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A man is being flown to Royal Perth Hospital with life threatening injuries following a motorcycle crash in the State’s South West.

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Motorcyclist suffers critical injuries in horror SW crash

It is understood the man in his 70s was riding a motorcycle when he lost control and crashed.

Oliver Lane

Project team members Rachael Whitrow, Michael Patroni, Dimmity Walker, Nathan Tucker, Paul Holmes à Court, Luke Pruyn, Ben Bayliss and Michael Langridge.

market corneredPremiumMargaret River Hotel reaches restoration milestone

The team behind the restoration of Margaret River’s most iconic town-centre landmark are celebrating as the project gains serious momentum.

Warren Hately

Qantas flights into Busselton are expected to bring direct revenue to the City of Busselton, amid concern over airport capacity.

Airport overloadCity of Busselton raises concerns about airport capacity

Concerns of passenger capacity at the Busselton Margaret River Airport have been raised, with flights set to take off during the winter school holidays.

Daniel Hocking

Noongar artist Yondee Shane Hansen will be displaying his vibrant paintings at the Yallingup Aboriginal Art Gallery from April 12 to 26.

Aboriginal artistryPremiumNoongar artist to bring exhibition to Yallingup

Noongar artist Yondee Shane Hansen will be bringing his body of work down to Yallingup, where art lovers and cultural enthusiasts can come together to be captivated.

Daniel Hocking

The Hilton Garden Inn Busselton has received accolades.

Top notchPremiumHilton Garden Inn Busselton takes two awards home

The Hilton Garden Inn Busselton was commended as one of the best hotels in the State after taking out two gongs at the 2025 Australian Hotel Association Perth Accommodation Awards.

Daniel Hocking

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese tours the Synergy Collie Battery Energy Storage System.

Federal election 2025PremiumPM slams Dutton for not visiting Collie over the campaign

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has slammed Opposition Leader Peter Dutton for failing to consult with the local community about the nuclear reactor proposed by the Coalition in Collie

Ezra Kaye

A Boyanup woman has pleaded guilty to possessing and selling meth.

CrimeBoyanup woman avoids prison sentence for selling meth

A Boyanup woman has pleaded guilty to the possession and selling of methylamphetamine in Bunbury Magistrates Court yesterday. 

There were long queue's in Bunbury as people went to cast their votes early for the Federal election.

Federal election PremiumPremiumHuge turnout at early voting polls in Bunbury

Hundreds of people flocked to the 2nd Bunbury Sea Scouts building on Tuesday morning to cast their early votes in the Federal election

Candidates in Forrest for the Federal election have different visions to address the housing crisis.

HousingPremiumPremiumForrest candidates alternate plans to fix housing crisis

As the Federal election shapes up in the South West, the candidates for Forrest have different visions to fix the housing crisis

South West Craft Beer Festival at Aravina Estate to celebrate ties between surf culture and the craft beer industry.

South West Craft Beer FestivalPremiumSouth West Craft Beer Festival to celebrate surf culture

The 2025 South West Craft Beer Festival aims to pair ‘the best waves and brews’ with a surfing theme inspired by the Margaret River Pro — which will run over the same weekend

Ezra Kaye

The Collie-Cardiff RSL will hold two Anzac Day services at Soldiers Park on Steere Street.

Anzac DayPremiumCollie-Cardiff RSL prepares to hold Anzac Day services

With Anzac Day being commemorated on Friday, the Collie Returned and Services League wants to invite people to attend their services

Sofia Fimognari

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The Robe River Kuruma Aboriginal Corporation claims Rio Tinto is taking too much water from Bungaroo Creek.

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Rio accused of over-drawing scarce Pilbara water source

A Pilbara Traditional Owner group is adamant Rio Tinto is not moving quickly enough to reduce abstraction from Bungaroo Creek, despite the miner’s promise to build a bigger desalination plant.

Simone Grogan

Elijah Hewett says Harley Reid is set to stay in blue and gold.

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‘He’ll be staying’: Teammate’s emphatic call on Reid future

West Coast young gun Elijah Hewett is adamant in-demand star Harley Reid won’t be going anywhere.

Samantha Rogers

Perth Glory chief executive Anthony Radich.

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Glory CEO says salary cap changes will not impact short-term

Perth Glory chief executive Anthony Radich says they will not be impacted by salary cap shifts next season, but admits they will have to get creative when the cap changes again the following year.

Ben Smith

Brendon Grylls and Mia Davies.

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All candidates confident in three-way race for Bullwinkel

All eyes are on Western Australia’s newest seat of Bullwinkel in Perth’s Hills, which is shaping up to be a fierce three-way race between Labor, the Liberals and the Nationals.

Jessica Page and Oliver Lane

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Andrew Edhouse today broke a 26-year silence at an inquest into Ms Govan’s suspected murder.

Courts & justicePremiumBikie accused of killing Lisa Govan breaks 26-year silence

The bikie accused of kissing and then killing missing woman Lisa Govan has detailed his deep hatred of police, claiming detectives kidnapped his friends and convinced his son he was going to kill him.

Ben Harvey

WA Premier Roger Cook.

NRLCommentsPremiumNRL ticks off fresh bid for Perth to have its own team

The Australian Rugby League Commission has approved a bid to bring a NRL team to WA after receiving an increased proposal from the State Government. 

Claire Sadler

A Tesla Model Y was allegedly bought by a fraudster with cash she stole as a staffer for insurer QBE.

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PremiumEx-QBE manager charged with stealing as a servant, fraud

The woman was already facing civil action, accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from the insurer and using some of it to buy a Tesla.

Paul Criddle

MiningPremiumPremiumGold mining CEO charged with assault

The chief executive of $4.4 billion West Perth-based gold miner Capricorn Metals is on leave after being charged with aggravated assault.

