

The driver of a vehicle sustained minor injuries in a crash with a bus in Kalgoorlie-Boulder on Wednesday morning.

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A cargo ship sails in the Arabian Gulf towards Strait of Hormuz in United Arab Emirates.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumWho’s moving through Hormuz and who’s still stranded?

Iran’s de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has stoked fears of the gravest disruption to global oil supply in history, as the Middle East conflict stretches into its third week.

Anniek Bao

A general view of the Port of Kharg Island Oil Terminal, 25 km from the Iranian coast in the Persian Gulf.

CNBC newsPremiumOil’s war-driven volatility pulls in record retail money

The Iran war news flow-driven oil moves are drawing retail investors into the world’s most traded commodity, further fuelling volatility.

Lee Ying Shan

Gordon Ramsay

CNBC newsVideoCommentsPremiumWATCH: How Gordon Ramsay built a billion-dollar empire

Chef, restaurateur and global TV star Gordon Ramsay has opened the doors to his newest Michelin-starred location and reflects on the setbacks and successes that have shaped his career.

Caitlin Kalinowski stepped down from OpenAI after raising concerns the company moved too quickly on a Pentagon AI agreement.

CNBC newsCommentsOpenAI hardware chief quits over Pentagon AI deal

OpenAI hardware chief Caitlin Kalinowski has resigned, warning the company rushed into a deal to deploy its AI models on Pentagon networks.

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Dramatic images captured the bloodied aftermath of a light plane crash in Broome, showing a person being airlifted from the wreckage by a rescue helicopter and blood smeared across a wing. 

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Bloodied photos taken moments after Broome plane crash

A man who escaped the wreckage managed to pose for a photo on the wing as blood was dripping from his head. 

Caleb Runciman, Cain Andrews and Simone Grogan

Kinky Lizard has been forced to up their cabinet items by about 10 per cent. Pictured is manager Emilie Kaasik at Kinky Lizard Adelaide Terrace, Perth, on Thursday. Carwyn Monck

WA NewsCommentsPremiumREVEALED: Price of cafe items surge as result of fuel crisis

Cafe items are surging in price as WA’s hospitality sector bears the brunt of Australia’s escalating fuel crisis. 

Jessica Evensen

Former NBL1 West basketball player Roosevelt Aaron Williams Jnr has been jailed for sexual assault.

CourtPremiumPremium‘Sexual piece of meat’: WA basketballer admits raping friend

Vile text messages a NBL1 basketballer sent to his mates after raping a female friend have been aired in court as he’s jailed for the horrific crime. WARNING: DISTRESSING DETAILS

4 year old's Rosa Sharp and Eve Sharp on the ZeroG 3D is the first of its kind in an Australian children’s hospital with Dan Prigmore Coordinator Physiotherapist of Rehabilitation Technology.

HealthCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumRehab robot helping WA kids take their first steps again

Perth will be the first Australian children’s hospital to get access to a ground-breaking rehabilitation robot, meaning more kids in the State can learn to walk again. 

Health funds are hiking their prices higher than ever, new consumer analysis has revealed, with one fund ramping up its top policy to slug West Australians almost $100 extra each month.

HealthCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumEye-watering hikes for top-tier private health cover

Health funds are increasing their prices higher than ever, new consumer analysis has revealed, with one fund ramping up its top policy to slug West Australians almost $100 extra each month.

He faced a Brisbane magistrate on Tuesday where WA Police were granted approval to extradite him to Perth. 

CRIMEPremiumMajor update on massive cocaine seizure at WA border

A Queensland man has been extradited to Perth over his alleged link to a massive cocaine seizure in WA — the sixth person to be implicated in the 145kg bust. 

Caleb Runciman