Police Seek Suspects in Home Invasions in Ocean Reef and Butler

Claremont's iconic Club Bay View has closed after decades of vibrant nightlife, with owner Jon Sainken citing an overwhelming number of regulations as a barrier to fun and a disconnect with today's youth. The venue, once a hub for social interaction, faced challenges post-pandemic and is now set to be replaced by a medical suite, while Sainken remembers its darker history linked to the Claremont serial killings. Want More Context? 🔎

Young Peyton Flanner was relieved when her trained kelpie, Blake, was sold for $10,000 at the Kelpies for Kids auction, keeping him in her rural community of Boyup Brook. The event raised $48,000 for Telethon, providing children undergoing treatment a chance to bond with dogs, with the auction featuring nine dogs in total. Want More Context? 🔎

National parks in the Kimberley are set to close until 2026 as the wet season approaches, with several parks already shutting down and others closing by November 1. This seasonal closure marks the end of the regular tourist season, which has seen a resurgence in visitors to Western Australia, according to the Australian Hotels Association WA, highlighting significant spending by international tourists. Want More Context? 🔎

Only six superannuation funds have passed a new retirement-readiness test developed by Chant West and Epic Retirement Institute, which evaluates funds based on 18 criteria including retirement income products and member support. Hostplus led with 14 criteria met, followed by Aware Super and Brighter Super with 13, while UniSuper, Telstra Super, and Australian Retirement Trust each scored 12. Want More Context? 🔎

Early voting for local government elections in the West Kimberley has commenced, with residents in Broome, Derby, and Fitzroy Crossing able to vote before the official polling day on October 18. Key candidates include current council members seeking re-election and new contenders in Broome, while Derby will see all council seats contested following the council's dissolution in March. Want More Context? 🔎

J. Edgar Hoover, first director of the FBI, exemplified authoritarian leadership, often leading to misinterpretations of his ambiguous directives, as seen in his infamous note on "watching the borders" regarding margin sizes. This highlights the significant impact of authority bias and the importance for leaders to communicate clearly to prevent chaos and ensure effective decision-making within organizations. Want More Context? 🔎