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Premier Roger Cook with Federal Assistant Minister for Emergency Management Josh Wilson visit cyclone-hit Exmouth this week.

Cyclone NarelleExmouth tourism to take hit as cyclone rebuilding begins

As Exmouth starts to rebuild following the devastation of ex-tropical cyclone Narelle, worries are circulating for the region as Easter and the tourism season creeps closer. 

Sally Q Davies, Imogen Wilson, Georgia Campion & Phoebe Solon

Roger Cook has inspected Carnarvon crops damaged by cyclone Narelle, as tourists are bussed out of the devastated town of Exmouth and Coral Bay is cut off by floods.

state politicsVideoCommentsCook issues warning to West Aussies with Easter travel plans

The WA Premier has issued a warning to those with Easter holiday plans, as authorities urge them to ‘reconsider all travel’.

Jessica Page

Striking Fella wins the 2025 Dongara Cup for jockey Ava Catarino and trainer Peter Bamford.

Horse RacingPremiumDongara Cup to light up the track this Easter long weekend

The Dongara Irwin Race Club is gearing up for its biggest event of the year this Saturday, with live thoroughbred action set to hit the Mid West track over the Easter weekend. 

Rebecca Ruthven

An enormously ominous sandstorm pictured at Shark Bay Caravan Park in Western Australia. Facebook

Eerie imagesPremiumThe apocalyptic-like cyclone images that went global

Pictures revealing the extent of cyclone Narelle’s damage have spread far and wide, but images showing apocalyptic-like scene of an intense red dust storm that covered Carnarvon and Shark Bay have gone global.

Imogen Wilson, Steve Zemek & Emma Kirk

Pauline Slater (right) died from serious injuries after she was allegedly murdered by her 21-year-old son.

Courts & JusticePremiumWA man accused of killing mother faces mental assessment

A man accused of murdering his mother in a home near Geraldton will be assessed to see if he is mentally fit to enter a guilty plea.

Sarah Crawford

Sidney Poitier in the 1967 movie To Sir, With Love.

Pom in OzPremiumAfter 30 years, title of sir still doesn’t sit well

I’ve been in classrooms for the better part of 30 years now, and I still find it a little strange being called “sir.”

Derek Goforth

Ghost Elephants.

Review PremiumPremiumNot your run-of-the-mill, quick thrills wildlife doco

There are some films you watch, and then there are films you sit with. Ghost Elephants is firmly the second kind.

Press conference with WA Premier Roger Cook at Dumas House, in Perth.

Fuel crisisPremiumPremiumPrices start to creep down as state of emergency declared

Fuel prices are starting to creep down at some outlets — too little and too late for accommodation providers confronted with mass cancellations — amid news that a state of emergency will be declared in WA.

People prepared for cyclone Narelle last week with sandbags.

Pom in OzPremiumPremiumLeadership is not about noise, especially in a crisis

There is a moment in every crisis where people stop scrolling and start searching. Not for noise. Not for opinions. But for someone steady. Someone measured. Someone they can trust.

Mid West Ports Authority chief executive Damian Tully.

Ammonium Nitrate PremiumMid West Port set to begin ammonium nitrate operations

Geraldton locals are concerned about the Mid West Ports Authority’s plan to introduce the mining explosive into its operations, but the authority is reassuring it is completely safe to do so. 

Imogen Wilson

Premier Roger Cook with Federal Assistant Minister for Emergency Management Josh Wilson visit cyclone-hit Exmouth this week.

Cyclone NarelleExmouth tourism to take hit as cyclone rebuilding begins

As Exmouth starts to rebuild following the devastation of ex-tropical cyclone Narelle, worries are circulating for the region as Easter and the tourism season creeps closer. 

Sally Q Davies, Imogen Wilson, Georgia Campion & Phoebe Solon

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Treasury Wine Estates boss Sam Fischer.

BusinessPremiumTreasury Wines faces ‘elevated risk’ of bankruptcy

Shares in the winemaker have collapsed 63 per cent over the past year as one Australian hedge fund said its debt load means bankruptcy is possible.

