Pilbara police officers awarded for exceptional service
About 15 officers have been recognised at a Pilbara District Police award presentation this month.
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Clubland predator pleads guilty to 17 assaults
A man has pleaded guilty to indecently assaulting a string of young men police believe were preyed on after nights out in Claremont, Nedlands, and the Perth CBD.
Let your freak flag fly this Geek Pride Day
Unleash your inner geek this weekend as out and proud nerds prepare to unite across the globe for Geek Pride Day.
Early childhood in the spotlight at Pilbara conference
The Pilbara Early Childhood Education and Care Conference brought school and community-based educators together to develop their skills in the sector.
Exmouth Shire awards top citizens
The Shire of Exmouth has recognised its most outstanding community members at the Community Volunteer and Sporting Awards.
Former Karratha youngster on footy boots donation drive
Crix Johnston is collecting football boots to donate to children in remote Pilbara communities.
Chronic pain healthcare centre opens in Karratha
Pilbara Health Centre will offer a wide range of chronic disease services from the one location.
Swimwear retailer hit with $30,000 fine
An online swimwear business has been hit with a $30,000 fine for three breaches of Australian Consumer Law relating to claims it made about refunds.
Au revoir to Mt Lawley’s Baker & Shuhandler
A beloved furniture store is the latest in a growing list of Beaufort Street businesses to announce its closure after more than a decade on the cosmopolitan cafe strip.
Bikie puts dangers of gang life behind him
From bikie member of a meth-dealing, money-laundering gang to board member of an Aboriginal corporation Lindsay Pickett is steering his life in a positive direction.
Exmouth telescope facility takes next step
The Exmouth Space Surveillance Telescope Building has been completed, setting the stage for the telescope to be installed by 2021.
How Perth didn’t try to score world’s biggest musical
Hamilton has earned an incredible 11 Tony Awards, a Pulitzer Prize and a Grammy, and it is coming to Australia — but not to Perth.
Liberal MP Melissa Price re-elected in Durack
Melissa Price comfortably won the seat of Durack in Saturday’s Federal election.
Setback for Subsea 7 pipeline plan near Ningaloo
It’s back to the drawing board for a proposed gas pipeline in the Exmouth Gulf after proponent Subsea 7 asked the EPA to terminate its current proposal.
Game of Thrones fans pan ‘disaster’ finale
Wrapping up the sprawling TV series and its multiple story lines was never going to be easy.
WA’s day out bigger and better than ever
A bumper crowd is expected for the free event at Burswood Park on Sunday and Monday, June 2 and 3.