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  1. CricketPremiumBusselton-Margaret River Tigers secure first up win

  2. Over-tourismResearch raises tourism concerns for Margaret River

  3. CAR CRASHPremiumMan flown to Royal Perth Hospital after Wilyabrup crash

  4. LITERARY HONOURPremiumMargaret River author wins $100,000 literary prize

  5. CricketPremiumBMRCA: A-grade kicks off with grand final result reversed

Earth Shepherd founder Sam Maisey with a weed-eating goat.

Goat workshopPremiumWorkshop explores goated way to manage invasive weeds

Goats could hold the key to eliminating some the South West’s most stubborn weeds, with an upcoming workshop highlighting their appetite for invasive plants. 

Madelin Hayes

From Scratch Margaret River founder Angie Evans.

Meal deliveryPremiumFrom Scratch Margaret River plates up meal delivery service

From locally sourced ingredients to meals delivered straight to the door, a Margaret River business aims to make nourishing food more accessible, including for people living with disabilities. 

Madelin Hayes

The Margaret River Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service celebrated 75 years at the weekend.

Vollies celebratedPremiumMargaret River VFRS celebrates 75 years

The Margaret River Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service has celebrated 75 years of protecting the community. 

Madelin Hayes

A police chase has seen a stolen 4WD shove another car out of the way, ram police vehicles and terrifyingly speed across an intersection as the driver allegedly tried to evade arrest in the South West.

CrimeVideoWA driver accused of ramming cop cars in wild getaway

A two-day police chase has seen an allegedly stolen 4WD ram police vehicles and terrifyingly speed across an intersection in the South West. SEE THE FOOTAGE

Madelin Hayes

The 2.4 magnitude earthquake was recorded off the coast of Augusta on Monday night.

WA newsPremium2.4 magnitude earthquake near Augusta

An earthquake with a magnitude of 2.4 has been recorded off the coast of Augusta.

Madelin Hayes

Cowaramup skipper Fraser Oates will lead the Country XI.

CricketPremiumSouth West well represented in Country XI

Seven South West cricketers have been selected for the Country XI in this year’s WA Premier Cricket men’s T20 competition, with the side looking to bounce back after a winless 2025.

Jack Penniment

Harvey-Benger’s Trinity Brown plays a reverse sweep.

CricketPremiumPremiumBDCA: Marist and Eaton secure dominant wins

In the Bunbury and Districts Cricket Association women’s first grade, the reigning champs Bunbury Eagles-Donnybrook were knocked off by Leschenault at Egan Park on Sunday. 

Above all Else co-directors David Robinson and Nico Bellandi at Botanik 2026.

MUSICPremiumPremiumElectronic music scene gains momentum in Margaret River

Margaret River’s appetite for electronic music is growing, with sold-out shows prompting a WA events collective to bring more international DJs to the region. 

Environment Minister Matthew Swinbourn and Agriculture Minister Jackie Jarvis at the unveiling of the Margaret River Wildlife Hospital.

WILDLIFEPremiumPremiumWildlife hospital unveiled in Margaret River

The South West’s first wildlife hospital will begin treating sick and injured animals from next month, with the facility also set to support WA’s bird flu response. 

Cowaramup Primary School kindy students Rubi Bourke, Winnie Andrews, Tully Sara, Gigi Parker and Hazel Rob with teachers Pauline Stevens, Courtney Woodward and principal Jamie Adair.

EDUCATIONPremiumTender open for Cowaramup PS education block

A new early childhood education block at Cowaramup Primary School has been earmarked for completion by 2028, with the tender for construction now open. 

Madelin Hayes

Surfers get ready to hit the water at last year’s Classic.

SurfingPremiumMargaret River Surf Classic returns to Surfers Point

The Margaret River Surf Classic will return to Surfers Point from October 30 to November 1, with more than $20,000 in prizes on offer as the long-running event celebrates its 42nd year.

Jack Penniment

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Christopher Brown has apologised to a Perth couple after he was found guilty of defrauding the pair out of $500,000.

Courts & JusticeVideoPremiumBusinessman found guilty of conning couple out of $500k

Judge Genevieve Cleary handed down her verdict on Friday following a five-day judge-alone trial in September. 

