# ![@westaustralian Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::26417909.png) @westaustralian The West Australian

The West Australian posts on X about comments, gold, link, australia the most. They currently have [-------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-----] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Social Influence

**Social category influence**
[finance](/list/finance)  15.04% [countries](/list/countries)  11.5% [celebrities](/list/celebrities)  1.77% [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations)  1.77% [stocks](/list/stocks)  0.88% [musicians](/list/musicians)  0.88%

**Social topic influence**
[comments](/topic/comments) 7.08%, [gold](/topic/gold) 6.19%, [link](/topic/link) 5.31%, [australia](/topic/australia) 4.42%, [west](/topic/west) #669, [premier](/topic/premier) #1305, [dockers](/topic/dockers) 2.65%, [more than](/topic/more-than) 2.65%, [ore](/topic/ore) 2.65%, [australian football](/topic/australian-football) #23

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**Top assets mentioned**
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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"The $1-a-share unfranked payout aims to underline the steelmaker can do better for shareholders than a rejected $13 billion offer by the Stokes familys SGH and US group Steel Dynamics. https://thewest.com.au/business/mergers-and-acquisitions/bluescope-steel-urges-shareholders-to-keep-the-faith-with-438-million-special-dividend--c-21302665 https://thewest.com.au/business/mergers-and-acquisitions/bluescope-steel-urges-shareholders-to-keep-the-faith-with-438-million-special-dividend--c-21302665"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2011253241133019504)  2026-01-14T01:45Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Red Metal Ltds first drilling at its Pardoo play in WAs Pilbara has hit anomalous gold in cover sequences with a growing geochemical trail hinting at potential basement mineralisation near the Hemi corridor. #BULLSNBEARSWA https://thewest.com.au/business/bulls-n-bears/geochem-clues-steer-red-metal-along-wa-hemi-gold-corridor-c-21449980 https://thewest.com.au/business/bulls-n-bears/geochem-clues-steer-red-metal-along-wa-hemi-gold-corridor-c-21449980"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2016360884377903585)  2026-01-28T04:01Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"READ OUR REVIEW https://thewest.com.au/entertainment/music/ed-sheeran-review-global-star-makes-surprise-entrance-to-55000-strong-crowd-of-adoring-perth-fans-c-21484713 https://thewest.com.au/entertainment/music/ed-sheeran-review-global-star-makes-surprise-entrance-to-55000-strong-crowd-of-adoring-perth-fans-c-21484713"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2017646264893030835)  2026-01-31T17:08Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Former Fremantle midfielder Jarrad Schofield says the Dockers should be a top four side this season but warned injuries to their peripheral speedsters could severely dent their chances. https://thewest.com.au/sport/fremantle-dockers/former-west-coast-eagles-caretaker-coach-jarrad-schofield-says-dockers-have-list-to-be-top-four-side-in-2026--c-21494006 https://thewest.com.au/sport/fremantle-dockers/former-west-coast-eagles-caretaker-coach-jarrad-schofield-says-dockers-have-list-to-be-top-four-side-in-2026--c-21494006"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2018088562785157627)  2026-02-01T22:26Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"You cant out-save Perths property price hikes and you cant out-earn them either with new data showing homes jumping in value over January. https://thewest.com.au/business/commercial-property/perth-homes-grew-20k-last-month-as-property-market-continues-its-relentless-rise-c-21472243 https://thewest.com.au/business/commercial-property/perth-homes-grew-20k-last-month-as-property-market-continues-its-relentless-rise-c-21472243"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2018088734164463643)  2026-02-01T22:27Z 188.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Venus Metals JV partner IGO Limited has launched a major field program at the Bridgetown-Greenbushes project in WA following ministerial approval last year for low-impact work in State Forest areas. #BULLSNBEARSWA https://thewest.com.au/business/bulls-n-bears/igo-venus-ramp-up-lithium-search-in-southwest-wa-c-21504149 https://thewest.com.au/business/bulls-n-bears/igo-venus-ramp-up-lithium-search-in-southwest-wa-c-21504149"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2018225560325894372)  2026-02-02T07:30Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"EXCLUSIVE: The brother of best-selling WA author Craig Silvey is trying to reduce his epic jail term over a staggering $71 million fraud arguing it is excessive. READ HERE: https://thewest.com.au/news/court-justice/bret-silvey-cricketer-brother-of-author-craig-silvey-appeals-12-year-jail-sentence-for-71m-fraud-c-21500942 https://thewest.com.au/news/court-justice/bret-silvey-cricketer-brother-of-author-craig-silvey-appeals-12-year-jail-sentence-for-71m-fraud-c-21500942"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2018263293396197784)  2026-02-02T10:00Z 188.2K followers, [----] engagements


