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The community is mourning the death of Cowaramup stalwart Peter Clews.

ValePremiumTributes flow for Cowaramup stalwart Peter Clews

The Cowaramup community is mourning the loss of the much-admired Peter Clews, who is being remembered as a community champion always willing to lend a hand.

Madelin Hayes

Lauren spent four weeks and $70,000 on her stay at Six Seasons Recovery.

BusinessPremiumFailed Perth builder charges vulnerable clients thousands at new health retreat

‘I put my trust in him and I expected him to know what he was doing.’

Geof Parry

Margaret River Coastal Residents Association president Adrian Wilson has raised safety concerns over sand nourishment at Gnarabup Beach.

BEACH SAFETYPremiumSafety fears raised over $53,000 beach works

A $53,000 sand nourishment project at Gnarabup Beach is under review after concerns were raised about whether the works are safe for beachgoers

Madelin Hayes

Ella Roberts of the Eagles with the best on ground medal and the western derby trophy.

FootballPremiumElla Roberts’ remarkable run continues with another BOG

Margaret River’s Ella Roberts extended her best on ground streak to four as West Coast secured their maiden western derby win over Fremantle on Sunday at Sullivan Logistics Stadium.

Jack Penniment

Marion Fontana, Yuriko Park, John Philips and Sylvie Buchanan at BaptistCare Mirrambeena.

BIRTHDAY CHEERPremiumLions’ gift brings birthday cheer in Margaret River

Birthdays are being made a little more special for residents at BaptistCare Mirrambeena thanks to a $1000 donation from the Margaret River Lions. 

Madelin Hayes

Connor Wright gets some airtime during the 2026 Cape to Cape MTB event.

Mountain BikingPremiumConnor Wright finishes second in Cape to Cape MTB event

Burekup’s mountain biking star Connor Wright has finished runner-up at the Cape to Cape MTB event after a four-day battle with Swiss national champion Casey South across the South West.

Jack Penniment

Wildlife Recovery Australia CEO and Founder Dr Steve Van Mil warns that more needs to be done to protect our native wildlife from extinction.

WILDLIFEPremiumPremiumEducational event for regional wildlife hospital

A wildlife care sundowner will be held in early November to celebrate the opening of WA’s first regional wildlife hospital in Margaret River.

The 2026 34th Surf Boardroom Surf League winners, Margaret River boardriders.

SurfingPremiumPremiumMargaret River boardriders take home event in Scarborough

Margaret River Boardriders claimed bragging rights and a cash prize with a big win at the 34th Surf Boardroom Surf League event on Saturday. 

Maddy Obal kicks out of defence for the South West.

FootballPremiumPremiumSpray gives South West the lift to secure seventh title

South West skipper admitted there were moments were she doubted the side would get the job done on Saturday, bit a timely lift helped the team secure their seventh straight women’s country championships title.

Settlers Tavern has been crowned as the best regional hospitality venue in WA.

HospitalityPremiumMargaret River venue crowned WA’s best regional venue

Margaret River’s iconic Settlers Tavern has cemented its status as the pinnacle of regional hospitality, taking the top honours at the 2026 Hospitality Awards for Excellence.

Seth Carter

Connor Wright during the Cape to Cape MTB, Stage 4 in Dunsborough 2025.

Mountain BikingPremiumWorld Champion Connor Wright headlines Cape to Cape field

Burekup’s cycling wizard Connor Wright has returned home to headline this years field for the Cape to Cape MTB event, with the star set to defend his title. 

Jack Penniment

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New REIWA president Rob Mandanici told The Sunday Times that rising interest rates and major changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax were having a big impact on property prices.

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Expert’s huge prediction for 2027 Perth property prices

New REIWA president Rob Mandanici said that rising interest rates along with major changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax were having a big impact on property prices.

Joe Spagnolo

A Gosnells father whose home was peppered with more than 20 bullets in a suspected drive-by shooting overnight has recounted how “god” saved him and his children from death. 

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LISTEN: The moment Perth home is peppered with bullets

A Gosnells man whose home was peppered with more than 20 bullets in a suspected drive-by shooting overnight has recounted how ‘God saved him’ and his children from death.

Caleb Runciman & Brandon Demura

The accused speedster charged with driving a sports car at 259km/h in the South West has been identified as the co-founder of a gambling software company who posts online about his purported wealth. 

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Gambling company links to 259km/h McLaren stunt accused

The accused speedster charged with driving a sports car at 259km/h in the South West has been identified as the co-founder of a gambling software company who posts online about his purported wealth.

Caleb Runciman and Rose Patane

The WA Government is exploring a three-way university merger.

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Deloitte’s WA uni merger report littered with AI errors

The document, which supports a WA Government push for a merger of three universities, includes references with incorrectly titled research papers and wrong publication dates.

Sean Smith

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WA man Revel Downing, 58 died in a plane crash in NSW on Friday. It is understood Mr Downing was a member of the Sport Aircraft Builders Club of WA, alongside the 63-year-old man who died in the crash. Unknown

WA NEWSPremiumTragedy as Perth man killed in NSW plane crash identified

The identity of a Perth man who died alongside his friend in a plane crash shortly after take-off in NSW has been revealed. 

Caleb Runciman

Owner of Valhalla MMA Waylon Prater.

CourtPremiumMMA coach, gym owner accused of violent crimes begs for bail

A Geraldton MMA coach and gym owner — who has previously run self-defence classes for women — has pleaded his case for bail after being charged will multiple violent offences, including choking.

Sally Q Davies

Sam Wood is being held at Wolston Correctional Centre under a safety order following his arrest.

Fitness guruInside Sam Wood’s high-security jail housing notorious crims

It’s the correctional facility home to some of the country’s most feared rapists and murderers. It’s now also the residence of fitness guru Sam Wood.

