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  1. TourismPremiumAravina Estates launches ‘Aravina Escapes’ vineyard stays

  2. SHARK WATCHPremiumMargaret River to receive a new shark monitoring receiver

  3. WINEPremiumSouth West winery celebrates 40 years of community produce

  4. DeforestationPremiumMargaret River teen leads anti-deforestation push

  5. READERS & WRITERSPremiumFull program released for Readers & Writers Festival

The driver of the red Toyota LandCruiser drove the wrong way on Margaret River's main street, narrowly missing onlookers.

RECKLESS DRIVINGPremiumMan charged after reckless driving spree in the South West

A 31-year-old man has been charged with a number of serious offences after a reckless driving spree in the South West – including allegedly tailgating another vehicle causing it to hit a tree. 

Madelin Hayes

The City of Busselton has appealed the proposed Smiths Beach project.

Scathing ReportPremiumBusselton city appeals Smith Beach resort approval

The City of Busselton has penned a scathing 94-page letter in an attempt to appeal the EPA’s recommendation to approve the majorly controversial Smith Beach resort.

Craig Duncan

Little Cowaramup continues to grow.

HOUSINGPremiumStage 1 works under way for Cowaramup housing development

Civil works have commenced for the first stage of the  ‘In Town’ development project in Cowaramup, which will see 63 residential lots carved out, ready for houses to be built. 

Will Corbett

The fleet of Riviera motor yachts cruise into Busselton.

CRUISE SEASONPremiumBusselton set for busiest cruise season on record

Busselton is set to record it’s busiest cruise season ever, with 18 arrivals to Geographe Bay in the 2025-26 season including 11 maiden visits.

Madelin Hayes

Recreational fishers are encouraged to take part in the public consultation process to simplify rules for catching blue swimmer crabs in the West Coast bioregion.

HAVE YOUR SAY!Major change to blue swimmer crab rules proposed for WA

WA crabbers are being asked to have their say on proposed changes to blue swimmer crab fishing rules.

Craig Duncan

A shark chases a school of salmon in Yallingup.

SALMON RUNPremiumDPIRD issues caution ahead of salmon run

Holiday-makers looking to hit the water this Easter are being urged to remain vigilant during the Autumn salmon run – with the school of fish known to attract sharks, sea lions and dolphins. 

Madelin Hayes

Summer Cunningham looks for a teammate.

FootballPremiumPremiumHawks inaugural women’s side win their maiden match

Augusta Margaret River women’s side won their first ever match, taking down Donnybrook at home by 11 points.

Margaret River painter Tamika Hogan said she makes up to half her annual income during Margaret River Region Open Studios.

OPEN STUDIOSPremiumPremiumHow Open Studios is transforming local artists’ careers

As Margaret River Region Open Studios prepares to welcome visitors this September, two local artists reflect on how the event has done more than showcase their work.

Police and emergency services from across the South West came together on Monday to spread an Easter safety message.

EASTER HOLIDAYSPolice and emergency services urge road safety for Easter

As the South West prepares for a busy Easter influx, local police and volunteer emergency services are urging travellers to put safety first, as the region’s road toll continues to climb.

The RAC Rescue helicopter was also sent to the crash site, and airlifted one woman to Royal Perth Hospital with serious injuries.

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Woman airlifted to hospital after horror motorhome crash

A woman has been airlifted to Perth after a motorhome crash that left one person trapped and others hurt in the South West.

Hannah Cross

Cowaramup continues to grow.

COWARAMUP BYPASSPremiumCowie ‘ring road’ up for public comment

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River have moved the Cowaramup Perimeter Road to community consultation, marking a significant step in the long journey. 

Will Corbett

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Treasury Wine Estates boss Sam Fischer.

BusinessPremiumTreasury Wines faces ‘elevated risk’ of bankruptcy

Shares in the winemaker have collapsed 63 per cent over the past year as one Australian hedge fund said its debt load means bankruptcy is possible.

