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The Albanese government will fast-track assessment of more than 26,000 homes following the Economic Reform Roundtable. NewsWire / Nadir Kinani

NewsPremiumHow AI could help tackle Aussie housing crisis

The Albanese government will pilot using AI to speed up the assessment of thousands of new homes amid the ongoing housing crisis.

Nathan Schmidt

Mark has not been seen since about 8.30am August 17. Victoria Police

NEWSPremiumNew witness in search for missing man

A man who has been missing for nearly a week from a Victorian campground may have been spotted by a new witness.

Clareese Packer

Kav Temperley

STRIPPED BACK PremiumEskimo Joe frontman set to take to South West stages

Eskimo Joe frontman Kav Temperley is set to take on two South West stages to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Good Nights concert series

Amber Lilley

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NEWSPremiumWild moments in Outback Wrangler trial

From wrestling crocs to facing court: TV star Matt Wright stands accused of an elaborate plot to interfere with a fatal helicopter crash investigation.

Zizi Averill , Alexander Britton

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WeatherBlue skies return after record-breaking rain

While some flood alerts remain, millions of Australians will finally see blue skies again after the fourth wettest August on record.

Cameron Micallef, Elodie Jakes and George Al-Akiki

Billy Woodley will perform at Lucky Bay Brewing along with his four-piece band.

NAIDOC celebrationsPremiumFirst Nations artists and bush tucker-infused menu

In celebration of Indigenous culture, Lucky Bay Brewing will revamp its menu to feature local bush tucker-infused dishes and host live performances by First Nations artists this weekend.

Jessica Antoniou

Tracey Bareli’s first solo art exhibition will be at Esperance’s Cannery Arts Centre.

Textile artist exhibitionPremiumStitch by Stitch: The Evolution of a Quilter

Esperance’s Cannery Arts Centre hosts the first solo exhibition of a local artist known for transforming textiles into treasures, showcasing more than 30 stunning quilts.

Jessica Antoniou

Regis Resources managing director Jim Beyer.

Records galorePremiumRecord year for Regis Resources in FY25

Regis Resources has cashed in on the sky-high gold price, posting a slew of record financial returns in the 2025 financial year.

Neil Watkinson

101 Brookman Street, the former Coles and Kmart site.

City in CBD PremiumCity could move to CBD with Brookman Street development

The Kalgoorlie CBD could become the new home of the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder administration building as the city looks at options for the development of 101 Brookman Street.

Tegan Guthrie

Genesis Minerals managing director Raleigh Finlayson.

Bigger targetPremiumGenesis Minerals aims for 260,000-290,000oz of gold in FY26

Genesis Minerals is aiming to boost production to 260,000 ounces to 290,000 ounces this financial year after increasing revenue, earnings, profit and cash during the past 12 months.

Neil Watkinson

Mariah Bucktin-Harris, Amy Taylor, Unique Bennett, Ziggy Blowes-Kolatowicz, and Kiti Cati, all 15, get involved in the Founders Challenge at the Curtin University Open Day on Thursday.

Curtin Open DayPremiumDay to encourage bright futures

More than 400 high school students got a glimpse of university life at Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s Curtin University Open Day, where hands-on activities and workshops aimed to spark aspirations beyond high school. 

Jessica Antoniou

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder council.

Council meetingsPremiumNo more council meetings until after election

The Kalgoorlie-Boulder council has met for its final ordinary meeting after a decision was made to cancel future meetings until new councillors are sworn in after October’s election.

Tegan Guthrie

Goldfields Oasis’ Miriam Ohuma was named Lifeguard of the Year at the WA Aquatic Recreation Industry Awards.

Lifeguard of the YearPremiumOasis worker named Lifeguard of the Year

A local lifeguard has been recognised as a passionate advocate for water safety and named lifeguard of the year at a State industry awards night.

Tegan Guthrie

More than 7600 people attended this year’s Coolgardie Rodeo and Outback Festival.

Coolgardie Rodeo and Outback FestivalPremiumRodeo smashes records

The Coolgardie Rodeo and Outback Festival has once again proven it is one of the region’s biggest drawcards, smashing attendance records this year as more than 7600 people attended the event.

Jessica Antoniou

Laverton’s St John WA community paramedic Kyle Thompson and emergency medical technician Ho Tin Lee.

Ambulance volunteer PremiumLaverton’s medical volunteer awarded for dedication

A Laverton teacher who has been dedicating his spare time during the past two years volunteering at the local St John sub-centre has been recognised and awarded for his hard work and efforts.

Jessica Antoniou

Maurice Hawell was sentenced to a maximum term of 14 years. NewsWire / Monique Harmer

NEWSPremium‘Sinister’ claim in bucks party rapists’ fight

A jury could have been misled by “sinister” confusion while convicting a group of men who gang raped teens during a bucks party weekend, a court was told.

Clareese Packer

A newly approved Alzheimer’s treatment that can slow disease progression will not be subsidised by the Federal Government, leaving patients to pay up to $80,000 a year. Active seniors generic

NewsBlow for first new Alzheimer’s therapy

A federal government advisory body has refused to recommend listing a new Alzheimer’s drug, leaving patients to bear staggering costs to use it.

Andrew Hedgman

Members of the NSW Nationals party are set debate whether public schools across the state should put up portraits of the reigning monarch. NewsWire/ Bianca De Marchi

newsPremiumBrazen call to put King’s pic in schools

Members of a grassroots political outfit are set to debate whether all public schools in one state should put up portraits of the reigning monarch.

Jessica Wang

A falling Australian dollar also helped drive asx returns. NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

NEWSPremiumTrump’s bill makes millions of Aussies richer

Super funds are off to a “strong start” to the new financial year, as Trump’s signature policy boosts the retirement accounts of millions of Aussies.

Cameron Micallef

China Southern Airlines will be ramping up flights as demand for travel soars. NewsWire / Simon Bullard.

TravelHuge increase in flights to China

Summer travel to China is surging, with airlines adding extra flights to cope with rising demand as passengers head overseas during the peak holiday season.

Andrew Hedgman

Solitude Pilates owner Dimity Creagh set up her own studio in the Albany CBD this year.

HEALTH AND WELLNESSPilates studio brings twist to booming local practice

From ferrying a car full of mats to regional town halls and community centres, to her own decked out studio with a twist in Albany, Dimity Creagh was taking advantage of the Pilates boom one way or another.

Melissa Sheil

. On a mixed day of trading seven of the 11 sectors finished in the red. Picture Newswire/ Gaye Gerard.

MarketsPremiumASX slumps on earnings misses

The ASX 200 gave up some of Thursday’s gains, as company earnings misses were smashed by local investors at the close of the week.

Cameron Micallef

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UPDATEDPremiumBaby’s body found in drain, mum charged

Western Australian Police have charged a woman after tradies found the body of a baby in a Perth drain earlier this week.

George Al-Akiki

Dozer the labrador.

Dozer’s plightPremiumDozer won’t be put down, city ordered to hand over evidence

The fight to save Geraldton labrador Dozer has taken a new turn, with his owners told he will not be euthanised regardless of the outcome of a tribunal appeal.

Josephine Hingst