"SEE INSIDE: The Blackburne residential tower set to launch this weekend is shaping up as the highest-value apartment project ever undertaken in WA. LINK IN COMMENTS https://thewest.com.au/business/commercial-property/sales-at-blackburnes-controversial-seaside-tower-ocean-grand-at-city-beach-set-to-smash-wa-records-c-21514504 https://thewest.com.au/business/commercial-property/sales-at-blackburnes-controversial-seaside-tower-ocean-grand-at-city-beach-set-to-smash-wa-records-c-21514504"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2018826833454625268)  2026-02-03T23:19Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Viridis Mining has appointed Mr Ross Forzatti as chief operating officer reinforcing its executive team as it moves towards a final investment decision for the Colossus rare earths project in Brazil. #BULLSNBEARSWA https://thewest.com.au/business/bulls-n-bears/viridis-promotes-rare-earths-veteran-to-drive-giant-brazilian-project-c-21519227 https://thewest.com.au/business/bulls-n-bears/viridis-promotes-rare-earths-veteran-to-drive-giant-brazilian-project-c-21519227"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2018881175528366128)  2026-02-04T02:55Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"The Dockers have plenty of depth to call upon this season and youd have loved to have been close enough to listen to what Justin Longmuir was saying as he chatted to three players at the end of training. https://buff.ly/U7FSjt5 https://buff.ly/U7FSjt5"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2019274755564597277)  2026-02-05T04:59Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"He had swum an incredible 4km to shore then sprinted 2km for help but was in tears when he called his dad to tell him that he had taken too long and the rest of the family were dead. LINK IN COMMENTS https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/austin-appelbee-teens-anguish-when-he-thought-lifesaving-four-hour-swim-was-for-nothing-and-family-were-dead-c-21538011 https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/austin-appelbee-teens-anguish-when-he-thought-lifesaving-four-hour-swim-was-for-nothing-and-family-were-dead-c-21538011"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2019288153178210727)  2026-02-05T05:53Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Rio Tinto Group is walking away from talks to acquire Glencore after the two sides failed to agree on valuation scuttling a potential mega merger that would have created the worlds largest mining company. https://thewest.com.au/business/mining/rio-tinto-walks-away-from-glencore-mega-merger-on-price-impasse-c-21546391 https://thewest.com.au/business/mining/rio-tinto-walks-away-from-glencore-mega-merger-on-price-impasse-c-21546391"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2019542102279872527)  2026-02-05T22:42Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Drama continues as the State Government announces site establishment works have started at the $217.5 million Perth Park project at Burswood Park. https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/drama-continues-over-2175m-perth-park-project-as-site-works-officially-begin-c-21500198 https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/drama-continues-over-2175m-perth-park-project-as-site-works-officially-begin-c-21500198"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2019542271679488299)  2026-02-05T22:42Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Parents are coughing up records amounts to help their children enter the property market and many now no longer expect repayment. LINK IN COMMENTS https://thewest.com.au/lifestyle/real-estate/how-parental-gifting-rather-than-lending-is-powering-home-ownership-in-2026-c-21375512 https://thewest.com.au/lifestyle/real-estate/how-parental-gifting-rather-than-lending-is-powering-home-ownership-in-2026-c-21375512"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2019544198853075264)  2026-02-05T22:50Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"#BREAKING: Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock has told MPs the latest rate hike is a challenge for borrowers but argued leaving rates on hold would have hurt those on low incomes. https://thewest.com.au/business/reserve-bank-governor-michele-bullock-acknowledges-interest-rate-rise-is-challenge-for-mortgage-repayments-c-21546380 https://thewest.com.au/business/reserve-bank-governor-michele-bullock-acknowledges-interest-rate-rise-is-challenge-for-mortgage-repayments-c-21546380"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2019552763588251664)  2026-02-05T23:24Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"'Ed Sheerans paying attention.' READ: https://thewest.com.au/entertainment/theatre/perth-festival-2026-program-begins-at-various-venues-across-perth-curated-by-artistic-director-anna-reece-c-21512607 https://thewest.com.au/entertainment/theatre/perth-festival-2026-program-begins-at-various-venues-across-perth-curated-by-artistic-director-anna-reece-c-21512607"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2019590274159124772)  2026-02-06T01:53Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"More than [----] applications for the State Governments Stolen Generations Redress Scheme have come through in the two months since the program opened but advocates say the compensation is still not enough. https://thewest.com.au/politics/state-politics/more-than-2500-apply-for-stolen-generations-redress-payments-but-advocates-call-for-more-c-21297439 https://thewest.com.au/politics/state-politics/more-than-2500-apply-for-stolen-generations-redress-payments-but-advocates-call-for-more-c-21297439"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2019618031672954941)  2026-02-06T03:43Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"FULL STORY: https://thewest.com.au/news/crime/louise-st-john-kennedy-key-witness-prudence-manners-found-to-have-been-coached-in-courtroom-by-daughter-c-21536932 https://thewest.com.au/news/crime/louise-st-john-kennedy-key-witness-prudence-manners-found-to-have-been-coached-in-courtroom-by-daughter-c-21536932"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2019630626299580706)  2026-02-06T04:33Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"#BREAKING Leading WA racing figures Grant and Alana Williams will appeal an interim suspension of their training licences in a bid to resume operations while they fight allegations of a positive drug test. https://buff.ly/03gpUlN https://buff.ly/03gpUlN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2019662184196755722)  2026-02-06T06:39Z 188.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Cirque Du Soleil meets Magic Mike. https://thewest.com.au/entertainment/arts-reviews/elixir-revived-acrobat-thomas-gorham-sexy-circus-show-returning-to-fringe-world-perth-c-21526723 https://thewest.com.au/entertainment/arts-reviews/elixir-revived-acrobat-thomas-gorham-sexy-circus-show-returning-to-fringe-world-perth-c-21526723"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2019675931502166429)  2026-02-06T07:34Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"PAUL MURRAY: Were all tired of Jim Chalmers flashing a schoolboy grin while he throws out excuses in an attempt to avoid responsibility for the harm his economic policies are causing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2019928160918274077)  2026-02-07T00:16Z 188.2K followers, [----] engagements


