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A 24-year-old woman was flown to Royal Perth Hospital after double-vehicle rollover during tow in Broomehill East.

Serious rollover PremiumTwo people injured in Broomehill East double car rollover

Two people were seriously injured and flown to Perth for treatment after a horror two-car rollover near Broomehill in the Great Southern on Wednesday night

Cameron Newbold and Hannah Whitehead

A man in his 50’s has suffered critical injuries after single vehicle crash in Hyden.

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Motorbike rider dies from injuries after tragic Hyden crash

A man in his 50s has tragically died after his motorbike crashed in Hyden.

Melissa Sheil and Hannah Whitehead

Haydn Thomas Mansell, 40, is accused of careless driving in a fatal crash in Redmond last July.

courtsPremiumFatal Redmond crash accused makes first in-person appearance

A Great Southern man accused of causing a rail-crossing crash that resulted in his wife’s death has made his first in-person appearance at court, but still not entered a plea to the charge against him. 

Jacki Elezovich

A lightning strike in the Kimberley.

Weather PremiumWyndham weather radar to be down for next three months

The Wyndham weather radar is expected to be out of action for the next three months after it was struck by lightning on Christmas Day, the Bureau of Meteorology says. 

Cain Andrews

A WorkSafe WA spokeswoman said they were investigating what led to the man’s injury. 

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WA NEWSPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Young apprentice’s arm severed in horror workplace incident

The 18-year-old is now fighting for his life in Royal Perth Hospital.

Caleb Runciman and Caitlin Vinci

Six farmers have thrown their hat into the ring for the 2026 CBH Group member director elections.

Grain ElectionsPremiumFive farmers bidding for two spots on CBH board

Five farmers are throwing their hats into the ring for two hotly contested CBH Group board positions to contribute to the direction of the State’s grain handling giant.

Georgia Campion

The sad reality is that once again this year, families will be forced to shop without supermarket transparency in 2026, writes David Littleproud.

OPINION PremiumNo supermarket transparency for families in 2026

As families head to the supermarkets in 2026, they will probably realise that since Labor promised big action to make prices fair, little has changed and costs continue to climb. 

David Littleproud

Praxelis is a highly invasive weed.

Weed alertPremiumKimberley on alert for weed as wet season kicks in

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has urged Kimberley residents to be on the lookout for an invasive weed.

Michael Palmer

Boddington's town was saved from a dangerous bushfire over Christmas.

Community ralliesPremiumBoddington community united in recovery after huge bushfire

The Boddington community is rallying after the destructive bushfire that threatened their town over Christmas, as residents, volunteers and authorities work to restore what they’ve lost.

Amy Towers

Shire of Boddington president Eugene Smalberger has penned a heartfelt thanks to the community after their Christmas bushfire.

Shire thanks Boddington Shire president speaks on horror Christmas fire

Following a catastrophic Christmas bushfire that threatened lives and homes in Boddington, shire president Eugene Smalberger has extended a heartfelt thank you to the community.

Hannah Whitehead

Terri Kowal is the captain of the Bunbury Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade, and remembers fighting the Waroona-Yarloop fire 10 years ago.

TEN YEARS ON PremiumMemories remain 10 years on from Waroona-Yarloop bushfire

A decade after the Waroona–Yarloop bushfire tore through the South West, residents still struggle to find the right words to describe what unfolded in the first week of January 2016. 

Rose Patane

Freight and Trade Alliance head of business operations John Park, Western Roads Federation chief executive Cam Dumesny, Freight and Trade Alliance head of international freight and logistics Amanda Bradfield, Box Logistics general manager Lisa Baker, and ESS Shipping manager Brian Hack in front of the Fremantle Traffic Bridge.

FREIGHT FIGHTPremiumIndustry rallies as Fremantle Traffic Bridge closure looms

Australia’s freight industry is rallying to keep supply chains moving as the closure of the Fremantle Traffic Bridge looms. 

Cally Dupe

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NEWSPremiumTowns in firing line as devastation laid bare

Queenslanders have begun to clean up the colossal mess left in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji - but the danger is not yet over for some.

Eli Green

The Boddington community held a cook-up on Saturday to thank firefighters who defended the town last month.

Local heroes Boddington community thank firefighters after huge effort

The Boddington community has hosted a cook-up to thank local firefighters who gave up their time over the festive period to save the town from an out-of-control bushfire. 

Amy Towers

Residents impacted by Victoria's bushfires are returning to survey the extent of the damage. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

Disaster and EmergencyRebuilding from the rubble as bushfire disaster eases

Bushfire-devastated communities are starting a long rebuilding effort as residents return to regional communities that have lost more than 200 homes.

Callum Godde and Sam McKeith

Ray, 80, and Brenda Farmer, 70, lost two old houses, cars, sheds, antiques and 14km of fencing during the Christmas Day bushfire.

Boddington BushfirePremiumHeritage properties lost to scary Boddington bushfire

The devastating Boddington bushfire has left local farmers Ray and Brenda Farmer dealing with widespread destruction after flames tore through their property on Christmas Day. 

Amy Towers

Premier Roger Cook has publicly defended the demersal fishing ban for the first time since it began.

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumPremier defends demersal fish ban as industry still seethes

Roger Cook has publicly defended the demersal fishing ban for the first time since it began as anger remains white hot within the industry and questions remain over compensation payments.

Oliver Lane and Sally Davies

Xavier Maher and other angry locals demanded to question the premier about bushfire readiness. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

Disaster and EmergencyPremier evades angry mob amid backdrop of charred hills

As bushfires continue to burn across a state, angry locals have gathered outside a health service where the premier held a news conference.

Melissa Meehan

The police manhunt for accused Mullewa shooter Kenneth John Giles continues.

MULLEWA MYSTERY PremiumMullewa mystery: Kenneth John Giles still on the run

WA’s agricultural community has been left shellshocked after a well-known farmhand allegedly shot his partner and vanished into the outback, sparking a massive manhunt. 

Kate Campbell and Sally Davies

Cargill have secured a site in East Rockingham near the CBH terminal.

ManufacturingPremiumAmerican agri giant in $500m play for WA

American agribusiness giant Cargill’s development plans for a $500 million canola oil factory in East Rockingham have been made public.

Matt Mckenzie

A photo posted on social media shows the boat chained up overnight.

Demersal banPremiumLocal fisher chains boat to government office in ban protest

Geraldton fishers continue to protest the permanent ban on commercial demersal fishing in West Australian waters, with one resident chaining his boat to the gate of a government office.

Sally Q Davies & Oliver Lane

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PoliticsPremium‘Punished’: Albo’s vow on gun owners

Anthony Albanese has addressed fears about snap gun laws drafted in the wake of the Bondi terror attack.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

A woman has died and two men are critically injured following a serious crash in the Wheatbelt on Monday night.

PolicePremiumWoman killed, two men critically injured in fatal WA crash

The vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a tree.

Caitlin Vinci

Motorists observed a silver Toyota Camry crossing double white lines and driving towards oncoming traffic on Albany Highway in Mt Cooke on January 3 about noon.

Great Southern HeraldPremiumMan allegedly driving more than 185km/h faces charges

A Mt Lawley man who allegedly drove at a speed of nearly 200km/h on the Albany Highway in Kendenup last week will face reckless driving charges in court.

Hannah Whitehead