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NewsPremiumBoy, 11, dies after being shot in face

Tributes are flowing after a boy who suffered a gunshot wound to his face at a unit in Sydney’s northwest died in hospital.

Blake Antrobus, Andrew Hedgman

On Thursday, police confirmed that the youngest of the three children had died as a result of their injuries. NewsWire / George Chan

NewsPremiumSecond child dies after horror stabbing

A second child has died in hospital days after a woman and three children were found with stab wounds in the Blue Mountains.

David Hannant and Emma Kirk

A truck driver miraculously escaped injury when his load came crashing through his front window at Dry Creek. SA Police

NEWSPremiumWild moment truck impaled by timber plank

Wild traffic camera footage has captured the heart-stopping moment an unsecured timber load smashed through a truck’s windscreen at a busy intersection.

David Hannant

Self-confessed members of Albany's "purple army" Joy Mealor and Lynn MacLaren are emabrking on the pilgramage across the Nullabor to watch the Fremantle Dockers play in their second AFL grand final at the MCG on Saturday.

FreoooPremiumPurple army couple embark on road trip to grand final

Decked out in all the purple merch they can manage, a pair of staunch Fremantle fans are making the pilgrimage across the Nullabor to watch their beloved team play in their second AFL grand final. 

Melissa Sheil

Bobbie Williamson boogies the night away at Embrace the Beats.

DISCO DANCINGPremiumBusselton’s Embrace the Beats disco up for national award

A Busselton disco designed to make the dancefloor more accessible for people with a disability is up for a major national award. 

Madelin Hayes

Elisha Tran in the ambulance with Asta Raskell. The Great Southern sub-branch welcomed the community to its Sanford Road office for an open day on September 12.

socialsPremiumIN PICTURES: Wounds, ambulances and jellybeans at open day

The inside of a working ambulance, how to deal with car crash patients, and wound care were among the educational insights on offer when the local St John WA sub-branch opened its doors to the public.

Melissa Sheil

Work at all Bathla Group sites has stopped after the business was unable to secure financing. NewsWire / John Appleyard

BREAKINGPremiumHammer blow for embattled Bathla Group

Bathla Group’s desperate bid to survive has failed, leaving 13 construction sites abandoned as administrators now race to sell off assets for lenders.

Cameron Micallef

Lifesavers were first alerted to the swimmers struggling at Marley Beach shortly before 1pm on Thursday. Wikipedia

NEWSPremiumMan drowns in surf of Sydney beach

A man has drowned and a second swimmer has been rescued, after the pair were spotted struggling in the waters of an unpatrolled beach in Sydney’s south.

David Hannant

Paul Nelson from Paul Nelson Wines at the old Wignall's cellar door.

place for allPremiumNew ‘relaxed hub’ venue to soft launch with Sunday Sessions

A beloved winery and cellar door is getting a new lease on life with the proprietor promising a return to its live music and relaxed community hub roots in an upcoming soft opening.

Melissa Sheil

More than a dozen people have been injured after a serious bus crash in Victoria's Yarra Ranges. ABC

UPDATEDPremiumWoman dies, 21 injured in horror hwy smash

A woman has died and up to 21 people – including several teenagers – are being treated for injuries following a horror crash involving several cars and a tour bus.

Emma Kirk

But meteorologists have forecast showers across Melbourne throughout the day – dashing hopes of a sun-soaked occasion in the capital. Windy

AFLPremiumGrim outlook for Grand Final weekend

Forecasters have delivered a grim outlook for the AFL Grand Final in Melbourne, dashing the hopes of superfans looking for a sun-soaked showdown.

David Hannant

Charlie Harris at Gracetown Grommets 2026.

SurfingPremiumGracetown Grommets marks three decades surfing

Gracetown once again provided the backdrop for some of the South West’s emerging surfing talent, with the Gracetown Grommets event reaching its 30th year on the weekend.

Jack Penniment and Madelin Hayes

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NewsPremium‘Hearts broken:’ Horror as 11yo killed in crash

An 11-year-old girl killed in a horror crash has been remembered as a special child who was smart, loving, curious and full of life.

Emma Kirk

Joe passed away two day afters entering the Northern Beaches Hospital emergency department on September 16, 2024. Supplied.

COURTPremiumNurse’s desperate act to save 2yo boy

A senior emergency nurse has told a coronial inquest she bypassed attending doctors to rush a rapidly-deteriorating toddler to resuscitation, moments before he suffered a cardiac arrest.

Paige Fryer

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WORLDPremiumAus slaps sanctions on Russia, inks Ukraine pact

Anthony Albanese has taken a fresh swipe at Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, while imposing fresh sanctions on Russia.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

The mural by Jerome Davenport along classrooms at the Newdegate Primary School in celebration of its centenary.

School daysNewdegate Primary School set for 100th birthday celebrations

Newdegate Primary School has turned 100 and is celebrating its birthday with a jamboree on the premises on Friday.

Claire Middleton

Alkoomi Wines' Sandi Hallett will be part of this weekend's Stirling Terrace Spring Social.

albany 2026PremiumBustling street party set to for historic Stirling Terrace

Stirling Terrace will be transformed into a vibrant pedestrian hub fitted out with food and wine markets, live music and entertainment, and alfresco dining this weekend as the Spring Social blooms.

Melissa Sheil

Bree, Dustin, Taj, baby Phoenix and Jason Amiss, Dorothy Kallawk, Kevin Kallawk and Shaun Amiss.

FootballPremiumFamily of Jye Amiss ready for historic AFL grand final

The family of Busselton’s star footballer Jye Amiss are set and ready for a big Saturday, as Jye looks to create history with Fremantle gunning for their maiden AFL premiership.

Jack Penniment

The scene of the fatal crash in Rangeway which killed 19-year-old Jack Murray (pictured inset).

Courts & JusticePremiumDriver faces manslaughter charge over deadly crash

A 48-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter over a fatal crash in the Geraldton suburb of Rangeway that killed a teenager last month

Sally Davies

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UPDATEDPremiumKey figure that spells doom for borrowers

The last piece of economic data standing between Australians and an RBA interest rate decision has arrived and it could spell grim news for mortgage holders.

Cameron Micallef

Long-time Fremantle Dockers supporter Michael Gardiner is travelling from Albany to Melbourne to support his team in the AFL grand final on Saturday.

Grand final PremiumDockers supporter makes the trip from Albany to Melbourne

For decades, Fremantle Dockers fanatic Michael Gardiner has watched his team from afar in Albany, but on Saturday he will be far closer to the action, watching at the MCG in hopes his team make history. 

Amy Towers

The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River council has unanimously agreed to support a major infrastructure push for Cowaramup traffic relief.

UDDERLY FRUSTRATING Premium Council moo-ves on with traffic plan for Cowaramup

Cowaramup is one step closer to easing traffic woes after the council backed a moo-ve on for Main Roads WA to create a perimeter road feasibility study. 

Madelin Hayes

Vasse MLA Libby Mettam, Dunsborough and Districts Country Club president Gary Davies, treasurer Mike Howes and outgoing secretary David Collins.

MILESTONE CELEBRATED PremiumDunsborough sporting hub turns 50

The Dunsborough and Districts Country Club will mark half a century of sport and volunteering with a 50th anniversary celebration next month. 

Madelin Hayes

The Yallingup Wellness Expo returns to Caves House on November 1.

WELLNESS FIXPremiumFind your zen in Yallingup when Wellness Expo returns

A celebration of wellness returns to Yallingup in November, with all net proceeds donated to mental health services Radiance Network South West and Busselton Community Safe Space.  

Madelin Hayes