"https://thewest.com.au/opinion/paul-murray-jim-chalmers-relentless-economic-spin-is-insulting-australian-families-c-21548298 https://thewest.com.au/opinion/paul-murray-jim-chalmers-relentless-economic-spin-is-insulting-australian-families-c-21548298"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2019928162193330329)  2026-02-07T00:16Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"The Gingin councillor who allegedly received threatening voice messages to his phone has announced he will resign from council. https://thewest.com.au/politics/state-politics/gingin-councillor-who-allegedly-received-threatening-voicemails-to-resign-c-21529600 https://thewest.com.au/politics/state-politics/gingin-councillor-who-allegedly-received-threatening-voicemails-to-resign-c-21529600"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2019944535497850906)  2026-02-07T01:21Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Some [--] over-eager abalone fishers needed rescuing by volunteer surf lifesavers over a one-hour span on Saturday morning. READ: https://thewest.com.au/lifestyle/fishing/abalone-season-surf-lifesavers-kept-busy-as-22-fishers-needed-rescuing-in-hectic-one-hour-span--c-21552363 https://thewest.com.au/lifestyle/fishing/abalone-season-surf-lifesavers-kept-busy-as-22-fishers-needed-rescuing-in-hectic-one-hour-span--c-21552363"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2020026372769419388)  2026-02-07T06:46Z 188.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Mandurah was rocked when locals woke to disgusting racist slogans plastered alongside a major thoroughfare through the town on Saturday morning. https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/mandurahs-new-bridge-duplication-project-defaced-by-large-antisemitic-symbol-and-racist-messaging-c-21559993 https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/mandurahs-new-bridge-duplication-project-defaced-by-large-antisemitic-symbol-and-racist-messaging-c-21559993"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2020032278613672399)  2026-02-07T07:10Z 188.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Michele Bullock has blamed Jim Chalmers spending for stubborn inflation and rate hikes. https://thewest.com.au/opinion/ben-harvey/ben-harvey-michele-bullock-blames-jim-chalmers-spending-for-stubborn-inflation-and-rate-hikes-c-21560921 https://thewest.com.au/opinion/ben-harvey/ben-harvey-michele-bullock-blames-jim-chalmers-spending-for-stubborn-inflation-and-rate-hikes-c-21560921"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2020058345684541491)  2026-02-07T08:53Z 188.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Anthony Albanese has refused to make clear the Governments stance on capital gains tax. https://thewest.com.au/politics/federal-politics/anthony-albanese-dodges-capital-gains-tax-issue-and-denies-rate-hike-role-during-perth-visit--c-21551899 https://thewest.com.au/politics/federal-politics/anthony-albanese-dodges-capital-gains-tax-issue-and-denies-rate-hike-role-during-perth-visit--c-21551899"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2020070902864424962)  2026-02-07T09:43Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"One of nations big four banks have tipped property values will rise nearly [--] per cent this year. https://thewest.com.au/business/housing-market/rich-get-richer-as-perths-property-millionaires-are-set-for-100000-windfall-with-prices-set-for-big-spike-c-21558100 https://thewest.com.au/business/housing-market/rich-get-richer-as-perths-property-millionaires-are-set-for-100000-windfall-with-prices-set-for-big-spike-c-21558100"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2020081208240026024)  2026-02-07T10:24Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"#EXCLUSIVE Matt Flynns injection into West Coasts leadership group may have raised a few eyebrows but for those insiders at Mineral Resources Park it was no surprise. Flynn reveals how he came to be an Eagles leader. https://buff.ly/sZviQ8d https://buff.ly/sZviQ8d"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2020086252553285802)  2026-02-07T10:44Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"The display suite was open for six hours on Saturday with a staggering [--] apartments sold"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2020281238452339116)  2026-02-07T23:39Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"https://thewest.com.au/business/housing-market/blackburne-records-45-million-in-opening-day-sales-for-ocean-grand-city-beach-apartment-development-c-21558345 https://thewest.com.au/business/housing-market/blackburne-records-45-million-in-opening-day-sales-for-ocean-grand-city-beach-apartment-development-c-21558345"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2020281239530352657)  2026-02-07T23:39Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Australian-born international cabaret sensation Meow Meow is rather adept at remedying the fairy tales of Danish author Hans Christian Andersen going for a trifecta with Meow Meows The Red Shoes. https://thewest.com.au/entertainment/theatre/black-swan-state-theatre-company-presents-meow-meows-the-red-shoes-dancing-in-to-his-majestys-theatre-c-21502193 https://thewest.com.au/entertainment/theatre/black-swan-state-theatre-company-presents-meow-meows-the-red-shoes-dancing-in-to-his-majestys-theatre-c-21502193"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2020301728889934133)  2026-02-08T01:00Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"NFL Fan Guide: Ahead of Super Bowl LX heres everything you need to know about the biggest game in US professional sport including how an Aussie could be the difference"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2020306113896259811)  2026-02-08T01:18Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"https://thewest.com.au/sport/nfl/nfl-ultimate-guide-the-players-the-coaches-and-the-ads-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-for-super-bowl-lx--c-21552486 https://thewest.com.au/sport/nfl/nfl-ultimate-guide-the-players-the-coaches-and-the-ads-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-for-super-bowl-lx--c-21552486"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2020306115553104068)  2026-02-08T01:18Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"The Coalition will reunite after an acrimonious three-week split as Liberal and National leaders admit to putting supporters through a tough period"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2020317778897518795)  2026-02-08T02:04Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"https://thewest.com.au/politics/federal-politics/sussan-ley-and-david-littleproud-agree-deal-to-reunite-liberals-and-nationals-c-21565834 https://thewest.com.au/politics/federal-politics/sussan-ley-and-david-littleproud-agree-deal-to-reunite-liberals-and-nationals-c-21565834"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2020317781271494821)  2026-02-08T02:04Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Their band may be back together but Sussan Ley and David Littleprouds public make-up days before Valentines Day is hardly one to excite the florists in Canberra. https://thewest.com.au/opinion/editorials/editorial-libs-and-nats-holding-hands-again-c-21567781 https://thewest.com.au/opinion/editorials/editorial-libs-and-nats-holding-hands-again-c-21567781"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2020442249637646627)  2026-02-08T10:19Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"WA is already feeling the benefits of big battery storage according to Roger Cook who says the tech helped the State through high demand during the recent heatwave. https://thewest.com.au/politics/state-politics/roger-cook-credits-collies-big-battery-for-powering-perth-through-scorching-heatwaves-c-21567997 https://thewest.com.au/politics/state-politics/roger-cook-credits-collies-big-battery-for-powering-perth-through-scorching-heatwaves-c-21567997"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2020444730744529128)  2026-02-08T10:28Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"See the celebs turning out for the Super Bowl. https://thewest.com.au/sport/super-bowl/super-bowl-lx-celebrities-arrive-at-levis-stadium-in-santa-clara-california-for-nfl-showdown-c-21573954 https://thewest.com.au/sport/super-bowl/super-bowl-lx-celebrities-arrive-at-levis-stadium-in-santa-clara-california-for-nfl-showdown-c-21573954"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2020648631309672765)  2026-02-08T23:59Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"While Australias December inflation data confirmed the price rises being experienced by everyone theres a hidden silver lining that can supercharge your retirement savings. https://thewest.com.au/business/your-money/nick-bruining-why-rising-inflation-is-so-good-for-superannuation-contributions-and-the-transfer-balance-cap-c-21543092 https://thewest.com.au/business/your-money/nick-bruining-why-rising-inflation-is-so-good-for-superannuation-contributions-and-the-transfer-balance-cap-c-21543092"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2020658163393941954)  2026-02-09T00:37Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Can you believe that's NOT Beyonce SEE THE PHOTOS: #superbowl #nfl #celebrities https://thewest.com.au/sport/nfl/super-bowl-live-coverage-of-nfls-showpiece-game-as-new-england-patriots-and-seattle-seahawks-do-battle-c-21538188utm_campaign=liveblog&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=clipboard&tid=1770598034169#44535 https://thewest.com.au/sport/nfl/super-bowl-live-coverage-of-nfls-showpiece-game-as-new-england-patriots-and-seattle-seahawks-do-battle-c-21538188utm_campaign=liveblog&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=clipboard&tid=1770598034169#44535"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2020660824453349833)  2026-02-09T00:47Z 188.2K followers, [----] engagements


