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  1. Rolling downCommentsBunbury staple announces closure after 25 years

  2. Cost increase PremiumHarvey shire locking in cost increase for services

  3. FootballPremiumDonnybrook product joins Essendon’s AFLW side

  4. Community fundingPremiumShire outlines major funding boosts to community projects

  5. BasketballPremiumSlammers men’s side no match for high-flying Flames

Donnybrook's Zac Trigwell and Jacob Kendle celebrate a goal.

FootballPremiumSWFL: Dons outlast spirited Boomers

Donnybrook outlasted a spirited Eaton outfit to win their South West Football League clash at Glen Huon Reserve on Sunday by 46 points.

Josh Kempton

Margaret River Beer Co.'s popular brewhouse.

Bar & BitesPremiumA decade of beers on tap at Margaret River Brewhouse

Margaret River Beer Co celebrates 10 years of amateur froth fanatics at this year’s Backyard Brewing competition

Simon Collins

The City of Busselton is teaming up with WA Police for a 'safety blitz' in relation to community concern surrounding e-scooter misuse.

E-SCOOTER SAFETYPremiumSafety blitz to come for Busselton e-scooter users

E-scooters are set to remain in Busselton despite local governments in Perth pulling the plug on the rideables after a man was killed in an e-scooter crash. 

Daniel Hocking

Darren Glover, Keith Sims, Helen Godrey, Jane Bennett, Marion Hansen, and Helen Paganoni outside the planned development site of a 30-dwelling four-storey social and affordable housing block in Busselton.

Housing approvedPremiumState Government approves affordable housing in Busselton

A new social housing project has been given the green light, but Busselton residents have raised concerns over the 30-dwelling block. 

Daniel Hocking

Exterior of the Bunbury Hospital.

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The West Australian exclusive
BUDGET BLOWOUT
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Bunbury Regional Hospital budget put on life support

An extra $20 million will be needed to deliver the final transformation of the Bunbury Regional Hospital, with budget blowouts taking the total cost of the project to more than $471m. 

Amber Lilley

Little Acacia, the western brush wallaby, at Bunbury Wildlife Park in February 2024.

‘call me crazy’PremiumMotion to make Bunbury Wildlife Park free fails

A Bunbury councillor has failed in her bid to secure free access to the Bunbury Wildlife Park for visitors to the region during the winter months. 

Amber Lilley

Jess Verbrugge in action for Donnybrook.

FootballPremiumPremiumDonnybrook product joins Essendon’s AFLW side

Donnybrook product Jess Verbrugge has become the latest player to graduate from the South West Football League women’s competition into the AFLW, signing on with Essendon.

Busselton's Liam Creighton kicked six goals.

FootballPremiumPremiumSWFL: Creighton’s six guides Magpies over Sharks

Another haul of goals from the South West Football League’s most prolific forward, Liam Creighton, guided Busselton to a comfortable 54-point win over Dunsborough at Bovell Park on Sunday.

Harvey Bulls and Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault's clashes were part of White Ribbon Round.

FootballPremiumPremiumSWFL: Bulls and Lions play White Ribbon Round matches

The South West Football League clashes between Harvey Bulls and Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault at Harvey Recreation Ground on Saturday were played as part of the league’s White Ribbon Round.

Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault's Zoe Roberts.

FootballPremiumHBL’s Roberts selected in State country side

Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault’s Zoe Roberts has been selected in a State country team which will take on a representative side from the Perth Football League on Friday.

Josh Kempton

Donnybrook's Zac Trigwell and Jacob Kendle celebrate a goal.

FootballPremiumSWFL: Dons outlast spirited Boomers

Donnybrook outlasted a spirited Eaton outfit to win their South West Football League clash at Glen Huon Reserve on Sunday by 46 points.

Josh Kempton

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Launch day of the first locally made WA train in 30 years at Perth Stadium Station. The C series train will roll out across Perth over the next few years.

