The son of baseball royalty has been remembered as a much-loved member of the community.

Micro, mini, teeny, weenie, tiny bags are back again.

Drilling by Maritana Minerals has extended mineralisation below its Boorara open pit near Kalgoorlie in WA, with 23m at 1.8g/t gold and a bonanza 1-metre hit at 145.07g/t gold, with the system open at depth.

Rio Tinto plans to expand its marketing operations to trade more metal from other producers as well as derivatives as part of a drive by new CEO Simon Trott to make the business more agile.

Most of Fremantle’s former captains will be among the current side’s most fervent barrackers in Saturday’s grand final against Brisbane - but one’s family ties to the Lions mean he will not be among them.

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.

A major highway has been shut after dozens of people were injured in a serious crash involving multiple vehicles and a tour bus.

Fremantle have a choice to make on whether to stick with Oscar McDonald or recall Brennan Cox for the AFL grand final.

The president of the WA Police Union, who was stood down amidst allegations of inappropriate behaviour with a female worker, is set to be dramatically reinstated.

It’s already been an incredibly successful year for the Dockers, and thereby sponsors such as Woodside Energy, Bankwest and DP World get to bask in the increased exposure that accompanies sporting success.