"READ: https://thewest.com.au/news/court-justice/benjamin-cheeseman-man-who-made-gun-with-3d-printer-in-parents-home-spared-immediate-jail-term-c-21538518 https://thewest.com.au/news/court-justice/benjamin-cheeseman-man-who-made-gun-with-3d-printer-in-parents-home-spared-immediate-jail-term-c-21538518"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2020699674278040001)  2026-02-09T03:21Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Premier Roger Cook has defended the increase in the number of senior executives in the public sector despite more than [---] highly paid bureaucrats being hired in just three years. https://thewest.com.au/politics/state-politics/premier-roger-cook-defends-increase-in-highly-paid-public-sector-executives-despite-opposition-criticism-c-21575796 https://thewest.com.au/politics/state-politics/premier-roger-cook-defends-increase-in-highly-paid-public-sector-executives-despite-opposition-criticism-c-21575796"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2020715062369882389)  2026-02-09T04:23Z 188.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Household spending unexpectedly declined in December with the outlook for the year ahead gloomy after the Reserve Bank of Australia hiked interest rates last week. https://thewest.com.au/business/economy/gloomy-outlook-for-australian-household-spending-after-rba-rate-hike-c-21575119 https://thewest.com.au/business/economy/gloomy-outlook-for-australian-household-spending-after-rba-rate-hike-c-21575119"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2020715760750903376)  2026-02-09T04:25Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"You cant win mark of the year at training but that didnt stop West Coast forward Jake Waterman from flying for an absolute screamer on Monday morning. https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl/west-coast-eagles-training-jake-waterman-reuben-ginbey-elijah-hewett-harley-reid-brandon-starcevich-news-c-21568938 https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl/west-coast-eagles-training-jake-waterman-reuben-ginbey-elijah-hewett-harley-reid-brandon-starcevich-news-c-21568938"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2020736402665725958)  2026-02-09T05:47Z 188.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Lindian Resources has firmly shifted its Kangankunde rare earths project into execution mode ordering critical long-lead processing equipment and ramping up construction activity in Malawi. #BULLSNBEARSWA https://thewest.com.au/business/bulls-n-bears/lindian-secures-long-lead-gear-as-malawian-rare-earths-build-gathers-pace--c-21578555 https://thewest.com.au/business/bulls-n-bears/lindian-secures-long-lead-gear-as-malawian-rare-earths-build-gathers-pace--c-21578555"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2020775941446721711)  2026-02-09T08:25Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Exceptional metallurgical recoveries up to 97% from Reach Resources Murchison South gold project in WA have confirmed its ore as free-milling soft and amenable to gravity and cyanide leach processing. #BULLSNBEARSWA https://buff.ly/DGZiCDn https://buff.ly/DGZiCDn"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2020995706140406115)  2026-02-09T22:58Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Buckingham Palace has issued a bombshell statement confirming King Charles stands ready to support a police investigation into his brother former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. https://thewest.com.au/news/royal-family/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-king-charles-ready-to-support-police-over-epstein-allegations-c-21584281 https://thewest.com.au/news/royal-family/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-king-charles-ready-to-support-police-over-epstein-allegations-c-21584281"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2021016706936615028)  2026-02-10T00:21Z 188.2K followers, [----] engagements


"There was no challenge for the Liberal leadership on Tuesday and heres why. https://thewest.com.au/politics/federal-politics/angus-taylor-does-not-have-the-numbers-to-challenge-for-liberal-leadership-sussan-ley-allies-say-c-21588654 https://thewest.com.au/politics/federal-politics/angus-taylor-does-not-have-the-numbers-to-challenge-for-liberal-leadership-sussan-ley-allies-say-c-21588654"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2021116003468374316)  2026-02-10T06:56Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"A City mayor will have to make a public apology after withdrawing his appeal against a ruling that found he had made improper use of his office. https://thewest.com.au/politics/local-government/mark-irwin-stirling-mayor-to-publicly-apologise-after-withdrawing-appeal-c-21548951 https://thewest.com.au/politics/local-government/mark-irwin-stirling-mayor-to-publicly-apologise-after-withdrawing-appeal-c-21548951"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2021132155665928362)  2026-02-10T08:00Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Read about the savings hack: https://thewest.com.au/lifestyle/personal-finance/how-to-lower-your-grocery-bill-amid-the-pinch-of-cost-of-living-pressures-c-21590927 https://thewest.com.au/lifestyle/personal-finance/how-to-lower-your-grocery-bill-amid-the-pinch-of-cost-of-living-pressures-c-21590927"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2021138654635098442)  2026-02-10T08:26Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"FMR and Southern Hemisphere Mining have kicked off a deep diamond hole at their Llahuin copper-gold-moly project in Chile chasing the heart of a big porphyry using refined structural and geophysical clues. #BULLSNBEARSWA https://thewest.com.au/business/bulls-n-bears/southern-hemisphere-fmr-drill-deep-into-chilean-copper-porphyry-system-c-21593091 https://thewest.com.au/business/bulls-n-bears/southern-hemisphere-fmr-drill-deep-into-chilean-copper-porphyry-system-c-21593091"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2021159378238279731)  2026-02-10T09:48Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Local landlords have benefited from the steepest rental increases in the nation since [----] according to new research but potential changes to the capital gains tax system could cost them dearly. FULL STORY: https://thewest.com.au/business/property/landlords-raking-it-in-amid-perths-rental-squeeze-could-be-facing-changes-to-capital-gains-tax-c-21588834 https://thewest.com.au/business/property/landlords-raking-it-in-amid-perths-rental-squeeze-could-be-facing-changes-to-capital-gains-tax-c-21588834"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2021344875392708863)  2026-02-10T22:05Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"OPINION: Racism in Australia is not accidental. It is structural.It has been woven into the legal and social fabric of the nation from the moment terra nullius was declared. FULL STORY in the comments"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2021346970862756215)  2026-02-10T22:14Z 188.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Developer Paul Blackburne has assured frustrated buyers of a development in the northern suburbs the project is proceeding with construction due to start next month after years of delays"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2021352181413155220)  2026-02-10T22:34Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"OPINION: The housing crisis has a lot to answer for most recently for fuelling the unfortunate rise of Pauline Hanson to a massive [--] per cent support. https://thewest.com.au/opinion/kim-macdonald-why-pauline-hansons-proposed-immigration-cuts-will-hurt-australia-c-21595436 https://thewest.com.au/opinion/kim-macdonald-why-pauline-hansons-proposed-immigration-cuts-will-hurt-australia-c-21595436"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2021708200567849306)  2026-02-11T22:09Z 188.2K followers, [----] engagements


