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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.

Georgia Campion

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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REVEALED: Major twist in wild cocaine esky takedown case

Recent court developments have emerged regarding last year’s remarkable $137 million cocaine seizure off Albany’s coast.

Phil Hickey

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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

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Herd on the TerracePremiumRuane on a winner with Reward play

Michael Ruane a winner thanks to some well-timed purchases at potash hopeful Reward Minerals.

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 & JusticePremiumPremiumDid 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.

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.

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CourtsPremium‘Crippling guilt, shame’: WA killer driver jailed over crash

A well-known Wheatbelt identity convicted of killing two motorists in a head-on crash in the US has been sentenced.

Conor Powell

Down SouthCommentsPremiumWon over by wonderful welcoming Witchcliffe

A wander through this tiny town on your next trip to the South West is a must, writes Sue Yeap.

Sue Yeap

Courts & Justice PremiumMan who stole shoes from sleeping miners told to ‘man up’

A man who stole the shoes of sleeping mining workers inside a former brothel while he was high on meth has been told to ‘man up’ in a Kalgoorlie court. 

Tegan Guthrie

ONE YEAR ONPremiumPremiumCouncil looks at the year that was and the year that will be

Building up trust among residents, improving roads and addressing key community challenges have been some of the main focuses of the Kalgoorlie-Boulder council the year since it was elected.

Courts & Justice PremiumPremiumMan jailed for seven-minute assault on partner

A man who tried to stop police from arresting his partner because she has a hole in her heart but six days later dragged her by her hair for seven minutes and punched her in the face has been jailed.

sip ‘n sketch PremiumPremiumKalgoorlie sketch nights to highlight skimpies as art form

After getting to know some of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s skimpies, a local photographer believes their work delves deeper than appearances — she sees it as art. 

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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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Two West Aussies score $2m each in massive Lotto win

CHECK YOUR TICKETS! Not one, but two lucky West Australians have won $2 million each in tonight’s Saturday Lotto division one prize pool. 

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REVEALED: Major twist in wild cocaine esky takedown case

Recent court developments have emerged regarding last year’s remarkable $137 million cocaine seizure off Albany’s coast.

Phil Hickey

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Cops seek public’s help over brazen vape shop arson attack

Police have released images of a ute ablaze in what the Arson Squad believe was an attack on a Midland vape shop.

ParentingCommentsCommentsThe story of Perth mum and baby boy ahead of Walk for Prems

Ms Wooding was having a seemingly normal pregnancy until she suddenly felt intense cramping. 

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PremiumHow a WA child abuse case led to major arrest by the FBI

A Perth man’s mobile phone, which allegedly contained a sickening trove of child abuse material, has resulted in a dental worker in the US facing abhorrent sex charges after a tip off was sent to the FBI.

Courts & JusticePremiumExtra bunks for WA jail to allow three prisoners per cell

WA’s biggest prison will have dozens of new bunks fitted to allow up to three prisoners to be squeezed into each cell.

Bethany Hiatt