Regional WA

HEAD ON COLLISIONMan charged over East Kimberley fatal crash

A 36-year-old man will face a string of charges for his role in a car crash that killed another man and injured three others.

Elise Van Aken

eventsGourmet Escape joins cancelled events

The beloved and popular Western Australia Gourmet Escape today announced it will not go ahead in November due to “ongoing uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 and current movement restrictions.”

Catherine Massey

‘Massive injustice’Judge blames dad of boy who killed young Abbey

The president of the WA Children’s Court has blamed the father of a 12-year-old boy for the death of 11-year-old girl Abbey Forrest — who was killed when the boy crashed a car in WA’s north last year.

Elise Van Aken

Road crashSerious Crash Yallingup

The RAC rescue helicopter has called to a serious crash reported near Injidup Spring Road and Karli Rise in Yallingup.

Jackson Lavell-Lee

Big winNorths men claim Goldfields A1 hockey crown

Chris Souchon (two goals, best on ground), Matt Souchon (one goal) and Peter Cottle (two goals) sealed the season for Norths in a fast-paced game which looked competitive early.

Tom Zaunmayr

WOrld-classKalgoorlie dance instructor gains global acrobatics nod

MT Dance co-director Belinda Mitchell has been teaching the syllabus created by Acrobatics Arts since the Canadian dance company established an Australian branch in 2015.

Phoebe Pin

WA Day tragedyCrying mum faces court over crash which killed daughter

A mother charged over a fatal crash which killed two young children including her own daughter has made her first emotional appearance in court.

Daryna Zadvirna

CHARITY SHAVEHair-raising event for cancer a big success

With just a few snips and the buzz of an electric razor, almost two-dozen students and teachers at Nagle Catholic College lost their locks for the World’s Greatest Shave.

Liam Beatty

COMMODITIES FIRSTGeraldton port geared for exports lift

This year has been a busy one for Geraldton Port with two new mined commodities shipped for the first time and a $10 million wharf upgrade project to accommodate mineral exports for another 25 years.

Geoff Vivian

Not guilty pleaMan with bikie links denies involvement in gold heist

One of the Kalgoorlie-Boulder trio accused of a bold $270,000 gold heist at a Kambalda mine has denied his involvement in the crime.

Taylar Amonini

Hockey winnersCBC win Goldfields A1 women’s hockey comp in extra time

It took until the 11th minute of golden goal time for Kim Luke and young gun Kate Wood to break the deadlock between the two sides and send the title favourites into a frenzy.

Tom Zaunmayr

New homeCross-country bike ride spurs Spaniards’ move to Kal

In 2016, the couple set off on a 10-week bke ride from Perth to Melbourne but about 100km from Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Mrs Gonzalez said she became too sick to go on.

Phoebe Pin

Financial axe$50 million in cuts and jobs to go at NRL

The NRL will lose 25 per cent of its workforce at headquarters after CEO Andrew Abdo confirmed a push to cut $50 million in spending

Matt Logue

Latest updatesVic records new COVID low, PM confident on jobs front

Victorian daily COVID cases have dropped to their lowest in three months, as Scott Morrison sent a message of optimism on the future of jobs in Australia post-COVID.

Maria Bervanakis, Merryn Johns in New York, Zoe Smith, David Aidone, Stephen Drill in London

HARD LESSONSSchool fights pose legal minefield

“Something as simple as yelling ‘hit him’ can have legal consequences.”

Lisa Favazzo

Lives endangeredDriver almost hits kids, does burnouts in front of cops

Phillip Denis Edward Gordon, 31, pleaded guilty on Thursday in Kalgoorlie Magistrate’s Court to driving without authority and reckless driving.

Taylar Amonini

School prideKalgoorlie students design their own uniform

Fairbridge College opened this year and opted to have a no uniform policy, allowing students to wear whatever made them comfortable. Now that has changed

Tegan Guthrie

Rags to richesFrom last to first: Ports win 2020 Esperance footy flag

The Blues — last year’s wooden spooners — walked onto their home soil with an unfavourable 1-3 win-loss record against the Bulldogs and with a semifinal loss to their rival still casting a shadow.

Indiana Lysaght

Footy gloryDiorites help Bombers to drought-breaking footy flag

The brilliant triumph triggered scenes of euphoria from the strong contingent of locals who travelled 400km from Kalgoorlie-Boulder and 174km from Southern Cross to watch their team make history.

Rory Coleman-Heard

Pub with no peerHow a WA town came together to save its beloved pub

The Bolgart Hotel has traditionally been a place where couples met, meat trays were won and tall tales were spun. So when it faced closure this year, locals rallied to keep the old dame’s doors open.

Kim Macdonald

NEWSPOLLCoalition takes lead as Labor falls behind

The Coalition has rebounded from last month’s drop in support over border skirmishes with Labor leaders, as Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese’s approval ratings fall.

Merryn Johns

Exclusive picturesHero grandad’s incredible vow before finding Jimmy

The grandfather who found Jimmy, the toddler who went missing in Yallingup bushland for 12 hours yesterday, made a remarkable pledge to the little boy’s mum just minutes before he found his grandson.

Sarah Steger

Charlie AlboneWhy small trees are perfect addition to any garden

Not all trees are suited to a small space, but there are a few that fit as perfectly into an urban garden setting just as much as they do in a large garden.

Charlie Albone

Parent’s worst nightmareJimmy’s mum feared she would have to ‘bury son’

The mother of a three-year-old boy who sparked a massive, 12-hour search in Yallingup has opened up about the ordeal, revealing she didn’t ‘think I was going find him alive’.

Sarah Steger