"#BREAKING: In an exclusive interview Israeli President Isaac Herzog has shut down suggestions that he incited genocide blasting the libellous lie saying that Israel wants peace and an end to war in the Middle East. https://thewest.com.au/politics/world-politics/israeli-president-isaac-herzog-blasts-genocide-lie-says-anti-semitism-is-present-in-australia-c-21610501 https://thewest.com.au/politics/world-politics/israeli-president-isaac-herzog-blasts-genocide-lie-says-anti-semitism-is-present-in-australia-c-21610501"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2021725793580138564)  2026-02-11T23:19Z 188.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Liberal frontbench resignations have been coming in hard and fast as the embattled party fights from two sides to get on the path to winning over Australian voters. https://thewest.com.au/politics/federal-politics/liberal-party-leadership-spill-who-has-resigned-from-sussan-leys-front-bench-c-21611839 https://thewest.com.au/politics/federal-politics/liberal-party-leadership-spill-who-has-resigned-from-sussan-leys-front-bench-c-21611839"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2021742738752815515)  2026-02-12T00:26Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Angus Taylor has formally declared his intention to challenge Sussan Ley for the Liberal leadership after a swathe of resignations from the shadow ministry kicked off. https://thewest.com.au/politics/liberal/angus-taylor-declares-he-will-run-for-leader-as-liberals-call-for-spill-meeting-to-dump-sussan-ley-c-21611390 https://thewest.com.au/politics/liberal/angus-taylor-declares-he-will-run-for-leader-as-liberals-call-for-spill-meeting-to-dump-sussan-ley-c-21611390"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2021743186247393432)  2026-02-12T00:28Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Australias central bank chief Michele Bullock tried to shut down questioning at a Senate economics committee when asked about government spending. https://thewest.com.au/business/rba/reserve-bank-governor-michele-bullock-tries-to-shut-down-questioning-on-government-spending-inflation--c-21612132 https://thewest.com.au/business/rba/reserve-bank-governor-michele-bullock-tries-to-shut-down-questioning-on-government-spending-inflation--c-21612132"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2021743821504086097)  2026-02-12T00:31Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Former State minister and Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob has been appointed to monitor the City of Nedlands following a shocking report that was tabled just weeks before its full-spill council election. FULL STORY below"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2021785030524064001)  2026-02-12T03:14Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"#BREAKING: Following years of secretive trials and delays Fortescue has officially started phasing out the diesel trains that transport iron ore from its mines to port. https://thewest.com.au/business/mining/fortescue-finally-starts-using-electric-battery-locomotives-on-its-pilbara-iron-ore-rail-network-c-21607586 https://thewest.com.au/business/mining/fortescue-finally-starts-using-electric-battery-locomotives-on-its-pilbara-iron-ore-rail-network-c-21607586"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2021785434502656020)  2026-02-12T03:16Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"To escape the death spiral Liberals must jettison the old and rebrand themselves as something fresh and new. https://thewest.com.au/opinion/mark-riley-liberals-under-angus-taylor-need-to-emulate-tony-blair-not-john-howard-c-21617968 https://thewest.com.au/opinion/mark-riley-liberals-under-angus-taylor-need-to-emulate-tony-blair-not-john-howard-c-21617968"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2021873928986042837)  2026-02-12T09:08Z 188.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Western Australias top doctor says children and adults could die unless vaccination rates improve warning about misinformation from the anti-vaccination lobby. Story in comments. READ: https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/retiring-chief-health-officer-and-covid-hero-andy-robertson-urges-parents-to-vaccinate-children-as-wa-falters-c-21529222 https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/retiring-chief-health-officer-and-covid-hero-andy-robertson-urges-parents-to-vaccinate-children-as-wa-falters-c-21529222"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2020049006609490423)  2026-02-07T08:16Z 188.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Progressive protesters hate Israel so much they rally against its President who backs gay rights https://thewest.com.au/politics/isaac-herzog-progressive-protesters-hate-israel-so-much-they-rally-against-its-president-who-backs-gay-rights-c-21592389 https://thewest.com.au/politics/isaac-herzog-progressive-protesters-hate-israel-so-much-they-rally-against-its-president-who-backs-gay-rights-c-21592389"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2021131072549888270)  2026-02-10T07:56Z 188.2K followers, 356.5K engagements


"Melbourne ruckman Max Gawn fired a tongue-in-cheek shot across the bows of West Australian football. https://buff.ly/SEcsIgl https://buff.ly/SEcsIgl"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2021524954756337699)  2026-02-11T10:01Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Eagles premiership star turned Hawthorn premier defender Tom Barrass is selling his multimillion-dollar house in one of Perths most highly sought after suburbs. STORY IN COMMENTS https://thewest.com.au/lifestyle/house-that/former-eagle-tom-barrass-puts-multimillion-dollar-peppermint-grove-home-up-for-sale-during-afl-origin-visit-c-21626062 https://thewest.com.au/lifestyle/house-that/former-eagle-tom-barrass-puts-multimillion-dollar-peppermint-grove-home-up-for-sale-during-afl-origin-visit-c-21626062"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2022203298657206718)  2026-02-13T06:56Z 188.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Here we are our beloved WA - AFL Origins David - pitted against this colossal beast in a Big V.On paper were screwed - but luckily for us Sandgropers footys not played on paper writes Ryan Daniels. https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl-state-of-origin/ryan-daniels-wa-must-believe-that-can-prevail-in-afl-origin-like-david-over-goliath-c-21516859 https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl-state-of-origin/ryan-daniels-wa-must-believe-that-can-prevail-in-afl-origin-like-david-over-goliath-c-21516859"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2022467520301552125)  2026-02-14T00:26Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"EXCLUSIVE: Outgoing AFL chair Richard Goyder believes there is a hunger from players and fans to turn Saturdays Origin blockbuster at Optus Stadium into an annual event. https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl-state-of-origin/players-want-real-origin-footy-in-pre-season-says-outgoing-afl-chair-richard-goyder--c-21602501 https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl-state-of-origin/players-want-real-origin-footy-in-pre-season-says-outgoing-afl-chair-richard-goyder--c-21602501"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2022467720235610206)  2026-02-14T00:27Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"READ: https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl/richard-goyder-recalls-the-real-joy-behind-his-role-as-chair-of-the-afl-ahead-of-exit-c-21586510 https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl/richard-goyder-recalls-the-real-joy-behind-his-role-as-chair-of-the-afl-ahead-of-exit-c-21586510"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2022468238978711772)  2026-02-14T00:29Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"A 62-year-old man accused of attempting to murder a woman in a Balga home invasion almost [--] years ago has been acquitted by a jury despite prosecutors alleging DNA put him at the scene. https://thewest.com.au/news/court-justice/brett-gavin-brian-penny-man-accused-of-2011-balga-home-intrusion-attempted-murder-acquitted-by-perth-jury-c-21635866 https://thewest.com.au/news/court-justice/brett-gavin-brian-penny-man-accused-of-2011-balga-home-intrusion-attempted-murder-acquitted-by-perth-jury-c-21635866"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2022552294412124666)  2026-02-14T06:03Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Transit guards contributed to the death of a 24-year-old man with disabilities during a Perth Underground Train Station arrest a coroner has found. https://thewest.com.au/news/court-justice/joshua-van-malssen-transit-officers-contributed-to-heart-attack-death-of-young-man-in-train-station-arrest-c-21636234 https://thewest.com.au/news/court-justice/joshua-van-malssen-transit-officers-contributed-to-heart-attack-death-of-young-man-in-train-station-arrest-c-21636234"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2022569008961122513)  2026-02-14T07:10Z 188.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Angus Taylor faces an early test in his new leadership role to revive the Liberals. https://thewest.com.au/opinion/editorials/editorial-angus-taylor-faces-an-early-test-in-his-new-leadership-role-of-reviving-the-liberals--c-21628477 https://thewest.com.au/opinion/editorials/editorial-angus-taylor-faces-an-early-test-in-his-new-leadership-role-of-reviving-the-liberals--c-21628477"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2022627194212614242)  2026-02-14T11:01Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Premier Roger Cook has declared WA now deserves to become the home of AFL Origin after the State proved it could turn it on to host the historic match. https://thewest.com.au/politics/state-politics/afl-origin-roger-cook-declares-wa-the-new-home-of-origin-as-he-calls-for-its-long-term-return--c-21639046 https://thewest.com.au/politics/state-politics/afl-origin-roger-cook-declares-wa-the-new-home-of-origin-as-he-calls-for-its-long-term-return--c-21639046"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2022652897809273081)  2026-02-14T12:43Z 188.2K followers, [----] engagements


