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Jefferson Lewis is accused of abducting Kumanjayi Little Baby from a home near Alice Springs. (HANDOUT/NORTHERN TERRITORY POLICE FORCE)

crime, law and justiceVideoOutback town regroups after little girl's death, riot

An outback town is devastated after a five-day search for a missing girl ended in tragedy and a riot erupted over the accused murderer's arrest.

Robyn Wuth

US President Donald Trump says Iran is asking for things he ‘cannot agree to’ in their latest peace proposal.

unrest, conflicts and warVideoCommentsTrump 'not satisfied' with Iran proposal to end war

US President Donald Trump says Iran is asking for things he ‘cannot agree to’ in their latest peace proposal.

Staff Writers

Senator Jacinta Price is calling for an independent inquiry into the broader conditions that led to the abduction and murder of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

CRIMEPremiumLeaders’ massive call after 5yo girl killed

Calls are being echoed for an inquest into the conditions behind the alleged abduction and murder of a five-year-old girl from an Alice Springs town camp.

Emma Kirk and Alexandra Feiam

There are fears an alcohol black market could put lives at risk and dent national tax income. (Daniel Munoz/AAP PHOTOS)

CrimePremiumBootlegger boom: big excise fuels black market booze

The government is being urged to cut the alcohol excise before the horse has bolted and another black market like illicit tobacco becomes entrenched.

Jacob Shteyman

US President Donald Trump says he is "not satisfied" with Iran's latest proposal for peace. (EPA PHOTO)

Conflict and WarPremiumTrump 'not satisfied' with Iran proposal to end war

President Donald Trump says Iran is asking for things he "cannot agree to" in their latest peace proposal.

Staff Writers

Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & Justice PremiumMan bailed for ‘idiot day’ allegations

A man’s “idiot day” after his first time taking drugs allegedly saw him drive recklessly through Ninga Mia, speed towards his partner on a park bench, and reverse into a marked police car.

Tegan Guthrie

Work has officially begun on the highly anticipated new driving range in Fremantle.

GolfCommentsWork officially begins on $22m Perth golf course makeover

Highly-anticipated works have finally begun as ground broke at Fremantle Public Golf Course earlier this week, making way for a new $22 million golf venue. 

Fraser Williams

A producer drawn into the legal row between Charlotte MacInnes and Rebel Wilson has given evidence.

AgendaCommentsPremiumRebel in disguise: Can Wilson recover from the wild trial?

Rebel Wilson painted herself as a ‘truth teller’ and ‘champion of women’ who was caught up in a ‘nightmare situation’ as she was peppered with allegations during her star-studded defamation trial.

Jakeb Waddell

Giants’ Sierra Moore during her team’s NBL1 West match against Perry Lakes Hawks last Sunday.

BasketballPremiumWorthington confident, ahead of clash with Tigers

Giants’ women are on the brink of gatecrashing the top-four.

Neale Harvey

Bluebush Village workers accommodation facility in Kambalda.

Village sale Bluebush sale expected to be finalised mid-May

While ink has not yet hit paper for the sale of Bluebush Village workers accommodation facility in Kambalda, shire president Paul Wilcox says he expects the contract to be finalised in the next few weeks.

Tegan Guthrie

Finny Evans, 16, and Sydney Fishburn, 17, have lead roles in the JPC production Dare to Dream.

School musicalPremiumJohn Paul College musical brings Disney to life

Disney magic will come to life at John Paul College’s annual musical production that celebrates the past 100 years of Walt Disney.

Isabella Davis

Shire of Coolgardie president Paul Wilcox.

CEO shortlist Coolgardie has shortlist of CEO candidates to explore

The Shire of Coolgardie has shortlisted candidates for its chief executive position and remains largely on track to have someone locked into the position by the end of August, president Paul Wilcox says.

Tegan Guthrie

Boulder’s Sienna Kinninmont during her team’s Goldfields Football League women’s match against Mines Rovers at Digger Daws Oval last Saturday.

FootballPremiumBoulder in last-gasp victory against Diorites

Boulder kicks two last-quarter goals to upset Mines Rovers in the GFLW last weekend.

Neale Harvey

Kado Muir with the Ninti tool.

Language toolPremiumNew AI tool to teach endangered Ngalia language

Australians can learn to speak Ngalia through a new interactive AI-powered tool that teaches the critically endangered Aboriginal language traditionally spoken in the eastern Goldfields. 

Isabella Davis

A group of children at the Lord Forrest Swimming Pool.

History mystery PremiumCan you help the historical society name these children?

History mystery: Can you help the Eastern Goldfields Historical Society name these children?

Tegan Guthrie

Attorney General Tony Buti running with Fire and Emergency Services Commissioner Darren Klemm.

LifestyleCommentsPremiumLife as head of WA’s fire and emergency response

We caught up with Department of Fire and Emergency Services Commissioner Darren Klemm at Kings Park.

Tony Buti

Thousands of unwitting WA drivers have been pinged by AI cameras which have detected passengers not wearing seatbelts properly.

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opinion
State PoliticsVideoCommentsPremium
opinion
AI surveillance cameras prove no benefit to help road toll

Perth motorists have had a rude reminder of life under Big Brother with the introduction of AI traffic cameras.

Paul Murray

Kalgoorlie coach Aaron Pacey during his team’s Goldfields Football League match against Mines Rovers at Digger Daws Oval on April 11.

FootballPremiumKalgoorlie mentor showing faith in youth

Kalgoorlie coach Aaron Pacey has backed his young talent to develop quickly.

Neale Harvey

2026 Miss Kalgoorlie Pageant entrant Karlee Andrzejeski, Timmy Bear, pageant founder Grace Morton, and entrant Craig Rankin, 9 (front).

Miss KalgoorliePageant continues to grow in its second year

Crowns are being polished and sashes have arrived ahead of this year’s annual Miss Kalgoorlie pageant, with its founder already blown away by the number of entrants.

Tegan Guthrie

Ex-National Servicemen John O'Halloran who will be receiving the medal of gallantry next month.

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The West Australian exclusive
War heroCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
WA war hero’s incredible war exploits honoured 60 years on

‘We landed at half past three in the afternoon . . . By four o’clock, I had six dead and 12 wounded’: Second Lieutenant John O’Halloran.

John Flint

The One Nature: Two Views exhibition will open on May 8

Art exhibitionPremiumTwo art forms together exhibit Esperance’s natural beauty

A joint exhibition by two Esperance artists will use photography and journalling to show two distinct ways of expressing the region’s natural beauty.

Isabella Davis

Heirisson Island after the opening of the causeway, 1952.

Untold HistoryCommentsPremiumCauseway bridges formed a gateway to the city

There was ‘an unrehearsed incident’ at the opening which livened up proceedings.

Malcolm Quekett

21 finalists have been named in the Western Australian of the Year Awards. Pictured: Kate Raston, Alana King, and Dr Nick Gottardo.

WA NewsCommentsPremium‘Amazing’ Western Australian of the Year finalists announced

From internationally recognised medical professionals to sporting champions, business owners, and Aboriginal leaders, 21 finalists have been named in the Western Australian of the Year Awards. 

Claire Sadler

Jefferson Lewis is accused of abducting Kumanjayi Little Baby from a home near Alice Springs. (HANDOUT/NORTHERN TERRITORY POLICE FORCE)

CrimePremiumOutback town regroups after little girl's death, riot

An outback town is devastated after a five-day search for a missing girl ended in tragedy and a riot erupted over the accused murderer's arrest.

Robyn Wuth