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  1. Road safetyPremiumCapes region roads to get $3.8m for safety works

  2. South West transport futurePremiumSouth West high-speed train to Perth a fantasy: expert

  3. ParalympicsPremium‘Bunbury Bullet’ wins Paralympic Games bronze

  4. Aboriginal affairs Aboriginal arborists call for more inclusion

  5. SurfingPremiumMargaret River’s Robinson chasing first world title

HOURS EXTENDEDPremiumTrading hours change officially greenlit for February 1

The State Government has approved extending the City of Albany’s retail trading hours, confirming the changes will come into effect from February 1.

Melissa Sheil

ROOT DAMAGEPremiumFig trees to be removed to save Old Gaol in Albany

Two 40-year-old fig trees are set to be removed from their place next to Albany’s Old Gaol following a report that their roots are damaging the structure’s foundations.

Melissa Sheil

FATAL CRASHPremiumMotorcylist killed in deadly Forrest Highway crash

A 64-year-old motorcyclist has been killed in a Forrest Highway crash, leaving the road and sustaining critical injuries on Tuesday night. 

Amber Lilley

KANGEROO ATTACKPremiumBridgetown Wildlife Rescue founder attacked by kangaroo

A well-loved Bridgetown wildlife carer was brutally attacked by a male kangaroo on a rescue mission of a joey caught in the fence. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

Forestry fundingPremiumForestry minister announces funding for former timber towns

A $5 million funding boost has been shared by 65 South West organisations as the State Government looks to support community groups and businesses in former timber towns. 

Daniel Hocking

Regional gamesCommentsPremiumAlbany to host Perth Glory pre-season fixture for first time

Albany will play host to Perth Glory’s men’s team for the very first time, the club to play a pre-season match against the Newcastle Jets on October 2.

Melissa Sheil

SurfingPremiumPremiumMRHS contines domination of WA School Surfing Titles

Margaret River High School has continued its dominance of the WA School Surfing Titles by winning the champion school title for an astounding 19th consecutive time.

Regional visitPremiumPremiumTaylor non-committal on airport funding promise

Shadow treasurer Angus Taylor toured Busselton Margaret River Airport on Friday with City of Busselton representatives but refused to make an election funding commitment.

GALA NIGHT PremiumPremiumNationals WA cap off state conference with Bunbury gala

Branch members and politicians from the Nationals WA celebrated in Bunbury at the weekend with a gala dinner to cap off their annual State conference. 

FILM BUFFS GALOREPremiumCinefestOZ opened in the South West a packed weekend

CinefestOZ opened in the South West at the weekend with a full schedule of events drawing in crowds. 

Amber Lilley

Windfarm blowbackPremiumWA Fishing Industry Council wants details on windfarm zone

Fishing industries, and State and Federal Liberal politicians have reacted with concern and anger following the announcement of a stripped-back offshore wind zone.

Oliver Lane and Sean Van Der Wielen

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Courts and JusticePremiumDentist guilty of drugging, violating Tinder, Bumble dates

A WA dentist on trial for drugging and violating his Tinder and Bumble dates has been found guilty of all but one of the 25 charges against him.

Emily Moulton

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Stoic parents set up foundation after sons’ tragic deaths

Set up by their stoic parents Martin and Debra, it’s hoped the Callum and Jake Robinson Fund will go towards helping people across a wide variety of fields in Australia and the US, where Callum lived.

Phil Hickey

STATE POLITICSPremiumWACOSS calls for free breakfasts, lunches in every WA school

All WA schools should offer free breakfast and lunches for needy students, the WA Council of Social Services believes, as part of more targeted cost-of-living relief for West Australians. 

Dylan Caporn

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LAIDLEY: Why my ex right-hand man’s a perfect fit for Eagles

Danny Daly’s name has not been plucked from obscurity — West Coast have done their homework and understand his body of work in the AFL over an extremely long time, writes Danielle Laidley.

Danielle Laidley

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CRIMEThe Perth tip-off that led to accused school shooter

An anonymous tip from someone in Perth’s southern suburbs about a threat to ‘shoot up a middle school’ led US authorities to the home of the 14-year-old accused of being America’s latest mass school shooter.

