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  1. must-readCommentsPremiumOutrage at WA Upper House vote reform

  2. budget concernsCommentsPremiumWA Budget a ‘missed opportunity’ for SW

  3. COVID vaccinesPremiumBunbury school offers on-site COVID vaccines

  4. roll up, roll upCommentsPremiumMeet the candidates at SW council elections

  5. Suspended termPremiumCannabis user avoids jail over dope-filled backpack

rowingPremiumBunbury Rowing Club appoints first ever full-time coach

For the first time in its 125-year history, the Bunbury Rowing Club has appointed a full-time head coach.

Jackson Barrett

Behind barsPremiumBikie accused of stashing meth in undies back in court

A Coffin Cheaters bikie accused of trying to hide 160g of methamphetamine in his underwear has faced court again from behind bars.

Carly Laden

FootballPremiumTigers beat Dogs to historic third flag

South Bunbury produced the crowning glory to its women’s football dynasty on Sunday — a grand final victory for the ages to round out their trio of premierships.

Jackson Barrett

extraordinarily dangerous speedingCommentsPremiumDangerous hoon claims ‘just being a bit silly’

An “extraordinarily dangerous” hoon has been fined after speeding more than 40km/h over the limit in heavy traffic during a trip to Perth.

Kasper Johansen

Historical chargesPremiumBunbury man on child sex charges

A Bunbury man has made his first appearance in court charged with historical child sex offences.

Carly Laden

Big DanceCommentsPremiumLIVE BLOG: SWFL grand final day from Hands Oval

Follow along live as the South West Football League colts, reserves and league premierships are all decided at Bunbury’s Hands Oval.

Jackson Barrett

Stolen scooterYoung girls assaulted in alleged scooter theft

Bunbury Police are calling on the public for assistance in their investigation into an alleged assault and theft in South Bunbury.

Tragic discoveryHuman remains believed to be those of Tony Ditri found

Police have found human remains believed to be those of allegedly murdered father-of-three Tony Ditri, near Pemberton.

Sizzle for charityCamera IconPremiumPremiumIn Pictures: Kids inspired to help others

Eaton Community College students raised more than $700 for charity at their R U OK? Day fundraising project.

SoccerPremiumPhoenix can rise to top division

As it stands, the Phoenix have a one-point buffer over second-placed Maddington White City, who host Wembley Downs on Sunday afternoon.

Justin Fris

footballPremiumMostly useless stats: Grand final by the numbers

Ahead of this Sunday’s grand final, here are some of the stats that may (or may not) shape your team’s chances of success.

Jackson Barrett

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WA’s best paid bosses (and their paypackets) revealed

The State’s leading company bosses were rewarded with nearly $75 million in cash and share bonuses over the past year, despite the gloom cast by COVID-19. READ THE FULL LIST

Sean Smith

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Mass exodus: Twiggy’s FMG scrambles to fill top jobs

Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue Metals Group is scrambling to fill key management positions after a mass exodus of senior staff in recent weeks.

Stuart McKinnon

'Absolutely shattered'CommentsPremiumFamily pay tribute to ‘true gentleman’ killed in crash

The family of a ‘true gentleman’ who was last week killed in a horror crash on the Goldfields Highway say they have been left ‘absolutely shattered’ and heartbroken by his death.

Jason Mennell

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CCC probe ex-council boss over ‘pay for sex claims’

The recently sacked chief executive of a rural council is under investigation by WA’s corruption watchdog over allegations he used shire money to pay for sex.

Peter Law

Positive markCommentsPremiumInspiring Broome boy goes full circle with footy

Cable Beach is normally associated with holidaymakers lapping up luxury. But this week, that golden shoreline in WA’s north-west was potentially changing lives, with one Broome boy at the heart of it.

Grace Hendry

Camel tripCommentsPremiumRadio pair’s new take on hump day

Along the way the convoy stopped by the Christian Aboriginal Parent-Directed School in Kurrawang yesterday to showcase the camels and hold a question-and-answer session for the students

Lisa Nelson

Tragic discoveryHuman remains believed to be those of Tony Ditri found

Police have found human remains believed to be those of allegedly murdered father-of-three Tony Ditri, near Pemberton.

Ratepayer upsetCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumManjimup Shire back-pedals on $500 staff jab promise

The Shire of Manjimup will review its promise to give up to $500 to fully vaccinated staff after the move sparked ‘community concerns’.

Suspended termPremiumPremiumCannabis user avoids jail over dope-filled backpack

A Bunbury man caught with a large amount of cannabis has avoided jail but has been warned he ‘might as well pack your toothbrush’ if he tries to reoffend.

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Unvaccinated firefighters may have to wear masks

Firefighters and emergency services volunteers who are not vaccinated may forced to wear a mask under a tough new COVID-19 policy.

Joe Spagnolo

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Quigley dodges Crown boss helicopter flight query

Attorney-General John Quigley has stonewalled questions about why he took a lift to a Yallingup Christmas party in a helicopter flown by businessman and former Crown Perth director John Poynton.

Tim Clarke

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PremiumCash splash for Sam Barnett’s angry creditors

Despite his bank account being frozen Sam Barnett has conjured up hundreds of thousands of dollars this year to placate angry creditors and prevent his company being wound up.

Glitz and glamourCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumRed carpet rolled out for AFL’s night of nights

AFLW premiership star and Seven sports presenter Abbey Holmes will tonight take fans inside the glitz and glamour on AFL’s night of nights in Perth.

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PremiumWhy Nick Goiran’s views deserve more scrutiny than ever

Nick Goiran’s faith is inseparable from his politics. It was his reason for entering Parliament and the reason he is now refusing to quit.

Gold rushLucky readers first to win grand final golden tickets

For Brett Wilkinson and Geoff Walker, all of their football Christmases came at once when they opened their copies of The West Australian on Friday.