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Busselton’s Mitch Tenardi is the 2026 Hayward medallist.

FootballPremiumMitch Tenardi secures first Hayward Medal

Mitch Tenardi ended his run of being the bridesmaid after securing his first Hayward Medal at the South West Football League awards night on Friday.

Jack Penniment

Yindjibarndi Group chief executive Michael Woodley and Fortescue chairman Andrew Forrest.

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Twiggy raises legal defences with Yindjibarndi cross-appeal

Mining billionaire Andrew Forrest is wading back into a long-running legal feud with Traditional Owners over a patch of Fortescue’s vast iron ore empire in the Pilbara.

Daniel Newell

The Red Tails playing live with Simon London, Vikki Thorn, Ben Franz and Tammy London.

Tuning upPremiumRed Tails playing Six Degrees before headlining festival

With a big festival slot on the horizon, the Red Tails are getting in the groove with a warm-up gig at Albany’s Six Degrees on Saturday

Claire Middleton

Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia chief executive Mary Delahunty says superannuation is increasing living standards in retirement. NewsWire / Ian Currie

SUPERANNUATIONPremiumWhy retiring comfortably costs more now

Australians hoping to achieve even a comfortable retirement have been dealt a blow as cost-of-living pressures bite hard.

Cameron Micallef

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke will unveil Labor’s migration plan this week. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

BREAKINGPremiumDate set for Labor’s migration plan reveal

The Albanese government’s long-awaited migration plan is set to be unveiled after a delay and a last-minute cancellation.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

A Castle Hill father has claimed a $2,222,222.23 division one prize from Saturday Lotto draw 4709. Photo: The Lott

NEWSPremiumDad’s $2.2 million ticket shock

What began as an ordinary visit to his local newsagency turned into a life-changing moment when a father learnt he had become a multi-millionaire.

Andrew Hedgman

The Wagin Palace Hotel owners have voiced strong opposition to the FoodWorks liquor store proposal in an open letter to the community.

open letterPremiumHotel questions the necessity of new liquor store in letter

The Wagin Palace Hotel has voiced strong opposition to a proposal to incorporate a liquor store into one of the local supermarkets, citing concerns about the increased availability of alcohol in a small town.

Melissa Sheil

Wayfinder's farm has already grown plenty of seasonal produce.

FOOD & WINEPremiumWayfinder serves up taste of the seasons at new restaurant

For diners at Cowaramup’s newest winery, the journey from paddock to plate is only a few steps away.

Madelin Hayes

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NewsPremium‘Pervert glasses’: Council’s huge pool move

A Sydney council has labelled smart glasses “pervert glasses” and warned predators are already using the technology to target children.

Jack Nivison

Mr Newman walked back the remarks on Wednesday. Photographer: Adam Yip

UPDATEDPremiumNSW One Nation leader walks back abortion ban call

One Nation’s NSW leader says he “spoke out of turn” and his remarks were “poorly worded” as he walked back calls for an abortion ban.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer and Nathan Schmidt

Community member Nic Maxfield admires Bridgetown’s Blue Tractor.

Mental Health PremiumBlue tractor drives home Bridgetown support message

More than 50 people came together in Bridgetown over the weekend for a community walk, hoping to start conversations about suicide prevention and support in the region. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Concerns are growing for the availability of agricultural workers due to changes to the Federal Government’s visa processing priorities.

Federal Politics PremiumWaring over visa processing priorities changes for regions

Opposition leaders are joining a chorus of concern over changes to the Federal Government’s visa processing priorities, claiming the South West will be hit hard by rural workforce changes. 

Craig Duncan

Kalgoorlie MLA Ali Kent and WA Premier Roger Cook at Kalgoorlie railway station just before last year’s State election.

Rail buy-backPremiumState to introduce Bill crucial to local rail realignment

The State Government will this week introduce legislation crucial to the future development of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s long-awaited rail realignment project.

Tegan Guthrie

Modernised Custodians opened at the Painted Tree Gallery on Saturday.

ArtPremiumNorthcliffe exhibition shines spotlight on regional artists

A first-time curator has hailed the opening of a new Northcliffe exhibition as a success after about 40 people came to see the work of regional artists from across WA. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Zhynaliyah Harris performs at Kal’s Got Talent 2026.

Kingsbury LIVEPremiumNew live music program gives youth a stage to shine on

Young local performers will have a stage to share their talent with the community through a new live music program in the city.

Tegan Guthrie

Jed Hagan of the Devils celebrates a goal.

FootballPremiumHagan earns VFL team of the year honours in debut season

Geraldton product Jed Hagan has been named in the VFL team of the year after making a strong impression in his debut season in the league for Tasmania. 

Rebecca Ruthven

The 49-year-old Esperance man, who cannot be named to protect the identity of the victim, denied the allegations but was found guilty of three counts of sexual penetration of a child under 13.

Courts & JusticePremium‘Pop’ who raped 7yo girl jailed

The “pop” of a seven-year-old girl who brutally raped her has been found guilty by a jury and jailed for more than six years. WARNING: DISTRESSING DETAILS

Tegan Guthrie

Manjimup Arts Hub artist member Fay Dunstan in the Giblett Street gallery.

ArtPremiumFour years, fourth stop for Manjimup Arts Hub

Four years after opening its doors the Manjimup Arts Hub is celebrating a fitting milestone - entering the Southern Art + Craft Trail for the first time as venue number four. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Nathan Trevor Howells, 32, was warned he could have been “locked up for life” by Judge Seamus Rafferty in Perth District Court earlier this month for his role in drug dealing in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

Courts & JusticePremiumDrug trafficker jailed, urged to turn life around

A street-level drug trafficker caught with 75g of meth and a rifle has been jailed for almost five years and urged to turn his life around to break the generational cycle.

Tegan Guthrie

Coorow-Latham players celebrate with the cup

FootballPremiumMagpies hold off Roos for fourth NMFL flag in six years

Coorow-Latham have covered themselves in the ultimate glory in Saturday’s North Midlands Football League grand final, defeating Carnamah-Perenjori by nine points to be crowned premiers.

Rebecca Ruthven

The Manjimup AquaCentre pool.

AquaCentre PremiumManjimup residents set to dunk shire president this Saturday

Manjimup residents will get the chance to put their shire president in the drink this Saturday as the Regional AquaCentre celebrates its 20th birthday. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

Acting Racing and Gaming Minister Jackie Jarvis said the Carnarvon Race Club was an important community asset.

RacingPremiumCarnarvon Race Club upgraded before Carnarvon Cup

Carnarvon Race Club had an upgrade in the lead-up to this year’s Carnarvon Cup, with funds from the State Government used to improve racing conditions. 

Sally Q Davies

Manjimup Heritage Park.

Family FunPremiumManjimup Heritage Park turns 40 with week of celebrations

Four decades of Manjimup History will be celebrated next month as the Heritage Park marks its 40th birthday with a week-long program of free community events. 

Serian Lockwood-Jones

WA Bush Fire Museum and Heritage Group president Chris Sousa with one of the historic firefighting vehicles on display at the Yornup museum.

Firefighting PremiumYornup Bush Fire Museum opens after two decades of work

Almost two decades of volunteer work to preserve Western Australia’s firefighting history will come to fruition next month when the WA Bush Fire Museum officially opens its doors in Yornup.

Serian Lockwood-Jones