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Hundreds send clear message from Perth fishing protest
19+ hour, 1+ min ago (640+ words) Hundreds of fired-up fishers from around the State have taken to Perth's streets, demanding a reversal of the Cook Government's controversial demersal fishing ban. More than 100 cars and trucks towing fishing boats took part in a convoy from Fremantle to…...
Qantas’ new WA FIFO fleet coming in for landing this year
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (13+ words) Qantas" new WA FIFO fleet coming in for landing this year'The West Australian...
‘Let us fish’: Protesters gather against demersal fish ban
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (55+ words) Oliver worked in the South West for the regional newspapers from 2023 after graduating Curtin University with a degree in journalism and international relations. After a brief stint as chief of staff of the South West region in late 2024, Oliver made…...
Fishing rally sparks traffic mayhem on Perth roads
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (313+ words) A planned fishing rally from Port Beach to Perth has sparked traffic mayhem as more than 150 cars and boats on trailers turned out to protest the State's controversial fishing bans. Reel Rights Convoy " driven by a community alliance called the…...
Council confirms Australia Day fireworks in 2026
1+ week, 1+ day ago (267+ words) Geraldton's much-loved annual Australia Day fireworks will return to the foreshore this year, with an exciting program of activities announced last week. The fireworks on January 26 will be the fifth year the event has been sponsored by Europcar WA's Geraldton…...
Man allegedly driving more than 185km/h faces charges
1+ week, 1+ day ago (266+ words) Hannah Whitehead works as the rural journalist for the Narrogin Observer and The Great Southern Herald since 2024. She is the sole journalist based in the Southern Weatbelt and surrounding country towns. Her role includes sports, criminal, political, emergency and community…...
New update in outback search for woman
1+ week, 1+ day ago (303+ words) Police have revealed their next major move in the search for a woman who has not been seen for a month after she went missing in the Australian outback. Authorities have announced they will resume their search for missing woman…...
Kim James Davies: Sixth person charged over alleged plot to import 525kg of cocaine into WA
1+ week, 3+ day ago (363+ words) The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs. A sixth person has faced court over his role in an alleged plot to…...
West Perth police pursuit ends in crash and discovery of drugs and weapons
1+ week, 3+ day ago (58+ words) John Flint is a Walkley Award winning investigative journalist. His reports, spanning crime, politics, health, business and the environment, have had a positive impact on people and communities. He holds a special interest in social justice issues. Before migrating to…...
Perth tobacco store owner’s extraordinary claims of extortion and fear in illicit trade syndicate
1+ week, 6+ day ago (60+ words) Charlton Hart is an accomplished award winning journalist with a reputation for holding power to account. He spent 10 years on the east coast covering some of Australia's biggest stories, including as a TV reporter during the fatal mid-air collision of…...