Tom Richardson

A forklift passes the power plant at the Emirates Global Aluminium PJSC Al Taweelah plant in Abu Dhabi.

MiningCommentsPremiumAlcoa’s crucial WA alumina supplies face Hormuz deadlock

Deadlock in the Strait of Hormuz has upended trade between Alcoa’s cyclone-disrupted WA alumina operations and one of the world’s biggest aluminium producers, whose refinery was bombarded at the weekend. 

Simone Grogan

Glenda McGregor has been charged with producing child exploitation material linked to young adult author Craig Silvey.

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Courts & JusticePremium
The West Australian exclusive
Bombshell revelation about grandma charged in Silvey probe

The woman arrested after award-winning author Craig Silvey for allegedly producing child exploitation material was on a police watch list for serious offenders.

Sarah Crawford

The harrowing incident happened as he walked unattended across Princess Road in Balga on Thursday morning. 

POLICEVideoPremiumToddler hit by car in Perth after wandering from family home

A distressing video shows the moment an 18-month-old boy was hit by a car on Thursday morning, with the impact sending the child rolling about 10 metres.

Caleb Runciman

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“Boardroom screaming match ends with cops storming out” with Ben Harvey.

WATCHVideoCommentsPremiumBoardroom screaming match ends with cops storming out

In tonight’s show, Ben Harvey reveals why being the boss of WA’s Police Union isn’t a long-term career prospect with the third president in five years facing the chop.

Ben Harvey | Mon, March 30

Raymond Reddington, who changed his name from Maxwell Robert Fulton was on trial accused of murdering his wife Sharon Fulton (inset) in 1986.

Court & JusticePremiumHusband learns fate for murdering Sharon Fulton 40 years ago

A cold case killer who murdered his wife 40 years ago has been sentenced to life in prison, however a terminal cancer diagnosis means he could have as little as 18 months to live.

Sarah Crawford

The Eagles have produced the rare feat of comebacks from 22+ points down at quarter time in their past two matches.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumTwice in 48 years: Eagles’ amazing ‘comeback kings’ feat

In A Six-Pack Of IPA (Interesting Points, Allegedly), we look at West Coast achieving a comeback feat achieved only four times before in AFL/VFL history, and more stats and facts on our WA clubs!

There were 3,355 properties listed for sale in Perth a few days ago, following several weeks of rising listings, including some weeks with double-digit listings growth.

PropertyCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPerth property listings surge but prices still rising

It was hoped that extra supply would reduce prices. Why has the opposite happened in March?

Glenda McGregor has been charged with producing child exploitation material linked to young adult author Craig Silvey.

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The West Australian exclusive
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PremiumBombshell revelation about grandma charged in Silvey probe

The woman arrested after award-winning author Craig Silvey for allegedly producing child exploitation material was on a police watch list for serious offenders.

Regional News

Ride for Youth crew pose with Australind Senior High School students before heading north.

MENTAL HEALTHPremiumRide for Youth addresses mental health in Australind

Ride for Youth made its final stop in the South West on Friday March 27, sparking conversations around mental health in a gruelling 700km bike ride. 

Will Corbett

Lorraine Carlson and Jaysen Miguel launch Lamorna.

LOCAL STORIESPremiumLamorna launched at King Cottage Museum

Bunbury Author Lorraine Carlson officially launched ‘Lamorna’, a book which tells the history of those who lived in what is now the King Cottage Museum.

Will Corbett

Australian red meat producers are left fuming after lacklustre FTA outcomes.

RED MEAT PremiumLamb and goat deal lacks while wine wins

Red meat producers across the country have been left reeling after details from the Australia-European Union free trade agreement left much to be desired. 

Will Corbett

Kalgoorlie Courthouse

Courts & Justice PremiumPremiumTeenager in custody on 40 charges

A teenager has been remanded in custody for three weeks after a bail plan was unable to be put to the court when he appeared on 40 charges.

