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Australian Reptile Park is seeking funnel-web spider donations. Supplied

NEWSPremiumAussies urged to catch deadly spider

A major Australian zoo is calling on the public to capture and donate the world’s deadliest spider for a “lifesaving” antivenom program.

Zoe De Koning

Opposition home affairs spokesman James Paterson again asked the AFP when the prime minister was briefed on the discovery of the Dural caravan. Supplied

Federal PoliticsPremium‘Not helpful’: AFP stays mum on caravan

AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw has explained why he won’t provide details of when the Prime Minister was briefed on the discovery of a caravan full of explosives.

Joanne Williamson

Pet owners are being reminded to have an emergency plan in place to ensure the safety of their pet.

Pet welfarePremiumRSPCA urges pet owners to have an emergency plan in place

As North West recovers from the impact of cylone Zelia, pet owners are being reminded of the importance of having an emergency plan in place to ensure the safety of their animals during severe weather events.

Katya Minns

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NEWSPremiumPM slammed for Uluru Statement backflip

The co-authors of the Uluru Statement have slammed the Prime Minister after his appearance on Q+A, for abandoning his election promise to implement the statement in full.

Zoe De Koning

A section of Muir Highway is clouded in thick smoke.

Albany AdvertiserAerial crews sent to out-of-control bushfire in Rocky Gully

Aerial support has been sent in to support ground crews battling an out-of-control bushfire northwest of Rocky Gully with drivers told to avoid the smoke-filled stretch of Muir Highway.

Jacki Elezovich

Seven of the 11 sectors fell during Tuesday’s trading. NewsWire / Max Mason-Hubers

MarketsPremiumASX falls on latest Trump tariff news

The ASX 200 fell on Tuesday as US President Donald Trump confirmed tariffs and major businesses missed the mark during reporting season.

Cameron Micallef

Western Australian Provincial Thoroughbred Racing Association chairman Alex Doble at the newly upgraded Bunbury Turf Club.

WA ELECTION 2025CommentsPremiumRacing industry blindsided by lack of funding promises

Labor’s regional WA headaches are set to worsen, with racing clubs across the State lashing out over the Government’s failure to commit any money to tracks in dire states of disrepair.

Dylan Caporn and Josh Kempton

Tom and Hannah Petrickovic with dog Zed

SportPremiumDam 2 Dam: Women break barriers in high-octane dinghy race

It is the race that stops the Ord, and this year’s Tackleworld Dam 2 Dam is set to be a high-octane event as 70 competitors test just how fast a dinghy can go.

Sarah Crawford

An enclosed off-leash dog exercise area to occupy Gnarojin Park has been accepted by the Narrogin Shire Council.

PAW-SOME PARK IDEAPremiumNarrogin councillors decide on location for dog park

The dogs of Narrogin could soon be enjoying their very own exercise area with shire councillors unanimously agreeing on a location for the proposed off-leash enclosure.

Hannah Whitehead

Experienced pilot and former Army Aviation official, Lieutenant Colonel Karl Hamlyn, gave evidence at the hearing in Brisbane on Tuesday. NewsWire / Glenn Campbell

NewsPremium‘Weird’: Key feature of Taipan kit reviewed

A key piece of software for pilots of Taipan helicopters had been under scrutiny for several years before a crash that killed four soldiers, inquiry told.

Blair Jackson

The head of Australia’s largest bank says cash is here to stay even if customers preferences change. NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

BankingPremiumBank boss makes huge cash call

Commonwealth Bank boss Matt Comyn has backed cash, saying his bank will provide it to customers even as customers preferences change.

Cameron Micallef

Westgold Resources managing director and chief executive Wayne Bramwell.

Mill saleCommentsPremiumBlack Cat to buy Lakewood mill from Westgold Resources

Westgold Resources is selling the Lakewood gold processing facility south-east of Kalgoorlie-Boulder for $85 million as it moves to consolidate expanded Beta Hunt production at a bigger Higginsville mill.

Neil Watkinson

Shelley Payne MLC and WA Labor candidate for Roe Brad Willis with members of the Katanning Historical Society,

State ElectionPremiumWA Labor commits $120,000 to Katanning community projects

WA Labor Roe candidate Brad Willis is committing $120,000 to Katanning community projects if elected at the WA State election on March 8.

Georgia Campion

The ABC acting managing director and chief financial officer Melanie Kleyn confirmed the ABC had spent $1.1m on the unfair dismissal case launched by Antoinette Lattouf. NewsWire/ Martin Ollman

updatedPremiumHuge cost of ABC’s sacked host case

The ABC has revealed the eye-watering figure the national broadcaster has spent defending an unfair dismissal claim filed by a former presenter.

Jessica Wang

The alleged stabbing occurred in the carpark of a North Melbourne Bunnings. NewsWire / John Appleyard

NEWSPremiumPair stabbed at Bunnings over dispute

The pair claim they went to the carpark to confront the group of teens after the AirPods were allegedly stolen.

Ria Pandey

The company said its Australian business returned to profits following 18 months of losses. Supplied

BUSINESSPremium‘Exceptional’: Reason BNPL stock soared

A buy now, pay later lender says its cash earnings have surged to a new record off the back of one particular growth segment.

Cameron Micallef

Nicola Edwards, Tanya Koster, and Barbara Sugg.

Business ChatsPremiumIN PICTURES: Good wine at ACCI February Sundowner

More than 70 people attended the Albany Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s February Sundowner held at The Alkoomi Cellar on Thursday.

Georgia Campion

Nine Entertainment chair Catherine West said the company ‘continued to perform well’

BUSINESSPremiumNine tries to find way out of $100m hole

Nine Entertainment says it will try to save $100m in costs over the next two years, and there will be further restructuring of the business.

Cameron Micallef

Theo Dean Ward has been sentenced to two years in prison for assault.

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Courts & justicePremium
The West Australian exclusive
Man jailed for violent attack on ex, wanted cops to kill him

A Quindanning man who held a knife to his former partner’s throat and punched a police officer in the face has been jailed for two years.

Hannah Whitehead

Domino’s shares have fallen for the six months until December 29. NewsWire / Sarah Marshall

BUSINESSPremiumGrim update for Domino’s amid store closures

Domino’s Pizza has swung to a loss in the first half of the year as the pizza maker announces plans to simplify the business.

Cameron Micallef

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newsPremiumWilkinson’s cheeky post after $1m call

Lisa Wilkinson declared it “celebration day” in an Instagram post a day after Ten were ordered to pay legal costs associated with Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation lawsuit.

Steve Zemek

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NEWSPremiumVandals try to behead Captain Cook statue

The Captain Cook sculpture had been reinstalled only weeks prior after another vandalism incident.

Ria Pandey

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NEWSPremium‘Ridiculous’: Why Drake fans were fuming

Thousands of concertgoers were left frustrated by the Canadian rapper’s “disrespectful” act, with one fan saying the megastar had “one job”.

Ria Pandey

The City of Bunbury.

MEETING MOTION PremiumRatepayers could be slugged for new councillor computers

Bunbury ratepayers could soon be billed for electronic devices for city councillors, in addition to a monetary allowance they already receive to purchase their own.  

Amber Lilley and Sofia Fimognari