Home
Search
thewest.com.au‌‌

  1. FUEL CRISISPremiumSouth West hospitality venues hard hit by fuel crisis

  2. CEMETERY THEFT PremiumGreenbushes cemetery toilet theft still a mystery

  3. GLOUCESTER TREEPremiumGloucester Tree reopening pushed back to June

  4. LOST GOLDPremiumMargaret River gold discovery has local prospectors giddy

  5. REGIONAL HEALTH PremiumLibby Mettam slams State Government over regional healthcare

Painters working on the Asphalt Art project in early March.

ROAD SAFETYPremiumDonnybrook’s Asphalt Art project has been completed

A South West town team has finally completed a project more than two years in the making, aiming to encourage drivers to stay aware and be vigilant on the road.

Rose Patane

Native vegetation is beginning to regenerate at Marri Reserve in Dunsborough, following a bushfire in 2025.

RECOVERY UNDER WAYMarri Reserve on the mend after 2025 bushfire

Marri Reserve in Dunsborough is showing strong signs of recovery after a bushfire burned through the area in February 2025.

Madelin Hayes

ABC South West staff strike against the unsatisfactory enterprise agreement.

WAGE ACTIONPremiumABC South West staff strike for better wages

ABC South West have joined bureau’s across Western Australia in striking against unsatisfactory enterprise agreement revisions.

Will Corbett

South West NRM has received a funding top-up of $57,750 to protec the white-bellied frog.

Funding LifelinePremiumFrog saving project continues to hop along with new funding

An ongoing project to save the critically endangered white bellied frog is continuing to hop along thanks to a major funding top-up

Craig Duncan

Caves House Hotel in Yallingup is being sold to Adrian Fini.

Commercial propertyCommentsPremiumDeveloper Adrian Fini to buy much-loved historic SW hotel

The iconic Yallingup hotel is set to change hands in weeks, but Adrian Fini promises it is a family project - not a development.

Kim Macdonald

Ray Barnett and Walter Bruyn teaching bowls at Nannup District High School.

Community SuperstarPremiumRay Barnett bowled over to be recognised for major award

Nannup Bowling Club vice-president and greenkeeper Ray Barnett has been recognised for his hard work as the Alcohol and Drug Foundation’s Good Sports West Australian Volunteer of the Year Award runner-up.

Jack Penniment

The Manjimup 15,000 has been cancelled due to uncertainty around fuel supply and travel logistics.

MotorcrossPremiumPremiumPremier motocross event Manjimup 15000 has been cancelled

Western Australia’s premier motocross event the Manjimup 15000 has been cancelled.

Diabetes WA CEO Melanie Gates with WA Health Minister Meredith Hammat.

SWT EXCLUSIVEPremiumPremiumSouth West leads push for Statewide diabetes program

The South West has promoted a $4 million State Government healthcare expansion after regional pilot program produced positive results. 

The South Wet community are invited to connect to the Collie River

Building connectionPremiumPremiumSouth West community invited to connect to the Collie River

The South West community are invited to deepen their understanding and connection to one of the Region’s most significant waterways.  

Jen Riseley, Nardia Stacey and Susie Murphy-White from Pomewest with the apple mascots at the 2026 Donnybrook Apple Festival.

APPLE FESTIVAL Donnybrook’s annual Apple Festival

Residents and visitors flocked to the centre of Donnybrook for the town’s annual celebration of apples

Rose Patane

Briana Bailey shoots a three.

BasketballPremiumSlammers women held off a late surge against Perth Redbacks

Roles were reversed in round two of the South West Slammers NBL1 West campaign with the women’s side holding off a Perth Redbacks late surge and the men falling short in their respective matches. 

Jack Penniment

Subscriber Exclusive

Sam Lalor, Murphy Reid and Jagga Smith.

analysis
analysis
AFLCommentsPremium
analysis
How the 2024 draft REALLY should have gone

Inspired by the stunning early success of Murphy Reid after he was taken with pick No.17, The West Australian’s Josh Kempton has run a re-draft on the stacked 2024 pool.

Josh Kempton

Flowers by the side of Nicholson Road, Lynwood, where a fatal crash occured which resulted in the death of Skye.

GoFundMeVideoBaby who died in crash remembered as ‘precious little soul’

The baby, who died in a horror rideshare car crash on Saturday, has been remembered as having ‘the most beautiful smile’. 

Treasury Wine Estates boss Sam Fischer.

BusinessPremiumTreasury Wines faces ‘elevated risk’ of bankruptcy

Shares in the winemaker have collapsed 63 per cent over the past year as one Australian hedge fund said its debt load means bankruptcy is possible.

Tom Richardson

A forklift passes the power plant at the Emirates Global Aluminium PJSC Al Taweelah plant in Abu Dhabi.

MiningCommentsPremiumAlcoa’s crucial WA alumina supplies face Hormuz deadlock

Deadlock in the Strait of Hormuz has upended trade between Alcoa’s cyclone-disrupted WA alumina operations and one of the world’s biggest aluminium producers, whose refinery was bombarded at the weekend. 

Simone Grogan

Promotional

In Case You Missed It

Premier Roger Cook has declared a state of emergency in WA amid a fuel crisis.

State PoliticsVideoCommentsRoger Cook declares state of emergency in WA over fuel

A state of emergency will be declared in WA in a bid to pressure fuel companies to divert supplies where they’re needed, but Roger Cook says it won’t trigger Covid-style restrictions on the public.

Jessica Page

“Boardroom screaming match ends with cops storming out” with Ben Harvey.

WATCHVideoCommentsPremiumBoardroom screaming match ends with cops storming out

In tonight’s show, Ben Harvey reveals why being the boss of WA’s Police Union isn’t a long-term career prospect with the third president in five years facing the chop.

