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  1. TOURISMPremiumHoliday hesitation slows South West visitor spending

  2. Community feedbackPremiumCommunity feedback wanted on Cowaramup service station

  3. WORKING FOR WHALESPremiumThermal imaging trial sheds light on whale movements

  4. FILM FESTIVAL Margaret River set to debut new film festival in 2027

  5. CHEERS!PremiumSouth West beers prove stout-standing at awards night

Lions clubs in the South West have joined forces to donate $50,500 to Farmers Across Borders.

COMMUNITY SUPPORTPremiumLions Clubs rally to support Farmers Across Borders

Lions clubs across the South West have joined forces to donate an impressive $50,500 to support Farmers Across Borders and in turn, drought-stricken pastoralists.

Madelin Hayes

The the WA Youth Parliament floor.

Youth Parliament PremiumSouth West young leaders chosen for Youth Parliament

Four young South West representatives have been selected to the Y WA Youth Parliament, joining 59 participants from across the State in the program’s 31st year.

Serian Lockwood-Jones

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

South West driving instructor Brent Price said he does not agree with the State Government’s latest changes to the licensing system.

ROAD SAFETYPremiumSouth West driving instructor opposes new licence reforms

A South West driving instructor is opposed to the State Government’s changes to the licensing system, saying it will not improve driver’s behaviours and attitudes. 

Rose Patane

Draft plans regarding Witchcliffe are open for public feedback.

COMMUNITY FEEDBACK PremiumWitchcliffe 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

Rose Patane

Augusta-Margaret River players celebrate a goal.

FootballPremiumHawks men going for three wins in a row

Augusta-Margaret River are in the box seat to win three games on the trot after a big win on the road against Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault. 

Jack Penniment

Beerfarm blaze at Cabin Fever.

FESTIVAL FUNPremiumPremiumCabin Fever returns with biggest ever line-up for 10th year

Cabin Fever has dropped their biggest program line-up to date for the festival’s 10th year anniversary. 

South West mum Daniella Catania received a life-changing cancer diagnosis at just 30 years of age.

HealthPremiumPremiumSouth West mum urging community to support cancer research

A WA mum is urging the community to give what they can to support cancer research, following her own life-changing cancer diagnosis at just 30 years old. 

Shelter Brewing Co's Jason Credaro, Sophie Berryman, Chaewoong Bae, Marcia Alegria and Edd Carrington with the best porter-stout draught 2026 trophy.

CHEERS!PremiumPremiumSouth West beers prove stout-standing at awards night

South West breweries have poured their way to the top at the 2026 Perth Royal Beer Awards, with the region’s beer scene dominating across multiple categories.

Margaret River’s Mind-Ed has been named the National Communities in Action Award winner at the 2026 Suicide Prevention Australia LiFE Awards on April 29 at a prestigious Sydney event. 

Mental HealthPremiumMargaret River’s Mind-Ed earns national award

Margaret River’s Mind-Ed has been named the National Communities in Action Award winner at the 2026 Suicide Prevention Australia LiFE Awards on April 29 at a prestigious Sydney event. 

Craig Duncan

Participants can opt for a 20km or 35km course from Yallingup to Dunsborough for 2026 Coastrek Margaret River.

MENTAL HEALTHPremiumCoastrek Margaret River to return in 2026

Trekkers are being invited to lace up their hiking boots for this year’s Coastrek Margaret River, returning in October with its most challenging South West route yet.

Madelin Hayes

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Nationals MP Lachlan Hunter was booted out and suspended from the Legislative Assembly for the second time this year. 

state politics VideoPremiumWATCH: MP booted out of Parliament amid racetrack debate

Nationals MP Lachlan Hunter has been booted and suspended from the Legislative Assembly, for two days, during a fractious Question Time.

Jessica Page

The pilot for an autonomous delivery system from Sodexo is being trialled at initial pilot phase is being conducted at Rio Tinto’s Gudai-Darri village.

MiningCommentsPremiumMore job cut details emerge as Rio renews FIFO catering gig

The French firm feeding Rio Tinto’s legion of workers in the Pilbara has renewed its contract amid a wave of redundancies sweeping through the iron ore giant’s Perth office.

Adrian Rauso

Construction of a huge skyscraper at Elizabeth Quay is set for an extraordinary blow after ASX-listed contractor SRG foreshadowed plans to seek an arrest warrant for developer Victor Goh.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
Contractor’s arrest bid for property developer Victor Goh

Construction of a huge skyscraper at Elizabeth Quay is set for an extraordinary blow after ASX-listed contractor SRG foreshadowed plans to seek an arrest warrant for developer Victor Goh.

Matt Mckenzie

An empty Rio Tinto hard hat in the Pilbara

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Mass job cuts loom for Rio Tinto’s Perth workforce

A major cutback at the State’s largest iron ore producer is believed to be in motion as speculation mounts that a high-ranking Perth manager will soon depart.

Adrian Rauso

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Nationals MP Lachlan Hunter was booted out and suspended from the Legislative Assembly for the second time this year. 

state politics VideoPremiumWATCH: MP booted out of Parliament amid racetrack debate

Nationals MP Lachlan Hunter has been booted and suspended from the Legislative Assembly, for two days, during a fractious Question Time.

