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  1. REGIONAL ARTSPremiumContemporary Woman exhibition opens in Yallingup

  2. No SignalPremiumMargaret River community going offline together

  3. MUSICPremiumIsabel Rumble brings new release to South West stages

  4. MININGPremiumMargaret River prospector defends fossicking in Witchcliffe

  5. CAPITAL WORKSPremiumAMR Shire opens tender offer for Turner Street Jetty works

New Zealander Aaron Jaggar will take up the reins at Nature Conservation Margaret River Region later this month.

ConservationPremiumLong term nature program already seeing standout success

Efforts to protect and restore the Margaret River region’s rivers, wetlands and dams are already gaining strong momentum.

Craig Duncan

2025 EdConnect learning support volunteer of the year Brenda Hassell, 2025 EdConnect South West volunteer of the year Ali Casagrande and EdConnect area manager Jane Beatty.

MENTORS RECOGNISEDPremiumSouth West vollies recognised at EdConnect Awards

Several South West volunteers have been recognised for their ongoing years of support to students at the annual EdConnect Awards

Madelin Hayes

The Rocks Green Ban with Jack Mundey, Meredith Burgmann, Nellie Leonard and Peter Wright, 1973.

Fine FilmPremiumMen’s Shed swinging doors open for a film fundraiser

The Margaret River Men’s Shed are swinging their doors open this Saturday for a film fundraiser. 

Craig Duncan

Margs Youth Fest is back these school holidays.

YOUTHPremiumYouth Fest back for third year runnning

The Margs Youth Fest is set to head back to Fearn Avenue next week for the third year running. 

Will Corbett

Sarah Warren creates her story for Artzability's Living Stories – Voices of Resilience.

BOOK LAUNCHPremium Artzability to launch new book project

Creatives in Margaret River are sharing their lived experiences with disability in a new book that aims to amplify diverse voices and challenge perceptions around inclusion.

Madelin Hayes

The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River is seeking feedback on a development application for a service station at 2 Peake Street, Cowaramup.

Community feedbackPremiumCommunity feedback wanted on Cowaramup service station

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River is calling for feedback on a development application for a service station at 2 Peake Street, Cowaramup.

Craig Duncan

Draft plans regarding Witchcliffe are open for public feedback.

COMMUNITY FEEDBACK PremiumPremiumWitchcliffe drafts plans are open for community feedback

The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River community is being invited to share their feedback on two revised draft plans aimed at establishing long-term visions for Witchcliffe’s main street

King of the Park drew a big crowd on Sunday.

SkatingPremiumPremiumNew skate event attracts strong turnout

King of the Park drew a strong crowd to Margaret River Skate Park, with the new team-based skate event delivering a full afternoon of competition and community activity.

Synergy’s $500 million Scott River Wind Farm has been given the tick of approval by the Regional Development Assessment Panel, pushing the energy project closer to development.   

Renewable EnergyPremiumPremiumControversial Scott River wind farm gets go-ahead

Synergy’s $500 million Scott River Wind Farm has been given the tick of approval by the Regional Development Assessment Panel, pushing the controversial energy project closer to development.   

Augusta-Margaret River players celebrate a goal.

FootballPremiumHawks bounce back with strong win as women fall just short

Augusta-Margaret River got their third win of the year, charging to the 15-point victory at home on Saturday against Carey Park.

Jack Penniment

Author Sarah Wilson is heading to the South West for the Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival.

READERS & WRITERS FESTPremiumAuthor Sarah Wilson set for six events at Margs festival

New York Times bestselling author Sarah Wilson will appear at the Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival in May, bringing her latest work and a series of discussions on global challenges to the South West.

Madelin Hayes

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The King of the Hills processing plant.

Courts & JusticePremiumIdentity revealed of man charged over WA gold mine death

A man charged with manslaughter over the death of his colleague at a Goldfields gold mine last month has fronted court.

Tegan Guthrie

G8 education’s chair has conceded the scandal has hurt confidence and trust in the sector

MarketsPremiumSEE THE LIST: Childcare giant to close 12 WA centres

Childcare giant G8 Education will close about 40 childcare centres around Australia - and 12 in WA - with ‘horrific’ child sex abuse charges against a former staffer partly blamed.

Rebecca Le May

Dramatic CCTV footage has emerged of underworld figure Troy Mercanti wrestling another man in a violent pub brawl in Perth’s south.

CrimeVideoPremiumWATCH: Bikie Troy Mercanti in violent brawl at popular pub

Dramatic CCTV footage has emerged of underworld figure Troy Mercanti wrestling another man in a violent pub brawl in Perth’s south.

Jessica Evensen

Peter Bartlett, a well-known WA entrepreneur who started underground mining firm Barminco.

MiningPremiumMiner entitled to $900,000 in compo after manager steals ore

A trusted mine manager who betrayed his mentor and boss in a big gold swindle has been found liable to repay him, with a judge rejecting ‘implausible’ defence claims at trial.

Rebecca Le May

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Perth’s median house price is continuing to rise.

PropertyCommentsPerth house prices on track to jump by $500 a day

Perth’s median house price is on track to jump by a whopping 20 per cent this year — the equivalent of almost $500 a day — according to WA’s peak industry body.

Natalie Richards

Mr Cook used a mining industry breakfast to announce his ‘seven cities’ vision for Broome, Karratha, Port Hedland, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie and Albany, and plans to build more than 500 extra homes for government workers.

state politicsCommentsPremiumCook accused of playing ‘catch-up’ on housing with new plan

Port Hedland is the biggest winner out of Roger Cook’s Budget boost for regional housing but after years of inaction, the Premier is blamed for playing ‘catch-up’ on supply. 