"The Liberal Party faces a grim and uncertain future if its new leader does not address changing voting habits among its electorates a political observer warns. https://thewest.com.au/politics/libs-warned-adapt-to-change-or-risk-a-dire-future-c-21640480 https://thewest.com.au/politics/libs-warned-adapt-to-change-or-risk-a-dire-future-c-21640480"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2022819650963148964)  2026-02-14T23:46Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"JOE SPAGNOLO OPINION: 'I had Ley down for two years as Federal Liberal leader before being replaced. She did nine months sacked by her colleagues quicker than an English Premier League manager.' https://thewest.com.au/opinion/joe-spagnolo-will-angus-taylor-be-third-time-lucky-for-libs-c-21615922 https://thewest.com.au/opinion/joe-spagnolo-will-angus-taylor-be-third-time-lucky-for-libs-c-21615922"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2022821912435429747)  2026-02-14T23:55Z 188.2K followers, [----] engagements


"BEN HARVEY OPINION: 'The tone-deaf timing of pro-Palestine protests only plays into the hands of opportunists like Pauline Hanson.' https://thewest.com.au/opinion/ben-harvey-tone-deaf-timing-of-pro-palestine-protests-only-plays-into-the-hands-of-pauline-hanson-c-21605862 https://thewest.com.au/opinion/ben-harvey-tone-deaf-timing-of-pro-palestine-protests-only-plays-into-the-hands-of-pauline-hanson-c-21605862"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2022824729665470805)  2026-02-15T00:06Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"You either love it or you quietly resent it sometimes both at once. Owning a pool is the ultimate backyard dichotomy says Charlie Albone. https://thewest.com.au/lifestyle/charlie-albone-the-polarising-luxury-of-having-a-pool-is-the-ultimate-test-in-patience--c-21603322 https://thewest.com.au/lifestyle/charlie-albone-the-polarising-luxury-of-having-a-pool-is-the-ultimate-test-in-patience--c-21603322"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2022830728744948121)  2026-02-15T00:30Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Carlton defender Jacob Weitering has flown home to Melbourne after being discharged from hospital following a sickening incident while representing Victoria in AFL Origin. https://thewest.com.au/sport/carlton-blues/afl-origin-carlton-defender-jacob-weitering-flies-home-to-melbourne-after-being-discharged-from-hospital-c-21643586 https://thewest.com.au/sport/carlton-blues/afl-origin-carlton-defender-jacob-weitering-flies-home-to-melbourne-after-being-discharged-from-hospital-c-21643586"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2022851366968848676)  2026-02-15T01:52Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"US President Donald Trumps second term has been punctuated by blunt sometimes shocking statements about foreign policy. https://thewest.com.au/news/world/how-donald-trumps-presidency-redefines-us-foreign-policy-around-himself-c-21635431 https://thewest.com.au/news/world/how-donald-trumps-presidency-redefines-us-foreign-policy-around-himself-c-21635431"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2022874652998009336)  2026-02-15T03:24Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Calls for urgent stamp duty relief have been rejected by Premier Roger Cook as Basil Zempilas put housing front and centre of a new-look Opposition attack. https://thewest.com.au/politics/state-politics/stamp-duty-the-first-target-of-an-opposition-reshuffle-that-sees-regional-mps-lose-out-c-21643333 https://thewest.com.au/politics/state-politics/stamp-duty-the-first-target-of-an-opposition-reshuffle-that-sees-regional-mps-lose-out-c-21643333"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2022902420779454491)  2026-02-15T05:14Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"PETER DUTTON: Whatever the Voice referendum outcome our nation will be divided because of the choices made by Prime Minister Albanese. From day one his handling of this referendum has been a shambles. https://bit.ly/3PHmbtP https://bit.ly/3PHmbtP"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1710441056246915352)  2023-10-06T23:45Z 188.2K followers, 50.2K engagements


"The front page of Thursday's The West Australian"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1963211681196052625)  2025-09-03T12:05Z 188.2K followers, 88K engagements


"QGold has upped its bid to 21c a share but Venus Metals isnt blinking. With a $40m gold royalty rising asset values and growth projects firing the board says the offer still sells shareholders short. #BULLSNBEARSWA https://thewest.com.au/business/bulls-n-bears/venus-rejects-increased-bid-as-rox-shares-and-royalty-value-surge-c-21282651 https://thewest.com.au/business/bulls-n-bears/venus-rejects-increased-bid-as-rox-shares-and-royalty-value-surge-c-21282651"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2010557810002538763)  2026-01-12T03:41Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Western Australian football great Rob Wiley believes the AFL Origin concept will be given a jumpstart by a bumper crowd in Perth. https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl/afl-origin-wa-football-great-rob-wiley-says-this-is-just-the-start-for-the-resurrection-state-rivalry-return-c-21492482 https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl/afl-origin-wa-football-great-rob-wiley-says-this-is-just-the-start-for-the-resurrection-state-rivalry-return-c-21492482"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2017902292154864074)  2026-02-01T10:06Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Its not everyday you spot a Formula One star dining in your Italian restaurant let alone in the suburbs of Perth on a weeknight. READ HERE: https://thewest.com.au/sport/f1/what-former-formula-1-star-daniel-ricciardo-ordered-from-floreats-gustoso-italian-restaurant-c-21541501 https://thewest.com.au/sport/f1/what-former-formula-1-star-daniel-ricciardo-ordered-from-floreats-gustoso-italian-restaurant-c-21541501"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2019357650060730696)  2026-02-05T10:29Z 188.2K followers, [----] engagements