Jessica Evensen and Hannah Cross

Former school teacher Stephen James Warwick outside of court.

Courts & JusticePremium‘I was horrified’: Ex-student speaks out as teacher in court

A former WA school teacher who was previously recognised with an education award has faced court for the first time accused of sexually abusing a teenager.

Charlton Hart

Christian Jack Joseph is back working at a major hospital on bail for manslaughter charges.

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Manslaughter accused doctor back working at Perth hospital

A Perth doctor charged with manslaughter is out on bail and back working at a major hospital after he allegedly chased down and placed a father in a chokehold for almost two minutes on a Fremantle street.

Caleb Runciman

Western Australia’s most vicious rapists and murderers are being quietly released onto our streets because the Prisoners Review Board says protecting the privacy of criminals outweighs public interest.

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WA’s dangerous criminals quietly freed in controversial move

Western Australia’s most vicious rapists and murderers are being quietly released onto our streets because the Prisoners Review Board says protecting the privacy of criminals outweighs public interest.

Caleb Runciman

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Liz Ledger has resigned in her role as City of South Perth CEO.

Local GovernmentPremium‘Dysfunctional’: South Perth CEO quits amid council chaos

City of South Perth CEO Liz Ledger has sensationally quit after just four months, slamming the council’s dysfunctional culture and revealing she was blocked from addressing serious health and safety hazards.

Charlton Hart

Cole Smith with his daughter Ebony and their English staffy, lily, who tragically passed away weeks before Mr Smith.

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PICTURED: Beloved dad revealed as victim of fatal chokehold

The heartbroken daughter of a retiree who died after allegedly being placed in a chokehold on a Fremantle street has spoken of his final act of kindness.  

Caleb Runciman

A Kalgoorlie-Boulder mother was handed a 3½ year jail term after being found guilty at trial of breaking into a home and assaulting a woman she believed was pregnant with her partner’s child.

Courts & justicePremiumPremiumMum jailed after attacking woman who had affair with partner

A Kalgoorlie-Boulder mother was handed a 3½ year jail term after a jury found her guilty of breaking into a home and assaulting a woman she believed was pregnant with her partner’s child.

Member for Secret Harbour Luke Herdegen pictured waving to the public gallery during his inaugural speech at Western Australian Parliament on Thursday.

state politicsVideoPremiumPremiumNew One Nation MP’s provocative pitch to govern WA

One Nation MP Luke Herdegen has unleashed on the major parties, using his inaugural speech to accuse Labor of treating voters like fools and vowing that he intends to govern.

Former school teacher Stephen James Warwick outside of court.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremium‘I was horrified’: Ex-student speaks out as teacher in court

A former WA school teacher who was previously recognised with an education award has faced court for the first time accused of sexually abusing a teenager.

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James Ashley from BoM.

WeatherPremiumAvoid complacency ahead of ‘hotter than usual’ summer

Meteorologist James Ashley from the Bureau of Meteorology is travelling in the Mid West-Gascoyne with the Red Cross, visiting communities to help them prepare for the season ahead.

Sienna Seychell and Sally Davies

The Shire of Menzies has approved the expansion of gold miner Ora Banda Mining’s facilities and exploration toward the historic Davyhurst ghost town site and an unnamed road reserve.

Mining expansionPremiumOra Banda expands towards historic Menzies ghost town

The Shire of Menzies has approved the expansion of gold miner Ora Banda Mining’s facilities and exploration toward the historic Davyhurst ghost town site and an unnamed road reserve.

Rosa Griffith

Meat and Livestock Australia South-East Asia regional manager Valeska. The WAMMCO 2026 AGM was held in Katanning on October 15.

Island SheepPremiumMalaysia largest SEA market for Australian red meat exports

Malaysia is the largest market for Australian sheepmeat by demand while red meat exports into South-East Asia have quadrupled in the past 15 years

Georgia Campion

Garry Ryder and Deana Flowers. The famed Carrolup Artworks produced by the children of the Marribank Mission in Kojonup on display at the Albany Entertainment Centre on October 21. Melissa Sheil

carrolup PremiumPremiumIN PICTURES: Moving artworks by Stolen Generation on display

Stunning artworks produced by the children of Stolen Generation living at the Carrolup Mission in Kojonup has been put on display in Albany, with more than a hundred people attending the launch last week.