BHP’s South Flank mine.

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CommentsPremiumUnion’s ultimatum for BHP’s flagship iron ore hub

Mining giant BHP is again being threatened by a union, with its two flagship iron ore mines increasingly the target of unions trying to muscle into the mineral-rich Pilbara.

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MANILA, PHILIPPINES - JANUARY 16: Pope Francis waves to thousands of followers as he arrives at the Manila Cathedral on January 16, 2015 in Manila, Philippines. Pope Francis will visit venues across Leyte and Manila during his visit to the Philippines from January 15 - 19. The visit is expected to attract crowds in the millions as Filipino Catholics flock to catch a glimpse of the leader of the Catholic Church in the Philippines for the first time since 1995. The Pope will begin the tour in Manila, then travelling to Tacloban to visit areas devastated by Typhoon Haiyan before returning to Manila to hold a mass at Rizal Park. The Philippines is the only Catholic majority nation in Asia with around 90 percent of the population professing the faith. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

Pope FrancisPremiumPope Francis leaves behind legacy as the People’s Pope

As the Geraldton Catholic community joins the world to mourn the passing of Pope Francis, Geraldton Bishop Michael Morrissey has reflected on the late pontiff’s enduring legacy.

Josephine Hingst

Gnaraloo Station

Land SalePremiumGascoyne’s Gnaraloo Station listed for sale

A Gascoyne pastoral station well known for its world-class surf is up for sale, with expressions of interest being sought for the land.

Matthew Paddick

A community celebration commemorating 100 years of Onslow’s relocation will be held along the Onslow Foreshore on April 26.

ONSLOW RELOCATIONPremiumCommunity celebrates 100 years of historic Onslow relocation

This year marks a major milestone for Onslow — 100 years since the town was officially relocated from the mouth of the Ashburton River to its current site at Beadon Point.

Madelin Hayes

Nick Fardell and Rae Hutchinson are organising a walk for Goldfields residents affected by cancer.

WALK FOR CANCERPremiumPremiumLocals invited to ‘fight and unite’ at cancer walk

Goldfielders touched by cancer are invited to “remember, encourage, fight and unite” at an upcoming sunset walk.

Two people died after their ute towing a caravan collided with a truck on South Coast Highway near Jerramungup.

Disaster & emergencyPremiumPremiumTwo dead after car towing caravan collides with truck

A driver and a passenger have died in a tragic start to the Easter long weekend in WA, killed when a car towing a caravan collided with a truck in the Great Southern.

Howard Park Wines operators Richard and Jeff Burch.

tariff chaosPremiumPremiumMargaret River vignerons brace for Trump tariffs

With Margaret River vignerons barely recovered from their three-year ordeal with tariffs affecting the Chinese wine market, Donald Trump has thrown a fresh spanner in the works.

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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

Economists expect the Trump administration’s tariff policy would generate a much lower amount of revenue than anticipated.

CNBC newsCommentsEconomists warn Trump tariffs may raise less than expected

President Donald Trump says that tariffs will make the US “rich.” But those riches will likely be far less than the White House expects, economists said.

Greg Iacurci

Donald Trump said countries including Britain had approached the US to try to cut deals on tariffs. (EPA PHOTO)

World PoliticsComments Trump’s tariff gamble rattles fragile economy

US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs aim to reshape trade but are instead sparking fears of inflation and economic slowdown.

Jeff Cox

Foreign visitors to Japan rose 33 per cent this past winter from pre-pandemic levels.

Snowball effectPremiumThe good (and) bad as tourists rule the slopes of Japan

Many are flocking to the powdery slopes of ski areas like Niseko and Hakuba. Yet ski towns that are off the radar of overseas visitors are struggling.

Monica Pitrelli

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Australian actor Gerard Kennedy starred on the screen and stage for some five decades. Supplied.

BREAKINGIconic Aussie TV and film actor dies

Australian TV and film legend Gerard Kennedy, the star of classics such as The Flying Doctors and Division 4, has died aged 93.

Duncan Evans

A judge has described the police officers who rushed into the burning house to rescue seven people as ‘absolute heroes’.

COURTS & JUSTICEVideoPremiumJail for man who set fire to home while ex, kids were inside

WARNING: CONFRONTING FOOTAGE. A judge has described the police officers who rushed into a burning house to rescue seven people during a shocking case of domestic violence as ‘absolute heroes’.

Emily Moulton

Anthony Albanese falls off the riser at a conference in the electorate of Hunter on day six of the 2025 federal election campaign.

Federal election 2025VideoCommentsCommentsStumble or fall? PM snaps, changes story over stage debacle

Anthony Albanese has doubled down on his denial about falling off a stage earlier in the campaign, despite it being caught on camera and making a surprise admission just hours earlier.

Four cases of meningococcal have been confirmed in WA in the past week, health authorities say.

HealthCommentsCommentsFour cases of meningococcal confirmed in WA in past week

Meningococcal disease is uncommon, but can quickly become life-threatening if the bacterial infection gets into the bloodstream or the membranes that line the spinal cord and brain.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaking at a press conference on Thursday morning in Forrestfield.

Politics CommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumGovt has ‘dealt with’ bad behaviour by unions: Albanese

Anthony Albanese insists his Government has dealt with inappropriate behaviour by unions, following revelations officials from the CFMEU are using loopholes in industrial relations laws to visit mine sites. 

A man is dead and another seriously injured after their vehicles collided on Albany Highway near Narrikup on Thursday.

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Man killed in Albany Highway collision, road remains closed

A 30-year-old man has died after his vehicle and another car collided on Albany Highway near Narrikup on Thursday morning.

Melissa Sheil and Eliza Kavanagh