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Train drivers slam Labor’s railcars: ‘They got it wrong’

Train drivers have slammed Labor’s locally made C-series railcars, with almost 80 per cent believing the trains should be removed from service until key issues are addressed.

Dylan Caporn

Pictured are residents Lorraine, Barbara, Mike, Wayne and Anne at the apartments.

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The West Australian exclusive
PropertyCommentsPremium
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Sewage backups and building defects plague ‘luxury’ homes

Several seniors who bought brand new ‘luxury townhouses’ in Applecross say their million-dollar plus homes are plagued with building defects.

John Flint

Peter Fogarty, centre, with his daughter Anna and son Mark at The Lodge Wadjemup resort on Rottnest Island.

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‘Whose stupid idea was it to build a hotel on Rottnest?’

West Aussie wine entrepreneur Peter Fogarty threw son Mark and daughter Anna in the deep end to create Rottnest Island resort The Lodge Wadjemup. Think Succession, but with harmony rather than dysfunction.

Simon Collins

Club Deroes bikies Guilio Mocerino and Adriaan Van Wyngaarden.

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENTPremiumBikie-rape justice after brave victim tells of vile attack

Two Club Deroes gang members have finally been found guilty of the depraved attack on the woman 22 years ago after she found the courage to testify. WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT

Ben Harvey

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Former Planning Minister John Day was appointed to the Salaries and Allowances Tribunal in 2021.

state politicsCommentsPremium‘Invalid’ appointment of ex-Minister dubbed ‘embarrassing’

The invalid appointment of a former minister on the tribunal that sets MP’s salaries has sparked a rush to amend legislation to avoid putting four years of politician pay decisions in doubt.

Jessica Page

Stuart James King was initially charged with 26 counts of the offence, but had 14 dropped in Perth Magistrates Court on Tuesday and pleaded guilty to the remaining 12

CrimePremiumEx-sleep clinic creep ‘kept footage of patients undressing’

A former staffer at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital’s sleep clinic has admitted multiple counts of unlawfully using his work computer.

Rebecca Le May

Anthony Albanese shakes hands with Secretary General of NATO Mark Rutte during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Leaders' Summit.

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CommentsMeeting cancelled: Trump departs G7 before meeting Albo

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s meeting with Donald Trump has been cancelled after the US President decided to leave the G7 summit a day early because of the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Pictured are Zhia Soo and 9yo son Jacob Jagan. Jacob is stuck on a long waiting list to see a paediatrician. Ian Munro

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PremiumMum forced to wait 42 months to see paediatrician

A Perth mother has been told her nine-year-old faces a 42-month wait for a paediatrician, as he struggles to keep up in the classroom.

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency have warned consumers about Peter Terzi, also known as Peter Taylor.

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PremiumPICTURED: Suspended Perth dentist posing risk to public

Australia’s medical watchdog has taken the unprecedented step to name a suspended Perth dentist, who they believe is continuing to work while unregistered.

Regional News

Woodanilling shire president and crop farmer Russel Thomson, and Royal Agricultural Society of WA former president David Thomas were awarded Medals of the Order of Australia on June 9.

OAM HonourPremiumWA agricultural icons awarded in King’s Birthday Honours

WA agricultural icons have been recognised and awarded Medals of the Order of Australia alongside more than 400 recipients of the prestigious honours. 

Georgia Campion

The Shire of Harvey has unveiled major funding commitments for several community projects across the region. 

Community fundingPremiumShire outlines major funding boosts to community projects

The Shire of Harvey has unveiled major funding commitments for several community projects across the region announcing the recipients for their 2025 Community Grant Program.

Craig Duncan

Earlier this month CSIRO released it’s first-ever national stocktake of the country’s food system, urging a new approach to managing and reporting the nations food systems to be more resilient to the challenges farmers face today. 

Future farmingPremiumAustralian science agency outlines future farming needs

A new report from Australia’s leading science agency outlines the steps needed to ensure Australia’s farming stays resilient and sustainable. 

