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A woman has died after a horror two-car crash in regional WA.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumElderly woman killed in tragic two-car smash

A woman has died after a horror two-car crash in regional WA.

Matt Zis

Narrogin's Gregor Taylor and Williams' Riley Hill contest the ruck.

Footy wrap PremiumHappy Hawks hold off determined Cats in physical contest

Narrogin have overcome a persistent Williams to notch their seventh win of the season, maintaining their grip on top spot on the Upper Great Southern Football League ladder. 

Cameron Newbold

Ben Lynch, who teamed up with Taj Moore to win the first leg of the Brookton Pony Express in West Pingelly.

MotocrossPremiumLynch and Moore dominate as Pony Express arrives in Pingelly

The roar of dirt bikes echoed throughout the Wheatbelt countryside for the first time this year as the Brookton Pony Express launched its 2026 racing series in Pingelly last weekend. 

Claire Middleton

Alan and Jan Salter and volunteers with the plaque at Dryandra Woodland National Park.

Dryandra conservationPremium4WD club celebrates 20 years protecting Dryandra wildlife

For 20 years, a group of 4WD enthusiasts swap their weekend drives for conservation work in Dryandra Woodland, helping protect endangered wildlife and improve one of WA’s most important national parks. 

Amy Towers

Crossman Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade captain, Paul Lloyd nominated as a finalist for WAFES award for his work in the Boddington bushfire.

WAFES awardsCrossman’s Paul Lloyd in line for gong after Christmas chaos

Crossman Volunteer Bushfire Brigade captain Paul Lloyd has made the top three finalists for the WA Fire and Emergency Services Awards for his work in the Boddington bushfire over Christmas last year. 

Amy Towers

Work has started on the Ausgold workers’ accommodation in Katanning.

Make or breakPremiumThree shires collaborate to prepare for impact of gold mine

The proposed gold mine at Badgebup could be a bust or a bonanza according to the presidents of three nearby shires, who have banded together in a bid to prepare themselves for its impact.

Claire Middleton

Jerramungup's Heath Spinks gathers on the run.

Thumping win PremiumLadder leaders flex their muscle with 144-point thumping

A clinical Jerramungup powered to their eighth straight win in the Ongerup Football Association season, as Hayden Parker and Jedd Siviour combined for 14 goals on Saturday.

Cameron Newbold

Williams' Bella Logie shoots.

ndna 2026Williams claim dominant win over young Wagin side

Round eight of the Narrogin Districts Netball Association A-grade competition saw newcomers Wagin take on top side Williams on Saturday at the Narrogin Regional Leisure Centre.

Ash Boundy

The Brookton Pony Express event at West Pingelly.

Dirt crashPremiumPony Express motocross crash victim treated in hospital

A 36-year-old man who was airlifted to Royal Perth Hospital after crashing during the Brookton Pony Express motocross event in West Pingelly on Sunday is being treated for a broken leg.

Claire Middleton

A teenager accused of careless driving in Beaufort River fatal crash has made his first court appearance.

courtsPremiumYoung driver in court on careless driving charges over fatal

A young Kojonup man accused of careless driving in a crash that caused the death of a woman and left another with serious injuries has made his first court appearance in Albany. 

Jacki Elezovich

Wagin councillor Wade Longmuir.

local governmentPremiumShire saves thousands with council backfill acceptance

A seat on the Shire of Wagin council has been expeditiously filled by a former representative following the resignation of a sitting councillor.

Melissa Sheil

Cr Carlo Andretta has a tourism vision for Brookton.

New CouncillorPremiumCarlo Andretta voted in as councillor to Brookton shire

Brookton’s newest councillor Carlo Andretta has a simple vision for the town — to make it “a destination, not a stopover”.

Amy Towers

Lyn Slade, Angela Hill, Matt Hill and Shannon Slade.

WAFarmers eventPremiumIN PICTURES: People Statewide attend WAFarmers’ event

Risk management and innovation adoption drove plenty of discussion at the WAFarmers’ two-day event in Albany last week.

Amy Towers

The Dunn Rock bushfire River bushfire in January 2026. Eight volunteer bush fire brigades from the Shire of Ravensthorpe who fought the blaze have been nominated for an award.

WAFES AwardsEight nominated for team gong after brave bushfire efforts

An extraordinary efforts by eight rural bushfire brigades across a season in which major blazes decimated their region have been recognised by their nomination for a WA Fire and Emergency Services award.

Claire Middleton

UGSHA were the division 2 winners at the men’s CBH Country Championships in Perth.

Country champs PremiumHeartbreak for UGSHA’s top side but double gold elsewhere

As their women did last week, the Upper Great Southern Hockey Association men’s team clinched division 2 of the CBH Group Country Championships in Perth on Sunday.

Claire Middleton

Attorney General Tony Buti admitted the disruption had not been ideal but heralded the agreement.

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumRegional WA courts to reopen after deal struck with police

Remote WA courtrooms forced closed over a security staffing dispute will reopen three weeks earlier than anticipated, with video link hearings to resume immediately.

Oliver Lane

Albany police are appealing to the public for information after an incident in Spencer Park left a man seriously injured.

FoundDarkan woman found after being missing for five days

A 46-year-old Darkan woman has been found safe and well in the Upper Murray area, five days after she was reported missing.

Amy Towers

It is understood the rider was competing in a ‘Pony Express’ event on ZigZag Road when the incident occurred.

MOTOCROSSCommentsPremiumMan airlifted to hospital after serious motocross crash

An emergency services helicopter raced the man to Royal Perth Hospital with serious injuries.

Kirsty Lichtenstein

WA Country's Ksharna Coyne looks for options.

State clash PremiumWA Country women fall short against powerful PFL outfit

The WA Country women’s side could not match their Perth Football League rivals in the final term, suffering a 29-point defeat at HIF Health Insurance Oval on Friday night.

Cameron Newbold

Kukerin-Dumbleyung's Jye Depane kicks his team into attack.

Away win PremiumDepane the star as Cougars triumph over battling Panthers

Kukerin-Dumbleyung kept pace with Upper Great Southern Football League ladder leaders Narrogin with a hard-earned win over Brookton-Pingelly in round seven of the competition on Saturday.

Claire Middleton

Eileen and Bob Iffla in a crop of oats at their Lake King farm in 2016.

WA newsCommentsPremiumWA ag industry mourns passing of farming legend Bob Iffla

Newdegate-Lake Grace farming legend and influential agri-politics player Bob Iffla has passed away after a lifetime of tenacity and hard work.

Georgia Campion

Lake Grace-Pingrup's Luke Bairstow takes off.

Tough win PremiumBattle of the Bombers goes to Lake Grace-Pingrup

Lake Grace-Pingrup took the chance to move a game clear in second spot on the Ongerup Football Association ladder after shaking off a determined Boxwood Hill on Saturday.

Cameron Newbold

The Shire of Dumbleyung has accepted a $2.275m tender for the redevelopment of Stubbs Park.

Tender tickedPremiumShire approves $2.275m tender to redevelop Stubbs Park

The planned redevelopment of Stubbs Park is set to go ahead after the Shire of Dumbleyung accepted a $2,275,300 tender at its ordinary council meeting on June 18.

Claire Middleton

WA Country's Isaac Baum kicks under pressure.

Tough loss PremiumScoreless third term proves costly for WA Country side

WA Country men were outmuscled by Perth Football League who emerged 45-point winners of the first clash between the two sides in five years on Friday night

Cameron Newbold