Dampier rescue reinforces vital need for EPIRBs
The crew’s use of an EPIRB likely saved their lives.
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Roebourne hosts local premiere of award-winning film
Tyson Mowarin’s film Undiscovered Country had its local premiere in Roebourne last week and will have its international premiere in Canada this week.
Aveley man pleads guilty to kangaroo attack
Ricky Ian Swan admitted to inflicting cruelty on a kangaroo and possessing a knife with intent to inflict cruelty on an animal.
YouTube goes down around the world
The outage began shortly after 9am WST and hit users around the globe.
Telco frustration worst in WA
THE number of complaints from West Australians to the telecommunications watchdog have surged.
McGowan defends TAB backflip
Premier Mark McGowan says he changed his position on selling the TAB because it was in the best interests of the State.
Bikie war fears as Comancheros pair try to walk free
Two senior members of the Comancheros bikie gang were spotted by undercover police catching up for coffee the morning after shots were fired at the house of a rival Rebels member.
Government guarantees no State worse off in GST plan
The Federal Government is on the verge of delivering WA almost $7 billion after agreeing to guarantee in law that no State or Territory will be worse off under its changes to the GST.
Zoo gives 120 years of thrills, fun and education
The Perth Zoo, built to appease homesick colonists, celebrates its 120th birthday today.
High number of Exmouth drownings prompts police warning
Five people have drowned near Exmouth so far this year, well above the annual average of one to two deaths.
Rhythm and views: Explore the heart of Africa
We will have 80 drums plus food at An Evening in Africa — ready for our guests to really get a feel of the beat of the continent.
Jacka the winner in Karratha Golf Club captain’s choice
The latest captain’s choice event was a competitive affair despite blustery conditions.
WA Nationals to hold Pilbara regional cabinet meeting
It is believed the meeting will involve the party’s largest-scale visit to the region ever.
Guaranteed jobs training opens in Roebourne, Karratha
The Real Futures VTEC program identifies prospective jobs and then matches them to trainees, rather than the other way around.
How Meghan and Harry told the royals their baby news
The Queen has publicly congratulated Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
Eminem sends fans into raptures
“Greatest in the world” performs in Perth for first time