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  1. Cabin FeverPremiumCabin Fever to bring best food and wine to Capes region

  2. Bushfire mitigationDunsborough Primary School students visit fire brigade

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  4. Ultra marathonPremiumMargaret River Ultra Marathon taken on by 1900 runners

  5. SAND EROSIONPart of Midds and Emu beaches to shut for sand replacement

Bunbury Mother's Day Classic.

FundraisingBunbury walkers raised money this Mother’s Day

The tenth annual Mother’s Day Classic was held on Sunday morning to raise money for breast and ovarian cancer. 

Sofia Fimognari

Lucy Scott, Year 10, at South West Careers Expo.

Careers ExpoSouth West Careers Expo a hit at Bunbury Catholic College

Students in the South West got the chance to explore future career pathways on Wednesday at the 16th annual Careers Expo. 

Sofia Fimognari

The Shire of Waroona could become the first shire in WA to charge people to drive on the beach.

off-road roadblockShire claims proposed law won’t impact beach driving

A regional shire claims its proposed local law will not limit beach access for four-wheel-drives despite the new rules laying the foundation for changes in the future. 

Craig Duncan

Ben Small has been announced as the new face for Forrest.

Federal ElectionCommentsPremiumRegional WA painted blue despite Coalition wipeout

Despite the Coalition reeling from its worst Federal election result in history, regional WA was painted blue.

Melissa Pedelty

Nicolas Cage in The Surfer.

The SurferPremiumNicolas Cage movie filmed in Yallingup has early screenings

The Nicholas Cage movie filmed in Yallingup in late 2023 calls people to the theatres for an early screening of the Stan Originals film. 

Sofia Fimognari

A car in Anniebrook caught fire after crashing near Caves Road and Chain Avenue.

CrimePremiumAnniebrook road crash causes car to catch fire

Emergency services rushed out to Anniebrook after a car caught on fire after a crash.

Daniel Hocking

AMA (WA) president Michael Page.

health troublesPremiumPremiumFewer doctors recommending WA Country Health Service

The WA Country Health Service has slipped in several key rankings on an annual scorecard produced by doctors

Shire president Julia Meldrum and Cr David Binks (second from left) with members of the Gracetown-Cowaramup Bay Community group.

‘safer speeds’PremiumPremiumSpeed limits to change under RAC trial three-year program

Speed limits in the Shire of Augusta-Margaret Rive have begun to change as part of the approved three-year speed reduction trial in partnership with RAC.

Spacey Jane will be a part of the Triple J More Than A One Night Stand.

MusicTriple J to host More Than A One Night Stand Sessions

Triple J have announced the return of More Than A One Night Stand Sessions which will be headed for the South West. 

James Halliday AM is auctioning off his Yarra Valley cellar holdings that includes dozens of premium Margaret River wines, including some rareties.

legendary cellarPremiumWine legend James Halliday auctions off cellar

One of the country’s most renowned wine critics is gearing up to auction off a prime selection of some of the best Margaret River wines ever to be released.

Warren Hately

Ana Lockett and Clare Paine.

Connecting communitesBusselton volunteers keep community connected

Keeping the community connected is the cornerstone of the Busselton Pride Alliance with volunteer Clare Paine adamant their work wouldn’t be so successful without many hands making light work. 

Daniel Hocking

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Ashlee Fruet (left) is one of the patients caught up in the mess created by the death of Dr David Hurst and his past deeds.

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Rogue dentist’s patients in pain and heavily out of pocket

The dentist at the centre of a scandal involving 132 dumped and desperate patients had been ordered to undertake education by the industry regulator in 2021 following complaints about his work.

John Flint

Former Eagle Luke Strnadica.

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Ex-Eagle reveals club’s struggles saw him turn back on footy

Former Eagle Luke Strnadica has lifted the lid on the toll the club’s losing culture had taken on players’ mental health, admitting it was behind his decision to quit the side and take a break from football. 

Aaron Kirby

Claremont RSL President David Thomas at Perth War Cemetery Karrakatta.

ANZACPremiumGrave shame as fallen Great War veterans lie forgotten

As Australia prepares for the State funeral of Arthur Leggett, dozens of soldiers who served in the Great War lie with little or no recognition at Karrakatta Cemetery in often disrespectful states.

Ben Harvey

Dr David Hurst.

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Dentist was allowed to practice despite his criminal past

A Perth dentist accused of extracting $2.3 million of patients’ prepayments from a top clinic, sending it broke and leaving clients untreated, was allowed to practice despite a previous conviction for fraud.

John Flint

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Business owner Andrew Donnelly and business associate Shane Carlson leave Joondalup Court on Friday after facing charges.

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Ex Eagle & wife facing trial over workers’ comp insurance

Former West Coast Eagle Andrew Donnelly and his wife Natasha are being prosecuted for failing to take out workers’ compensation insurance for staff at two of their companies.

John Flint

Harley Reid burst the game open in the second quarter.

AFLVideoCommentsSelwood spirit drives Eagles to first victory of 2025

Adam Selwood would be smiling down on his beloved Waalitj Marawar (West Coast), who honoured his memory with an emotional 28-point victory over Euro-Yroke (St Kilda).

Mitchell Woodcock

Dr David Hurst botched many of the procedures, leaving patients in pain with broken or ill-fitting new teeth, which now need to be replaced.

CrimePremiumPremium‘Action’ needed over dodgy dentist condemned by peak WA body

WA’s peak dentists’ body has called for action after revelations 132 Perth patients have been left high and dry after the death of a leading prosthodontist.

