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  1. powerful wavePremiumSurfer stable after South West surfing incident

  2. hear them roarCommentsBunbury students, community call for climate action

  3. ‘He never went away’PremiumBunbury’s anti-vax businesses revealed

  4. Recovery missionCommentsRobot deployed to help find missing boy

  5. roll up for waPremiumIndustry welcomes jab requirement for health staff

“Incredibly high speed”Premium176km/h stretch ends in court

A Capel man has been fined and had his licence disqualified for 12 months for speeding along Bussell Highway at an “incredibly high speed” of 176km/h.

Carly Laden

‘reckless’PremiumBunbury business alliance in bizarre anti-vax push

A group of South West retailers opposed to COVID-19 vaccines have united in a bizarre bid to allow the public to shop with businesses which they claim “support human rights”.

Jackson Barrett

lost but not forgottenWalk to remember babies lost during, post pregnancy

Miscarriage and stillbirth are taboo topics to talk about in the community, but Bunbury residents are hoping to change that by hosting a commemoration event this weekend.

Ailish Delaney

apple of their eyesPremiumCommittee hopes for fruitful apple festival next year

The seeds are being planted for next year’s Donnybrook Apple Festival as the community plans for another fruitful event.

Ailish Delaney

netballPremiumMedal glory for Aryang

Despite missing out on a WANL premiership and an opportunity to represent WA in a national tournament, ECU Souwest Jets’ Ruth Aryang was recently named the best and fairest in the WANL.

Carly Laden

cricketPremiumRedbacks unbeaten as Donnybrook pushed aside

Hay Park defied a top-order wobble to push past Donnybrook at the weekend and produce their first 2-0 start since their debut season — more than a decade ago.

Jackson Barrett

A BRIGHT FUTUREPremiumPremiumYoung-guns set to lead Capel in top jobs

The Shire of Capel has elected its new Shire president and deputy president after four successful elected candidates were sworn into the council days after the states local government elections.

Bunbury features updatePremiumPremiumTrack redevelopment results in 2022 venue switch

BTC chief executive and racing manager Alex Doble said this would allow the club’s two biggest events to remain a crucial part of the industry’s calendar.

Big resultPremiumPremiumSettlers get the blues from bowling attack

Also coming to the party was first-drop Shawn Gillies, who blasted a breathless 48 off 32 balls as the visitors eyed off a massive score to defend.

Council Count ClosesCommentsPremiumNew faces join Shire team

The four Harvey Shire councillors who put their hand up to contest their seats were all easily re-elected at the weekend, while two fresh faces have also been added to the mix.

Kasper Johansen

Opening winPremiumCrudeli in early form for Eaton

On the back of a steady (1-20 off 8.1 overs) bowling spell, Crudeli crafted an unbeaten 66 off 103 balls, which ensured the hosts finished strongly after facing some early resistance.

Justin Fris

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‘Perfect storm’ creating nightmare WA worker shortfall

Border closures have led to a worker shortfall, leaving many desperate businesses in WA worrying about how they will fill the gaps.

Kim McDonald

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Clive Palmer’s most outrageous move yet

Not content with suing the State of WA in an attempt to extract $30bn dollars, now the billionaire mining magnate has upped the stakes even further - taking on the entire nation.

Lanai Scarr

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FULL LIST: Every gang set to be targeted under new laws

A total of 46 gangs, including two street gangs, are being targeted as part of the State Government’s new proposed anti-bikie laws.

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‘No expense spared’: Inside the police search for Cleo

Police are going ‘full tilt’ in their search for missing four-year-old Cleo Smith and ‘no expense is being spared’ in the investigation to find her.

Phil Hickey

‘Grave concerns’Homicide detectives join search for missing girl

Homicide squad detectives have joined the desperate search for Cleo Smith as police revealed her sleeping bag is also missing and they are ‘not ruling anything out’ — including a possible abduction.

Phoebe Pin

TRADING CHILD PORNPremiumSW man faces court over toddler pornography exchange

A 56-year-old Australind man has fronted court accused of uploading toddlers and young children being molested on social media.

Carly Laden

HOUSE FIRECommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPolice charge woman after fire destroys Laverton home

WA Police have charged a woman with criminal damage by fire after a blaze ripped through a Laverton home causing an estimated $150,000 in damages.

Got mail?PremiumPremiumMail bungle blamed for low East Pilbara council vote

Mr Middleton, who was catapulted into the role following Lynne Craigie’s resignation this year, retained attracted the second highest vote count behind long-serving councillor Anita Grace.

Kalgoorlie CEOCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumNew Kalgoorlie chief decision as early as next month

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has flagged a decision on the appointment of a new chief executive could be made as early as next month.

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UpdatedCleo vanished from same room as sister

Four-year-old Cleo Smith was in a sleeping bag beside her younger sister when she vanished from a coastal campsite in WA.

Angie Raphael

Vaccine roll outCommentsPremiumOnly ‘a dozen or so’ AZ jabs given in WA each week

While the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is extremely safe, new data shows just how unpopular it is with the WA public.

Charlotte Elton

Frantic searchPremiumPremiumRemote, harsh, rocky: The rough terrain at Cleo’s tent

If Cleo Smith had ventured out of her family tent on Saturday night she would have been faced with a pitch black abyss, with loud crashing waves, howling winds and rocky terrain.

Holding out hopeCommentsCommentsCleo’s mum waiting for her to ‘run back into her arms’

Speaking through tears, Ellie Smith said Cleo was not the sort of child to wander off, and she would have asked for her mother’s help to unzip her one-piece sleeping suit.

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‘No expense spared’: Inside the police search for Cleo

Police are going ‘full tilt’ in their search for missing four-year-old Cleo Smith and ‘no expense is being spared’ in the investigation to find her.

DeclinedCommentsPremiumHuge chunk of WA tourism overlooked for COVID relief

The amount of struggling WA tourism businesses and travel agents that were knocked back for vital pandemic assistance has been revealed.

Briana Fiore