Tom Richardson

A forklift passes the power plant at the Emirates Global Aluminium PJSC Al Taweelah plant in Abu Dhabi.

MiningCommentsPremiumAlcoa’s crucial WA alumina supplies face Hormuz deadlock

Deadlock in the Strait of Hormuz has upended trade between Alcoa’s cyclone-disrupted WA alumina operations and one of the world’s biggest aluminium producers, whose refinery was bombarded at the weekend. 

Simone Grogan

Glenda McGregor has been charged with producing child exploitation material linked to young adult author Craig Silvey.

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Courts & JusticePremium
The West Australian exclusive
Bombshell revelation about grandma charged in Silvey probe

The woman arrested after award-winning author Craig Silvey for allegedly producing child exploitation material was on a police watch list for serious offenders.

Sarah Crawford

The harrowing incident happened as he walked unattended across Princess Road in Balga on Thursday morning. 

POLICEVideoPremiumToddler hit by car in Perth after wandering from family home

A distressing video shows the moment an 18-month-old boy was hit by a car on Thursday morning, with the impact sending the child rolling about 10 metres.

Caleb Runciman

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“Boardroom screaming match ends with cops storming out” with Ben Harvey.

WATCHVideoCommentsPremiumBoardroom screaming match ends with cops storming out

In tonight’s show, Ben Harvey reveals why being the boss of WA’s Police Union isn’t a long-term career prospect with the third president in five years facing the chop.

Ben Harvey | Mon, March 30

Raymond Reddington, who changed his name from Maxwell Robert Fulton was on trial accused of murdering his wife Sharon Fulton (inset) in 1986.

Court & JusticePremiumHusband learns fate for murdering Sharon Fulton 40 years ago

A cold case killer who murdered his wife 40 years ago has been sentenced to life in prison, however a terminal cancer diagnosis means he could have as little as 18 months to live.

Sarah Crawford

The Eagles have produced the rare feat of comebacks from 22+ points down at quarter time in their past two matches.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumTwice in 48 years: Eagles’ amazing ‘comeback kings’ feat

In A Six-Pack Of IPA (Interesting Points, Allegedly), we look at West Coast achieving a comeback feat achieved only four times before in AFL/VFL history, and more stats and facts on our WA clubs!

There were 3,355 properties listed for sale in Perth a few days ago, following several weeks of rising listings, including some weeks with double-digit listings growth.

PropertyCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPerth property listings surge but prices still rising

It was hoped that extra supply would reduce prices. Why has the opposite happened in March?

Glenda McGregor has been charged with producing child exploitation material linked to young adult author Craig Silvey.

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PremiumBombshell revelation about grandma charged in Silvey probe

The woman arrested after award-winning author Craig Silvey for allegedly producing child exploitation material was on a police watch list for serious offenders.

Regional News

Shocking footage has emerged of a driver being rescued from fast-moving floodwaters in the early hours of the morning after taking refuge on a tree stump in WA’s Gascoyne region. 

Disaster and EmergencyVideoCommentsPremiumWATCH: Dramatic moment driver rescued from rapid floodwaters

Footage has emerged of a driver being rescued from fast-moving floodwaters in the early hours of the morning after taking refuge on a tree stump in WA’s Gascoyne region. 

Jessica Evensen

Ride for Youth crew pose with Australind Senior High School students before heading north.

MENTAL HEALTHPremiumRide for Youth addresses mental health in Australind

Ride for Youth made its final stop in the South West on Friday March 27, sparking conversations around mental health in a gruelling 700km bike ride. 

Will Corbett

Lorraine Carlson and Jaysen Miguel launch Lamorna.

LOCAL STORIESPremiumLamorna launched at King Cottage Museum

Bunbury Author Lorraine Carlson officially launched ‘Lamorna’, a book which tells the history of those who lived in what is now the King Cottage Museum.

Will Corbett

Australian red meat producers are left fuming after lacklustre FTA outcomes.