Lauren Price

MiningCommentsPremiumUp to 300 jobs gone as WA lithium mine mothballed

WA’s mining sector will be hit with more job losses as Arcadium Lithium reveals it will put its Ravensthorpe site on care and maintenance.

Simone Grogan and Adrian Rauso

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PremiumPerth ‘influencer’ and model-for-hire denies sex offence

A model-for-hire and physical trainer who touts himself heavily on social media has pleaded not guilty to indecent assault at his first court appearance.

HousingCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPerth boasts most desirable family living in the nation

Perth’s southern suburbs have emerged as Australia’s family belt, dominating the top 10 rankings when it comes to quality living. SEE WHERE THEY ARE

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PremiumTeachers limit comments on kids’ reports to reduce workload

Public school teachers have been told to cut comments from students’ reports as part of a red tape blitz, triggering fears of a surge in complaints from parents.

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Solar swindlers PremiumEsperance solar scam reports prompt Horizon Power warning

Concerns over solar scams in Esperance conducted by swindlers posing as door-to-door salespeople have prompted warnings from the region’s power supplier. 

Anneke de Boer

Bar & BitesPremiumIconic Pinjarra pub prepares to pour first beers since 2008

Closed for 16 long, thirsty years, the historic Exchange Hotel prepares to unveil a 650-capacity venue with a beer garden, gourmet gastropub menu and in-house distillery.

Simon Collins

BLACKSPOT BOOSTERPremiumRegional WA to receive $16 million mobile coverage upgrade

Mobile coverage will be improved along two stretches of highway in WA’s Wheatbelt, Goldfields and Great Southern regions after State and Federal Labor pledged $16 million in joint funding.

Adam Poulsen

Black SpotsPremiumPremiumLeaders disappointed after Mid West telecommunications snub

Leaders in the Mid West have expressed their disappointment the region has been overlooked for initial mobile coverage upgrades, after the State and Federal governments announce funding.

Defamation allegationsPremiumPremiumCouncillor wants to sue former mayor for alleged defamation

A Greater Geraldton councillor who threatened to sue the city has now issued a letter to former mayor Shane Van Styn saying he will take legal action unless he is paid $50,000 damages.

ParalympicsZappelli locked and loaded in Paris

Mid West-born sharpshooter Anton Zappelli is locked in on the big stage, competing in the Paralympics in Paris. 

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CNBC newsPremiumOnly 15 per cent of Gen Z saves a portion of their paycheck

Only 15 per cent of Gen Z regularly puts a portion of their paycheck into a savings account, according to a recent Bank of America survey.

Jade Thomas

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumIt’s easier than ever to make money in spare time: economist

The side hustle boom is happening across every age group, income level and industry in America, data shows.

Megan Sauer

MarketsPremiumLego revenue builds with Fortnite boost

An inflation-fueled sales slump hit the toy industry in the first half of 2024, but one company is gaining market share brick by brick.

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BusinessFed Chair Powell indicates US interest rate cuts ahead

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell laid the groundwork Friday for interest rate cuts ahead, though he declined to provide exact indications on timing or extent.

Jeff Cox

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New data reveals the real pain of RBA rate hikes

The share of WA homeowners falling behind on mortgage repayments has jumped almost 50 per cent in 12 months.

Dan Jervis-Bardy

COURTS & JUSTICE Failure to refer cold case to DPP ‘incomprehensible’

Attorney General John Quigley should send the case of Amy Wensley back to WA’s Director of Public Prosecutions, according to shadow Police Minister Peter Collier.

Tim Clarke

WA NewsPremiumPremiumTributes flow for young Attadale car crash victim

Friends and family have paid tribute to the 23-year-old man who was killed in a crash on Saturday morning in Attadale.

PolicePremiumPremiumMan convicted of breaching DV order has guns returned

A shooting enthusiast who admitted to breaching a violence restraining order has had his firearms licence returned, despite objections from WA Police.

TourismCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPerth’s prolonged cool spell a blessing for blossom festival

Prolonged cooler weather might be a point of pain for Perth residents but it could been a boon for flower lovers, with Perth Hills flowering fruit trees expected to have greater longevity this season.

EmergencyPremiumFamily of Saturday’s warehouse fire victim pay tribute

A loving father and dedicated businessman has been revealed as the victim of a devastating fire which ripped through his marine engineering business over the weekend.

Tim Clarke