It only took a week for the thorny issue of Shire of Augusta-Margaret River rates to come front and centre of the local election campaign.
Warren Hately
The pair, who both come from families deeply ingrained in their club’s storied history, became two-time premiership players at the Hawks.
Jackson Barrett
From standout performances to a Sunday afternoon they would rather forget, South Western Times journalist Jackson Barrett has given a three-word analysis of every single player in the SWFL.
Crime Stoppers and South West police are encouraging residents to continue to take advantage of the national firearms amnesty and surrender illegal or unregistered weapons.
Ailish Delaney
Augusta-Margaret River have won their fourth South West Football League premiership, defeating Busselton by 40 points at Hands Oval.
Multiple Labor MPs representing regional electorates dodged questions about the McGowan Government’s historic overhaul of the Upper House as they arrived at Parliament this morning.
Josh Zimmerman
Margaret River Boardriders have again come out on top against WA’s top surf clubs.
The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River council has voted for the “Rolls-Royce” option to support the development of a childcare service in Augusta.
Council candidate Carl Wheeler says he will “battle on” with his bid for a spot on the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River council despite revelations this week he once served 18 months in prison.
WA’s Police Minister has confirmed the South West will be included in the rollout of a specialist mental health co-response in mid-2022.
Gourmet Escape organisers IMG Culinary confirmed last week’s Times report that it would struggle amid east coast lockdowns by cancelling the festival on Friday.
Police swooped on the gang members after they drove through the city as thousands gathered to watch the AFL grand final.
Brianna Dugan
Health Department bosses have admitted ambulance ramping is a result of systemic issues within hospitals, but have hit out at St John WA for relying so heavily on volunteers.
Briana Fiore and Josh Zimmerman
The tight-knit Wheatbelt community of York is in shock following the tragic death of a beloved school bus driver who died in a horrific crash on his daily route.
Michael Traill
The 47-year-old son of a couple found dead in their Capel home last week has appeared in Perth Magistrates Court on two murder charges.
Briana Fiore
In one of WA football’s more remarkable stories, Ross Ditchburn had gone from Kukerin captain-coach in 1981 to Carlton premiership player the following year after an epic grand final against Richmond.
Steve Butler
A patch of ocean between Barrow Island and the Dampier Archipelago is currently being scoured by several aircraft and marine vessels.
Cheyanne Enciso
The elderly Capel couple found dead inside their home earlier this morning have been revealed as well-loved husband and wife Colin and Bernice Dent, and their son is being questioned by police.
Police have confirmed the two people found dead inside a Capel home this morning were an elderly couple, while homicide detectives are now travelling to the South West to investigate.
A Geraldton-based police officer who allegedly boasted in internet chat rooms that he wanted to ‘drug and rape’ teenage girls has had his bail varied so he can be near Perth Airport.
The mother of adored soccer star Danny Hodgson has revealed she is refusing to give up hope after her son is facing new hurdles with a brain infection and internal bleeding following surgery.
A man celebrating his 21st birthday was among a number of unlucky footy fans turned away from last night’s AFL grand final after falling victim to fake ticket scams.
A woman has died from her injuries after she was involved in a fiery crash in Perth’s southeast last night.
A 22-year-old man from Thornlie has been charged by police after running onto the field in his underwear during last night’s grand final showdown.
Social media was alight with joy throughout the night and into today, as Australians from all walks of life shared their appreciation.
Victoria has recorded a slight dip in COVID cases after yesterday’s record high of 847. A further 11 people have succumbed to the virus in the Eastern States. ALL THE LATEST FROM ACROSS THE NATION
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