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Heritage awardsRockingham wins major WA heritage award

The City of Rockingham has won its category at the 2021 Western Australian Heritage Awards.

Indigo Lemay-Conway

court storySafety Bay Pharmacy robbing accused released on bail

A Port Kennedy man who allegedly held up a Pharmacy with a knife in Safety Bay last week has been released on bail.

Indigo Lemay-Conway

Chutney Mary finedChutney Mary’s Rockingham fined $45,000

A popular local Indian restaurant has been fined almost $50,000 after multiple breaches of the Food Act.

Indigo Lemay-Conway

COMMUNITY MANNelson named Freeman of the City

The City of Kwinana has given local resident David Nelson the title of Freeman of the Municipality in recognition of his service to the community.

Hannah Cross

Threats continuePremier’s Rockingham office closed over rape threats

Premier Mark McGowan has been forced to close his Rockingham electorate office after his staff were allegedly subjected to rape threats.

Hannah Cross

RUSHED JOBLeaders criticise ‘rushed’ Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Bill

Leaders both inside and outside of Parliament House have slammed the State Government for allegedly trying to rush the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Bill 2021 through Parliament.

Hannah Cross

GP shortages GPs plea for more regional doctors

The shortage of GPs in Brand is finally under the spotlight as the first public hearing of a Senate inquiry examining the issue begins in Canberra.

Future innovatorsSTEM in the minds of young students

Teachers in Kwinana and Rockingham have teamed up with Scitech and Kleenheat to create integrated science, technology, engineering and maths lessons for their Year 5 and 6 students.

School Market DayMalibu School market day a success

Malibu School in Safety Bay held its annual market day last Thursday, showcasing the possibilities and abilities of students with special educational needs. 

POWER TRIPPower failure

Western Power has avoided a hefty compensation payout after a man failed in his bid to claim $19 million as “appropriate compensation” for the installation of a power line on his land.

Hannah Cross

‘Be reasonable’Premium‘Death, rape threats’ prompt closure of Premier’s office

Anti-vaxxer extremists have forced the closure of Premier Mark McGowan’s Rockingham office, with his staff allegedly subjected to vile rape threats. 

Briana Fiore

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Mine app aims to boost female safety amid rape claims

A WA FIFO sexual harassment victim has created an app to not only help female workers in an emergency but also feel safe and able to cope with the isolation of mine site life.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Incredible tale of survivalPremiumHusband and wife duo lucky to survive horror plane crash

A husband and his wife are recovering in hospital after miraculously surviving a plane crash that sheared off one wing and left them trapped in the wreckage.

Briana Fiore & Bethany Hiatt

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Long wait for WA’s reopening date to be over within days

WA Premier Mark McGowan is poised to set a date for when WA reopens to the world.

Joe Spagnolo

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SEE THE PHOTOSCommentsPremiumWild wet-season storm batters Kununurra

A sweltering five-day heatwave came to an abrupt end in Kununurra on Sunday afternoon as a wild wet-season storm pelted down across the East Kimberley town, felling trees and damaging properties.

Stephanie Sinclair

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Teenage detainees ‘locked in cells for 22 hours a day’

A South West magistrate has postponed the sentencing of a teenage thief and ordered a report from WA’s only juvenile jail after being told detainees were being locked in their cells for up to 22 hours a day.

Carly Laden

Keeping busyPremiumBroome patrol seeks help for huge rough-sleeper influx

MAC’s Kullarri Patrol works to divert Indigenous people from the criminal justice system by picking them up and taking them to a safe place, as well as providing food for communal meals.

Grace Hendry

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PremiumKarratha Community Association forced to shut doors

After battling for six years to attract volunteers, the Karratha Community Association has shut its doors in what is described as a “sad day” and “huge loss” for the local community. 

Prison timePremiumPremiumMan jailed for obscene threats and assault

Ward then took his shirt off and walked into the street where he continued shouting obscenities at the police and challenging the officers to fight him.

Well deservedPremiumPremiumHeroic actions win Oasis staff bravery honours

An emotional Mr Hao said he could never thank the group enough for their actions on that day.

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Heavenly bodiesCommentsPlanets align for rare astronomical event seen around WA

People from Burns Beach to Kalamunda, all the way up to Karratha, took to social media to share their photos of the rare astronomical event — which you didn’t need a telescope for.

Brianna Dugan

Shocking attackPremiumElderly couple attacked by vicious dogs in Baldivis

Two dogs who savagely attacked a schoolboy Saturday afternoon requiring him to undergo surgery, also attacked an elderly couple and their small dogs just minutes earlier. 

Brianna Dugan

Plane crash PremiumPremiumPlane crash survivor undergoes surgery for injuries

An elderly man who miraculously survived a plane crash on Sunday morning, has undergone surgery for his injuries.

Parent reliefCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumDivine Mercy College quells closure threat with vax call

A private school which was controversially at risk of closing because of its principal’s stance on COVID-19 vaccination mandates for teachers has now confirmed it will comply with the public health order.

‘Frenzied attack’PremiumPremiumRevealed: The weapon used in brutal ‘murder’ of Perth couple

Pictures of a hand tool at the centre of the savage alleged murder of a married Perth couple by their son have been shown in court for the first time.

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Andrew Forrest to buy $40m New Norcia farm

Andrew and Nicola Forrest have emerged as the buyers of the highly sought after New Norcia farm, worth an estimated $40 million, marking the first time the property has changed hands in 175 years.

Jenne Brammer