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  1. State PoliticsCommentsPremiumLabor slashes WA attraction prices to coax tourist spending

  2. CANCER COUNCIL PremiumCancer Council are urging people to check their symptoms

  3. CricketPremiumHistoric week for Busselton-Margaret River

  4. SWFLPremiumSWFL transfers set to re open on Sunday

  5. Council meetings PremiumCouncil to vote on Barrett Street Weir carpark changes

Margaret River Discovery Co.’s Sean Blocksidge snapped the aurora in the South West.

Southern LightsPremiumSouth West treated as aurora australis lights sky

Residents across the South West were treated to some phenomenal sights on Tuesday night as the aurora australis lit up the southern sky.

Craig Duncan

A men’s mental health and connection group is holding a barbecue next month.

Mental healthPremiumSelf Seen Margaret River to host community gathering

Margaret River men’s mental health and connection group Self Seen is inviting everyone in the community see what their group is all about at a free barbecue next month. 

Craig Duncan

Busselton-Margaret River's Zoraiz Saeed plays a cover drive during last years country week carnival.

CricketPremiumBMRCA a finals chance in country week

Busselton-Margaret River Cricket Association have stormed through their pool games undefeated in A section of senior country week. 

Jack Penniment

The start of this year's wine vintage will be celebrated with a special ceremony.

VINTAGE PremiumCelebration to mark start of Vintage 2026

A welcome to country and a smoking ceremony will mark the beginning of Vintage 2026 in the Margaret River wine region.

Rose Patane

An artists impression of the communal area

Proposal approvedPremiumBunker Bay development approved despite City opposition

A controversial $12-million development proposal along a South West beach has been approved, despite the Local Government pushing against the proposal. 

Craig Duncan

Casey Donovan is set to perform in the South West.

MUSIC Casey Donovan is heading to the South West

The South West will host two performances by iconic musician Casey Donovan as part of her This Is Me tour

Rose Patane

Sculptures by the Bay will return for the 2026 Dunsborough Arts Festival.

ARTS & CULTUREPremiumPremiumDunsborough Arts Festival returns for 25th year

The Dunsborough Arts Festival is gearing up for a big return over the March long weekend, marking 25 years of local creativity and music. 

Manjimup's Ben Lagana swings.

CricketPremiumPremiumCountry cricketers in battle of the ages in annual Natt Cup

One of country cricket’s favourite traditions is on this weekend.

Vasse MLA and shadow fisheries minister Kirrilee Warr are set to host a fishing forum in Busselton.

DEMERSAL FISHING BANPremiumPremiumReeling fishers set to have their say at Busselton forum

Those affected by the demersal fishing ban will have the opportunity to air their grievances at an upcoming fishing forum in Busselton.

Bunbury Fringe is among the recipients of the State Government arts funding.

ARTS AND CULTUREPremiumSouth West communities receive State Gov arts funding

Regional communities have received a boost for arts and festivals following a $780,000 State Government funding announcement. 

Madelin Hayes

The Tuart Forrest is only 3 per cent of its original size.

ENVIRONMENTPremiumSouth West forestry creates unique fundraiser

The Ludlow Tuart Forest Restoration Group wants to use art to restore the forest but it needs the public’s help.

Will Corbett

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Police were alerted to Jason William Forbes’ purchase of the doll before a search warrant was conducted at his home.

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Police foil chilling plan to kidnap, sexually abuse girl

A Perth predator was making intricate plans to kidnap, sexually abuse and hold captive a child in a modified roof dungeon before child exploitation detectives made a most relieving arrest.

Caleb Runciman

Chris Scott will lead Victoria’s Origin squad.

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WA on high alert for ‘ruthless’ Victorian mentor

AFL Origin is just days away and one man who played under Victorian coach Chris Scott and will be part of the WA team has warned the Geelong boss will be at his ruthless best against Western Australia.

Craig O'Donoghue

Homicide squad detectives are investigating the scene of a suspicious death in Spencer Park.

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Homicide squad questioning man over woman’s death in Albany

Homicide squad detectives are investigating the death of a woman in Spencer Park, with a 50-year-old man assisting with enquiries and a set of units under police guard.

Jacki Elezovich and Cameron Newbold

The $39 million penthouse at Blackburne’s City Beach development, Ocean Grand.

House That!CommentsPremiumInside the $39m Perth penthouse tipped to break a record

For the same price as a small island in the Whitsundays or a medieval castle in Italy, you can buy the most expensive apartment in WA’s history.

Kim Macdonald

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Ben Harvey outlines the confluence of screwups and poor decision-making by governments, which ultimately led to Perth Mum Lena giving birth in the back of Toyota Kluger on Kwinana Freeway.

Up LateVideoCommentsPremiumHaving baby on Kwinana Freeway not on anyone’s birth plan

Ben Harvey outlines the confluence of screwups and poor decision-making by governments, which ultimately led to Perth Mum Lena giving birth in the back of Toyota Kluger on Kwinana Freeway. 

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Medical director and psychiatrist Vash Singh said she is ‘terribly concerned’ and has called for tighter rules around access to weight loss drugs.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumThe dark side of Ozempic experts want you to know about

Medical director and psychiatrist Vash Singh said she is ‘terribly concerned’ and has called for tighter rules around access to weight loss drugs.

Rhianna Mitchell

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UPDATEDPremiumPremium‘To look for a fight’: Brutal protest call

Barnaby Joyce has made a huge call on who is responsible for the violent clashes between police and protesters on Monday night.

