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  1. housing pleaPremiumWA family facing homelessness as kid fights incurable tumour

  2. popular choicePremiumMeldrum takes Shire presidency with four councillors added

  3. Coastrek fundraiserPremiumCoastrek fundraiser for Heart Foundation

  4. serious offencePremiumElectrician cops steep fine for dodgy work at Scott River

  5. Road silencePremiumMain Roads quiet on future upgrade plans for major routes

Teresa Cutter PremiumTeresa Cutter back home in Bunbury

Star chef Teresa Cutter has returned home briefly to reflect on her upbringing and catch up with family after launching her new cookbook in August this year. 

Holly Prentice

contract variationsPremiumCouncil approves variations to Aquatic Centre project

The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River says it cannot disclose the final cost of its aquatic centre redevelopment until a final report to elected members.

Warren Hately

going nowherePremiumGracetown community frustrated at long path to connection

The Gracetown-Cowaramup Bay Community group has lamented slow progress on long-held ambitions for a dual-use path connecting Cowaramup to the coast.

Warren Hately

fine wines winPremiumMargaret River Wine Show lauds Stella Bella

The Margaret River wine industry has celebrated its most important awards and added new names to its honour board.

Warren Hately

nature talkPremiumBotanist in ‘unique’ biodiversity Nature Conservation talk

Residents will be offered a unique insight into the region’s native flora when renowned botanist and conservation biologist Stephen Hopper visits town early next month.

Warren Hately

future dilemmaPremiumPanel urges Shire to plan for future parking

The State’s Joint Development Assessment Panel has advised the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River to have a serious rethink about parking in the town centre.

Warren Hately

questions askedPremiumPremiumPlanners defend lack of cash compensation for parking

Shire of Augusta-Margaret River planners have come under fire for not demanding any financial compensation for the Fini hotel’s 29-bay parking shortfall.

Fine Vines FestivalDozens celebrate the Fine Vines launch

The Fine Vines Festival started with a bang last Thursday night, with event organisers and sponsors invited to the launch party at Edwards Wines Cellar Door. 

honesty & integrityPremiumPremiumHonesty and courage a commitment: Meldrum

New Shire president Julia Meldrum has pledged “authentic” leadership as the local government faces challenging times ahead.

more waves aheadPremiumWillcox relates how east coast move saved surfing career

Margaret River-born surfing sensation Jacob Willcox has opened up about his long ride to qualify for the World Surf League’s Championship Tour – and why he had to leave Margaret River for it to happen.

Warren Hately

face-offPremiumFamiliar faces swap presidential roles

Julia Meldrum and Cr Paula Cristoffanini have traded places, with Ms Meldrum now the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River president and Cr Cristoffanini her deputy.

Warren Hately

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WATCH NOWNew WA true crime series: Vanishing Cousins

The disappearance of two teens from Scarborough Beach in 1974 remains one of Australia’s most baffling mysteries. The West’s exclusive series investigates what happened to Raelene Eaton and Yvonne Waters.

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Rock the dockCommentsPremium
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More Freo than John Butler, Nat Fyfe and Little Creatures

After more than 35 years in an unfashionable part of the port city, this seafood stalwart remains a quintessentially Fremantle institution.

Simon Collins

House That!CommentsPremiumEx-Eagle kicks $2.55m goal with sale of North Freo home

The life of former footballer John Annear appears to have come full circle, with the Goldfields-born lad planning to spend more time in the country after the sale of his North Fremantle home last month.

Kim Macdonald

Frenzied attackPremiumNo jail, second chance for meth ‘monster’ who gouged eyes

A ‘monster’ who subjected his partner to a horrific attack which involved him stabbing her and gouging her eyes has been given six months to prove he can turn his life around. WARNING: GRAPHIC

Tegan Guthrie

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‘Strategic stake’CommentsPremiumRinehart makes move to spoil another major lithium deal

Billionaire Gina Rinehart has dealt her company into another billion-dollar lithium deal in Western Australia, with a strategic move to upset Chilean giant SQM’s bid for junior explorer Azure Minerals.

