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A 24-year-old man's guilty plea has halted a trial over a fatal ute rollover in Western Australia's remote Midwest that killed a weeks-old baby and two women. Nathaniel Jackman pleaded guilty to three counts of dangerous driving causing death and two counts of dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm.
Motorists stopping to pick wildflowers on the Bussell Highway have been warned of the safety risks. The popular drive between Bunbury and Busselton has become a picturesque route thanks to blooming everlasting flowers.
A leading expert has cast doubt on the WA government's ability to catch the shark that killed a 63-year-old swimmer at Sorrento Beach. The government's decision to issue a catch-and-kill order has been met with criticism from some quarters.
A new men's centre has opened in Kalumburu, a remote West Australian community, in a bid to address the region's high domestic violence rate. The centre aims to provide a safe space for men to access support and counselling, with the goal of reducing violence and improving community safety.
Australia's major banks have brought forward their forecasts for an official cash rate hike, with some now predicting an additional increase in November. The ASX 200 closed flat on Monday, with gains in the banking sector offsetting losses among miners.
A pioneering abalone ranch on Western Australia's southern coast is winding down due to a slump in the global abalone market and mounting losses. The business, which was once the biggest employer in Augusta, accumulated losses of more than $25 million as of June last year.
Neil Erasmus has played a crucial role in the Dockers' remarkable turnaround this season, which has seen them progress to the AFL premiership decider. The 22-year-old midfielder had considered leaving the Dockers but has now become a central part of the team.
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan is urging his team to draw on their experience as they aim to achieve a rare AFL premiership three-peat. The Lions qualified for a fourth consecutive grand final with a thrilling win over Hawthorn on Saturday.
Fremantle Dockers have pulled off a stunning comeback to defeat Sydney Swans by 12 points, booking their spot in the Grand Final. The Dockers trailed by 21 points at three-quarter time but produced a remarkable last quarter to turn the game around.
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