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  1. hometown heroJake happy to return favour

  2. streets aheadStreet closures not open & shut case

  3. moving ‘em onCBD timed parking on the agenda

  4. CBD headacheTraders argue over avenue reopening

  5. system in declineUnder-fire Minister ignores Margs hospital woes

shark attacksLines finally called in

The State Government will discontinue its drum line strategy off the Capes coast, with evidence the approach is not effective.

Warren Hately

“homophobic” commentsPremiumBusso Pride Group slams Barry House’ ECU degree

Gay rights group Busselton Pride Alliance demands Edith Cowan University revoke the honorary doctorate given to former Liberal MP Barry House unless he apologises for previous “homophobic” comments.

Bethany Hiatt

Margaret River ProPremiumLocal surfers’ chance at the big time in Margs Pro

While Margaret River’s entries in this year’s Pro had a reality check early in this year’s contest, the locals saluted their chance at the big time.

Warren Hately

surfingInjury frees up extra Pro position for local

A tantalising extra wildcard slot has allowed Cyrus Cox to squeak through to join Jacob Willcox and Willow Hardy in this year’s Margaret River Pro.

Warren Hately

writing worksTraining is all write

Writing workshops start this weekend as part of the Shire’s efforts to upskill the region’s young people.

Warren Hately

kick in the teethTourism hit by lockdown mess

The region’s hospitality sector fears the relationship with Perth’s tourism market was undermined by the chaos surrounding Friday’s confused city lockdown.

Warren Hately, Taylar Amonini & Steve Butler

Let’s go ProAll systems go for Pro

It is full steam ahead for this weekend’s Margaret River Pro despite some last-minute panic caused by the COVID-19 lockdown in Perth.

police actionTeenagers alleged to be thieves

A spate of opportunistic thefts and frauds have come to an end after local police caught the teenagers allegedly involved.

safety firstCheck in at venues

Authorities are begging Capes residents to take the SafeWA app seriously.

gnarabup 5-starsGnarabup Resort designs revealed

Plans for the proposed Westin Margaret River Resort & Spa and its accompanying village development will be lodged with the WA Planning Commission next month.

Warren Hately

round tableWine crisis talks plea

Margaret River wine industry veteran Nigel Gallop says all parties must come together in a round table forum well before the start of next year’s vintage.

Warren Hately

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Must-read listCommentsPremiumThe 10 WA male rising cricketers to watch

From run-machines Teague Wyllie & Corey Wasley, to exciting quicks Caiden Eaton, Sam Greer, Ewan Neilson and Mahli Beardman. Here are the top 10 rising male cricket stars to watch. SEE THE LIST HERE.

Bonnie Raynor

Eagle’s empathyCommentsPremiumShuey fears lifestyle and education impacted Rioli

West Coast captain Luke Shuey fears a lack of education could be the key reason why small forward Willie Rioli has struggled to meet the standards required of AFL footballers.

Craig O'Donoghue

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Club by clubCommentsPremium
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Kane Cornes: Ranking the AFL’s best captains

There’s no place inside the top 10 for one of our WA clubs’ leaders, according to Kane Cornes’ rankings of every team. See why.

Kane Cornes

Regional News

Paedo jailedPremiumAlbany paedophile could be out by Christmas next year

Michael Robert Carroll will be eligible for parole in two years and three months after being convicted over a series of child sex crimes.

Kellie Balaam

Bookings lowTour bookings scarce as Kalbarri reopens after Seroja

Visitors have started to return to Kalbarri post-cyclone Seroja, but tour operators desperate for business have received few bookings.

Phoebe Pin

Cashless disadvantageCommentsPremiumCashless debit card package ‘punitive’

WA Greens Senator Rachel Siewert has spoken out against the $30 million job-ready package for regions subject to the cashless welfare card.

Tom Robinson

CourtCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumSex accused given bail after letter

A man accused of aggravated sexual penetration without consent has been released on bail after his partner penned a letter to the court to say it was all a “big misunderstanding”.

Jail break-inMan accused of Goldfields jail break-in denied bail

A man accused of jumping a fence into Eastern Goldfields Regional Prison with intent to supply cannabis to inmates blew up at the magistrate when he was denied bail in court yesterday.

the saga continuesPremiumPremiumBunbury MLA slam dunks council’s noisy play debate

Bunbury MLA Don Punch has slammed a council in his electorate for “wasting time” debating removing a basketball court after a disgruntled neighbour complained the sound of bouncing was “too noisy”.

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Injury compensationPremiumDreamworld tragedy at centre of WA family fraud case

The mother of a boy who received a personal injury claim after the Dreamworld Thunder River Rapids Ride tragedy in 2016 has faced court accused of stealing a ‘large portion’ of the payout for herself.

Shannon Hampton

‘taking notice’CommentsPremiumAishwarya’s parents ‘hopeful’ after meeting with Cook

The parents of Aishwarya Aswath have been left feeling ‘comforted’ following an encouraging face-to-face sit down with Health Minister Roger Cook this afternoon.

Sarah Steger

Serial pestPremiumPremiumTrial delayed after WA’s-own ‘The Joker’ confuses date

An alleged vandal who parades the city as Batman’s arch nemesis The Joker has had his trial delayed once again after this time claiming he thought the hearing wasn’t on.

Union angerPremiumPremium‘No FIFO here’: Mona rejects Kemerton worker claims

Contractor Monadelphous has rejected AMW claims it is using interstate fly-in, fly-out workers instead of local workers on Albemarle’s lithium hydroxide plant project south of Perth.

‘Unconscionable practices’CommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumTelstra misconduct ‘tip of the iceberg’ for Indigenous

A financial counsellor who helped bring a case against Telstra for exploiting Indigenous customers says it’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to businesses exploiting Indigenous Australians.

Hospital tragedyVideoCommentsPremiumCook sits down with Aishwarya’s parents

Health Minister Roger Cook has arrived at the Morley home of Aishwarya Aswath’s parents to discuss their seven-year-old daughter’s tragic death at Perth Children’s Hospital.

Sarah Steger