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  1. TourismPremiumAravina Estates launches ‘Aravina Escapes’ vineyard stays

  2. SHARK WATCHPremiumMargaret River to receive a new shark monitoring receiver

  3. WINEPremiumSouth West winery celebrates 40 years of community produce

  4. DeforestationPremiumMargaret River teen leads anti-deforestation push

  5. READERS & WRITERSPremiumFull program released for Readers & Writers Festival

The driver of the red Toyota LandCruiser drove the wrong way on Margaret River's main street, narrowly missing onlookers.

RECKLESS DRIVINGPremiumMan charged after reckless driving spree in the South West

A 31-year-old man has been charged with a number of serious offences after a reckless driving spree in the South West – including allegedly tailgating another vehicle causing it to hit a tree. 

Madelin Hayes

The City of Busselton has appealed the proposed Smiths Beach project.

Scathing ReportPremiumBusselton city appeals Smith Beach resort approval

The City of Busselton has penned a scathing 94-page letter in an attempt to appeal the EPA’s recommendation to approve the majorly controversial Smith Beach resort.

Craig Duncan

Little Cowaramup continues to grow.

HOUSINGPremiumStage 1 works under way for Cowaramup housing development

Civil works have commenced for the first stage of the  ‘In Town’ development project in Cowaramup, which will see 63 residential lots carved out, ready for houses to be built. 

Will Corbett

The fleet of Riviera motor yachts cruise into Busselton.

CRUISE SEASONPremiumBusselton set for busiest cruise season on record

Busselton is set to record it’s busiest cruise season ever, with 18 arrivals to Geographe Bay in the 2025-26 season including 11 maiden visits.

Madelin Hayes

Recreational fishers are encouraged to take part in the public consultation process to simplify rules for catching blue swimmer crabs in the West Coast bioregion.

HAVE YOUR SAY!Major change to blue swimmer crab rules proposed for WA

WA crabbers are being asked to have their say on proposed changes to blue swimmer crab fishing rules.

Craig Duncan

Five people were killed on WA roads over the Easter long weekend.

ROAD SAFETYPremiumFive dead state-wide as South West sees Easter traffic spike

South West police have renewed calls for road safety after an Easter long weekend they say was among the busiest ever on the region’s roads.

Madelin Hayes

BELLS BEACH, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 7: Jack Robinson of Australia prior to surfing in Heat 16 of Round Two at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach on April 7, 2026 at Bells Beach, Victoria, Australia. (Photo by Ed Sloane/World Surf League)

SurfingPremiumPremiumJack Robinson knocked out of Bells Beach Pro

Reigning Bells Beach Pro champion Jack Robinson has had his title defence cut short after bowing out in his round two World Surf League heat. 

Chestnut Brae Sweet Chestnut Farm owner John Stanley said he hopes to showcase agritourism ideas coming out of the South West.

AGRITOURISMPremiumPremiumSW agritourism leaders head to global conference in Scotland

Leaders in the South West’s agritourism space have been invited to the first international agritourism conference, set to be held in Scotland in June. 

Sarah Warren creates her story for Artzability's Living Stories – Voices of Resilience.

BOOK LAUNCHPremiumPremium Artzability to launch new book project

Creatives in Margaret River are sharing their lived experiences with disability in a new book that aims to amplify diverse voices and challenge perceptions around inclusion.

2025 EdConnect learning support volunteer of the year Brenda Hassell, 2025 EdConnect South West volunteer of the year Ali Casagrande and EdConnect area manager Jane Beatty.

MENTORS RECOGNISEDPremiumSouth West vollies recognised at EdConnect Awards

Several South West volunteers have been recognised for their ongoing years of support to students at the annual EdConnect Awards

Madelin Hayes

Cape Naturaliste Conservation Enterprise’s Mandy Polley with scat for analysis.

ConservationPremiumCitizen scientists needed for ‘scat-tracking’ project

Citizen scientists are invited to take part in a groundbreaking new study using the power of high-tech molecular biology on fox and feral cat poop.

