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  1. emergency actionCommittee call to investigate options for Gnarabup boat ramp

  2. buskers paradiseCommentsFees waived for buskers in bid to inject life into region

  3. surfingMargaret River’s Ruby Berry wins key surfing accolade

  4. road fundingShire seeks $5 million funding for Cowaramup

  5. drying climateShire keeps focus on bushfire fuels

WA newsCommentsPremiumSafer Speeds trial set to affect 1800 local roads

The outcomes of a partnership between Capes local governments and the RAC has finally been unveiled and it potentially affects speed limits on 1800 local roads.

Warren Hately

Volunteer fundraiser‘Bowls for Soupie’ exhibition unveils works

A gorgeous array of fine pottery is now showing at the Margaret River Heart as part of efforts to support the local Soupie.

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CowabungaCommentsLocal female surfers to ride $1m funding wave

A move towards getting more women into surfing has seen the Federal Government commit to a $1 million boost for the sport. 

Warren Hately

fine timesProducers optimistic on China, Hong Kong markets

The region has welcomed a big Chinese wine delegation to the region as part of State Government measures to help Margaret River producers re-enter what was once a key market.

Warren Hately

drying climateForum told of dry spell recovery efforts

Residents have been urged to adapt and make a difference amid serious concerns about the region’s drying climate experts say includes an 800-year low in groundwater supply.

Warren Hately

2024-25 seasonSunday fun day for Margaret River Tennis Club

The Margaret River Tennis Club will throw open its doors for a general public open day this Sunday.

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surfingMargaret River’s Ruby Berry wins key surfing accolade

One of the region’s leading junior surf stars has secured a major win at Victoria’s Phillip Island.

road fundingShire seeks $5 million funding for Cowaramup

The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River has asked the State Government for $5 million in efforts to address widespread community concerns about traffic in Cowaramup.

CowabungaCommentsCommentsLocal female surfers to ride $1m funding wave

A move towards getting more women into surfing has seen the Federal Government commit to a $1 million boost for the sport. 

drying climateShire keeps focus on bushfire fuels

Community emergency services manager Adam Jasper has offered encouraging words about the region’s recovery from the past year’s dry spell.

Warren Hately

surfingMargaret River Boardriders scoop Surf League in thriller

Margaret River’s Boardriders have snared one of the most prestigious wins outside of the competitive surf calendar by coming first in Rip Curl’s Boardroom Surf League event.

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Jail for brutal pub attack that left dad fighting for life

A FIFO worker who left a father with a fractured skull and brain bleeds from a one-punch attack at a pub south of Perth has been sentenced to more than two years’ imprisonment.

Rebecca Le May

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Liberals promise to lift stamp duty exemptions by $100,000

First homebuyers look set to be targeted in the upcoming State election with the Liberal Party promising to lift stamp duty exemptions by $100,000 to win their votes.

Joe Spagnolo

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Pipe saga worsens for West Aussies with flooded homes

Thousands of WA families can’t get ‘defective pipes’ ripped out of their homes quickly enough as insurers decline to renew policies on properties hit with repeated water bursts.

John Flint

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumTaxpayers cop eye-watering $40m bill in Nicheliving lifeline

Nicheliving's giving up its building license will relieve abandoned customers, but taxpayers will have to foot the $40 million bill, sparking anger.

Jessica Page

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Religion and BeliefPremiumPope Francis appoints new Bishop of Broome

The new Bishop of Broome will be the third man in recent years to lead the huge diocese which covers the Kimberley. 

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A male nurse has been charged with assaulting a grandmother at a Perth hospital, while a second hospital has apologised after she suffered two ‘avoidable’ falls within 24 hours. 

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A man has died after a motorcycle collided with a car in Rockingham on Sunday afternoon. 

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SOCIAL HOUSINGPremiumEight new social homes completed in Katanning, five to come

The State Government’s initiative to decrease homelessness and help vulnerable families in the Great Southern has received a significant boost with 13 new social houses in Katanning.

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‘Fire and ice’PremiumDoors open at Kalgoorlie’s first sauna & cold plunge studio

Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s first sauna and cold plunge studio has opened, offering locals the “fire and ice” experience with myriad health benefits. 

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AgriculturePremiumFarmland sales plumb 29-year low as price demands boom

Farmers' asking prices for their land are spooking potential buyers as the number of deals plummets almost 20 per cent in 12 months.

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The new Bishop of Broome will be the third man in recent years to lead the huge diocese which covers the Kimberley. 

Local governmentCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPremier slams WA council for COVID vax scaremongering

Roger Cook says Port Hedland council has gone ‘off the rails’ after passing a motion concerning contamination of COVID vaccines, which world health authorities debunked.

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PoliticsCommentsPremiumMia Davies strips car of Bullwinkel campaigning signs

Mia Davies has stood by using her State taxpayer-funded vehicle to campaign for Federal politics, despite stripping a magnetic sign spruiking her candidacy for Bullwinkel after she arrived at Parliament. 

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Roger Cook has declared his diary is ‘too busy’ to meet with Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas, despite being required to sit down with the city’s leader twice a year. 

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A push to phase out greyhound racing in WA is gathering momentum, with the backing of several Labor MPs as twin petitions were presented to State Parliament.

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An ongoing restructure of BHP’s global operations has put 100 WA-based IT and technology roles in the firing line.

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Rio Tinto buys back Argyle diamonds to ease supply pressure

A select few with deep pockets are rolling into Perth to snap up the latest collection of Argyle diamonds, as unsold inventory of the ultra-rare gems whittles down to a “teaspoon”.

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