"China is already moving to buy a lot less of iron ore from Australia due to our ties with the United States threatening government revenue regardless of a Taiwan invasion. https://thewest.com.au/business/mining/china-will-buy-less-australian-iron-ore-because-of-us-defence-ties-commonwealth-bank-warns-c-21543211 https://thewest.com.au/business/mining/china-will-buy-less-australian-iron-ore-because-of-us-defence-ties-commonwealth-bank-warns-c-21543211"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2019542567663067580)  2026-02-05T22:44Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"The front page of Tuesday's The West Australian"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2020837341758214262)  2026-02-09T12:29Z 188.2K followers, 38.6K engagements


"Maybe theres a way to turn Brontes Wuthering Heights into a glossy bodice-ripper and still maintain the gothic cruelty of the book but for all her talents Margot Robbie is simply not the actor to do it. READ: https://thewest.com.au/entertainment/movie-reviews/wuthering-heights-review-torrid-sex-scenes-and-margot-robbie-cant-save-it-from-being-disappointingly-mid--c-21573600 https://thewest.com.au/entertainment/movie-reviews/wuthering-heights-review-torrid-sex-scenes-and-margot-robbie-cant-save-it-from-being-disappointingly-mid--c-21573600"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2020990461167419768)  2026-02-09T22:37Z 188.2K followers, [----] engagements


"One of WAs most hotly contested developments of the past decade a $280 million proposal to develop Smiths Beach south of Yallingup has been recommended for approval by the environmental watchdog. FULL STORY IN COMMENTS https://thewest.com.au/business/commercial-property/smiths-beach-development-controversial-280m-adrian-fini-led-development-at-beachside-site-wins-epa-approval-c-21587073 https://thewest.com.au/business/commercial-property/smiths-beach-development-controversial-280m-adrian-fini-led-development-at-beachside-site-wins-epa-approval-c-21587073"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2021055476880781610)  2026-02-10T02:55Z 188.2K followers, [----] engagements


"A male victim went head-first into the fryers. LINK IN COMMENTS https://thewest.com.au/news/world/chef-dies-after-plunging-head-into-deep-fryer-at-olive-garden-restaurant-in-america--c-21603358 https://thewest.com.au/news/world/chef-dies-after-plunging-head-into-deep-fryer-at-olive-garden-restaurant-in-america--c-21603358"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2021471701200994725)  2026-02-11T06:29Z 188.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Final assays from Zenith Minerals Dulcie gold play have confirmed a district-scale system with a maiden resource now fast-tracked and low-capex development studies gathering pace in WAs Southern Cross belt. #BULLSNBEARSWA https://thewest.com.au/business/public-companies/wa-gold-play-heats-up-as-zenith-confirms-dulcie-scale-c-21603914 https://thewest.com.au/business/public-companies/wa-gold-play-heats-up-as-zenith-confirms-dulcie-scale-c-21603914"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2021475390083027203)  2026-02-11T06:44Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Kaiser Reef has wrapped a resource around the historical waste dumps at its Union Hill site in Victoria delivering a stockpile estimate of [------] tonnes at [----] grams per tonne gold for [----] ounces. #BULLSNBEARSWA https://thewest.com.au/business/bulls-n-bears/old-dumps-deliver-new-gold-for-kaiser-in-victoria-c-21604281 https://thewest.com.au/business/bulls-n-bears/old-dumps-deliver-new-gold-for-kaiser-in-victoria-c-21604281"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2021486066297884775)  2026-02-11T07:26Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"TMK Energy and Mongolias Ministry of Energy have inked a deal to study the rapid take-up of natural gas in the nations energy mix potentially reaping the rewards if coal seam gas is given the green light. #BULLSNBEARSWA https://thewest.com.au/business/bulls-n-bears/tmk-teams-with-mongolian-energy-arm-to-map-coal-seam-gas-future-c-21604655 https://thewest.com.au/business/bulls-n-bears/tmk-teams-with-mongolian-energy-arm-to-map-coal-seam-gas-future-c-21604655"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2021499879772590125)  2026-02-11T08:21Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Shadow early childhood minister Liam Staltari said the data was deeply concerning and underscored the need for reform. https://thewest.com.au/news/education/wa-child-care-centres-opposition-calls-for-independent-watchdog-after-alarming-rise-in-serious-incidents-c-21599932 https://thewest.com.au/news/education/wa-child-care-centres-opposition-calls-for-independent-watchdog-after-alarming-rise-in-serious-incidents-c-21599932"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2021503016977715291)  2026-02-11T08:34Z 188.2K followers, [----] engagements


"BMG Resources is set to kick off a major 10000m diamond drilling resource expansion program this month at its Abercromby gold project 30km southeast of Wiluna in WAs eastern goldfields. #BULLSNBEARSWA https://thewest.com.au/business/bulls-n-bears/bmg-launches-big-drill-push-to-bulk-up-wiluna-gold-project-c-21606252 https://thewest.com.au/business/bulls-n-bears/bmg-launches-big-drill-push-to-bulk-up-wiluna-gold-project-c-21606252"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2021771238767534265)  2026-02-12T02:20Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Dateline Resources has reported strong step-out drilling results at its Colosseum project in California. Best hits included 150m at 1.39g/t gold from surface featuring a 55-metre section grading 2.83g/t gold. #BULLSNBEARSWA https://thewest.com.au/business/bulls-n-bears/dateline-chases-mine-life-growth-with-new-us-gold-hits-c-21615361 https://thewest.com.au/business/bulls-n-bears/dateline-chases-mine-life-growth-with-new-us-gold-hits-c-21615361"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2021818954759487786)  2026-02-12T05:29Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"ADX Energy is back on the tools in Austria restarting testing at its Welchau-1 discovery with an acid stimulation aimed at unlocking shallow light oil up-dip of the well. #BULLSNBEARSWA https://thewest.com.au/business/bulls-n-bears/adx-primes-flow-test-for-austrian-light-oil-and-gas-c-21617325 https://thewest.com.au/business/bulls-n-bears/adx-primes-flow-test-for-austrian-light-oil-and-gas-c-21617325"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2021865902879244614)  2026-02-12T08:36Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"It was the key motivator for being selected. More than anything it was continuing the family legacy." https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl/afl-origin-geelong-speedster-lawson-humphries-to-honour-late-grandfather-in-donning-west-australian-jumper-c-21604006 https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl/afl-origin-geelong-speedster-lawson-humphries-to-honour-late-grandfather-in-donning-west-australian-jumper-c-21604006"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2022103548838682843)  2026-02-13T00:20Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"St George Mining has secured strong backing from Brazil with state tax exemptions set to cut development costs at the companys Arax niobiumrare earths project fast-tracking its path towards production. #BULLSNBEARSWA https://thewest.com.au/business/bulls-n-bears/brazil-backs-st-george-with-tax-breaks-for-critical-minerals-push-c-21625204 https://thewest.com.au/business/bulls-n-bears/brazil-backs-st-george-with-tax-breaks-for-critical-minerals-push-c-21625204"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2022156985999769763)  2026-02-13T03:52Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Fremantle star Murphy Reid has produced a brilliant performance as a pure midfielder during the Dockers intraclub game in Bunbury to make it clear that hes in for another huge season. https://buff.ly/XxI0HTS https://buff.ly/XxI0HTS"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2022162368323600863)  2026-02-13T04:14Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"A senior police officer labelled as unacceptable the number of motorists caught speeding in school zones. LINK IN COMMENTS https://thewest.com.au/politics/state-politics/more-than-2700-drivers-caught-speeding-in-wa-school-zones-in-first-week-of-school-police-figures-reveal-c-21626546 https://thewest.com.au/politics/state-politics/more-than-2700-drivers-caught-speeding-in-wa-school-zones-in-first-week-of-school-police-figures-reveal-c-21626546"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2022185928605806965)  2026-02-13T05:47Z 188.2K followers, [----] engagements


