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  1. WIND FARMSPremiumSouth West councils urge community wind-farm consultation.

  2. Road SafetyPremiumThree dead in horror weekend for South West roads

  3. HEARTBREAKPremiumTwo local dogs die in suspected 1080 poisonings

  4. Women’s Asian CupPremiumWomen’s Asian Cup on the road in the South West

  5. New ResearchPremiumFury builds amid mass owl death linked to common rat poison

The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River council.

On the agendaPremiumAMR shire set for second hit out of 2026.

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River council is gearing up for its second hit-out of 2026, with some big-ticket items on the agenda. 

Will Corbett

A man has been charged following two scrub fires in Margaret River.

CRIMEPremiumMan charged following Margaret River scrub fires

A 35-year-old Margaret River man has been charged in relation to two scrub fires in Margaret River at the weekend. 

Madelin Hayes

THere has been an E.Coli spike in Hardey Inlet.

HEALTHPremiumShire urges caution for local swimmers.

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River have urged locals to stay out of the Hardey Inlet near Turner Holiday Park, with bacteria levels spiking. 

Will Corbett

WA man Gary John Bell, 69, pictured speaking with investigators.

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WA man linked to horror Philippines child sex crimes: AFP

A WA man who allegedly paid a mother in the Phillipines to sexually extort her young children on livestreams has been charged following a major investigation involving the US Department of Homeland Security.

Caleb Runciman

Wil Powell and grandfather Roy.

AFLCommentsPremiumThe Powell family history that changed WA footy

Wil Powell will be representing more than the state when he pulls on the West Australian jumper against Victoria on Saturday. He’ll add another chapter to a family story that is overflowing with footy history.

Craig O'Donoghue

Capes Raptor Centre manager Tara Finch with various safe rodent control products.

Poisonous debatePremiumSouth West raptor centre joins calls to ban insidious SGARs

The Capes Raptor Centre has joined calls to ban insidious second-generation rat poisons, claiming a Federal Government agency has ignored research into their harmful effect on birds and wildlife.

Craig Duncan

A health warning has been issued at the Barrett St Weir.

STAY OUTE.Coli hits second AMR Shire swimming spot.

Another popular swimming spot in the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River has tested positive for nasty bacteria, with the shire urging swimmers to take caution. 

Emma, Leo, 2, Josh and Hamish Ravendale, 3 months.

CULTURAL HERITAGEPremiumPremiumBunuru Fest brings hundreds for First Nations celebration.

Hundreds of South West locals spent their Saturday afternoon at Cowaramup’s Pioneer Park celebrating Bunuru Festival.

The main events line-up for the Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival has been announced.

READERS & WRITERS FESTIVALPremiumPremiumHighlight events announced for Readers & Writers Festival

The Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival is set to return in May, with highlight events now revealed. 

William Jasper sends one down the ground for four

CricketPremiumClose finish and dominant performances in BMRCA A-grade

The Think Mental Health round brought a close finish and dominant performances in the Busselton-Margaret River Cricket Association A-grade on Saturday.

Jack Penniment

Margaret River were inline hockey winners at the Margaret River Skate Fest.

Roller sportsPremiumSkate Fest shined with roller sports action last weekend

Skate Fest shined last weekend at Margaret River Recreation Centre after a full day of exciting roller sports action.

Jack Penniment

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Hailee Hildebrand was allowed out on day release, only four days after another suicide attempt inside the hospital’s youth mental health ward.

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Grieving mum’s plea: ‘They were meant to save her’

Stacey Hildebrandt is brokenhearted but insists she wants change — not sympathy — in the wake of her daughter’s suicide while she was an inpatient at Fiona Stanley Hospital.

Jessica Page

Laurence Escalante arrives at the Perth Magistrates Court today. Michael Wilson

Courts & JusticePremiumDramatic scenes as billionaire faces nine new drug charges

Perth billionaire Laurence Escalante has been hit with a raft of new criminal charges as his minder clashed with media outside court in dramatic scenes.

Rebecca Le May

One of seven people charged over a massive cocaine haul found stashed inside a bulk carrier off Perth has had his charge dropped.

Courts & JusticePremiumNew twist as epic trial looms after huge drug bust off WA

One of seven people charged over a massive cocaine haul found stashed inside a bulk carrier off Perth has had his charge dropped.

Rebecca Le May

Marius Sabau, president of the WA Mongols. unknown

Courts & JusticePremiumWA Mongol boss jailed for sophisticated drug operation

Marius Sabau was found guilty for his role in a drug trafficking syndicate, just days after fellow Mongol member David Pye was jailed for organising the assassination of Rebels boss Nick Martin.

Ben Harvey

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Georgia was struck by lightning in Thursday’s storm.

Disaster and EmergencyCommentsPerth teen details scary moment she was struck by lightning

A 16-year-old girl has told of the terrifying moment she was struck by lightning in the city’s north-east, describing the freak ordeal as like being ‘stabbed with 1000 needles’. 

Jessica Evensen

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China sees red over British submarine spy fears

A senior Chinese diplomat has sternly rejected suggestions a cargo ship that recently berthed near the Garden Island naval base is posing any threat to a visiting British submarine.

Andrew Greene

Better Homes and Gardens will now air twice a week.

TVCommentsCommentsMajor change coming to popular Aussie TV show

The development comes in the show’s 32nd year.