Jessica Page

Construction of a huge skyscraper at Elizabeth Quay is set for an extraordinary blow after ASX-listed contractor SRG foreshadowed plans to seek an arrest warrant for developer Victor Goh.

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
ConstructionPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Contractor’s arrest bid for property developer Victor Goh

Construction of a huge skyscraper at Elizabeth Quay is set for an extraordinary blow after ASX-listed contractor SRG foreshadowed plans to seek an arrest warrant for developer Victor Goh.

Matt Mckenzie

An empty Rio Tinto hard hat in the Pilbara

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PremiumMass job cuts loom for Rio Tinto’s Perth workforce

A major cutback at the State’s largest iron ore producer is believed to be in motion as speculation mounts that a high-ranking Perth manager will soon depart.

Hannah Munro runs a womens hiking group called SheHikes Perth. Pictured is Hannah (president) with Mikayla Goddard (Vice President) in Kardinya Justin Benson-Cooper

HealthCommentsCommentsHow many steps you should be taking based on your age

While it was originally thought that 10,000 steps a day was the golden number for everyone, age plays a huge part in how much you should walk to meet daily physical activity guidelines. 

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.

Regional News

Discussions on climate change and emissions are heating up around the State.

Climate Change PremiumClimate discussion heating up around the State

A discussion around emissions is heating up across the State this month, with several local government’s weighing in on how best to manage WA’s greenhouse contributions. 

Craig Duncan

WA Industrial Relations Minister Simone McGurk.

Building respectPremiumWA mining industry safety summit to drive cultural change

The State Government will host a mining industry summit to reaffirm its ongoing commitment to drive cultural change across WA’s resources sector and eliminate inappropriate behaviour from its workplaces.

Neil Watkinson

Lyn Keleher has been forced to stop offering children horse-riding lessons as the closure of the horse arena off Piccadilly Street looms.

Horse arenaPremiumHorse-riding lessons scrapped as city plans to close arena

Horse-riding lessons for children — many of whom have special needs and mental health issues — have been scrapped after the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder signalled it would remove an unapproved horse arena.

Isabella Davis

A 52-year-old man was jailed for sexually assaulting his girlfriend’s 10-year-old daughter 24 years ago.

Courts & Justice PremiumPremiumJail for sexually assaulting girl 24 years ago

A man who groomed and sexually assaulted his girlfriend’s 10-year-old daughter nine times in six months after he returned home from working nightshift at a local mining company has been jailed.

Diane Moffitt at the site of the proposed development on Peers Street.

Development approvedPremiumPremiumHousing development approved despite community concerns

A $2.24 million housing development has been approved by the Kalgoorlie-Boulder council despite community members flagging safety and parking concerns for residents and school children in the area.

Cirque Nouvelle is a family-friendly show bringing together acrobatics, comedy and aerial artistry.

JUGGLERS AND ACROBATS PremiumPremiumCirque Nouvelle will return to Bunbury in May

Jugglers, acrobats, aerialists and balancing artists will take centre stage at the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre later this month as Cirque Nouvelle prepares to make its return to the South West. 

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A common side effect of many GLP-1 drugs is hair loss. It’s creating a growing market for hair treatment products.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumThe growing hair treatment market from GLP-1s

A common side effect of many GLP-1 drugs is hair loss. It’s creating a growing market for hair treatment products.

Laya Neelakandan

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

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Kyle Von Paleske’s family say he lived his life to the fullest and made the most of every day and opportunity, before his life was cut short on Monday.

WA NewsCommentsTributes flow for Perth teenager killed in freak collision

A teenager who loved ‘anything with wheels’ and died when riding his motorcycle this week is being remembered as an ‘absolute legend’ with the kindest heart.

Brooke Rolfe

Rita Saffioti is squandering the good times in ‘reckless’ WA Budget, says Paul Murray.

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Labor’s debt monster is back in ‘reckless’ WA Budget

Welcome to the welfare State. That noise you hear is other Labor Treasurers sharpening their knives.

Paul Murray

Paul Murray

Warren Elzer, a ‘predatory’ FIFO worker who raped and groomed young girls 20 years ago, has been sentenced to nearly two decades behind bars.

CrimePremiumPremiumFIFO worker jailed over historic child exploitation offences

A ‘predatory’ FIFO worker who raped and groomed young girls 20 years ago has been sentenced to nearly two decades behind bars.

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POLITICSPremiumPremiumEvery driver in Aussie state to get $100

An Australian state has delivered a budget with $1bn in cost of living relief – including a payout for every driver.

West Aussies have had their say over the 2026 State Budget.

WA Budget 2026CommentsCommentsWhat West Aussies are saying about the State Budget

Treasurer Rita Saffioti handed down an ambitious State Budget on Thursday and West Aussies have had their say.

WA Treasurer Rita Saffioti warns that without the GST monies, investment in WA infrastructure and developments would be significantly reduced. 

BudgetVideoCommentsPremiumEye-watering GST deal to trigger more east coast whinging

WA will receive an eye watering $40 billion in GST revenues over the next four years, guaranteeing another round of whingeing from critics in the east who want the lucrative deal scrapped.

Joe Spagnolo