Adrian Rauso

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More Freo than John Butler, Nat Fyfe and Little Creatures

After more than 35 years in an unfashionable part of the port city, this seafood stalwart remains a quintessentially Fremantle institution.

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Brutal act PremiumPremiumMan accused of blinding another man in slingshot attack

A Mid West man accused of firing a metal ball from a slingshot that lodged into another man’s head and blinded him permanently earlier this month has been granted bail.

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CommentsPremiumA greener, safer cactus-free Perth CBD is coming to you

The impending Carillon Arcade demolition and redevelopment provides a once-in-a-generation opportunity to remodel Forrest Place. So, it might be time for the cactus to go.

‘Competitive’ campaignPremiumPremiumFormer Greens MP Xamon elected as City of Vincent mayor

A former Greens State MP has defeated two City of Vincent councillors to become the city’s new mayor.

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Critical injuriesPremiumTwo people flown to Perth after serious crash near Corrigin

Two people were critically injured in a serious crash near Corrigin in the Wheatbelt on Wednesday night.

Cameron Newbold

Crime spreePremiumEleven children charged after alleged string of burglaries

Eleven children from Geraldton have been arrested and charged over an alleged string of burglaries and stealing a car, which police say was involved in two pursuits ending in Perth’s outskirts.

Anna Cox

Bushfire Preparedness PremiumDunsborugh to host emergency preparedness week

DFES is gearing up to host an emergency preparedness week in Busselton and Dunsborough, to raise awareness and community engagement for the fast-approaching bushfire season

Rachel Green

New mayor PremiumPremiumCronin takes Busselton’s top role

The City of Busselton residents have elected councillor Phill Cronin as the new mayor.

Brutal act PremiumPremiumMan accused of blinding another man in slingshot attack

A Mid West man accused of firing a metal ball from a slingshot that lodged into another man’s head and blinded him permanently earlier this month has been granted bail.

New Land Secured PremiumPremiumCity of Busselton acquires 465ha of land

The City of Busselton and Tronox have agreed to finalise a contract for the City to acquire 465ha of land, with the aspirations to create new a recreational park.

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THE ECONOMISTCommentsPremiumFall of China’s ‘manganese king’ may hit global EV supply

THE ECONOMIST: The toppling of China’s ‘Manganese King’ Jia Tianjiang has been likened by one mining insider as the equivalent of Rio Tinto going bust in the iron ore sector.

The EconomistPremiumWhy ExxonMobil is paying $US60b for Pioneer

THE ECONOMIST: Consolidation will transform America’s fragmented shale industry.

CNBCCommentsChina’s exports and imports drop again in September

China has reported a smaller-than-expected decline in exports in September from a year ago, while imports missed, according to customs data released on Friday.

Evelyn Cheng

CNBCCommentsPremiumHead down & hustling? You’re doing work all wrong. Try this

You’ve heard those phrases promoting the idea that success, achievement and happiness are all enabled by a hefty bank account. Here’s why you shouldn’t believe it.

Ashton Jackson

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Won’t be strippedVideoPremiumGrubby, lying detective will keep his Cleo medals

Disgraced detective Cameron Blaine will keep his official commendation for the rescue of kidnap victim Cleo Smith.

Ben Harvey

EditorialPremiumPassage of time does not diminish the need for justice

What happened to Perth teenagers Raelene Eaton and Yvonne Waters?

Rental madnessCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumStaggering figures prove Perth has toughest rental market

The wretched experience of renting in Perth has been highlighted by a new report showing local tenants face tougher conditions than anywhere else in the country.

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CommentsPremiumSomeone needs to tell Roger Cook that he’s drowning

From the fixed grimace on his face at media conferences in recent weeks, it’s obviously dawned on him that he’s in a lot of hot water. 

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CommentsWA is key to US relationship

When it comes to the resources industry, ties between the United States and WA run deep.

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Matildas’ Optus sellout is a milestone for women’s sport

WA sporting history will be made this Sunday when the Matildas take on the Philippines in front of a sell-out crowd of 59,000 at Optus Stadium.

Sarah du Plessis