Kalgoorlie-Boulder Urban Landcare Group chief executive Kim Eckert, City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder councillor Kirsty Dellar and deputy mayor Terrence Winner with the new Tidy Towns bench seat at Karlkurla Bushland Park.

Recognition Park bench gifted in recognition of nature playground

A colourful new park bench looking over Karlkurla Nature Playground has been gifted to the community in recognition of the project being a strong contender in the recent Tidy Towns awards.

Kalgoorlie MLA Ali Kent and Sarsha Lander at the reopened Kennedy Park on Monday.

Park upgradeKennedy Park reopened after $120,000 upgrade

One of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s popular playgrounds has been reopened after much-needed replacements to worn-out equipment and matting.

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Oil prices have been gripped by volatility since the US-Iran war began nearly four weeks ago.

CNBC newsPremiumWhat ‘backwardation’ in oil market means for energy prices

Analysts say the market has now entered a state of “backwardation” that suggests a risk premium has been baked into energy prices, despite traders anticipating a swift resolution to the conflict.

Chloe Taylor

An unusual burst of activity early Monday, minutes before a market-moving social media post from President Donald Trump has raised eyebrows.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumBillion dollar ‘bet’ minutes before Trump’s post pays off

‘Someone with access to privileged information appears to have made hundreds of millions in profit by trading on a political secret before it became public.’

Yun Li

Rising oil prices are lighting a price fire under local petrol prices.

EnergyCommentsPremium$US166 a barrel? Middle East clue on where oil is heading

Traders are looking at Dubai’s price as potential harbinger of what could be ahead for other crude benchmarks if the situation doesn’t improve.

Alex Harring

People look at collectable designer art toy Labubu at a Pop Mart pop-up store in Siam Center shopping mall in Bangkok on May 6, 2025. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)

CNBC newsPremiumLabubu movie on the way as Pop Mart expands toy franchise

Collectible toy maker and IP powerhouse Pop Mart is teaming up with Sony Pictures to bring its wildly popular Labubu doll to movie theatres. 

Justin Solomon

WA News

Damien Lyndon Woods was sentenced in Albany Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

courtsAlbany man jailed for driving deliberately at police car

An Albany man who drove recklessly through suburban streets, including directly at officers inside a police car, and persistently abused his partner, has been jailed this week. 

Jacki Elezovich

FuelWatch recorded an average of 316.5¢ for diesel on Wednesday — a staggering 73.8 per cent increase compared to last month. 

WA NewsCommentsPolice increase servo patrols amid drive-off concerns

WA Police are increasing their patrols around local petrol stations amidst growing concerns of fuel drive-offs.

Jessica Evensen

Col Blanch has called for a review into legislation surrounding car seats in rideshare vehicles, just days after a seven-month-old baby was killed in a crash in Perth’s east.

PolicePremiumPremiumBlanch’s review push after baby killed in rideshare crash

WA’s top cop has called for a review into legislation surrounding car seats in rideshare vehicles, just days after a seven-month-old baby tragically was killed in a crash in Perth’s east.

Premier Roger Cook on Wednesday announced he would use emergency powers under the Fuel, Energy and Power Resources Act 1972.

WA NewsVideoCommentsCommentsWhat you need to know about WA’s fuel state of emergency

A state of emergency will be declared in Western Australia amidst an escalating fuel crisis. Here’s what this means.

Premier Roger Cook has declared a state of emergency in WA amid a fuel crisis.

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CommentsRoger Cook declares state of emergency in WA over fuel

A state of emergency will be declared in WA in a bid to fuel companies to divert supplies where they’re needed, but Roger Cook says it won’t trigger Covid-style restrictions on the public.

Australia-wide fishing company Raptis and Sons Group, a major employer in the Queensland town of Karumba, has been passed over by potential buyers after being placed into administration earlier this year.

BUSINESSPremium‘Gutted’: Largest wild prawn fisher goes bust

Gripped by a diesel shortage following a season of oversupply and then fishing shortfalls, Australia’s largest wild prawn fishing company has collapsed.

Blair Jackson