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  2. Heart workPremiumSculpture collective rock into heavy arts scene

  3. FootballPremiumElla receives first accolade from standout season

  4. Women’s riseWomen’s field on Championship Tour grows from 2026

  5. state politicsNationals WA close to quitting Mettam challenge

top cop departsPremiumTop cop bids Margaret River fond farewell

Margaret River police Sergeant Simone Taplin has saluted the community as she departed from the role of top cop held for more than three years.

Warren Hately

refusal lostPremiumPanel overturns shire big winery-restaurant-brewery refusal

A State-led review panel has approved a big increase in the scale of a future venue on Burnside Road to the disappointment of the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River

Warren Hately

slow cookerPremiumAugusta’s main street upgrade plan moving slowly

The Augusta residents’ association has welcomed the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River’s commitment to the hamlet’s main street despite the project moving in slow motion.

Warren Hately

housing hilltopHousing market continues upward growth

House prices within the shire continue their upwards march despite Bunbury claiming all the headlines this week as the fastest-growing regional centre.

Warren Hately

WinPremiumWinery awarded for family-friendly dining

The Swings & Roundabouts winery has been awarded the best regional family dining venue at the 2024 Gold Plate Awards.

Sean Van Der Wielen

FootballPremiumElla receives first accolade from standout season

Margaret River product Ella Roberts has received the first accolade from her standout AFLW season, being named in the competition’s 22under22 side for the second time.

Josh Kempton

refusal lostPremiumPremiumPanel overturns shire big winery-restaurant-brewery refusal

A State-led review panel has approved a big increase in the scale of a future venue on Burnside Road to the disappointment of the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River

Up in the airGracetown Kite Festival this Sunday

Sunday will see the annual Gracetown Kite Festival spread its wings yet again.

housing hilltopHousing market continues upward growth

House prices within the shire continue their upwards march despite Bunbury claiming all the headlines this week as the fastest-growing regional centre.

Women’s riseWomen’s field on Championship Tour grows from 2026

Women’s participation in surfing will see a major boost.

Warren Hately

slow cookerPremiumAugusta’s main street upgrade plan moving slowly

The Augusta residents’ association has welcomed the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River’s commitment to the hamlet’s main street despite the project moving in slow motion.

Warren Hately

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How routine airport stop uncovered WA farmer’s tax fraud

A Mid West cucumber farmer has been forced to surrender nearly $700,000 in cash which authorities believe was being shifted to avoid paying tax.

Tim Clarke

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How much extra you’ve paid on home loan since 2022 rate hike

Research commissioned by The West Australian shows how much extra those with the average-sized variable loan of $433,000 have paid in interest since the first rate hike in May 2022. 

Kim Macdonald

staysCommentsPremiumThis Vietnamese hotel belongs in the heart of the Swiss Alps

Hotel de la Coupole is a striking five-star hotel in Vietnam’s northern highlands that was not only inspired by the Swiss Alps, but looks like it belongs there, writes Zach Margolius

Zach Margolius

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Five-minute guide: Everything you need to know about MinRes

ESSENTIAL EXPLAINER: Mineral Resources is arguably the most talked about company in corporate Australia right now, so why is it garnering so much attention? 

Adrian Rauso

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Oil & GasPremiumWoodside’s Pluto LNG plant in emergency shutdown

Woodside Energy’s massive Pluto LNG plant on the Burrup Peninsula was shut down on Monday and the cause is still under investigation.

Matt Mckenzie

WATCH NOW VideoCommentsPremiumWhy is Albanese helping drug dealers?

In tonight’s show, Harvey says the last of the Bali Nine drug traffickers should be forced to stay in their Indonesian jail and Anthony Albanese must stop wasting his breath trying to bring them home.

Ben Harvey | Mon, November 25

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumNotorious vegan to pay for defaming vet in social media post

Tash Peterson and her boyfriend have been ordered to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to a vet and her husband for falsely accusing them of eating patients and animal slavery in a social media video.

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Champion Lakes blaze downgraded, Tonkin Highway closed

A bushfire that started near homes in Champion Lakes before it shut down Tonkin Highway has been downgraded from an emergency level. 

PolicePremiumPremiumMan dies after car hits tree north of Perth

Major crash officers are investigating the death of a man after his car hit a tree in the Wheatbelt.

Regional News

Courts & justicePremiumAlleged thief to plead not guilty to octopus heist

The man accused of trying to steal $68,000 worth of octopus from a Geraldton business has indicated he intends to plead not guilty to the charges, according to his lawyer.

Matthew Paddick

Festival FundingPremiumCouncil gets clarity on Shore Leave festival funding

City of Greater Geraldton councillors have received greater clarity on where funding for a local festival would go, ahead of a vote to decide if it should be awarded.

Matthew Paddick

Shaving for a CausePremiumDongara man raises thousands by shaving blue hair

Dongara’s own “Papa Smurf” has shaved his blue hair and beard to raise thousands of dollars to support men’s mental health.

Matthew Paddick

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumAlbany man jailed for steak-knife stabbing at mechanic shop

An Albany man has been jailed for a stabbing another man with a steak knife at a mechanical business in 2023 before fleeing the scene on an e-scooter.

PolicePremiumPremiumMan dies after car hits tree north of Perth

Major crash officers are investigating the death of a man after his car hit a tree in the Wheatbelt.

Pull!PremiumPremiumYoungsters urged to pull the trigger in recruitment drive

Albany Clay Target Club president Bryn Westerberg hopes to remove the stigma surrounding firearms and encourage young Great Southern residents to pick up the family-friendly sport.

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CNBC newsPremiumThe mullet market: Benchmarks in front, crypto party in back

This market is starting to summon the lighthearted take on a mullet haircut: business in the front, party in the back.  

Michael Santoli

CNBC newsTyson v Paul bout draws record numbers for Netflix

The highly anticipated boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson has already secured its place in the record books.

Jessica Golden

HealthCommentsWinter Arc: Tips on new viral TikTok obsession

The latest obsession on TikTok is the ‘Winter Arc’ challenge, which sees people getting ahead of their New Year’s Resolutions.

Sawdaw Bhaimiya

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumInsiders say ‘uncle’ Elon outstaying his welcome with Trump

Musk has been so aggressive in pushing his views about Trump’s second term that he’s stepping on the toes of Trump’s transition team and may be overstaying his welcome at Mar-a-Lago, sources say.

Dasha Burns and David Ingram

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Crime PremiumArson squad detectives investigate Balcatta house fire

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services were called to an empty unit on Jedda Road about 1am on Wednesday.

Jessica Evensen

NewsPremiumShock call on Australia’s deadliest animal

Australia’s deadliest creature has been involved in the deaths of more people than any other animal, but it is not what you would expect.

Emma Kirk

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CommentsPremium‘Big 24 hours’: Mettam addresses shock leadership challenge

Libby Mettam triumphs after a leadership challenge, focusing on issues for WA and uniting her team to tackle Labor in the election.

WA NewsCommentsCommentsWicked or harmless? Cinema practice divides the internet

Wicked fans have strangers on the internet arguing the point as they post videos and photos from the hit musical film online and encourage others to do so.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumSuper raider fails brazen bid to claim dead partner’s estate

The man who tried to raid his girlfriend’s superannuation account hours after she died has failed in a brazen bid to claim half her deceased estate under WA’s de facto partner provisions.

Courts & Justice PremiumBrother of missing Mandurah teen jailed for violent offences

The brother of missing Mandurah teenager Hayley Dodd has been jailed for assaulting a police officer, domestic violence, driving and drug offences. 

Rachel Fenner