"One eager photographer has made a splash on the day that Angus Taylor was named the new Liberal Leader. READ HERE: https://thewest.com.au/politics/angus-taylor-news-corp-photographer-falls-into-water-feature-while-taking-pictures-of-new-liberal-leader-c-21626920 https://thewest.com.au/politics/angus-taylor-news-corp-photographer-falls-into-water-feature-while-taking-pictures-of-new-liberal-leader-c-21626920"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2022188660733415433)  2026-02-13T05:58Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"WA football icon Bill Walker will become just the third West Australian to be elevated to Legend status in the Australian Football Hall of Fame later this year. https://buff.ly/l8j9w9R https://buff.ly/l8j9w9R"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2022219914929381531)  2026-02-13T08:02Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Patriot Resources has masterminded a globally scaled copper-silver portfolio in Peru and Zambia to ride the explosive wave of demand driven by AI and data centres. #BULLSNBEARSWA https://thewest.com.au/business/bulls-n-bears/patriot-lines-up-global-copper-silver-assets-for-the-ai-driven-surge-c-21627832 https://thewest.com.au/business/bulls-n-bears/patriot-lines-up-global-copper-silver-assets-for-the-ai-driven-surge-c-21627832"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2022232570285465744)  2026-02-13T08:53Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"PAUL MURRAY OPINION: 'It would be a considerable understatement to say that the Environmental Protection Authority struggled to approve the highly contentious Smiths Beach land development proposal.' https://thewest.com.au/opinion/paul-murray-epas-bizarre-backflips-must-face-scrutiny-as-contentious-smiths-beach-development-approved-c-21624819 https://thewest.com.au/opinion/paul-murray-epas-bizarre-backflips-must-face-scrutiny-as-contentious-smiths-beach-development-approved-c-21624819"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2022466046246920339)  2026-02-14T00:20Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Perth homes are set to grow in value over autumn before slowing down mid year according to one of the countrys key property analysts. STORY IN COMMENTS https://thewest.com.au/business/property/perth-property-still-strong-and-construction-will-not-get-cheaper-cotality-expert-tells-udia-conference-c-21625440 https://thewest.com.au/business/property/perth-property-still-strong-and-construction-will-not-get-cheaper-cotality-expert-tells-udia-conference-c-21625440"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2022468877611839532)  2026-02-14T00:32Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"We would be dropped in by helicopters there would be no one around us so we had to do our work quickly. LINK IN COMMENTS https://thewest.com.au/news/agenda/untold-history-how-nashos-answered-the-call-with-dangerous-jungle-missions-scorpions-and-short-haircuts-c-21568272 https://thewest.com.au/news/agenda/untold-history-how-nashos-answered-the-call-with-dangerous-jungle-missions-scorpions-and-short-haircuts-c-21568272"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2022471270843965537)  2026-02-14T00:41Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"I spent the next three days going backwards and forwards to the hospital doing test after test. LINK IN COMMENTS https://thewest.com.au/travel/a-cautionary-tale-about-an-uninsured-traveller-in-bali-c-21460551 https://thewest.com.au/travel/a-cautionary-tale-about-an-uninsured-traveller-in-bali-c-21460551"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2022490497739034631)  2026-02-14T01:58Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"REEL TALK: British director Emerald Fennell has turned Wuthering Heights from a study in gothic cruelty to a steamy bodice-ripper but doesnt quite pull it off. https://thewest.com.au/entertainment/movie-reviews/reel-talk-wuthering-heights-fails-to-reach-its-potential-as-a-steamy-bodice-ripper-c-21599516 https://thewest.com.au/entertainment/movie-reviews/reel-talk-wuthering-heights-fails-to-reach-its-potential-as-a-steamy-bodice-ripper-c-21599516"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2022491001009402032)  2026-02-14T02:00Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Perth is gearing up for a vibrant Lunar New Year celebration as new data from China predicts a significant surge in Chinese visitors to Australia during the [----] holiday period. READ HERE: https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/perth-gears-up-to-celebrate-longest-ever-lunar-new-year-holiday-period-in-history-c-21599147 https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/perth-gears-up-to-celebrate-longest-ever-lunar-new-year-holiday-period-in-history-c-21599147"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2022588221868138779)  2026-02-14T08:26Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Origin coaches Dean Cox and Chris Scott have emphatically backed the resurrection of state against state concept declaring it a resounding success. https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl/afl-state-of-origin-dean-cox-and-chris-scott-call-for-showpiece-to-become-annual-event-c-21639435 https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl/afl-state-of-origin-dean-cox-and-chris-scott-call-for-showpiece-to-become-annual-event-c-21639435"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2022667866537922793)  2026-02-14T13:42Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements


"Summer Bay favourites Ada Nicodemou and James Stewart shared the magic moment on social media. LINK IN COMMENTS https://thenightly.com.au/lifestyle/home-and-away-stars-ada-nicodemou-and-james-stewart-share-engagement-on-social-media-c-21644141 https://thenightly.com.au/lifestyle/home-and-away-stars-ada-nicodemou-and-james-stewart-share-engagement-on-social-media-c-21644141"  
[X Link](https://x.com/westaustralian/status/2022905441353617535)  2026-02-15T05:26Z 188.2K followers, [---] engagements

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