An apology letter disgraced obstetrician Rhys Bellinge sent to Elizabeth Pearce’s family and Muhammad Usman just days before his sentencing has been described as ‘terribly inapt’ by a judge

WA NewsPremiumPremiumBellinge’s ‘inapt’ apology to victims days before sentencing

An apology letter disgraced obstetrician Rhys Bellinge sent to his victims just days before his sentencing has been described as ‘terribly inapt’ by a judge, who also noted a degree of self-pity in his remorse.

Lorde deliveres a powerfully raw performance at RAC Arena.

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Some might argue she’s drifting out of the mainstream with her recent releases, but can the Kiwi still get a whole arena to dance and sing all night?

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Mid West Academy of Sport athlete Reuben Chapman.

AthleticsPremiumChapman continues stellar athletics golden run

Geraldton’s golden boy Reuben Chapman has added another gold medal to his season’s tally after blitzing ahead in the 400m hurdles at the Junior Track and Field State Championships in Perth last weekend. 

Rebecca Ruthven

An 18-year-old has been sentenced after driving at speeds of more than 140km/h.

Courts & Justice Premium18yo jailed for reckless driving to escape police

An 18-year-old drove at speeds of more than 140km/h in an attempt to escape police before losing control of his car, which was carrying four passengers, and crashing into a road train. 

Tegan Guthrie

Geraldton's Callum Williamson prepares for his homecoming this weekend

MotorsportPremiumLocal racer gears up for weekend speedway action

Local speedster Callum Williamson is gearing up for his homecoming at the Geraldton City Speedway, as the Maddington Toyota Sprintcar Series touches down in the Mid West this weekend. 

Rebecca Ruthven

Tobacco and vapes seized in raids on retailers in Geraldton and Kalbarri,

Up in smokePremiumPremiumMid West retailers ‘on notice’ after tobacco, vape raids

Mid West retailers were busted this week when a series of raids targeting the illegal tobacco trade netted a massive haul of almost 100,000 cigarettes and more than 800 vapes.

The Santa open pit mine at Vault Minerals’ Mount Monger operations south-east of Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

half-year reportPremiumPremiumVault Minerals issues maiden dividend

Vault Minerals has declared a maiden dividend as revenue, earnings, and underlying profit rose substantially in the latest half-year.

Capes Raptor Centre manager Tara Finch with various safe rodent control products.

Poisonous debatePremiumPremiumSouth West raptor centre joins calls to ban insidious SGARs

The Capes Raptor Centre has joined calls to ban insidious second-generation rat poisons, claiming a Federal Government agency has ignored research into their harmful effect on birds and wildlife.

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CNBC newsPremiumTrump insists trade deals safe as ruling upends tariffs

President Donald Trump defended his tariff agenda during his State of the Union address even as a Supreme Court ruling striking down his emergency tariffs cast fresh confusion.

Anniek Bao

Before the Covid pandemic, Chinese consumers accounted for about one-third of the global luxury goods market.

CNBC newsPremiumLunar New Year gives brands chance to win back big spenders

Luxury brands from Harry Winston to Loewe are going all in on Lunar New Year collections in a bid to attract Chinese customers.

Hayley Cuccinello

China’s property market, once accounting for more than a quarter of the economy, has seen its annual sales volume halve in just four years.

CNBC newsPremiumS&P bets China property slump will be worse than expected

S&P Global Ratings has lowered its forecast for China property sales this year, barely two months into 2026.

Evelyn Cheng

Chinese coffee giant Luckin opened its first flagship with premium drinks as the company takes on Starbucks Reserve.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumThere’s a coffee war brewing in China (and now in the US)

As Starbucks sells off most of its China business, local rival Luckin Coffee is expanding into higher-priced cold brews and other drinks. It’s also expanding its footprint in the US.

Evelyn Cheng

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First home buyers chasing the Great Australian dream are facing a grim reality check, with thousands fighting over little more than 100 properties in their price range.

PropertyCommentsPremium$60k income prices first home buyers out of Perth dream

Only 13 affordable listings in Perth for someone on $60k a year is the reality check no-one wanted.

Kim Macdonald

A hospital investigation has called for all birthing mothers to receive ambulance transfers and an additional examination in a maternity bypass scenario after heavily pregnant Perth mum, Lena, was forced to give birth in the back of her car on the Kwinana Freeway. 

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Freeway baby birth investigation sparks major changes

St John of God Midland Public Hospital released their SAC1 report to a Perth couple after a young mum was forced into a traumatic roadside delivery of her second child on November 13. 

Caleb Runciman

Reporter Brooke Rolfe trying out the new WACA waterslide.

WA NewsVideoCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumWATCH: Perth’s newest gravity-defying water slide rides

Perth’s newest water slide attraction provides gravity-defying rides and thrills for the whole family.

St John WA sent multiple ambulance crews.

WA NewsPremiumPremiumTeenager dies after being hit by two cars in Warnbro

A teenage boy has tragically died after he was hit by two cars in Warnbro early on Friday.

Police Commissioner Col Blanch said they received intelligence about communication on an encrypted platform. NewsWire

updatedChilling find after alleged terror plot foiled

New images have captured the alleged chilling discovery police made in the house of a 20-year-old man charged with preparing to commit a terrorist act.

AI road safety cameras picked up more than 275,000 mobile phone, seatbelt and speeding offences in Western Australia between February and October last year. File image

NewsBig issue with new AI road cameras

Drivers are bleeding money and demerit points as new AI road safety cameras spark a surge in fines, but there’s one key issue with the new tech.

Emma Kirk