Jessica Page

Roger Cook will unveil his vision for seven regional cities to propel WA’s economy and will use hundreds of millions of dollars from WA’s mining giants to foot almost a third of the bill for more housing. Pictured: Bunbury and Kalgoorlie.

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CommentsPremiumREVEALED: $692m housing boost for seven regional WA cities

Roger Cook will unveil his vision for seven regional cities to propel WA’s economy and will use hundreds of millions of dollars from WA’s mining giants to foot almost a third of the bill for more housing. 

Play was halted and called back in a controversial moment on Sunday.

AFLVideoCommentsCommentsAFL BACKFLIP: League changes review rule amid Eagles blunder

AFL football boss Greg Swann says the league will alter its policy around the score review process after it cost West Coast a goal in controversial circumstances on Sunday.

Former Woodside boss Meg O’Neill is offloading her City Beach mansion.

House That!CommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumEx-Woodside supremo puts City Beach mansion on market

Former Woodside boss Meg O’Neill is offloading her City Beach mansion only months after leaving Perth for London to take up a new gig as CEO of BP.

Regional News

The scene of the crash.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumPassenger dies, driver faces charges after horror crash

A 22-year-old man has died and another young man has been charged with dangerous driving after a tragic crash in Albany.

Melissa Sheil

Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & Justice PremiumMan bailed for ‘idiot day’ allegations

A man’s “idiot day” after his first time taking drugs allegedly saw him drive recklessly through Ninga Mia, speed towards his partner on a park bench, and reverse into a marked police car.

Tegan Guthrie

Shire of Coolgardie president Paul Wilcox.

CEO shortlist Coolgardie has shortlist of CEO candidates to explore

The Shire of Coolgardie has shortlisted candidates for its chief executive position and remains largely on track to have someone locked into the position by the end of August, president Paul Wilcox says.

Tegan Guthrie

Farmers from east to west are facing a triple whammy as they enter the winter growing season. (Stephanie Gardiner/AAP PHOTOS)

EnvironmentPremiumPremium'Trying times': farmers stare down trifecta of troubles

Farmers are being forced to adapt and innovate as drought conditions intensify and global shocks push up costs and risk vital fertiliser supplies.

The One Nature: Two Views exhibition will open on May 8

Art exhibitionPremiumPremiumTwo art forms together exhibit Esperance’s natural beauty

A joint exhibition by two Esperance artists will use photography and journalling to show two distinct ways of expressing the region’s natural beauty.

A group of children at the Lord Forrest Swimming Pool.

History mystery PremiumPremiumCan you help the historical society name these children?

History mystery: Can you help the Eastern Goldfields Historical Society name these children?

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People will be living and working on the moon within the next decade, according to the boss of space tech company Voyager Technologies.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumPeople will be ‘living and working’ on the moon in the 2030s

People will be living and working on the moon within the next decade, according to the boss of space tech company Voyager Technologies.

Lucy Handley

Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency.

CNBC newsPremium‘Biggest energy security threat in history’: Bleak outlook

The world has lost 13 million barrels of oil per day thanks to the war, and there are major disruptions in vital commodities, International Energy Agency head Fatih Birol said.

Holly Ellyatt

President Donald Trump.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumWatchdog zeros in on suspicious oil trades before Trump post

The probe is zeroing in on at least two instances over a roughly two-week period when trading volumes jumped sharply just ahead of key White House news.

Yun Li

A navy vessel is seen sailing in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which much of the world’s oil and gas passes on March 1, 2026.

EnergyVideoCommentsPremiumWhat an Iran blockade will look like and how it will be done

The move comes as Iran has blockaded the Strait of Hormuz for weeks during the US-Israeli war with the country, a bottleneck that roiled global markets and strained the economy.

Garrett Downs

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Looking down on Lake Argyle, the dam, and the upper Ord River running from it. Stephen Scourfield The West Australian

WA NewsCommentsMan in his 60s bitten by crocodile in popular WA lake

A crocodile has left a man in his 60s injured after attacking him while he was swimming in a popular lake in WA’s North on Friday afternoon. 

Asher Gibbon 7NEWS

The damaged boardwalk at Hamelin Pool.

wa newsCommentsReplacement for damaged boardwalk in Shark Bay

The 260-metre boardwalk will cost $4.6 million and restore visitor access while protecting ancient stromatolites in the area.

Kirsty Lichtenstein

Novespace Airbus A310 Zero G

SpaceCommentsCommentsWA scientists to go Zero-G for space research mission

WA scientists are preparing to experience zero gravity for a landmark mission testing research that could one day support life on Mars.

The scene of the crash.

Disaster and EmergencyPremiumPremiumPassenger dies, driver faces charges after horror crash

A 22-year-old man has died and another young man has been charged with dangerous driving after a tragic crash in Albany.

Belmont Jellybeans is set to close.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumMassive WA childcare crisis looms for parents

WA faces the ‘real risk’ of further childcare centre closures in the coming months as falling occupancy rates, child safety scandals, regulatory failures and an oversupply threaten viability.

Work has officially begun on the highly anticipated new driving range in Fremantle.

GolfCommentsWork officially begins on $22m Perth golf course makeover

Highly-anticipated works have finally begun as ground broke at Fremantle Public Golf Course earlier this week, making way for a new $22 million venue. 

Fraser Williams