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  1. ‘community connector’PremiumMindful Margaret River rebadges for new era

  2. lock it upPremiumAugusta police issue stark warning ahead of holiday rush

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  4. pride plusPremiumQueer youth project giving voice to regional residents

  5. bushfire dangerPremiumHazards increase in new Shire bushfire plan

Crown Perth CEO Brian Pereira (right) with Helen Gladstones and Rob Gladstones in the room where the new wine bar will be built and named afted their late father John Gladstones.

WA NewsCommentsCrown to honour WA wine pioneer with new premium bar

The man considered the father of Margaret River’s world-renowned wine industry will be honoured by a new high-end bar at Crown Perth.

Ben Harvey

Rapids Landing students Polly Sieber and Hannah Fox.

protecting countryPremiumOur Patch unveils student science work

The annual gathering of the region’s best student scientists has again reported a range of innovative local projects helping to protect the environment

Warren Hately

Margaret River Wine Association chief executive Amanda Whiteland has called for reconsideration of the latest State Government plan.

full bottlePremiumWine industry calls for pause on State Government proposal

The wine industry is calling on the State Government to hit pause on plans to include wine bottles in WA’s Containers For Change scheme.

Warren Hately

Qantaslink Fokker-100 at Busselton-Margaret River Airport.

WA newsCommentsPremiumQantas axes Perth to Busselton flights due to lack of demand

Less than three months after flights between Busselton and Perth started, Qantas has axed the service, blaming a lack of demand for the route’s demise.

Craig Duncan

Shire of Augusta-Margaret River president Julia Jean-Rice is “hopeful” to reduce the local government’s dependence on carbon offsets to meet sustainability targets.

climate actionPremiumCarbon offsets helping Shire towards net zero

The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River is spending about $15,000 per year on carbon offsets to help it meet sustainability targets but envisions reeling that expenditure in as technology improves

Warren Hately

The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River.

analysisPremiumCouncil candidates eye growth pressures with few answers

Candidates for this year’s local government election have acknowledged the unprecedented growth pressures challenging the region’s character, but few have offered tangible solutions.

Warren Hately

Talks about a bus service that could possibly include townships such as Witchcliffe have been confirmed by WA’s Public Transport Authority.

get the busPremiumPremiumGreen shoots for possible public transport service

WA’s Public Transport Authority has confirmed talks are underway with the Shire after long-running debate about the need for regular services across the region.

The Football Margaret River team.

SOCCERPremiumPremiumMermaids proved too good for Rangers

Football Margaret River’s league women have come out on top of the South West Cup final with a 2-1 win over the Dalyellup Rangers.

Scott River farmer Scott Baxter with his protest sign.

renewable energyPremiumPremiumSynergy poised to lodge for Scott River wind farm

Synergy is poised to lodge a formal application to build a contentious wind farm in Scott River and nearby residents are urging residents to stand with them in opposing the project

National park rangers have taken industrial action.

industrial burnoutPremiumNational park rangers on Statewide strike

WA’s national park rangers have gone on strike just in time to throw the school holidays into chaos.

Warren Hately

Shire of Augusta-Margaret River chief executive Andrea Selvey.

carrying the costPremiumCouncil won’t have final say on Synergy wind farm

Shire of Augusta-Margaret River chief executive Andrea Selvey said any proposed Synergy wind farm at Scott River will likely be out of the local government’s direct control

Warren Hately

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King St building for sale,as part of corner landholding held by Grayden family

Real EstateCommentsPremiumFamily takes off King Street crown after 130 years

A heritage complex at the corner of Hay and King streets in the CBD has listed after being owned by one high-profile family for 130 years.

Kim Macdonald

Lidia Jelena Kukulj, 45, wept in court after pleading not guilty.

CRIMEPremiumVile new details about influencer’s alleged child sex crimes

A Perth influencer with ties to the Liberal Party has failed in a bid to suppress her identity as she elected to stand trial to defend a string of child sex offences.

Caleb Runciman

The Corruption and Crime Commission located on Francis St in Northbridge. Kelsey Reid

CRIMEPremiumCCC uncovers serious scandal involving $142m apron contract

A health support services employee has reportedly engaged in serious misconduct by disclosing confidential information to help his friends create a rival company and secure a contract worth millions.

Caleb Runciman

WA Police have dismantled a depraved paedophile sex ring after a tip-off from officers in the US led them to three vile Perth men — and the rescue of a four-year-old child on the other side of the world. 

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The West Australian exclusive
Trio jailed as WA police tear down vile sex ring, save girl

WA Police have dismantled a depraved paedophile sex ring after a tip-off from officers in the US led them to three vile Perth men — and the rescue of a four-year-old child on the other side of the world. 

Shannon Hampton

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Alleged Coogee beach rapist Fernando Collard appears in court

Courts & JusticePremiumAlleged beach rapist claims ‘teen was in full control’

A man accused of raping a teenager at Coogee Beach says she told him she was 19-years-old and was ‘in full control’ of a consensual tryst. WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT

Rebecca Le May

Lidia Jelena Kukulj, 45, wept in court after pleading not guilty.

CRIMEPremiumVile new details about influencer’s alleged child sex crimes

A Perth influencer with ties to the Liberal Party has failed in a bid to suppress her identity as she elected to stand trial to defend a string of child sex offences.

Caleb Runciman

The Jewish Community Council of WA vice-president Steve Lieblich, right, accused Anthony Albanese and Senator Wong of ‘rewarding terrorism’.

Federal PoliticsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumJewish leaders warn Palestinian statehood ‘rewards terror’

Members of the WA Jewish community have expressed ‘extreme dismay and anger’ over Anthony Albanese’s decision to recognise Palestinian statehood at the UN General Assembly.