RED MEAT PremiumPremiumLamb and goat deal lacks while wine wins

Red meat producers across the country have been left reeling after details from the Australia-European Union free trade agreement left much to be desired. 

Kalgoorlie Courthouse

Courts & Justice PremiumPremiumTeenager in custody on 40 charges

A teenager has been remanded in custody for three weeks after a bail plan was unable to be put to the court when he appeared on 40 charges.

Kalgoorlie-Boulder Urban Landcare Group chief executive Kim Eckert, City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder councillor Kirsty Dellar and deputy mayor Terrence Winner with the new Tidy Towns bench seat at Karlkurla Bushland Park.

Recognition Park bench gifted in recognition of nature playground

A colourful new park bench looking over Karlkurla Nature Playground has been gifted to the community in recognition of the project being a strong contender in the recent Tidy Towns awards.

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Oil prices have been gripped by volatility since the US-Iran war began nearly four weeks ago.

CNBC newsPremiumWhat ‘backwardation’ in oil market means for energy prices

Analysts say the market has now entered a state of “backwardation” that suggests a risk premium has been baked into energy prices, despite traders anticipating a swift resolution to the conflict.

Chloe Taylor

An unusual burst of activity early Monday, minutes before a market-moving social media post from President Donald Trump has raised eyebrows.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumBillion dollar ‘bet’ minutes before Trump’s post pays off

‘Someone with access to privileged information appears to have made hundreds of millions in profit by trading on a political secret before it became public.’

Yun Li

Rising oil prices are lighting a price fire under local petrol prices.

EnergyCommentsPremium$US166 a barrel? Middle East clue on where oil is heading

Traders are looking at Dubai’s price as potential harbinger of what could be ahead for other crude benchmarks if the situation doesn’t improve.

Alex Harring

People look at collectable designer art toy Labubu at a Pop Mart pop-up store in Siam Center shopping mall in Bangkok on May 6, 2025. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)

CNBC newsPremiumLabubu movie on the way as Pop Mart expands toy franchise

Collectible toy maker and IP powerhouse Pop Mart is teaming up with Sony Pictures to bring its wildly popular Labubu doll to movie theatres. 

Justin Solomon

WA News

Lifeline WA CEO Lorna MacGregor and RioTinto Chief Executive Matthew Holcz.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumLifeline given vital $1.8m boost as cost of living cuts deep

Lifeline WA is preparing for an influx in demands from Australians facing a cost of living crisis in their own households.

Harriet Flinn

The West Australian will not be published on Good Friday. 

WA NewsNo paper on Good Friday

The West Australian will not be published on Good Friday. 

West Aussie motorists preparing to fill up ahead of the Easter long weekend can breathe a sigh of relief as fuel prices are finally set to go down on Thursday. 

WA NewsCommentsCommentsWest Aussies breathe a sigh of relief as fuel prices fall

West Aussie motorists preparing to fill up ahead of the Easter long weekend can breathe a sigh of relief as fuel prices finally go down on Thursday. 

The Federal government has dropped the fuel excise. Pictured is Atlas Ascot. Justin Benson-Cooper

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumWest Aussies say the tiny price drop in fuel is not enough

West Aussie motorists have been offered a marginal reprieve at the bowser today as petrol prices retreated from record highs for the first time in weeks.

It’s the technical state of emergency when you don’t want to admit it’s an. . . emergency, says Jessica Page, as the WA government declares a state of emergency on WA’s fuel supply. Pictured: Roger Cook.

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CommentsIf quacks like a duck: The WA fuel crisis is an emergency

It’s the technical state of emergency when you don’t want to admit it’s an. . . emergency, says Jessica Page, as the WA government declares a state of emergency on WA’s fuel supply.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese after a pre-recorded address to the nation in his office at Parliament House, Canberra, Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING MICK TSIKAS

Federal PoliticsVideoCommentsPremiumWA backs fuel rationing as Albo warns pain in ‘months ahead’

Anthony Albanese has urged Australians to go about their business as normal but warned that ‘the months ahead may not be easy’ in a national address designed to reassure, but lacking policy announcements.

Katina Curtis