Sam Jones

Covering tech, cyber, defence and politics for Business News. Former Seven West northern papers editor
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[Sam Jones @sam_jones444]

Your potential isn't confined by present difficulties. Through lifelong learning, dedicated effort, and courageous choices, you can shatter old boundaries and unlock greater achievements. 🌂 I beat my girlfriend at badminton.

[Jenna Clarke @jennamclarke]

Overheard in a (Sydney) newsroom: “Surely they can just drive the crews between Port Hedland and Broome” (for #CycloneIlsa coverage).

Narrator:

[Sam Jones @sam_jones444]

@lukesmcpherson @swtimes @JakebWaddell All the best Luke!

[The West Australian @westaustralian]

WATCH: Monday morning police pursuit through centre of Broome ends in two-car collision. https://t.co/9d7nYKHI3h - Via @Janeemurphy97 #wanews

[Sam Jones @sam_jones444]

Brilliant work by the talented @Janeemurphy97 for this exclusive.

A 2019 inquest found proximity to community was a major factor in improving the wellbeing of at-risk children.

It's 2022 and all Kimberley bail houses have been closed for months.
https://t.co/0dxSr6w8Wh

[Sam Jones @sam_jones444]

A manhunt is underway in Broome after a woman was sexually assaulted in Bilingurr overnight.

https://t.co/pGOl4rJrGw @Janeemurphy97

[Countryman @Countryman1885]

#BREAKING WA’s East Kimberley is closing in on the creation of a sustainable, profitable cotton industry after the State Government on Wednesday leased land to establish a processing facility in the region. Via @sam_jones444

https://t.co/e4w61aoY45

[Shannon Hampton @ShannonHampton_]

Teddies and flowers have been left at the scene of a tragic house fire that killed three kids aged 10, 7 and five months old in Port Hedland yesterday @westaustralian #perthnews

[Sam Jones @sam_jones444]

A couple more Ag show shots, because I couldn't choose just four

[Sam Jones @sam_jones444]

How good are Ag shows!

[Anthony De Ceglie @AnthDeCeglie]

Very important story on front page of tomorrow's The West Australian #auspol

[The West Australian @westaustralian]

The front page of Friday's The West Australian.

[Sam Jones @sam_jones444]

The WA Heath Department has confirmed it is investigating the “devastating” death of an Indigenous woman who had earlier gone to a Pilbara hospital for mental health treatment. Via @Alexand50862120
https://t.co/pFQORoImJe

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After nearly three hours of public statements that touched on debunked conspiracy theories, gene manipulation and religious wrath, the Port Hedland council has revoked its decision to sue the State Government over vaccine mandates. Via @Alexand50862120

https://t.co/4ziYzIyyeA

[Sam Jones @sam_jones444]

Hedland Mayor Peter Carter looks to be in hot water... again...

https://t.co/skElpBWFvP

[Anthony De Ceglie @AnthDeCeglie]

Special bilingual Noongar-English front page of The West Australian tomorrow for start of National Reconciliation Week 2022 (translated by the brilliant Alison Nannup) #auspol

[Hannah @HanMurphy93]

I don't know how this has spun so far out of control but can we please reign these 'Tiktokers sent to work in outback' takes? I won't link it but there is so much misinformation out there and continues to point northern WA's youth crime problem as a social media issue. It's not.

[Sam Jones @sam_jones444]

While heading into cast his vote, Labor Durack candidate Jeremiah Riley said he's feeling confident.

Pictured with Kimberley MLA Divina D'Anna, Senator Pat Dodson and MLC Rosie Sahana.

No sign of a democracy sausage though... The search continues #AusVotes22 #Durackvotes

[Sam Jones @sam_jones444]

Looking for a change? Come work with us.

We're looking for a graduate journo keen to cut their teeth in one of Australia's most important regions - the Pilbara.

The position is ideal for anyone with a passion for local news, photography and sport.

https://t.co/G6E5DEji1W

[Sam Jones @sam_jones444]

@earthma23 @LordSoth123 @westaustralian No, it was an electors motion moved by around 120-130 local residents. The Town has a population of ~12,000... so 1% of residents