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COURTFamed author spotted after charges laid

The renowned author of Jasper Jones and Runt has been spotted in public for the first time since police charged him with child exploitation offences.

Blake Antrobus

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HEALTHWatchdog’s warning over popular sleep aids

Australia’s peak health watchdog has issued a warning over several sleep aid products they claim could lead to “accidental overdose” and hospitalisation.

Pamela Rontziokos

A parliamentary inquiry into hate speech has recommended the NSW government introduce legislation banning ‘Globalise the Intifada’. NewsWire / Valeriu Campan

POLITICSPremiumThree words you won’t be able to say

One Aussie state’s closed-door probe into a contentious phrase has ruled the three word slogan should be outlawed.

Nathan Schmidt

A 47-year-old man has been charged after allegedly following a woman into a business bathroom at Yatala and filming her without consent, before being detained by members of the public. Police were called to a business near the Old Bruce Highway about 10.30am on Thursday after reports a man had entered the female toilets and recorded a woman. picture: QLD Police

NEWSPremiumMan charged over alleged toilet filming

A man has been charged after allegedly filming a woman in the toilet of a roadside business, with bystanders performing a citizen’s arrest before police took him into custody.

Andrew Hedgman

Six of the 11 sectors gained on a mixed day of trading. NewsWire / Max Mason-Hubers

MARKET WRAPGold slump, US Fed fears rattle sharemarket

Australian shares have tumbled as commodity prices suddenly reversed and speculation mounted about Donald Trump’s next Federal Reserve chair appointment.

Cameron Micallef

Police are set to crash a planned mass e-bike rideout event in Sydney’s Northern Beaches region this weekend.

NEWSPremiumCops’ warning ahead of mass e-bike rideout

Police have issued a warning to attendees heading to a planned mass e-bike rideout event this weekend, following a major vandalism incident in one Sydney suburb.

Pamela Rontziokos

Active Citizenship Award-Community Group or Event winners Brian and Carol Appleby representing Community Bank All Abilities Ball.

AWARDPremiumAll Abilities Ball wins prestigious award for best event

The active citizenship group or event award was awarded to the Community Bank All Abilities Ball, organised by Carol and Brian Appleby, celebrating inclusion and connection within the disability community.

Amy Towers

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NEWSPremium‘Deeply sorry’: Award-winning firm collapses

An award-winning construction firm has been forced into liquidation, with creditors appointing an insolvency firm and trading immediately halted.

Andrew Hedgman

Nine Entertainment has sold its radio stations to the Laundy family for $56m.

breakingPub baron drops $56m on radio stations

Billionaire Arthur Laundy has bought Nine’s radio stations for a whopping $56m.

Hannah Moore

Ella Roberts is part of sports talent from the South West.

SportPremiumAMR Shire kicks in $5000 for young athletes

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River council has continued a nearly 20-year long history of donating to the South West Academy of Sport by giving $5000 to the regional organisation.  

Will Corbett

No parking sign.

CAR BANPremiumBarrett Street Weir carpark blocked off at night from Feb 1

The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River have introduced a no-parking zone for vehicles in the evenings along Barrett Street Weir carpark.

Will Corbett

Iconic Margaret River Cape to Cape recognised as Australia's second best drive, according to iSelect.

CAPE TO CAPEPremiumPopular Margaret River road trip takes silver

A popular South West stretch has been recognised as the nations second best road trip for families. 

Will Corbett

A bowl used in a smoking ceremony.

AUSTRALIA DAYPremiumSmoking ceremony a point of difference for Australia Day

About one hundred South West locals turned out to the Ellensbrook Homestead in Yebble on Monday morning for a smoking ceremony led by local custodian, Zac Webb. 

Will Corbett

The Lions Club Australia Day breakfast was provided solely from donations.

LOCAL LEGENDSPremiumCowie Lions breakfast rocks Australia Day

Cowaramup locals have braved a number of short rain bursts to get together and celebrate two of the town’s best. 

Will Corbett

Lake View’s Jarrod Lucas.

CricketPremiumBatters showing the way for Lake View

Lake View chase a ninth B-grade victory this weekend.

Neale Harvey

Kalgoorlie MLA Ali Kent and mayor Glenn Wilson at Oasis Playing Fields on Thursday.

New lightsPremiumUpgrades to ageing sportsground lighting

New lighting has been installed at two major Kalgoorlie-Boulder sports grounds, and similar upgrades will be made to other venues later in the year.

Isabella Davis

Centacare Geraldton's Chamari Liyanage with Back to School Project volunteers Charmaine, Nikki, Di and Josina.

Back to schoolPremiumDemand from local families grows for back to school help

As families prepare for the new school year, several community groups in Geraldton are rallying around families to support them through this difficult time. 

Rebecca Ruthven

WA Liberals’ Neil Thomson MLC and Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas outside the Exchange Hotel in Kalgoorlie-Boulder in December.

Opposition visitPremiumRon keen to chat about high school defects with Basil

Shire of Esperance president Ron Chambers will prioritise raising concerns about Esperance Senior High School with Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas during his visit to the region next week.

Jessica Antoniou

Goldfields Outback 2 Ocean Bike Ride participants in 2025.

Trivia & Auction fundraiserPremiumFunds to get rolling

With less than one month to go until an annual bike ride heads off to raise funds for the families of fallen police officers, an upcoming trivia auction night will help support the cause.

Jessica Antoniou

Ora Banda Mining managing director Luke Creagh.

Charging onPremiumOra Banda Mining eyes new open pit operation

Ora Banda Mining is spending $30 million bringing a new open pit operation to life as its overall gold production continues to surge ahead.

Neil Watkinson

Leslie Hayter received life membership with the Margaret River State Emergency Service.

SES PremiumEfforts of a valued community member have been recognised

After more than 35 years with the SES and emergency services across the State, one volunteer has been honoured for his outstanding efforts.

Rose Patane

Caleb Harper, Peppa Lane, Kieran Lama and Ashton Le Cornu make up Spacey Jane.

Gero RockersPremiumSpacey Jane proves popular again in Hottest 100 countdown

WA rock band Spacey Jane — with their distinct Geraldton flavour — have again enjoyed another successful run in triple j’s Hottest 100 — again prominent, but still chasing an elusive No. 1 victory.

Rebecca Ruthven

Geographe Outrigger Canoe Racing Club paddlers carry their new canoe into Geographe Bay.

CanoeingPremiumNew canoe helping bring down barriers

Geographe Outriggers blessed and launched their brand new hydra canoe.

Jack Penniment

Alida Sue Blues & Soul Revue at Sundays by the Sea.

Fresh formatPremiumSundays by the Sea returns for 10th year with double acts

A popular way to while away your Sunday afternoons is back for its 10th anniversary — and it’s providing a double dose of entertainment.

Kate Campbell