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  1. Bushfire advice Kent bushfire contained and under control

  2. Fatal collisionPremiumTruckie dies after horror Kojonup crash

  3. Fire funding PremiumGreat Southern local governments share in bushfire funding

  4. 100 years PremiumClub stalwart of 50 years recognised

  5. Panthers FalloutPremiumBrookton-Pingelly members vote to skip 2023 season

Sparkling tonPremiumKendenup record comfortable win to close out year

The 82-run victory in round nine was Kendenup’s fourth of the season as they handed the cellar-dwelling Australs the seventh loss of their campaign.

Calvin Sims

Renewable energyPremiumA new community driven renewable energy alliance

The group is comprised of community groups and members from towns ranging between Geraldton and Denmark, including the Great Southern’s Katanning Energy.

Daniel Rooney

Katanning crimePremiumThree suspects sought in relation to sports store burglary

Police say about 3am on Sunday three offenders were captured on CCTV approaching the Katanning Sports Power store in the main street. 

Daniel Rooney

Regional boostPremiumHotel revamp and driver training among RED grants

“This is predominantly going to go to the start of the accommodation and mainly the kitchen because – whether you like it or not – there is going to be a pub there,” BVC chair Scott Thompson said.

Stuart McGuckin

Community ChristmasPremiumIN PICTURES: Festive fun at annual Carols in the Park

The weather was ideal as families and friends came together to enjoy the festivities. 

Daniel Rooney

Shire of GnowangerupPremiumNew chief embracing Gnowangerup lifestyle one month in

“I’ve spent a lot of time engaging with the community, trying to be visible, meeting key stakeholders and developing relationships,” Shire of Gnowangerup CEO David Nicholson said.

Stuart McGuckin

Chess stars Young team shine in national chess competition

The event was run over two days and the Kendenup students came into school early to participate against their rivals.

WORKPLACE TRAGEDYPremiumPremiumWAMMCO boss says abattoir death a ‘terrible incident’

The WA Meat Marketing Co-operative has expressed condolences to the family of a man killed while working at its Katanning abattoir on Saturday.

Self DeterminationPremiumPremiumMilestone for South West Native Title Settlement

The six new Regional Corporations have been established to enable Noongar people to make decisions about culture, heritage and land within their own regions while collaborating as a unified Noongar nation.

Tiger time PremiumBrookton-Pingelly junior Steely Green realises his AFL dream

The 18-year-old draft bolter said he ‘found his love for the game’ after playing his first-ever match of Australian rules football in 2020 for the Brookton-Pingelly Panthers.

Calvin Sims

100 year anniversary PremiumWagin Trots set to celebrate 100-year anniversary on Sunday

The day will feature eight races with proceedings set to kick off at noon.

Calvin Sims

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The WA town where locals cower in fear from rampaging kids

As violence and antisocial behaviour soars, a Mid West town’s civic leaders have warned of vigilantism with angry residents tired of being bashed by children as young as eight.

Steve Butler

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Inside the wild world of Brett Maston

Bank robber. Escapee. Former fugitive. At one time considered by police in three States as “Australia’s Most Wanted”. Inside Brett Maston’s dark history, and his fight for redemption.

Tim Clarke

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WATCH: WA Police swoop on meth dealers in undercover sting

Police have arrested more than a dozen people in a secret sting targeting drug dealers using the encrypted messaging application Telegram to peddle methamphetamine.

Shannon Hampton

WATCH HEREPremiumBrajkovich gets shirty over Australia’s stupidest home video

Is this Dayne Brajkovich? That is the question Magistrate Sarah Oliver will have to answer over the Christmas and New Year period. But you can judge the footage for yourself here.

Sarah Steger

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Shocking visionVideoPremiumHorror moment stolen car rolls before exploding into flames

Dash camera footage has captured the terrifying moment a stolen luxury car crashed, flipped and exploded into a fireball on the Mitchell Freeway, causing peak-hour traffic chaos. 

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Never forgottenPremiumHow WA will honour Cassius’ inspiring legacy forever

A permanent memorial in Midland will honour the inspiring legacy of Cassius Turvey after the 15-year-old’s alleged murder triggered a global outpouring of emotion.