Director of Public Prosecutions Robert Owen made the explosive claim in his office’s latest annual report, after highlighting a 20 per cent spike in overall appeals in the past financial year.

Courts & JusticeCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumDPP claims judges giving ‘manifestly inadequate’ sentences

WA’s top prosecutor has taken a swipe at District Court judges he says are too often imposing ‘manifestly inadequate’ sentences for some of the State’s most serious crimes.

Western Australia’s ‘Walking On A Dream’ was a global tourism brand for the State launched by the McGowan Government.

state politicsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumTourism push in WA misses mark as visitor numbers drop

Western Australia’s walking on a dream campaign has turned into a nightmare, with WA the only State recording less visitors in 2024, sparking fears the tourism industry’s post-Covid recovery has stalled.

Regional News

Cr Natasha Colliver.

Council electionPremiumDeputy mayor urges people to get invested and ‘just vote’

Natasha Colliver has some unfinished business — she wants another four years on council to help Greater Geraldton fulfil its immense potential and tackle roadblocks in the way.

Kate Campbell

Queens Supa IGA staff members Arian Rowley, Kelly Bakranich and Monique Crowd celebrate the big lotto win.

LottoCommentsWest Aussie Lotto winner yet to claim mammoth $7.5m windfall

Check your back pocket, purse or wallet because you might be a multi-millionaire!

Stuart Quinn

Kids on Castletown HR manager Drew Parry and area manager Chloe Bennett.

Child carePremiumNew childcare centre set to open in Esperance

A new purpose-built childcare centre is expected to open for Esperance families later this year.

Tegan Guthrie

A French bulldog neglected and locked in a cage at a puppy farm.

RSPCA snapshotPremiumPremiumGeraldton worst regional animal cruelty hotspot - again

Greater Geraldton has been named the No.1 regional WA hotspot for animal cruelty for the second year in a row.

Scott River farmer Scott Baxter with his protest sign.

renewable energyPremiumPremiumSynergy poised to lodge for Scott River wind farm

Synergy is poised to lodge a formal application to build a contentious wind farm in Scott River and nearby residents are urging residents to stand with them in opposing the project

Elliot and Keren Briers at the 2025 reiwa.com Awards at Crown Perth.

Realty legendPremiumPremiumReal estate agent takes pride in squashing industry’s stigma

A Kalgoorlie-Boulder real estate agent has shared his secrets to success, after taking home one of the top achievements at the State’s annual real estate awards. 

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.

CNBC newsPremiumNvidia’s $US100b for OpenAI data centre buildo-out

Nvidia will invest up to $US100 billion in OpenAI as the artificial intelligence lab sets out to build hundreds of billions of dollars in data centres.

Kif Leswing and Ashley Capoot

Donald Trump spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping about the deal on Friday.

CNBC newsVideoCommentsTikTok’s algorithm to be controlled ‘by America’

Further details of a deal reached between the US and China over control of the popular social media platform TikTok have been revealed.

Alexandra Marquez and Lindsey Pipia

The new Gemini for Chrome includes new features that act as a browsing assistant.

CNBC newsCommentsGoogle adds Gemini to Chrome for all to bolster AI search

Google is adding more artificial intelligence into its Chrome browser as the search giant tries to fend off burgeoning competition from AI startups OpenAI and Perplexity.

Jennifer Elias

Talking to others and building trust can help you learn to communicate and work on shared goals, experts say.

CNBC newsPremiumThe one skill gen Z should master before their first job

It’s a crucial skill once you’re an adult learning to navigate the workplace.

Jennifer Liu

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Jim Cardile, who died in May, was this week crowned the inaugural Legend of the Show.

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The West Australian exclusive
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Legacy of fireworks legend is a big bang show-stopper

The father of Perth’s fireworks has been honoured for his extraordinary contribution with a dazzling fireworks finale on opening night of the Perth Royal Show. 

Jessica Evensen

Tom Saffioti was tragically killed in a car crash, he is pictured with mum Samantha.

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The West Australian exclusive
Tough new driving rules floated in bid to save young lives

Young drivers face tougher new rules — including more supervised hours and a longer probation period — under new proposals from the State Government.

Joe Spagnolo

One West Aussie is among eight ticketholders to secure Saturday's divison one prize.

LOTTOCommentsCommentsCHA-CHING! West Aussie scoops stunning Lotto windfall

Brisbane Lions’ fans won’t be the only Aussies celebrating a sensational win after Saturday Lotto gave WA a reason to get in on the weekend’s festivities. 

Casey Gemmell and her 14-year-old son Xavier Gemmell.

TechnologyCommentsComments‘Pointless’: Perth teen’s verdict on social media ban

Teenager Xavier Gemmel spends an average of five hours a day on social media when not at school and thinks the Federal Government’s impending ban is pointless.

With a large variety of showbags and toys sold at the show each year, parents have been told to be extra careful of what they buy, with risks from button batteries ever-present.

Perth Royal ShowCommentsCommentsParents warned on lethal risk lurking in showbags

Authorities will be keeping a close eye on toys sold at the Perth Royal Show this weekend as parents are warned on a potentially lethal risk.

The Perth Royal Show is back for 2025 at the Claremont Showground with plenty of sunny smiley faces enjoying everything from wood chopping to showbag shopping.

Perth Royal ShowCamera IconSEE THE PICS: Perth Royal Show opening day dazzles

The Perth Royal Show is back for 2025 at the Claremont Showground with plenty of sunny smiley faces enjoying everything from wood chopping to showbag shopping.

Amy Cavender