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Pro Palestine protesters packed into the bridge. NewsWire / Damian Shaw

NEWSWild scenes as thousands hit Harbour Bridge

Wild scenes have captured the extent of an enormous pro-Palestine protest on Sydney’s Harbour Bridge - as police reveal a major change to the demonstration.

Brendan Kearns and Steve Zemek

Groovin the Moo will also sit out 2025. Patrick Woods.

MUSICPremiumWarning after huge festival teases Aus event

Rumours are swirling that Australia could soon host a major international music festival – and it’s sparked a warning about our local music scene.

Clareese Packer

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NEWSPremiumWhat this supermarket stamp means

Eagled eyed shoppers may have noticed these stamps popping up in Aussie supermarkets, here’s what they mean.

Robert White

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PoliticsPremiumUncertain future after state’s snap poll

Counting has finished in Tasmania’s election seeing both major parties retain the same number of seats and the shape of the future parliament no clearer.

Emma Kirk

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NEWSPremiumLegal right’: Huge WFH news for millions

Aussies in one state could soon have the legal right to work from home two days a week under a bold new proposal.

Amelia Swan

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WeatherPremiumNSW lashed by rain and snow

Parts of NSW have been warned to brace for potential flooding while other parts of the state have seen snow.

Steve Zemek and Amelia Swan

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NEWSPremium‘Surreal’: Dog walker finds human head

A dog walker has opened up about the surreal moment his dog stumbled across a human skull.

Duncan Evans

Danny Sheehan, 71, has passed the 500th parkrun mark.

500 parkrunsPremium71-year-old races to 500 parkruns

A 71-year-old running fanatic is the first person to complete 500 5km runs at the Kalgoorlie-Boulder parkrun.

Jessica Antoniou

Minister for Child Protection Jessica Stojkovski.

Become a foster carerPremiumCampaign to bust myths of foster caring

A campaign shining a light on the benefits of being a foster carer has launched across WA this week to encourage more people to consider caring for a child in need.

Jessica Antoniou

The Shire of Coolgardie council is forecasting a significant reduction in its 2024-25 budget deficit.

Significant reductionPremiumShire of Coolgardie says 2024-25 deficit will be $1.259m

The Shire of Coolgardie council is forecasting a significantly reduced budget deficit for the 2024-25 financial year.

Neil Watkinson

Shire of Ravensthorpe president Tom Major.

Financial challengesPremiumShire of Ravensthorpe raises rates by 4.95pc for 2025-26

The Shire of Ravensthorpe council has adopted a 4.95 per cent rates increase for the 2025-26 financial year as it battles falling revenue following the closure of the area’s major mining operations.

Neil Watkinson

Shire of Esperance chief executive Shane Burge.

Fundraising for homelessnessPremiumSwapping suits for sleeping bags

Esperance leaders are swapping their suit and ties for sleeping bags as they prepare to become homeless for one night to raise funds and awareness for people in need.

Jessica Antoniou

O’Connor MHR Rick Wilson pictured on Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie.

OPINIONPremiumRegional and remote families need more help, not less

Funding cuts to the National Disability Insurance Scheme will put more pressure on rural and remote GPs, Liberal O’Connor MHR Rick Wilson says.

Rick Wilson

Judge Mara Barone said the man’s offending was a “gross breach of trust” of his responsibility as a parent “to care and nurture your children; to love them unconditionally and to protect them”.

Courts & JusticePremiumFather jailed for sexual penetration of daughter

A father has been jailed for 3½ years after pleading guilty to indecent dealing and sexual penetration of his daughter when she was under 13 years of age and the family was living in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

Neil Watkinson

The Kalgoorlie-Boulder council.

Resolution register PremiumProgress of council motions made public

The long-delayed golf course resort, development of Cruickshank Sporting Arena, and repairs to Ray Finlayson Sporting Complex continue to be incomplete as delays and complications push back works.

Tegan Guthrie

The PM will announce a $31m pledge to set up mobile TAFE units to help train Indigenous communities in critical skills when he attends the Garma Festival this weekend. Yothu Yindi Foundation/Nina Franova via NewsWire

newsPremiumAlbo’s $31m pitch for remote Australians

The PM will announce a $31m pledge to set up mobile TAFE units to help train Indigenous communities in critical skills when he attends the Garma Festival this weekend.

Jessica Wang

It’s alleged Mr George “clipped” a senior student on the back of the head during a class. NewsWire

NewsPremiumPrivate school head on leave after ‘incident’

The King’s School headmaster has extended his leave while allegations he clipped a student’s head during a biblical studies class are investigated.

NewsWire

Allen Hicks and Natalie Major picked up awards.

Award winWagin and Williams pair earn deserved merit awards

Two Wheatbelt stalwarts were recognised on a State level for their dedicated work and ideas in local government at the 2025 WA Local Government Association awards earlier this month.

Hannah Whitehead

Esperance truck driver Peter Bruce Mitchell has appeared in court.

CourtsPremiumEsperance man accused of fatal Jerramungup crash faces court

An Esperance truck driver accused of dangerous driving that caused the deaths of a couple in a crash on South Coast Highway earlier this year has faced court for the first time in Albany. 

Jacki Elezovich

The economic fallout for Australia from Trump’s tariffs is expected to be minimal. Gaye Gerard / NewsWire

financePremiumTrump bombshell smashes ASX, banks slump

Australia’s biggest healthcare, banks and tech companies led the market falls, as Trump enacted two pieces of legislation that rattled Asian markets.

Cameron Micallef

Keynote speaker Lexy McDonald with Albany students Jaxon Udecz, Benji Dryhurst, Ky Benson, Corbin Hughes and Harmony Randall at the summit.

CHANGEMAKERSAlbany changemakers summit give agency to youth voices

Albany’s first Changemakers Summit was held on Tuesday, with students of all ages learning how to position their voices at the forefront of conversations to enact real change in their communities.

Melissa Sheil

Williams police have charged a 57-year-old man with assault in circumstances of aggravation or racial aggravation and unlawful damage.

Crime PremiumMan who allegedly assaulted child in Darkan to front court

A man who allegedly assaulted a child near Darkan last month has been charged by police and is set to face court. 

Hannah Whitehead

Goldfields-Esperance Police Inspector Mick Kelly discusses the theft of the car with the two children inside outside Kalgoorlie police station on Friday.

CrimeAlarming stolen car case seen as ‘crime of opportunity’

Two children aged under two were in the back seat of the car when it was stolen on Thursday night.

Neil Watkinson

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NEWSPremium‘Zero tolerance’: Vow to close pedo ‘loophole’

One state premier has vowed to close a “loophole” in the childcare system after more disturbing allegations of child sex abuse surfaced.

Nathan Schmidt, Blair Jackson and Rhiannon Lewin