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Serious offender Samuel Anthony Abraham, 41, is wanted by police after allegedly breaching his reporting obligations.

CRIMEManhunt: Police launch search for missing declared offender

WA Police have launched a manhunt for 41-year-old serious offender Samuel Anthony Abraham, warning the public not to approach him after he allegedly breached mandatory reporting obligations.

Charlton Hart

Jerramungup and Lake Grace-Pingrup will clash in the 2026 OFA grand final.

Grand final PremiumBombers aim to clip Eagles’ wings in grand final showdown

It’s hard to imagine more nailed-on grand final favourites than Jerramungup, but Lake Grace-Pingrup will do their best to rewrite the script when the sides meet in the OFA’s showpiece on Saturday.

Claire Middleton

Binalup and Tambellup Rangers recently cleaned up the Walton Rowe Wildflower Reserve.

bush revivalRangers step up to help community reserve flourish

A plot of Kendenup bushland used for hands-on education had a lovely spruce up recently after a group of rangers saw the management group were short of numbers and stepped up to lend a hand.

Melissa Sheil

Wickepin overcame a strong challenge from Brookton-Pingelly to win the UGSFL elimination final.

Elimination final PremiumPanthers’ run comes to an end as Warriors claim elimination

Brookton-Pingelly’s late season surge has come to an end after being knocked out of the Upper Great Southern Football League title race by reigning premiers Wickepin on Sunday.

Cameron Newbold

Kojonup mural painted as part of Memorial Hall's 100 year anniversary.

Painted muralCoffee stop inspires backpacker to paint WWI mural for town

A century of Kojonup’s history is now proudly displayed on the walls of its Memorial Hall, with a striking new mural honouring the town’s wartime connections. 

Amy Towers

Wickepin's Bailey Ferris and Kukerin-Dumbleyung's Liam Park contest.

Preliminary final PremiumWickepin’s class prevails after Kirby’s hot start in prelim

A brilliant first half has powered Wickepin into the Upper Great Southern Football League grand final, sending Kukerin-Dumbleyung out in straight sets on Sunday in Pingelly.

Cameron Newbold

Serious offender Samuel Anthony Abraham, 41, is wanted by police after allegedly breaching his reporting obligations.

CRIMEManhunt: Police launch search for missing declared offender

WA Police have launched a manhunt for 41-year-old serious offender Samuel Anthony Abraham, warning the public not to approach him after he allegedly breached mandatory reporting obligations.

Jerramungup celebrate their victory in the Ongerup Football Association reserves grand final.

Grand finals PremiumPremiumWebb’s late goal spins Jerramungup to reserves flag victory

Jerramungup enjoyed a double premiership year as their twos claimed the Ongerup Football Association reserves’ flag with a five-point grand final win over Newdegate at Boxwood Hill.

Jerramungup took home the premiership against Gnowangerup, 42-33.

Grand finalsPremiumPremiumJerramungup’s Studham named best for winning ONA side

Jerramungup have cemented their place at the top of the Ongerup Netball Association, claiming their third consecutive A-grade premiership defeating Gnowangerup 42-33 in Saturday’s grand final.

Wagin Foodworks on Tavistock Street.

Public commentPremiumLiquor store plans for Wagin supermarket liquor comment open

Wagin residents are being invited to have their say on a proposal to establish a small liquor store inside the town’s FoodWorks supermarket. 

Amy Towers

Jerramungup won the Ongerup Football Association premiership, beating Lake Grace-Pingrup in the grand final.

FootballPremiumHolden’s seven goals help Eagles soar to premiership flag

It wasn’t quite the procession everyone expected, but Jerramungup celebrated their first OFA premiership since 2014 with a 67-point victory over Lake Grace-Pingrup in Saturday’s grand final at Boxwood Hill.

Claire Middleton

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High-profile AFL agent Matt Bain (top left with Patrick Cripps) reached out to Mr Brown about an investment opportunity.

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AFL star Patrick Cripps’ link to high-profile fraud case

A high-profile AFL agent with several star players on his books — including WA-born Patrick Cripps — has become entangled in a legal stoush involving a ‘hopeless gambler’ who allegedly scammed a Perth couple.

Hannah Cross

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

Courts & JusticeVideoPremiumBusinessman 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.

Hannah Cross

NXT (Tec, that is, not Builds) had been linked to a world-class luxury resort nestled within Western Australia’s spectacular countryside, Chittering Manor.

