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  1. She said yes!PremiumGreat Southern farmer’s epic proposal

  2. Carnival funKatanning’s over-30s carnival proves a hit with players

  3. HEALTH AND SAFETY PremiumAnalysis suggests live export changes reducing animal health

  4. state politicsPremiumRedress promise over forced adoption falls short

  5. MILESTONE YEARPremiumIN PICTURES: Dumbleyung Theatre Club celebrates 70th year

Two doubleheaders PremiumCristinelli-inspired Tambellup notch pair of strong T20 wins

Two sensational knocks from Tambellup captain Flynn Cristinelli helped his side to a pair of equally impressive victories in the Great Southern Cricket Association’s T20 double-headers on Saturday. 

Harry Grigson

CRIMEPremium‘One of WA’s more prolific burglars’ caught mid-robbery

He was found hiding behind a bed in the middle of another burglary.

Hannah Whitehead

Courts & justicePremiumNotorious paedophile Dennis McKenna to stay locked up

The adult victims of one of the State’s most depraved paedophiles are celebrating after his bid for freedom was denied by the WA Prisoners Review board.

Caleb Runciman

Vollie recognitionPremiumGreat Southern businesses awarded for supporting vollies

Seven Great Southern businesses have been recognised for their support of staff who volunteer with emergency services.

Georgia Campion

Gold MineKatanning gold project doubles in size with 649ha leases

Ausgold has acquired two additional leases for the upcoming gold mine at Badgebup, 40km north-east of Katanning, doubling the size of the 3.04 million ounce project.

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AFLW VideoPremiumConcussion brings early end to Eagles defender’s season

Waalitj Marawar (West Coast) defender Sophie McDonald’s season appears over after consulting an external concussion expert. 

Jackson Barrett

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Defamation law in the age of social media

Social media posts can be defamatory under Australian law and the Courts are more than happy to award significant damages to those being defamed, writes lawyer Jade Lattimore.

Young starsPremiumPremiumYoung Lower Great Southern tennis stars chase more success

More than 20 of the Great Southern’s most exciting tennis talents are gearing up for more success at WA’s largest regional junior tennis tournament which starts this weekend. 

She said yes!PremiumPremiumGreat Southern farmer’s epic proposal

Sharnee Weaver described her partner’s epic proposal using a drone and a big empty paddock as ‘the most special thing’ anyone has ever done.

Carnival funKatanning’s over-30s carnival proves a hit with players

Katanning Netball Association held their annual over-30s netball carnival at the weekend attracting teams from around WA.

Tina Briscoe

HEALTH AND SAFETY PremiumAnalysis suggests live export changes reducing animal health

Commercial operators worry government changes to animal welfare practices in Australia’s live export supply chain has led to lower animal welfare outcomes as a result of overhandling and increased comingling. 

Olivia Ford

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Jail for brutal pub attack that left dad fighting for life

A FIFO worker who left a father with a fractured skull and brain bleeds from a one-punch attack at a pub south of Perth has been sentenced to more than two years’ imprisonment.

Rebecca Le May

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Liberals promise to lift stamp duty exemptions by $100,000

First homebuyers look set to be targeted in the upcoming State election with the Liberal Party promising to lift stamp duty exemptions by $100,000 to win their votes.

Joe Spagnolo

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Pipe saga worsens for West Aussies with flooded homes

Thousands of WA families can’t get ‘defective pipes’ ripped out of their homes quickly enough as insurers decline to renew policies on properties hit with repeated water bursts.

John Flint

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumTaxpayers cop eye-watering $40m bill in Nicheliving lifeline

Nicheliving's giving up its building license will relieve abandoned customers, but taxpayers will have to foot the $40 million bill, sparking anger.

Jessica Page

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COURTS & JUSTICEPremiumPerth’s burger king refused bail on cocaine charges

A former managing director of Perth’s Meet & Bun burger restaurants has been denied bail after being charged with possession of cocaine with intent to sell.

Erick Lopez

Courts & JusticePremiumDid Andre Rebelo make calls pretending to be his brother?

The trial of a man accused of murdering his mother has continued with more remarkable evidence including that WA’s Coroner’s Court staff thought one Rebelo brother might have been impersonating another.