Ben Harvey | Mon, March 30

Raymond Reddington, who changed his name from Maxwell Robert Fulton was on trial accused of murdering his wife Sharon Fulton (inset) in 1986.

Court & JusticePremiumPremiumHusband learns fate for murdering Sharon Fulton 40 years ago

A cold case killer who murdered his wife 40 years ago has been sentenced to life in prison, however a terminal cancer diagnosis means he could have as little as 18 months to live.

The Eagles have produced the rare feat of comebacks from 22+ points down at quarter time in their past two matches.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumTwice in 48 years: Eagles’ amazing ‘comeback kings’ feat

In A Six-Pack Of IPA (Interesting Points, Allegedly), we look at West Coast achieving a comeback feat achieved only four times before in AFL/VFL history, and more stats and facts on our WA clubs!

There were 3,355 properties listed for sale in Perth a few days ago, following several weeks of rising listings, including some weeks with double-digit listings growth.

PropertyCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPerth property listings surge but prices still rising

It was hoped that extra supply would reduce prices. Why has the opposite happened in March?

Regional News

A prisoner was found unresponsive in his cell on Monday morning.

Prison death PremiumAlbany prisoner dies after being found unresponsive in cell

A male prisoner who was found unresponsive in his cell, has died.

Amy Towers

Goldfields Women’s Refuge chief executive Suzie Williams.

Manosphere concernsGoldfields youth ‘more at risk’ to manosphere culture

Goldfields youth are more at risk of being swept into incel and “manosphere” cultures because of the region’s isolation, Goldfields Women’s Refuge’s chief executive says.

Tegan Guthrie

Tim, Eli, Makaelah, Tahlia and Ollie Reichelt at the Darkan Hotel fundraising auction for Maia.

Cancer FundraiserDarkan auction for young girl’s last-chance cancer treatment

A young girl battling her second bout of cancer has been given funds for her life-saving treatment after her home town united in a massive fundraising effort last month

Hannah Whitehead

Elli Mac salon owner Camille Odorisio and shire president Mike Walmsley.

SHOP LOCALPremiumPremiumShop Waroona and Win campaign has officially launched

Those shopping in Waroona will now have the opportunity to go into the draw for $1000

Wayne Monks has spent years advocating for a tourism hub in Norseman.

Tourism ideaPremiumPremiumGoldfields history advocate spruiks Norseman tourism idea

A tour operator and history buff has spent years advocating for a tourism promotion “hub” to be built in Norseman for people driving into WA.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 03:Andrew Brayshaw and Judd McVee of the Dockers celebrate the final siren during the round four AFL match between Adelaide Crows and Fremantle Dockers at Adelaide Oval, on April 03, 2026, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

AFLPremiumPremiumMcVee potent in two-point Dockers thriller

Geraldton’s Judd McVee produced an outstanding game for the Dockers, notching up a career-high 23 disposals during a Good Friday classic against Adelaide. 

News Flash

More Stories

Jamie Dimon, chief executive of JPMorgan Chase.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumDimon exposes risks in geopolitics, AI and private markets

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon in his annual letter to shareholders noted the country’s 250th anniversary and called for a broad recommitment to American ideals.

Sara Salinas

Oil prices have been gripped by volatility since the US-Iran war began nearly four weeks ago.

CNBC newsPremiumWhat ‘backwardation’ in oil market means for energy prices

Analysts say the market has now entered a state of “backwardation” that suggests a risk premium has been baked into energy prices, despite traders anticipating a swift resolution to the conflict.

Chloe Taylor

An unusual burst of activity early Monday, minutes before a market-moving social media post from President Donald Trump has raised eyebrows.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumBillion dollar ‘bet’ minutes before Trump’s post pays off

‘Someone with access to privileged information appears to have made hundreds of millions in profit by trading on a political secret before it became public.’

Yun Li

Rising oil prices are lighting a price fire under local petrol prices.

EnergyCommentsPremium$US166 a barrel? Middle East clue on where oil is heading

Traders are looking at Dubai’s price as potential harbinger of what could be ahead for other crude benchmarks if the situation doesn’t improve.

Alex Harring

WA News

Behind the scenes at the City to Surf promo shoot with Ryan Daniels and his children Avery (9) and William (7).

City to SurfCommentsRyan Daniels’ ambitious 100km goal ahead of City to Surf

Ryan Daniels understands its never too early to get on the front foot - whether he’s preparing to call a game of football, read the news or take part in a fun run.

Kirsty Lichtenstein

Consumer Protection WA Commissioner Trish Blake has referred the service station to the ACCC.

State PoliticsVideoServo that hit customers with ‘surcharge’ referred to ACCC

A Wheatbelt petrol station found charging a 20 per cent surcharge on fuel on Easter weekend public holidays has been referred to the ACCC by the State’s consumer watchdog boss.

Oliver Lane and Caitlyn Rintoul

An alert has been issued for Perth motorists to fill up their tanks before fuel prices rise again.

FUEL WATCHCommentsCommentsAlert issued to Perth motorists ahead of fuel price spike

An alert has been issued for Perth motorists to fill up their tanks before fuel prices rise again.

Service stations are still without fuel across WA on Tuesday as the threat of rationing looms.  

WA NewsCommentsCommentsSEE THE LIST: The WA servos running on empty in fuel crisis

Multiple WA service stations are still without fuel as the threat of rationing looms.  

A prisoner was found unresponsive in his cell on Monday morning.

Prison death PremiumPremiumAlbany prisoner dies after being found unresponsive in cell

A male prisoner who was found unresponsive in his cell, has died.

Three men have now been charged over the alleged assault.

CourtsPremiumTwo more men charged over brutal Northbridge assault

A fight between two groups in the early hours of Sunday morning left a young man with life-threatening injuries.

Hannah Cross