This year’s first foray into a local government-backed beach bus services is part of a bigger conversation about the region’s future needs, according to the program’s prime mover.
Warren Hately
“We’re not looking for the Taj Mahal. We’re looking for modern education facilities that other modern schools have.”
Sofia Fimognari
Families and descendants of lighthouse keepers descended on Cape Naturaliste on Tuesday for a very special occasion.
A Perth-based assessment panel has come to the rescue of residents in the south of the shire by refusing a contentious lime pit that had neighbours alarmed.
The local candidate representing WA’s Legalise Cannabis party has savaged Premier Roger Cook and his Bunbury-centric election pitch for the region.
One of the world’s leading wine podcasts is set to highlight Margaret River wines to the world.
Those seeking an alternative voice in Canberra have the chance to rub shoulders with two women vying for election at the upcoming Federal poll.
Electors have called on the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River to reel back its “alarmism” around climate change.
The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River has been forced to grant retrospective planning approval to a partly non-compliant lime pit that supplies the bulk of the region’s essential sand.
A new grant scheme for local organisations has opened to applications
One of the region’s best known faces is celebrating a quarter century in his dream job.
This affluent suburb has a relaxed feel, differing in atmosphere from its busy neighbour Subiaco, giving residents the best of both worlds.
Caitlin Vinci
The plane crashed into Thomson Bay, killing pilot James Wong, Danish tourist Torben Poulsen, 60, and Swiss woman Danielle Grundbacher-Mosching, 65.
Caleb Runciman
The new smart system on Mitchell Freeway is causing a headache for peak-hour northern suburbs drivers — sparking debate about whether the problem is actually Perth motorists’ lack of nous when merging.
Dylan Caporn
Premier Roger Cook has urged magistrates to ‘clamp down’ on anti-Semitism, after a notorious bikie’s former son-in-law avoided jail and instead copped a fine over a nazi slur.
Jessica Page
Swimmers have been warned to avoid taking a dip in the well-known river after a spike in reports of illness.
Hannah Cross
Months after Nicheliving took the State to the cleaners and as hundreds of his former customers continue to suffer, Ronnie Michel-Elhaj is set to enjoy a tidy profit on his mansion.
Kim Macdonald
Floreat’s ‘starving ballerina’ has aired her views publicly for the first time, saying she does not view herself as a victim or blame her parents. WARNING: CONFRONTING IMAGES
Permai has met her first new elephant friend at Monarto Safari Park, with new photos showing her locking trunks with her new neighbour, Burma.
It’s been a good while since millions of homeowners could seriously consider the benefits of an interest rate cut on their bruised and battered family budget. That all changed today.
An evacuation centre has been opened in Esperance as firefighters battle a raging bushfire in the region amid tough conditions.
Welcome to the new-look Batavia Motor Inne, where works to turn the last building standing from a ruinous mess into a complex of 21 neat and tidy apartments are nearing completion.
Jessica Moroney
Australia Day started bright and early for a number of dedicated swimmers who competed in the Champion Bay Australia Day Swim Challenge on Sunday.
Luke Lawson
An inspection of the Albany Regional Prison has revealed ‘many issues’ including a lack of access to medical services, clean clothing, family contact, and limited psychological supports.
The Pastoralists and Graziers Association’s executive is set to meet this week to appoint financial specialists to scour its records after flagging ‘serious’ internal ‘financial misconduct’.
Residents of a town in WA’s Wheatbelt are the third-most likely in Australia to live to 100, according to new research.
Elon Musk’s social media platform X has announced the launch of a digital wallet and peer-to-peer payment services provided by Visa.
Hugh Son, MacKenzie Sigalos
DeepSeek’s rattling of the AI market has been several years in the making, with analysts viewing the Chinese company’s shocking advance in the field as an unintended consequence of US trade policy.
Jeff Cox
A Chinese artificial intelligence start-up has wiped billions off the US stock market as users flock to the ChatGPT competitor. But now, registrations have been limited. This is what you need to know.
Hayden Field
Nvidia and other technology shares have plunged, part of a global sell-off as Chinese startup DeepSeek sparked concerns over competitiveness in artificial intelligence and America’s leadership.
Alex Harring
A motorcyclist has died after he clipped an island on a freeway exit before colliding with a hatchback on Sunday morning.
Almost 200 future general practitioners will be training in WA in 2025 but the workforce is still lagging behind population growth.
Claire Sadler
A pint at the pub could get a little pricier from Monday, with an increase to Australia’s alcohol excise kicking in, amid calls to freeze the regular hikes from putting financial strain on venues
The horrific extent of the injuries suffered by Sam Kerr’s grandmother when she was hit by a car in December have been revealed, with the 90-year-old expected to remain in hospital for up to six months.
Canadian rapper and global superstar Drake has been spotted grabbing a drink with friends at a popular Perth venue.
A man has died after a truck and car collided in the Wheatbelt on Sunday morning, shutting a major highway.
