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Rio Tinto controversyVideoCommentsPremiumMcGowan calls for mine site probe after sexism claims

The Premier has urged Rio Tinto to investigate claims of bullying and sexism on mine sites following a West Australian report by a whistleblower who was sacked after complaining about harassment.

Joe Spagnolo

Cattle rustlingPair charged over $800,000 worth of stolen cattle

Two people have been charged after police busted an alleged cattle rustling network worth hundreds of thousands of dollars operating in the State’s north.

Michael Traill

WATCH THE INTERVIEWVideoCommentsPremiumParamedic: ‘Toxic FIFO sexism must end’

A whistleblower who raised the alarm about a culture of sexist bullying and harassment on Rio Tinto mine sites has spoken out after she was let go after making the report.

Annabel Hennessy

‘come here and see’CommentsPremiumMcGowan invites other Premiers on WA road trip

Premier Mark McGowan has invited Australia’s other State Premiers on a tour of WA in a bid to end national ‘ignorance’ about our state — including its economic contributions.

Charlotte Elton

Changing handsPremiumIconic Balfour Downs station set to fetch up to $40m

A Chinese billionaire is selling his East Pilbara cattle station — just the fourth time in a century the property has been put up for sale — to focus on his WA wine business.

Jenne Brammer

Hollywood guestsCommentsPremiumExmouth chief says Bana will ‘have a whale of a time’

Hot on the heels of being named WA’s top tourist destination by a leading travel website, Exmouth has declared it is ready for the arrival of Hollywood superstar Eric Bana.

Ben O'Shea

CORAL THREATMarine heatwave threatening coral reefs off WA coast

With WA’s coastline enduring a marine heatwave event, marine scientists have raised concerns about coral bleaching events along the Coral Coast.

Liam Beatty

Former gloryCommentsPremiumEx-Olympian rekindles water polo flame in Hedland pool

After her Olympic stint she moved to Perth with plans to retire but a chance encounter with a coach at her local swimming pool reinvigorated her love for the game and encouraged her to keep playing

Danielle Raffaele

Karratha BaeCommentsPremiumFirst international freight sails into Dampier Port

The 11-day journey saw the vessel arrive in Dampier last week and marked the first freight shipment to arrive in Dampier since Sea Swift announced the service in December.

Alexander Scott

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Unexpected outcomesCommentsPremium
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Shoplifter hit reveals banned drinkers register benefit

The program, which rolled out in December last year, prevents problem drinkers from buying take-away alcohol by requesting all liquor store patrons show photo ID when making grog purchases.

Danielle Raffaele

Investigation startsPremiumBHP to probe rockfall at Aboriginal heritage site

The company told the Banjima people of a rockfall at the site in January, but it is not yet known if mining activity is to blame for the disturbance.

Stuart McKinnon

cultural immersionCommentsPremiumThe Aboriginal musicians headlining Karijini Experience

Held in Karijini National Park, this year’s event will take place from April 6-10 and feature an array of events, starting with a welcome to Banjima country

Alexander Scott

Pilbara “dudded”CommentsPremiumWA Libs pitch Pilbara ‘green steel’ industry

Opposition leader Zak Kirkup says Labor has “dudded” the people of the Pilbara after announcing how his party’s New Energy Jobs Plan will diversify the region’s economy with green steel.

Danielle Raffaele

Big returnPremiumRio splashes dividend cash, pledges to regain trust

The mining giant has joined rival BHP in showering its shareholders with a bumper dividend which has been underpinned by its sprawling Pilbara iron ore operations.

Stuart McKinnon

Happy snapsCamera IconPremiumSocial pics: Courthouse Gallery’s Radius 2.0 unveiling

Featuring the talents of emerging Pilbara artists, the exhibition showcased themes of identity, social equality and the environment.

Danielle Raffaele

Management plansPremium4WD tourism threat to Ningaloo turtle safe haven

A local charity is calling for stronger management of the Gnaraloo coastline after expressing concerns the opening of an unsealed track and an increase in uncontrolled tourism are threatening turtles.

Caitlyn Watts

Jail reprievePremiumMeth-dealing Pilbara mum spared prison time

The three offences, which involved the supply of 2.75g of the drug, spanned two months from March 2018 when Hayter lived in South Hedland

Danielle Raffaele

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The West Australian exclusive
Baby bunglePremium
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Outrage over Pilbara newborn’s prescription overdose

A young family feared they were one day from ‘disaster’ after their three-week-old baby was prescribed nearly 10 times the recommended dosage of antibiotics at Karratha Health Campus.

Caitlyn Watts

Another goneCommentsPremiumProject cost blowout claims top exec at Twiggy’s FMG

Top Fortescue executive Greg Lilleyman has been caught up in the fallout from a massive cost blowout at Iron Bridge, with CEO Elizabeth Gaines saying the company had “lost focus”.

Stuart McKinnon

Dominant displayCommentsPremiumPort Hedland notch 112-run win over Lions

Despite a disappointing sixth over with no runs, Kev Johnston and partner Chris Briody batted at a steady pace before Johnston was dismissed with the score on 1-38.

Danielle Raffaele

New opportunitiesCommentsPremiumHedland’s future footy stars take to the field

The initiative, which started in 2020 but was thwarted by COVID-19 restrictions, is off to a good start with a record number of young girls participating.

Danielle Raffaele

Holiday dreamingCommentsPremiumCity of Karratha eyes Christmas Island flights

Flights to the islands from Perth are run twice a week by Virgin Australia and currently land at Learmonth airport, 37kms from Exmouth, for refuelling

Alexander Scott

Magnetite woesPremiumIron Bridge cost blowouts claim FMG project leaders

Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue is remaining tight-lipped amid growing fears of a big blowout in costs and reports senior project leaders have departed the company.

Stuart McKinnon

‘I’ve taken it too far’PremiumTeen dragged by hair hours before ‘wheelie bin’ murder

Tragic new details of the murder of a young mother-of-two in Newman, whose lifeless body was taken to hospital in a wheelie bin, have been revealed for the first time.

Phil Hickey

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