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CommentsPremiumTwiggy’s two years of talk on green energy deal

Years after Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue Metals Group signed a green energy deal with Kawasaki, the Japanese company says it’s still only ‘considering various project possibilities’ and nothing is ‘confirmed’. 

‘I couldn’t breathe’VideoPremiumPremiumInvestigators reveal cause of horror Ellenbrook house fire

Firefighters have revealed the common household item to blame for a devastating house fire that has left an Ellenbrook family without a home for Christmas.

Chef’s kissChefs share three epic last-minute Christmas recipes

Four Perth foodies have shared their favourite festive dishes they’ll be dishing up on December 25, from a perfectly glazed ham and an epic side salad to a decadent dessert.

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Star WA cricketer accused of horror hit-run against partner

A prominent WA cricketer has faced court for the first time over an alleged hit-and-run which left his partner with broken ribs and jaw, and fractures to her shoulder and legs.

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‘just wrong’PremiumHarvey RV trial going ahead amid park owner opposition

“One of the caravan parks has just been taken over by a new operator, so someone has just paid $2.4 million for a caravan park and the Shire have given away free accommodation a few kilometres away.”

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reducing impactsPremiumHarvey, Waroona receive mitigation funding

The Shires of Harvey and Waroona will receive a combined $224,000 to assist with the bushfire mitigation activities.

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Bail breachPremiumPremiumMan facing serious sex assault charges breaches bail

Magistrate Dianne Scaddan described Mr Williams’ actions as a “flagrant breach of the curfew”. 

Beaming offDenmark council to consider e-scooter trial

A report prepared for Tuesday’s ordinary council meeting recommends authorising chief executive David Schober to negotiate and enter into an agreement with Beam for the trial.

Project go aheadPremiumPremiumASLSC’s contribution recognised as new lease granted

“It’s not about the good looking building, it’s about fitting all of those kids in to go down there on Sunday for nippers,” Cr Robert Sutton said.

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The EconomistVideoCommentsPremiumMediterranean countries winners amid economic headwinds

In financial terms the past year has been bad for almost everyone. Inflation of 10 per cent year-on-year across the rich world has slashed household incomes.

CNBCVideoCommentsPremiumIs China set for a rebound in 2023? Wall St pros weigh in

China’s strict Covid-19 controls have weighed heavily on its economy since the onset of the pandemic. Now, a loosening of restrictions is raising hopes of a revival.

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CNBCVideoCommentsPremiumDisney shares fall on soft ‘Avatar’ opening weekend

Shares of Disney dropped on Monday following a weaker-than-expected opening box office weekend for James Cameron’s “Avatar: The Way of Water.”

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CNBCVideoCommentsFTX founder Bankman-Fried sent back to Bahamas jail

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was sent back to a Bahamas jail Monday after a reported plan for him to waive his extradition to the US stalled.

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NDIS bully and accused fraudster makes bold court request

Alleged NDIS fraudster Vida Reid, who is accused of using her position to rip off taxpayers and bully those she was supposed to be helping, has made another appearance in court.

Emily Moulton

Union warningCommentsWA nurses’ union could face $80K in potential breach fines

WA’s nurses’ union and its boss have been threatened with $80,000 in potential fines for breaching WA Industrial Relations Commission orders, which included their staging of a mass rally at State Parliament.

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Shocking visionVideoPremiumPremiumHorror moment stolen car rolls before exploding into flames

Dash camera footage has captured the terrifying moment a stolen luxury car crashed, flipped and exploded into a fireball on the Mitchell Freeway, causing peak-hour traffic chaos. 

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PremiumREVEALED: Bikie crackdown yields drugs, weapons and cash

Guns, drugs, cash and even an underground cannabis grow house have been unearthed by police after dozens of raids targeting bikies across WA.

‘Poorly regulated’VideoPremiumPremiumWA mining watchdogs left sector unchecked on enviro duties

A damning review of the regulators tasked with overseeing WA’s resources operations has found the watchdogs lapsed in their duties and were ineffective at holding companies to account for breaches. 

Leave dogs at homeCommentsPremiumMore than a dozen dogs rescued from hot cars since Friday

The RSPCA is bracing for a surge of dogs suffering heat distress and needing rescue from cars in the lead-up to Christmas.

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