Craig Duncan

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D & C Corporation worked on two of VIctor Goh’s builds — Capital Square on Mount Street and EQWest on the banks of the Swan River.

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ConstructionPremium
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From Goh to woe: Secret docs reveal EQWest delay dispute

The company building Victor Goh’s Elizabeth Quay skyscrapers was blasted for withholding millions of dollars from a contractor in a previously secret legal ruling.

Matt Mckenzie

Sam Lalor, Murphy Reid and Jagga Smith.

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How the 2024 draft REALLY should have gone

Inspired by the stunning early success of Murphy Reid after he was taken with pick No.17, The West Australian’s Josh Kempton has run a re-draft on the stacked 2024 pool.

Josh Kempton

Flowers by the side of Nicholson Road, Lynwood, where a fatal crash occured which resulted in the death of Skye.

GoFundMeVideoBaby who died in crash remembered as ‘precious little soul’

The baby, who died in a horror rideshare car crash on Saturday, has been remembered as having ‘the most beautiful smile’. 

Treasury Wine Estates boss Sam Fischer.

BusinessPremiumTreasury Wines faces ‘elevated risk’ of bankruptcy

Shares in the winemaker have collapsed 63 per cent over the past year as one Australian hedge fund said its debt load means bankruptcy is possible.

Tom Richardson

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Premier Roger Cook has declared a state of emergency in WA amid a fuel crisis.

State PoliticsVideoCommentsRoger Cook declares state of emergency in WA over fuel

A state of emergency will be declared in WA in a bid to pressure fuel companies to divert supplies where they’re needed, but Roger Cook says it won’t trigger Covid-style restrictions on the public.

Jessica Page

“Boardroom screaming match ends with cops storming out” with Ben Harvey.

WATCHVideoCommentsPremiumBoardroom screaming match ends with cops storming out

In tonight’s show, Ben Harvey reveals why being the boss of WA’s Police Union isn’t a long-term career prospect with the third president in five years facing the chop.

Ben Harvey | Mon, March 30

Raymond Reddington, who changed his name from Maxwell Robert Fulton was on trial accused of murdering his wife Sharon Fulton (inset) in 1986.

Court & JusticePremiumPremiumHusband learns fate for murdering Sharon Fulton 40 years ago

A cold case killer who murdered his wife 40 years ago has been sentenced to life in prison, however a terminal cancer diagnosis means he could have as little as 18 months to live.

The Eagles have produced the rare feat of comebacks from 22+ points down at quarter time in their past two matches.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumTwice in 48 years: Eagles’ amazing ‘comeback kings’ feat

In A Six-Pack Of IPA (Interesting Points, Allegedly), we look at West Coast achieving a comeback feat achieved only four times before in AFL/VFL history, and more stats and facts on our WA clubs!

There were 3,355 properties listed for sale in Perth a few days ago, following several weeks of rising listings, including some weeks with double-digit listings growth.

PropertyCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPerth property listings surge but prices still rising

It was hoped that extra supply would reduce prices. Why has the opposite happened in March?

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A prisoner was found unresponsive in his cell on Monday morning.

Prison death PremiumAlbany prisoner dies after being found unresponsive in cell

A male prisoner who was found unresponsive in his cell, has died.

Amy Towers

Goldfields Women’s Refuge chief executive Suzie Williams.

Manosphere concernsGoldfields youth ‘more at risk’ to manosphere culture

Goldfields youth are more at risk of being swept into incel and “manosphere” cultures because of the region’s isolation, Goldfields Women’s Refuge’s chief executive says.

Tegan Guthrie

Tim, Eli, Makaelah, Tahlia and Ollie Reichelt at the Darkan Hotel fundraising auction for Maia.

Cancer FundraiserDarkan auction for young girl’s last-chance cancer treatment

A young girl battling her second bout of cancer has been given funds for her life-saving treatment after her home town united in a massive fundraising effort last month

Hannah Whitehead

Elli Mac salon owner Camille Odorisio and shire president Mike Walmsley.