Herd on the TerracePremiumModular company collapses leaving homes unfinished

There’s a modular mess awaiting liquidators after Perth construction hopeful NXT Builds hit the wall with homes unfinished. Plus: Bitcoin bull stampedes the exit.

Ryan Salton revealed as ‘Hot Wheels’ drug dealer Facebook

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‘Unstoppable’ paraplegic Perth drug dealer identified

A paraplegic criminal nicknamed ‘Hot Wheels’ has been described by a judge as an ‘unstoppable and prolific drug dealer’ before being jailed for eight years.

Caleb Runciman

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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 & JusticeVideoPremiumBusinessman 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.

Hannah Cross

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.

Jack Murray was killed in a Geraldton car crash this week.

Road tollPremiumPremiumFamily of teenager killed in crash open up about heartbreak

The family of the latest person killed on WA roads has spoken out about their senseless loss and absolute heartbreak, saying the tragedy has “left a hole in all of our lives that can never be filled.”

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A double-stacked freight train was damaged after it collided with a bridge on Great Eastern Highway outside of Kalgoorlie-Boulder on Monday.

Rail realignment PremiumFreight collision highlights need for rail future-proofing

A freight train collision at a railway bridge this week highlights the need for the future planning of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s rail infrastructure, mayor Glenn Wilson says.

Tegan Guthrie

Esperance Public Library is moving from its Windich Street site, where it has been since opening in 1987.

Community eventPremiumEsperance Library bids farewell to original home

Esperance Public Library will close its doors at its Windich Street site after almost four decades, with residents invited to a farewell afternoon tea this Friday.

Rosa Griffith

Gold Fields’ Granny Smith gold mine south of Laverton.

Gold miningPremiumGranny Smith production surges in first half of 2026

The Granny Smith mine stood out among Gold Fields’ four WA mines in the first half of this year, with production surging on record haulage fleet availability and autonomous truck performance. 

Neil Watkinson

Waroona Agricultural Society’s Tegan Strobl will represent the South West at the Royal Agricultural Society of WA’s 2026 Rural Ambassador Award later this month.

AGRICULTURAL AMBASSADOR PremiumPremiumSouth West rural ambassador to compete at State finals

A young agricultural enthusiast from Waroona is set to represent the South West this month in a bid to win a prestigious award. 

Wiluna residents and pastoralists will receive a zero per cent rates rise in the 2026-27 financial year.

Council budgetPremiumPremiumZero per cent rates rise for Wiluna residents, pastoralists

Wiluna residents and pastoralists will receive a helping hand from the shire this financial year, with a zero per cent rates rise factored into the annual budget for 2026-27.

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Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumMan avoids further jail for violent home invasion

A 33-year-old man will avoid further jail time following his involvement in a violent home invasion in Esperance last year.

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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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German backpacker Carolina Wilga has opened up about her incredible story of survival in WA’s outback.

WA NewsVideoBackpacker reveals shocking moment from 11 nights lost in outback

‘One realistic theory of mine is I had already died and this is hell.’

Ben Downie

Christopher Brown arrives at Perth District Court.

Courts & JusticePremiumFraud-accused admits lying as punting got ‘out of control’

The man accused of defrauding a Perth couple out of half a million dollars has admitted he lied about the money’s whereabouts as his gambling spiralled ‘out of control’.

Hannah Cross

Something is fishy about about the shark products sold at West Australian fish and chip shops — with new research showing ambiguous labels have confused customers about what they are eating. 

FoodSomething is fishy about WA fish and chip shops

A new study has uncovered the shocking truth about fish and chips in WA.

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NEWSPremiumPremiumWorker loses hand in workshop accident

A mining workshop has been shut down after a worker lost their hand in a serious workplace incident – with the safety watchdog now involved.

Feeding wild dolphins has been shown to lower reproduction and young survival.

WA NewsThe simple act that could wipe out WA’s dolphin population

Dolphins in Western Australia – and across the country – could be pushed toward extinction twice as fast as would otherwise have been the case due to one simple act, a new study has revealed.

Carolina Wilga's tell-all book will reveal how she miraculously survived 12-days in WA's outback.

WA NewsVideoBackpacker reveals how she survived 12-day outback nightmare

Caroline Wilga reveals how she was repeatedly brought to ‘the brink of madness’ during her terrifying 12-day nightmare ordeal in WA’s outback in a tell-all book set to be published tomorrow.

Zosia Melanczuk