Tim Clarke

STATE POLITICSCommentsPremiumCommentsPremium‘Dismayed’ police union boss dumped by board

WA Police Union president Paul Gale has been axed by the body’s board, just hours after officers overwhelmingly rejected a second pay offer from the State Government.

WA NewsCommentsCommentsHuge queues as WA’s first Starbucks opens

Cars lined-up in the drive-thru from 4.30am as West Aussies turned out in droves for the opening of the first Starbucks store in Western Australia.

WAISCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumWAIS probe reveals body shaming, overtraining & bullying

Athletes at the West Australian Institute of Sport say they have been shamed because of their weight, are overtrained or are “uncomfortable” around staff members, a bombshell report has revealed.

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PoliticsCommentsPremiumPremier urges WA councillor to resign amid Russian strife

Premier Roger Cook has urged Port Hedland councillor Adrian McRae to resign after appearing on Russian State media to decry Australian ‘mainstream media’. 

Cain Andrews

Pindan to ParisPremiumWomen Rangers represent the Kimberley in France

Kimberley Rangers recently took their local expertise to the international stage, attending the 10th International Ranger Federation World Rangers Congress in France.

Katya Minns

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Worker allegedly helped steal 2.2 tonnes of octopus

Police say the theft of more than two tonnes of frozen octopus from a Geraldton wholesaler last week using a refrigerated hire truck was an inside job that had been planned for more than a month.

Jessica Moroney

Pool ClosedPremiumPremiumMidge swarm: Halls Creek pool to be shut until November

A swarm of insects, believed to be midges, has led to the closure of Halls Creek pool with the facility not expected to be open until sometime next month.

Climate changeWhale sharks under threat due to climate change

A new study by Murdoch University has revealed the impact climate change is projected to have on whale sharks, including those at WA’s Ningaloo Reef. 

‘critical’ systemPremiumPremiumDoubt hangs over new Esperance shark warning towers funds

As the summer holiday period approaches, doubt continues over who will fund new shark warning towers at popular tourist beaches on WA’s south coast.

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Debate settledCommentsLevi boss settles debate on how often you should wash jeans

For most pieces of clothing, it’s clear they should be washed after a few wears. But jeans can be more divisive, with some even saying to never wash them.

Sophie Kiderlin

CNBC newsLithium still the way to go as automakers mull alternatives

The push to commercialise solid-state batteries for electric vehicles is well underway, but analysts say auto giants could be on the cusp of turning to a different kind of transformative science.

Sam Meredith

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumGoogle goes nuclear as data centre power demand surges

Tech companies are increasingly backing in nuclear energy to meet the growing power demands of data centres.

Pippa Stevens

CNBC newsVideoCommentsPremiumWATCH: Metaverse showing signs of life, but it’s not from VR

The company formerly known as Facebook appears to have found its footing in virtual and augmented reality through smart glasses.

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Accused killer to learn fate over shocking murder of partner

The fate of the man accused of the shocking domestic violence murder of Tiffany Woodley will be decided by a judge alone after photographs of her horrific injuries were deemed to be too confronting for a jury.

Emily Moulton

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‘Onerous’ approvals slow Rinehart’s magnetite push

Hancock Prospecting has deferred plans to tap into the WA magnetite market and delay a final investment decision on its proposed Ridley mine, pinning the move on approvals uncertainty and water supply.

Simone Grogan

courts & justicePremiumPremiumMedics feared starved Floreat teen would suffer heart attack

Dietician appointments that authorities insisted an emaciated teen attend were repeatedly rescheduled - and after she eventually saw a doctor, there were fears she would have a heart attack.

CHECK YOUR TICKETS!CommentsCommentsPerth’s mystery $30 million Lotto winner yet to come forward

A search is underway for the lucky WA winner of Thursday night’s $30 million Powerball jackpot, with the winner yet to claim their prize.

NewsPremiumPremiumLucky punter wins $30 million jackpot

One lucky WA resident with an unclaimed ticket has won the Powerball jackpot on Thursday night, pocketing a whopping $30 million.

EconomyCommentsPremiumCould cocktails on the beach make Perth a global hotspot?

Crown Resorts boss David Tsai says Perth is left wanting when it comes to beachside hospitality in a new report designed to catapult  WA’s fast-growing capital onto the global stage.

Simone Grogan