Wave Rally event organiser Paul Van Bellen.

WindsurfingPremiumPremiumWave Rally World Championship up for national sailing award

Geraldton’s Wave Rally World Championships could become a national-award winning event after being named a finalist for the 2026 Australian Sailing Awards later this month. 

The Norseman Golf Course clubhouse is now under the control of the Shire of Dundas.

Golf managementPremiumPremiumShire of Dundas defends access to golf clubhouse

The Shire of Norseman has responded to online criticism after accessing inside the Norseman Golf Course clubhouse last week, clarifying it had full control of the reserve and associated facilities.

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Since 1990, only nine days have had a larger jump in the VIX on a smaller drop in the S&P500 than last Friday, according to SpotGamma.

CNBC newsWhy the market’s fragile calm faces a major test

Markets paused their slide this week as the tech sector found its footing following an AI sell-off sparked by high borrowing costs and doubts over data centre returns.

Justin Zacks

By the 1950s, another technological innovation would come along and have a profound effect on women: the washing machine.

CNBC newsPremiumWomen may be at greater risk of AI job losses

The history of technological progress suggests that, as AI spreads, the employment impact will hit women more than men.

Steve Liesman

Amazon’s Bee Frontier device can be worn on a wrist or clipped on to clothing..

CNBC newsPremiumAmazon launches new Bee ‘personal AI’ devices

Amazon is releasing two new Bee listening devices as it moves further into the AI hardware market.

Annie Palmer

HANGZHOU, CHINA - OCTOBER 18: Gold bars are on display at a gold jewelry store on October 18, 2024 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province of China.

CNBC newsPremiumWhy China is buying so much gold, and means for prices

China’s central bank has bought gold for 23 straight months, and the country is importing more of the precious metal than ever.

Anniek Boa

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A child has died after being hit by a car in a Maida Vale driveway over the weekend.

PolicePremiumChild dies after being stuck by car in Perth’s east

A child has died after being hit by a car in Perth’s east over the weekend, with police continuing investigations into the incident.

Oliver Lane

Brothels masquerading as remedial massage clinics are charging private health funds for sex services.

WA NewsVideoPremiumWA brothels claiming health fund rebates for sex services

Brothels masquerading as remedial massage clinics are charging private health funds for sex services. 

Ben Harvey

Richard Marles says the higher-speed, longer-range vessels will help Australia defend its sea trade. (Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS)

State PoliticsVideoPremiumPremium‘Target on Perth’: Greens say US nuclear sub puts WA at risk

The Pentagon has revealed that the USS Colorado will be the first nuclear powered submarine to be stationed in WA under AUKUS, prompting renewed claims that the deployment will put ‘a target on Perth’.

Premier Roger Cook has admitted his concern after City of South Perth CEO abruptly resigned blaming ‘deep-seated’ dysfunction and unsafe conditions - but he won’t intervene to fix the problems.

State PoliticsPremiumPremiumPremier ‘concerned’ but won’t fix City of South Perth mess

Premier Roger Cook has admitted his concern after City of South Perth CEO abruptly resigned blaming ‘deep-seated’ dysfunction and unsafe conditions but he won’t intervene to fix the problems.

Punters across the Goldfields are frantically checking their Lotto tickets after a mystery player scored a mammoth jackpot over the weekend. 

LottoTwo mystery WA punters win massive Saturday Lotto jackpots

Punters across the Goldfields are frantically checking their Lotto tickets after a mystery player scored a mammoth jackpot over the weekend. 

West Australians won’t receive their $100 fuel relief voucher in time for Christmas if they haven’t made a claim yet and plan to submit a paper form. 

State PoliticsVideoPaper claims for $100 fuel voucher won’t be paid out by Xmas

West Australians will not get their $100 fuel relief voucher in time for Christmas if they have not yet made a claim and plan to submit a paper form. 

Brooke Rolfe