Augusta-Margaret River Times

Augusta artKids’ creativity fired up by mosaic mural

A new art project has come to life in Augusta thanks to the hard work of volunteers and primary school students.

FootballSunday fixtures dominate

Justin Fris

New materialFishing for musical authenticity

It’s all about the love of music and channelling experiences into emotive lyrics for Tom Fisher.

Jackson Lavell-Lee

Uber awareRideshare app closing in

Two years after successfully launching the rideshare platform in Australia, Ola announced plans to launch in Busselton this week.

Jackson Lavell-Lee

Makeover marredHooligans hamper main street upgrade works

Police have been called to monitor the Margaret River main street redevelopment after hooligans changed traffic signs and destroyed sandbags at the weekend.

Warren Hately

Local legendsLions seek new blood for pride

Cowaramup Lions Club members have a busy few months on their hands — and they need some fresh blood to help out.

Warren Hately

Towards zeroPush to cut regional road speeds

The RAC wants the default speed limit on WA’s regional roads to fall from 110km/h to 100km/h.

Peter Law

Airbnb crackdownState backs MP proposals on short-stay registration

The WA Government says it will back “nearly all” the recommendations from a parliamentary inquiry into the short-stay sector, which includes a Statewide registration platform.

Warren Hately

Seniors in long wait for housing

FPC stoush gets personal

Climate plans seeking comment

Winemakers rejoiceVintage will be a boom

A warmer than average year has resulted in a mad rush for grape pickers in the Margaret River wine region, with some vineyards so desperate they will offer extra pay for employee referrals.

Jackson Lavell-Lee

Fiery movesVolunteer brigade blasted

Shire president Ian Earl has blasted Rosa Brook volunteers for seeking transfer to Department of Fire and Emergency Services control.

Warren Hately

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The West Australian

Special series: Part oneOur five part investigation into WA’s education

A Baltic republic once annexed by the Soviet Union with a population smaller than Perth’s is streaking ahead of Australia in terms of education. The answer? Making schooling free.

Bethany Hiatt

Coffee o’clockPerth’s best breakfast and brunch spots reviewed

Whether you’re looking for somewhere kid-friendly, Instagrammable or are in dire need of a big, greasy breakfast, your search for a morning destination that ticks all the boxes just got a lot easier.

Kate Emery

Regional News

SENTENCE LOOMSGuilty pleas for hospital rampage

A man has admitted hitting a female nurse with a chair and smashing windows during a violent outburst at Geraldton Health Campus.

Adam Poulsen

REckless drivingMan 74km/h over limit after “breaking up” with missus

Zachary Dylan Daube, 25, was heading out to the bush to clear his head after an argument with his partner when he was clocked by police travelling at 134km/h in a 60km/h zone

Jason Mennell

BOom TimesGoldfields miners cashing in on record gold prices

Saracen raked in a net profit of $69 million for the six months to the end of December, while Regis wrapped up last year with a record net profit after tax of $93.4 million.

Jason Mennell

Record number of Kimberly medicos up for awards

Skipper hopes all-Aboriginal team will inspire others

Mining student’s first words after gold theft

WA News

Feats of strengthSeinfeld’s George in a war of words with The West

Jason Alexander took to Twitter to slam The West for trying to talk to him, saying “if you want an interview with someone, try setting it up” - which is exactly what one of its reporters tried to do.

$60k donationsWA Labor urged to ‘give back cash’ to Aboriginal group

Premier Mark McGowan is under pressure to “do the honourable thing” and demand his party hand back $60,000 in donations that Labor pocketed from a troubled native title corporation.

Peter Law

Victim of alleged violent arrest reveals injuries

Vegan menace Warden’s declaration after avoiding jail

Ethics teacher on ‘sexual abuse of student’ charges

SHOCKING FOOTAGEThief’s cancer claim in violent armed hold-up

A young shop worker was left shaken after a man threatened to stab her and slit her throat during a robbery yesterday, telling onlookers he’d been diagnosed with cancer and “didn’t give a f...”.

Rourke Walsh & Jake Dietsch