A registered teacher has been charged over an elaborate hydroponic cannabis set-up.

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PremiumPICTURED: WA teacher accused of drug crimes identified

The 40-year-old fronted Perth Magistrates Court on Friday where prosecutors revealed shocking details about what officers discovered during a raid on a Dianella property.

Nicola Forrest is founder of Coaxial.

FinancePremiumPremiumNicola Forrest’s record-breaking $500m-plus donation

Australia’s second-richest woman will put more than $500m into her own philanthropic vehicle Coaxial to help address “devastation” in communities across the country.

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Bunbury Regional Prison.

INSPECTION REPORT PremiumIndependent inspection report released for Bunbury prison

An independent inspection report has found the Bunbury Regional Prison has continued to perform strongly despite ongoing challenges and pressures from the custodial system. 

Rose Patane

WAFarmers chief executive Trevor Whittington, pictured at the Dowerin Machinery Field Days.

maintain the brigadePremiumWAFarmers lament the lack of ongoing support

WAFarmers has revealed a more than 6 per cent rise in membership numbers after the priority processing arrangement was announced on September 24.

Melissa Pedelty

Shire of Leonora chief executive Ty Matson has been appointed country local government director on the Rural Health West board.

Health boardPremiumShire of Leonora chief executive on Rural Health West board

Rural Health West has welcomed three members of the community to its board, with the new directors bringing with them years of experience in government, health, financial management and leadership.

Rosa Griffith

Disability advocate Jo Russell wants eRideable laws enforced in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

Electric rideablesPremiumPremiumAdvocate says e-rideable laws are poorly enforced

A local disability advocate says an e-scooter-related death in Kalgoorlie-Boulder is not a matter of if, but when. 

RSPCA WA has reported a 20 per cent rise in animal cruelty reports in Kalgoorlie-Boulder during the past financial year.

Animal crueltyPremiumPremiumAnimal cruelty reports jump 160pc in Coolgardie

Animal cruelty reports in the Goldfields-Esperance region have jumped by 24 per cent in the past financial year, according to RSPCA WA.

A former education assistant at a Great Southern school has appeared in court.

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PremiumGreat Southern education assistant denies child sex charges

A former education assistant at a Great Southern school has denied allegations she had sex with and indecently dealt with an underage child multiple times earlier this year.

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The tipping point will start in Europe, some argue it has already begun in the US ... wherever it happens, it will have fundamental impacts on the global economy and lead to difficult policy decisions.

CNBC newsPremium2029 starts a global tipping point, and it’s not the climate

The tipping point will start in Europe, some argue it has already begun in the US ... wherever it happens, it will have fundamental impacts on the global economy and lead to difficult policy decisions.

Elsa Ohlen

The conversation is reflective of a broken job market because it shows how “the power dynamic is so, so, so skewed toward the employer,” Gavin says.

CNBC newsPremiumIced coffee debate reflects ‘everything wrong with hiring’

Would you reject a job candidate who brought an iced coffee to an interview? Your answer may not matter: Either way, someone on the internet thinks you’re wrong. And a career expert says she’s over it.

Sophie Caldwell

Sam Altman, chief executive and co-founder of OpenAI, left, and Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer of Meta Platforms, during a state dinner with Chinese President Xi Jinping, at the White House last week.

CNBC newsPremiumDebt-hungry AI firms face higher risks as bond yields spike

The AI infrastructure buildout, which has already reached historic levels, is about to get even more expensive.

Kif Leswing, Isabel O’Brien and Seema Moody

The app represents a major push by CEO Mark Zuckerberg into the AI agent market.

CNBC newsPremiumMeta’s Muse AI agent downloads are surging

Meta’s Muse AI personal agent tool has only been out for nearly two weeks, and it’s topping the app store charts.

Jonathan Vanian

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Community leaders have made loving tributes to former Albany mayor Dennis Wellington who died last week aged 77.

Tributes flowMoving tributes paid to Albany icon Dennis Wellington

There has been an outpouring of love for former Albany mayor Dennis Wellington, whose sudden passing on Thursday rocked the Great Southern community.

Melissa Sheil, Claire Middleton and Amy Towers

A suspected pot plant thief has left more than stolen greenery behind after a security camera captured a rather explosive moment during a night raid on a Mandurah home.

WA NewsVideoPot plant thief caught on camera - and caught letting rip

A suspected pot plant thief has left more than stolen greenery behind after a security camera captured a rather explosive moment during a night raid on a Mandurah home.

Troy de Ruyter

Falziah Cooper and her son Amir Cooper from Victoria Park won one of the Telethon cars, presented by Shane Crawford and Katie Brown

WA NewsVideoHeartbreaking story behind Telethon car winner’s donation

A Perth woman who has become an overnight internet sensation after her half-naked son stole the show during Telethon’s live car giveaway has revealed the heartbreaking story behind her yearly donation.

Emily Livia and Callum Robinson at a wedding in San Diego in 2023.

CrimeVideoGirlfriend’s short, angry response to Mexico murder sentence

The girlfriend of Callum Robinson has issued a three-word statement after the three men who murdered Callum, his brother Jake and their American friend Jack Carter Rhoad were sentenced to life in jail.

Emergency services on the scene.

Disaster and EmergencyArson squad probe into house fire in Perth’s east

Arson squad detectives are investigating the cause of a house fire in Belmont this morning.

The political future of Greens senator Jordon Steele-John is uncertain as allegations about his behaviour are examined by the WA Greens. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

NewsPremiumSenator denies leave, lashes party leader

A Greens senator facing allegations about his conduct towards women has accused his own party of political manoeuvring and contradicted its leader over claims he had taken leave.

William Elliott