Craig Duncan

Jenna Gibellini unexpectedly gave birth to baby James at home on May 16 with the help of St John ambulance paramedic Gerard Monks and volunteer ambulance officer Lisa Kelder, while Liam, 2, was at the park.

BATHROOM BIRTHPremiumPremiumMum thanks paramedics after baby’s surprise bathroom birth

An Albany mother who gave birth on her bathroom floor after labour began unexpectedly last month says she and her husband are “so grateful” for the paramedics who arrived in the nick of time to help.

Race Day Three Broome.

Racing PremiumPremiumRed-hot racing and style light up Broome Turf Club

The crowds continued to flock to Broome Turf Club last Saturday, soaking up the sun, colour and thrills at the Kimberley racecourse. 

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s Piccadilly Street stormwater dam. The city has its eyes on another Piccadilly Street reservoir owned by the Water Corporation.

Water workPremiumPremiumCity eyes Water Corp reservoir to boost recycled supply

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder will investigate the possibility of buying a Water Corporation reservoir to boost its under-pressure recycled supply network.

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Both sides temporarily slashed tariffs on each other’s imports to allow trade talks to continue, but disagreements remain.

CNBC newsComments‘Battle for the 21st century’ as China, US hold trade talks

US President Donald Trump’s top trade officials met their Chinese counterparts in London on Monday for talks aimed at resolving an ongoing trade dispute between the world’s two largest economies.

Holly Ellyatt

The report, which analysed more than 800 million job ads and thousands of company financial reports across six continents, challenged six common myths about AI’s impact:

CNBC newsCommentsSix AI myths busted: Why it makes workers more valuable

Despite widespread fears that artificial intelligence could automate jobs and cut employees’ wages, AI actually makes people ‘more valuable, not less’, new research by professional services firm PwC has found.

Ernestine Siu

Chinese EV giant BYD slashed prices on May 23, prompting regulators to speak out. Despite that, analysts say that little can be done about the market competition.

CNBC newsCommentsInvolution or evolution? Can China stop EV price wars

Falling prices of Chinese car exports and secondhand cars with zero mileage are signs of oversupply.

Evelyn Cheng and Bernice Ooi

Elon Musk went scorched earth on President Donald Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' in a post on X.

CNBC newsCommentsTrump says Musk went ‘CRAZY,’ suggests cutting contracts

President Donald Trump lashed out at Elon Musk as their feud over a major tax bill rapidly ramped up.

Kevin Breuninger

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A St John WA spokeswoman said three people were injured in the incident. 

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CRIMEPremium
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Young man charged over crash that injured innocent woman

Anthony Charles Garlett allegedly fled police in a Toyota Kluger, driving through Perth’s northern suburbs before the vehicle came to a crashing halt in the early hours of Tuesday. 

Caleb Runciman and Sarah Steger

Gregory Peter Bragger.

Courts & JusticePremiumDad of crash victim arrested over threats to kill driver

The grieving father of a young girl killed in a car crash in the South West has been arrested after repeatedly threatening to kill the teen who was behind the wheel.

Sarah Steger

Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas.

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumZempilas slams Government for ‘unacceptable’ budget blowouts

Opposition leader Basil Zempilas has slammed the State Government as ‘arrogant’ for $1.6 billion worth of project cost overruns revealed in an Auditor General report.

Ocean Alley

Highly anticipatedCommentsCommentsAussie rockers set for live music return with WA shows

Ocean Alley are heading back to WA!

Commissioner Col Blanch told 6PR on Tuesday that a police station inside the stadium was still operational during major events.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumHow many people Optus Stadium’s police cells have processed

WA’s top cop says the majority of people attending football games and concerts are well behaved.

Former Planning Minister John Day was appointed to the Salaries and Allowances Tribunal in 2021.

state politicsCommentsPremium‘Invalid’ appointment of ex-Minister dubbed ‘embarrassing’

The invalid appointment of a former minister on the tribunal that sets MP’s salaries has sparked a rush to amend legislation to avoid putting four years of politician pay decisions in doubt.

Jessica Page