Mrs Rinehart said the decision “seems to be taken by some in the Channel 9 group as something they can gloat about.”

Courts & Justice PremiumPremiumGina slams ‘gloating’ Nine as she backs Ben Roberts-Smith

Australia’s richest person Gina Rinehart has thrown her support behind Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith, who is seeking to take his defamation fight to the High Court. 

Adam Selwood was understated, but he was never undervalued.

AFLVideoPremiumPremiumThe ultimate Eagle: Remembering Selwood’s West Coast life

Adam Selwood was understated, but he was never undervalued. And premiership teammates will tell you he was a key member of one of the greatest modern-day midfields. 

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A car in Anniebrook caught fire after crashing near Caves Road and Chain Avenue.

CrimePremiumAnniebrook road crash causes car to catch fire

Emergency services rushed out to Anniebrook after a car caught on fire after a crash.

Daniel Hocking

Goldfields Repertory Club’s wine-tasting fundraiser will be at the Museum of the Goldfields.

Wine tastingClub to pour wine for theatre rebuild

A local theatre is hosting a wine-tasting event to help raise money for its vital rebuild project.

Tegan Guthrie

Steph Herde is The Skimpy Artist.

The Skimpy ArtistPremiumHerde walks away from mining to be skimpy artist

Walking away from her “draining” mining industry career, Steph Herde found herself exploring nude artistry before “stumbling” into work as a skimpy barmaid.

Tegan Guthrie

NSW will use electronic monitoring for alleged serious domestic violence offenders. (Keana Naughton/AAP PHOTOS)

WA NewsPremiumPremiumRegional WA not part of two-year DV GPS trial

A two-year trial of GPS monitoring of domestic violence offenders was only conducted in metropolitan Perth, it can be revealed, amid confusion over whether the trackers work in regional WA.

The man was fined for setting yabby traps around a dam on a Wickepin farm.

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PremiumWA man fined for stealing yabbies from farms

A West Aussie who ‘just wanted yabbies to eat with his mum’ has been slapped with a fine for trespass and stealing.

Bronson Heke, 17, Charlotte Cheesman, 17, Matthew Bessell, 18, and Jane Taege in Eastern Goldfields Education Support Centre’s “supermarket”.

2025 Disability Support AwardsPremiumPremiumGoldfields partnership awarded for disability support

A Kalgoorlie-Boulder partnership has taken the crown for disability support in regional WA at the 2025 Disability Support Awards.

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Here’s what to know about how each attachment style affects your money.

Emotional Rollercoaster CommentsPremiumCan’t stick to a budget? It might be your attachment style

If you’ve ever blamed yourself for being ‘bad with money’, some financial therapists might disagree with you. The problem, they say, isn’t your self-control — it’s your emotions.

Judy Lagrou

The US and China have agreed to suspend most tariffs on each other’s goods.

CNBC newsTariff pause means new surge in freight shipments

Another surge in trade from China to the US should be getting underway as the initial trade deal struck by the US and China leads importers to move forward with shipments during the 90-day pause.

Lori Ann LaRocco

Paris Hilton says her new business can take on Disney.

Americas - USA, Canada, South AmericaCommentsParis Hilton’s big plan to be the ‘next Disney’

Paris Hilton may be best known as a pop culture icon, but she has big plans to cement her place in the world of business and the future of entertainment.

Jennifer Liu

Elon Musk has taken aim at Peter Navarro.

CNBC newsComments‘Moron’: Musk slaps Trump’s tariff czar as Tesla hits skids

The spat between Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s top trade adviser Peter Navarro is the most public rift among members of the president’s inner circle since he took office in January.

Lora Kolodny and Ari Levy

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Two West Aussies have had an unforgettable start to the week after hitting the jackpot in Monday’s Millionaire Medley draw. 

LottoCommentsTwo West Aussies clean up with huge $1 million Lotto wins

Monday’s Lotto draw has marked an unforgettable start to the week for two players in the west.

Chloe Maher

Nicole Naughton was allegedly mowed down in a hit-and-run incident in Rockingham, in Perth's south.

MAJOR CRASHVideoMother suffers horrific injuries during alleged hit-and-run near home

The woman was mowed down while walking her dog along a route she takes every day.

Francesca De Nuccio and Bryce Luff

A 36-year-old man has been charged over a hit and run in Rockingham that left a woman with life-threatening injuries.

Charges laidPremiumPremiumPolice track down man accused of Rockingham hit-and-run

A 36-year-old man has been charged over a hit-and-run that left a woman with life-threatening injuries.

The Saturday draw will receive a $1 million boost.

LottoCommentsCommentsHuge boost set for Saturday Lotto’s Division One prize pool

To celebrate the 45-year run of Saturday Lotto, players have the chance to strike gold with an extra $1 million in prize money for the weekend draw. 

A pair of West Aussies hit the jackpot in Saturday’s lotto. Supplied

LottoCommentsCommentsPair of West Aussie’s to receive ‘life-changing’ lotto call

A pair of West Aussie’s will receive a ‘life-changing’ phone call today after purchasing Division One tickets for the Saturday lotto.

Kyle Sandilands has joined the chorus of voices demanding more be done to save WA magpies, which are at risk of disappearing from suburban areas because of a deadly paralysis syndrome.

WildlifeCommentsRadio star upset at deadly disease wiping out WA magpies

‘Thousands of magpies are . . . dropping dead.’

Jay Hanna