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CrimeUS ex-cop Noor sentenced to 57 months

A former Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot US-Australian dual citizen Justine Ruszczyk Damond has been sentenced to 57 months in jail.

Steve Karnowski and Amy Forliti

cristoffanini wins itPremiumPresident’s election ‘a celebration of diversity’

Cr Paula Cristoffanini claimed the Shire presidency and re-elected Cowaramup-based member Julia Meldrum was named her deputy in a move critics say represents the return of a “green council”.

Warren Hately

regional producePremiumFarmers’ Market board to run fresh election

The newly-elected members of the incomplete board which runs the Margaret River Farmers’ Market have revealed the irregularities in the group’s recent annual meeting.

Warren Hately

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All of WA has a part to play in search for little Cleo

Anything that could bring Cleo home is worth trying. All West Australians should be on the lookout for signs. Please help.

talking horsesPremiumHorsePower veteran snags top award

A local horse has snatched a bronze medal for her volunteering work with people with disabilities.

Warren Hately

vintage stumblePremiumWine sector worried about vintage

It’s 2020 all over again.

Warren Hately

Crime sceneCleo’s parents maintain heartbreaking vigil at camp

As the search for Cleo Smith nears its seventh day, the little girl’s mother and stepfather remain at the isolated camp site where she was last seen, hoping against the odds she will be found safe.

Brianna Dugan

CrimeMan charged with murder of UK lawmaker

A 25-year-old man has been charged with the stabbing murder of British Conservative MP David Amess and preparing terrorist acts.

AAP

Big winCheers to industry as Boston Brewing wins again

Presented by the Albany Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Great Southern Business Awards were held at Oceans Albany on Saturday night.

Liam Croy

Watch NowVideoUp Late: The WA Police message to whoever took Cleo

In tonight’s show, Ben Harvey outlines four important insights from today’s Cleo Smith press conference – analysing what the police said, and what they really meant.

Up Late

Strong signalCommentsPremiumWA leaders of the future awarded

Being able to bring their full self to work has made all the difference to WA’s Lizzie Plotnek, who just won a major national prize for LGBTQIA+ leadership.

Adrian Lowe

Hardline stancePremiumUnvaccinated wharfies face job losses

A major Australian stevedore has become the first known blue collar employer to take a hardline stance on unvaccinated WA workers by warning their jobs could be terminated.

Jenne Brammer

Investigation ‘wide open’VideoHow search for little Cleo turned Australia-wide

Police investigating the disappearance of four-year-old Cleo Smith from a Carnarvon campsite say they believe she was abducted - and are not restricting their appeal for information to WA.

Michael Ramsey

‘My Princess’‘Where are you?’: Mum pleads with missing Cleo

Cleo Smith’s mum Ellie has made another desperate plea to her daughter six days after she disappeared from their tent near Carnarvon.

‘Wholly unnecessary’PremiumCourt told cop accused of JC murder ‘reckless’

A court has heard the actions of the police officer who drew his gun on an armed Yamatji woman in Geraldton deprived his colleagues a tactical advantage and cost a ‘disturbed’ woman her life.

Emily Moulton

‘truly extraordinary’PremiumCost of legal stoush between court officials exposed

The legal stoush between WA’s Children’s Court president and one of his magistrates has so far set taxpayers back more than $274,000 in legal costs.

Shannon Hampton

F1City’s bold bid to steal Formula One

The NSW government is reportedly considering a bold bid to pinch the major event from Melbourne.

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Casino royal commissionCommentsPremiumCrown Perth would ‘look at’ return of overseas junkets

Crown’s top money man has admitted the under-pressure casino giant would consider allowing high-rolling overseas gamblers to come back to Perth.

Tim Clarke

Big winMt Barker artist wins award for painting in plein air

Dolphin won the Peel Region Award for his artwork Under the Sheoak painted at the festival held on the long weekend of September 25 to 27.

Kellie Balaam

“something different”Foursome debut shakes up Katanning open day

The American foursome tournament, played for the first time in Katanning for the club’s open day, attracted members from clubs across the region to compete in 18 rounds.

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Bronwyn Hogg

MANUAL MISHANDLINGCommentsPremiumTraining group sues driller DDH1 over alleged rip-off

Advanced Mine Performance Training Services launches a Supreme Court action listed drilling group DDH1 allegedly ripping off manuals and assessment materials.

Neale Prior

Taking chargePremiumExperienced officer takes charge at ‘perfect time’

A WA Police officer of 18 years, Sgt Wynen has been working as a detective since 2009 and spent a large period of that time in the child abuse squad.

Cameron Newbold

Royal commissionCrown unsure of correct tax payments

The beleaguered casino operator isn’t sure if it has paid the right amount of tax in WA, after massively underpaying in Victoria.

Rebecca Le May