SHOP LOCALPremiumPremiumShop Waroona and Win campaign has officially launched

Those shopping in Waroona will now have the opportunity to go into the draw for $1000

Wayne Monks has spent years advocating for a tourism hub in Norseman.

Tourism ideaPremiumPremiumGoldfields history advocate spruiks Norseman tourism idea

A tour operator and history buff has spent years advocating for a tourism promotion “hub” to be built in Norseman for people driving into WA.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 03:Andrew Brayshaw and Judd McVee of the Dockers celebrate the final siren during the round four AFL match between Adelaide Crows and Fremantle Dockers at Adelaide Oval, on April 03, 2026, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

AFLPremiumPremiumMcVee potent in two-point Dockers thriller

Geraldton’s Judd McVee produced an outstanding game for the Dockers, notching up a career-high 23 disposals during a Good Friday classic against Adelaide. 

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Sabrina Carpenter latest music video 'House Tour' featuring Margaret Qualley & Madelyn Cline.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumUniversal Music pops after $US64b takeover proposal

Activist investor Pershing Square said Tuesday it is planning to buy Universal Music Group in a cash and stock deal worth about 55.8 billion euros ($US64.4 billion).

April Roach

A bulk carrier sits anchored at Sultan Qaboos Port on March 23, 2026 in Muscat, Oman.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumOffbeat Wall Street firm sends analyst to Strait of Hormuz

One research firm claims to have sent an analyst directly into the conflict zone.

Yun Li

Jamie Dimon, chief executive of JPMorgan Chase.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumDimon exposes risks in geopolitics, AI and private markets

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon in his annual letter to shareholders noted the country’s 250th anniversary and called for a broad recommitment to American ideals.

Sara Salinas

Oil prices have been gripped by volatility since the US-Iran war began nearly four weeks ago.

CNBC newsPremiumWhat ‘backwardation’ in oil market means for energy prices

Analysts say the market has now entered a state of “backwardation” that suggests a risk premium has been baked into energy prices, despite traders anticipating a swift resolution to the conflict.

Chloe Taylor

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Hannah Danesfaleh, 10, with her rescued greyhound Georgia.

Greyhound advocacyCommentsPremiumYoung Perth advocate awarded for greyhound welfare campaign

A Bayswater primary school student is taking her fight for greyhound welfare from the classroom to the national stage as the push to stop the racing industry intensifies in WA.

Sophie Gannon

Getting the help needed to give up cigarettes is more expensive than continuing to smoke, new WA-led research has revealed.

HealthCommentsPremiumQuitting smoking now costs more than smoking itself: Study

Getting the help needed to give up cigarettes is more expensive than continuing to smoke, new WA-led research has revealed.

Kirsty Lichtenstein

Paramedic and midwife Melissa Gardiner and Katie Wheatley with 5-month-old Imogen. The STORC program is giving paramedics the chance to be more prepared to deliver a baby.

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CommentsPremiumLife-saving newborn kits added to every St John Ambulance

St John Ambulance’s will roll out new critical newborn kits, funded by Telethon, to every ambo across the State to fill a critical gap found by an unexpected roadside birth.

The Shire of Dumbleyung has been fined and ordered to revegetate an endangered reserve after illegal clearing in 2020.

COURTPremiumPremiumShire dealt fine and revegetation order for illegal clearing

A Wheatbelt shire has been fined more than $12,000 and ordered to revegetate an endangered reserve after illegally clearing native flora without a permit and laying a road in its place.

Dion Barber won a landmark legal case and was awarded damages of $2.85 million.

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumMan who won abuse compensation hit with Centrelink bill

A man who won a record $2.8 million payout from the WA Government for the horrific abuse he faced as a child while in State care is now being forced to pay back a huge Centrelink bill.

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NewsPremiumShock discovery on popular Aussie island

An investigation has been launched after construction workers made a chilling discovery on a popular Aussie island destination.

Andrew Hedgman