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NRLWhy NRL star changed his name mid-season

Sharks fans thought there may have been a spelling mistake when they saw the team list on Tuesday, but a young star has revealed why he felt the time was right to change his name.

Martin Gabor

Donald Trump was reportedly left 'pissed' by Jeff Bezos after a 'hostile' Amazon move.

World NewsComments‘Pissed’: Trump, Bezos call over ‘political act’

The White House has named and shamed online shopping giant Amazon over a ‘hostile’ act against the US President, before Donald Trump backflipped and called Jeff Bezos ‘terrific’.

Max Corstorphan

An alleged Hells Angels bikie is due to face court today after allegedly attempting to carry knuckledusters on a domestic flight.

Crime PremiumBikie accused of trying to bring weapon on flight

An alleged Hells Angels bikie is due to face court today after allegedly attempting to carry knuckledusters on a domestic flight.

Jessica Evensen

North Korea's new navy ship was launched on Saturday, equipped with the 'most powerful weapons'. (EPA PHOTO)

Conflict and WarNorth Korea test fires weapons on new warship

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has overseen the first test of missile capability on the nation's recently unveiled warship.

Staff Writers

US President Donald Trump says ‘I’d like to be Pope’.

Donald TrumpCommentsTrump: ‘I’d like to be Pope’

US President Donald Trump has revealed his ‘number one choice’ to lead the Roman Catholic Church, himself, adding ‘we will see what happens’.

Max Corstorphan

A man has been charged following a fatal collision in Sydney’s south.

NEWSPremiumPedestrian, 60, killed in crash

A 60-year-old woman has died after she was struck by a car on a major road in Sydney’s south, with the driver allegedly responsible now facing serious charges.

Summer Liu

Peter Dutton has advised ‘responsible drinking’ on election night. Picture Thomas Lisson/NewsWire

LIVEPremiumAlbo ‘expects’ Trump call after election

Anthony Albanese says he expects a call from Donald Trump if he wins Saturday’s federal election, as he prepares to address the National Press Club.

Jessica Wang and Samuel Clench

Penny Wong has likened The Voice’s future to marriage equality, suggesting Australians will eventually embrace Indigenous recognition and ask ‘did we even debate this?’ despite the 2023 failure.

AustraliaComments‘Inevitable’: Wong, Albanese comment on return of the Voice

LIVE UPDATES: Penny Wong has likened The Voice’s future to marriage equality, suggesting it too would eventually pass, while Anthony Albanese has quickly jumped in to clarify his position.

Kimberley Braddish

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CourtsPremiumMushroom murder trial to hear Crown’s case

The trial of alleged triple killer Erin Patterson is set to hear the prosecution case against the mother of two and her response to the allegations.

Liam Beatty

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NEWSRisk of ‘catastrophic consequence’ in Bondi attack

A directive that could have had a ‘catastrophic consequence’ in the Bondi Junction attack is under the microscope at an inquest.

Clareese Packer

Laura Ryan'scottage in inner-city Sydney is already entirely water self-sufficient. (Steven Markham/AAP PHOTOS)

EnvironmentPremiumInner-city living no barrier to the green dream

The pursuit of water and energy self-sufficiency on a small block in a densely-populated area has posed a host of challenges for one green home enthusiast.

Poppy Johnston

Russia is "preparing something" amid exercises in Belarus, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says. (AP PHOTO)

Conflict and WarZelenskiy says Russia 'preparing something' in Belarus

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has suggested Russia will take advantage of planned military exercises in Belarus as US officials urge peace moves.

Staff Writers

Bridgetown-Greenbushes Shire president Tracy Lansdell.

TOWN BALLPremiumOfficial opening of the Bridgetown town hall renovations

To mark the completion of the Bridgetown town hall renovations, an official opening day and ball will be held at the weekend in an ode to the first ball held after the building was built in 1936. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

Colour Run participants Saskia Belton (Year 9), Bella Bold (Year 10), Scarlet Quinton (Year 10), and Shayla Ditri (Year 10).

SLIME STAFFPremiumPemberton students “slime” staff at Colour Run fundraiser

Pemberton students raised more than $10,800 for their school at the annual Colour Run, motivated by the opportunity to slime staff on the day. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

Linda Kind as Vicar Geraldine Granger.

Vicar of DibleyPremiumVicar of Dibley opens at Bridgetown theatre

The Vicar of Dibley opens on Thursday night at the Bridgetown theatre with a cast of adults and children re-creating the TV show’s best moments. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

Murphy Drake is a flower farmer in the making.

FAMILY FARMPremiumDrake Valley Farm first harvest to supply Manjimup

A Manjimup family will see their first ever flower harvest with little fingers at the core of the young operation — and a purpose to supply local flowers to the community. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

Melanie Van Impe.

CHILDHOOD DREAMSPremiumDonnybrook artist featured in Blackwood River Arts Trail

Hailing from Belgium to Bunbury — and now Donnybrook — a young mother has featured artwork at the Balingup Art Gallery for the first time in the Blackwood River Arts Trail.

Anjelica Smilovitis

The sun was out for Motion by the Ocean participants at Karlkurla Bushland Park on Tuesday.

Free initiative PremiumFree rides for people with mobility issues and disabilities

People with disabilities and mobility issues were treated to a free scenic trishaw ride through Karlkurla Bushland Park by a Perth-based volunteer-run cycling group this week.

Jessica Antoniou

Delta Lithium managing director James Croser.

Demerger proposalPremiumDelta Lithium to create spin-off company for Mt Ida gold

Delta Lithium has expanded its gold mineral resource estimate at the Mt Ida project, and announced plans to create a separate company to mine it in the current high gold-price environment.

Neil Watkinson

The Santa open pit mine at Vault Minerals' Mt Monger operations south-east of Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

Output easesPremiumVault Minerals’ gold production falls in latest quarter

Production has fallen and costs rose across Vault Minerals’ three production centres in the Goldfields and Murchison — but the company is holding the line on its guidance for this financial year.

Neil Watkinson

The Nationals’ Bailey Kempton, Greens candidate Brendan Sturke, Liberal Melissa Price and Labor’s Karen Wheatland.

Federal Election6500 hit polls in Geraldton ahead of Federal election

More than 6500 people have already had their say on the Federal election in Geraldton, as people continue to show a desire to vote early.

Matthew Paddick

‘It sickens me that because of the actions of a handful of self-centred, ignorant racists, once again Aboriginal people are being forced to defend their right to be a part of public life,’ writes Emma Garlett.

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Emma GarlettPremium
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Welcome to Country is an act of peace. Why does that offend?

It sickens me that because of the actions of a handful of self-centred, ignorant racists, once again Aboriginal people are being forced to defend their right to be a part of public life.

Emma Garlett

Emma Garlett

An aerial shot of the Denison Foreshore Sprint.

Drift and StuntMid West motorsport event to return to Denison foreshore

A popular Mid West event highlighting fast cars on the foreshore is set to return in 2025, albeit under a different format.

Matthew Paddick

Lynas Rare Earths vice-president upstream Kam Leung and then-City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder chief executive John Walker sign the water deal during the 2021 Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum.

‘no misconduct’PremiumProbity report finds no misconduct in water deal

A probity report into Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s controversial water supply agreement with Lynas has found no “misconduct or intentional wrongdoing in relation to any individual staff or elected officials”. 

Tegan Guthrie