WA man Gary John Bell, 69, pictured speaking with investigators.

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PremiumWA man linked to horror Philippines child sex crimes: AFP

A WA man who allegedly paid a mother in the Phillipines to sexually extort her young children on livestreams has been charged following a major investigation involving the US Department of Homeland Security.

Got parents in aged care? Did you know there’s a means-tested daily care fee cap, which is the maximum amount payable by an individual towards their daily care.  Here’s how it works ...

Nick Bruining Q+ACommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumMaking sense of complicated aged care fees and extras

Q+A: Got parents in aged care? Did you know there’s a means-tested daily care fee cap, which is the maximum amount payable by an individual towards their daily care? Here’s how it works . . .

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A truck rolled off Albany Highway in Boscabel just before 6am.

CrashCommentsSheep feed truck rolls in serious crash on Albany Highway

A small section of Albany Highway in Boscabel near Kojonup has been reduced to a single lane after a truck rolled over, spilling its trailer-load of contents across the road.

Melissa Sheil

Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & Justice PremiumMan jailed for raping, secretly recording young nieces

A WA man repeatedly raped and sexually abused his two young nieces, and secretly recorded them in the bathroom for his own sexual gratification. WARNING: CONFRONTING DETAILS

Tegan Guthrie

Confidence amongst Australia’s cattle producers has surged to its strongest level in years as the sector heads into the new year, with WA producers reporting the highest growth in positivity in the industry.

Cattle ConfidencePremiumWA cattle producers increasingly positive in new survey

Confidence amongst Australia’s cattle producers has surged to its strongest level in years as the sector heads into the new year, with WA producers reporting the highest growth in positivity in the industry.

Georgia Campion

A man has been sentenced after stealing items including KitKats from a service station.

Courts & Justice PremiumPremiumServo burglar avoids immediate jail

A man who threatened to kill a service station worker he claimed “ripped him off” before stealing more than $700 worth of items has avoided immediate imprisonment.

A blank sign currently sits outside the Palace Hotel in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

Gold price sign PremiumPremiumGold at heart

Following a rush of support to reinstate a digital sign which gave Kalgoorlie-Boulder a “beating heart”, businessman Ashok Parekh is taking steps to bring it back. 

Kelvin Smith plays piano at Lucky Bay.

Travelling pianoPremiumPremiumTravelling pianist performs seaside in Esperance

A travelling pianist brought classical music to the shoreline of an Esperance beach, performing just metres from the waves.

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Chinese coffee giant Luckin opened its first flagship with premium drinks as the company takes on Starbucks Reserve.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumThere’s a coffee war brewing in China (and now in the US)

As Starbucks sells off most of its China business, local rival Luckin Coffee is expanding into higher-priced cold brews and other drinks. It’s also expanding its footprint in the US.

Evelyn Cheng

Elon Musk's mega-merger

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumSpaceX primed to make Elon Musk the first trillionaire

Elon Musk’s net worth soared past $US800b last week after he merged SpaceX with xAI in a deal that valued the combined entity at $US1.25 trillion.

Robert Frank and Lora Kolodny

The plans were discussed at a “Critical Minerals Ministerial” in Washington this week

CNBC newsPremiumUS proposes minerals trade bloc aimed at countering China

The US on Wednesday unveiled new initiatives to mobilise allies into a preferential trade bloc for critical minerals, including coordinated price floors.

Dylan Butts

While weight-loss drugmaker Novo is bracing for a sales decline, rival Lilly sees revenue charging ahead thanks to its blockbuster medicines.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumIt’s battle of the bulge in weight-loss drug wars

While weight-loss drugmaker Novo is bracing for a sales decline, rival Lilly sees revenue charging ahead thanks to its blockbuster medicines.

Annika Kim Constantino

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Emergency services at the scene of a car crash on Mitchell Freewayr.

WA NewsCommentsDemand for answers after second fatal wrong-way crash

The Opposition is calling on the Government to release investigation findings after a crash in Butler, which claimed the lives of two people, was the second at the site in the last year.

Liam Murphy

Malcolm Steinberg during his time as chief of Timezone.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumTimezone founder receives top honours from Curtin University

Malcolm Steinberg has levelled up after being awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Curtin University.

Dave Friedlos

An Invasion Day at Hyde Park in Sydney. NewsWire / Gaye Gerard

NewsPremiumPremiumPM slams ‘white supremacy’ after rally

Failure is not an option for the Prime Minister on Closing The Gap, as he promises Indigenous Australians “we stand with you” following an alleged attack at a rally.

Crown Perth is launching its new Urban Food District.

WA NEWSCommentsCommentsCrown Perth’s exciting new food hub is finally here

The entertainment precinct’s largest development in a decade is finally set to be unveiled, and it’s got something for everyone.

The West can reveal WA Labor received thousands of dollars in donations from a law firm owned by the CFMEU, despite Premier Roger Cook’s pledge to not accept money from the crime-linked union.

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CommentsPremiumCFMEU-owned firm donated $20k to Labor after Cook’s pledge

The West can reveal WA Labor received thousands of dollars in donations from a law firm owned by the CFMEU, despite Premier Roger Cook's pledge to not accept money from the crime-linked union.

A nurse who attended work drunk and refused to comply with strict conditions on her nursing registration has been banned from practising for more than a year. 

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Perth nurse slapped with strict work ban over drunken mishap

A nurse who attended work drunk and refused to comply with strict conditions on her nursing registration has been banned from practising for more than a year. 

Hannah Cross