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Port Hedland, a major iron ore export hub in Western Australia

BHP Workers Stage Historic Strike at Port Hedland Over Pay Parity

Miki FarmerSeptember 14, 2026

BHP workers staged an eight-hour strike at Port Hedland over pay parity, the first industrial action of its kind in the Pilbara in more than 25 years.

Karratha Women’s Place Marks Years of Quiet, Life-Changing Community Support

Miki FarmerSeptember 14, 2026

Karratha Women's Place has spent years providing vital community support for women in the Pilbara, filling a gap that regional services often struggle to reach.

WA Secession Push Revived as New Manifesto Reignites Old Debate

Miki FarmerSeptember 14, 2026

A revived manifesto has reignited Western Australia's long-running secession debate, tapping into old grievances over GST and resources revenue.

Students competing in a school robotics competition

350 Students Compete in WA Robotics Playoffs as Schools Push STEM Careers

Miki FarmerSeptember 13, 2026

More than 350 WA students competed in the annual Robotics Playoffs and Innovation Challenge, building skills seen as vital to the state's STEM workforce.

WA Posts Eighth Straight Budget Surplus as Net Debt Nears $40 Billion

Miki FarmerSeptember 13, 2026

WA has posted an eighth straight budget surplus of $3.5 billion, even as net debt climbs toward $40 billion and public sector spending faces new scrutiny.

Advanced robotics and manufacturing technology

WA Innovators of the Year 2026 Finalists Unveiled, Robotics and Clean Tech Lead the Field

Miki FarmerSeptember 13, 2026

Finalists for WA Innovators of the Year 2026 have been revealed, spotlighting robotics, 3D concrete printing and EV charging technology from across the state.

Construction workers at a building site in Australia

62 Professions Still Facing Chronic Skills Shortages Across Western Australia

Miki FarmerSeptember 13, 2026

62 professions across WA have faced skills shortages for four straight years, even as headline unemployment sits at historic lows across the state.

WA Government’s Renewable Energy Ad Campaign Slammed by Opposition as ‘Waste of Money’

Miki FarmerSeptember 13, 2026

A WA government advertising campaign promoting the state's renewable energy transition has drawn opposition criticism over its cost and timing.

Karratha in the Pilbara region of Western Australia

Karratha Rents Fall for Record 18th Straight Quarter as Pilbara Market Cools

Miki FarmerSeptember 13, 2026

Karratha rents have fallen for an 18th consecutive quarter, easing years of boom-era unaffordability even as Perth's rental market remains tight.

Broome in the Kimberley region of Western Australia

Yawuru Elder Elsta Foy Honoured for 70 Years of Reconciliation Advocacy

Miki FarmerSeptember 13, 2026

Broome elder Elsta Foy is being celebrated for seven decades of reconciliation advocacy, a legacy of community leadership spanning generations in the Kimberley.

WA University Merger: Curtin and Murdoch Vow to Fight Plan to Combine With UWA

Australia Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.7%: What the Latest Jobs Data Means for Careers in WA

Attack on Helen Haines Shocks Parliament as Leaders Call to Turn Down the Political Temperature

Special Olympics National Games Open in Melbourne as Table Tennis Makes Its Debut

Alleged Chinese Spies Targeted Former Premier and AFP Commander on LinkedIn, ABC Investigation Finds

ATO Credit Card Ban Delayed Until 30 June After Small Business Backlash

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BHP Workers Stage Historic Strike at Port Hedland Over Pay Parity

Karratha Women’s Place Marks Years of Quiet, Life-Changing Community Support

WA Secession Push Revived as New Manifesto Reignites Old Debate

350 Students Compete in WA Robotics Playoffs as Schools Push STEM Careers

WA Posts Eighth Straight Budget Surplus as Net Debt Nears $40 Billion

WA Innovators of the Year 2026 Finalists Unveiled, Robotics and Clean Tech Lead the Field

62 Professions Still Facing Chronic Skills Shortages Across Western Australia

WA Government’s Renewable Energy Ad Campaign Slammed by Opposition as ‘Waste of Money’

Karratha Rents Fall for Record 18th Straight Quarter as Pilbara Market Cools

Yawuru Elder Elsta Foy Honoured for 70 Years of Reconciliation Advocacy

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Attack on Helen Haines Shocks Parliament as Leaders Call to Turn Down the Political Temperature

Special Olympics National Games Open in Melbourne as Table Tennis Makes Its Debut

Alleged Chinese Spies Targeted Former Premier and AFP Commander on LinkedIn, ABC Investigation Finds

ATO Credit Card Ban Delayed Until 30 June After Small Business Backlash

Attack on Helen Haines Shocks Parliament as Leaders Call to Turn Down the Political Temperature

Special Olympics National Games Open in Melbourne as Table Tennis Makes Its Debut

Alleged Chinese Spies Targeted Former Premier and AFP Commander on LinkedIn, ABC Investigation Finds

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