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  1. Dog park upgrades PremiumBeloved dog park a bit ruff around the edges

  2. Eaton FiresEaton community told to be prepared for bushfires

  3. Bowled overPremiumAge difference no barrier to friendship for bowlers

  4. Domestic violence PremiumPolice increase numbers to combat spike in domestic violence

  5. Harvey Road RagePremiumShire truck damaged in Harvey road rage incident

Dangerous Waters Deadly amoeba detected in Brunswick Pool

The Harvey Shire Council are urging the community to avoid swimming in Brunswick Pool after detecting an infectious amoeba in the water.

Craig Duncan

Heart in MouthAttempted cat kidnapping sparks warning for pet owners

A Carey Park resident has warned pet owners to be vigilant after her cat narrowly escaped being stolen by an opportunistic cat burglar.

Oliver Lane

Cricket PreviewPremiumDonnybrook, Leschenault look to take top spot

After the Christmas break the BDCA women’s first grade competition is back for the new year with two fixtures which will have lasting consequences on finals positions.

Oliver Lane

Sports spending Busselton sports receive major funding boost

Several South West sporting events are set to benefit from the State Government’s $635,000 Sport and Recreation Funding Program.

Craig Duncan

Full of putt-ential PremiumSW talent shines at junior golf open

Four junior players from the Bunbury Golf Club went home victorious in the 2024 Treendale Bunbury Junior Open played at the venue on Friday.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Brewing rapportCommentsPremiumHow this Marg River roaster attracts the crowd beyond coffee

Margaret River Roasting Co’s James Tischhauser is hoping to carve out a permanent spot in WA’s crowded coffee scene by going back to basics with customer engagement.

Cheyanne Enciso

Significant milestonePremiumPremiumWaite makes history as Tiger’s first female president

South Bunbury has appointed Nicky Waite as its president, marking the first time in the Tiger’s 127-year history a woman has led the football club.

Health alertCommentsCommentsScientist warns of brain-eating amoeba in WA swimming spots

The discovery of a brain-eating amoeba at a popular local swimming spot has prompted authorities to warn about the risks of cooling off in lakes, ponds and backyard wading pools.

lucky to be aliveCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumMen hailed heroes after friend collapses during game of pool

Five Treendale retirement home residents diverted a tragic start to Christmas by saving their friend who collapsed while playing a game of pool on Christmas Eve.

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Next step in mysterious murder case of Greenbushes man

A third man has appeared in court charged with the murder of Raymond Smith.

Josh Kempton, Sean Van Der Wielen & Holly Prentice

Bowled overPremiumAge difference no barrier to friendship for bowlers

Collie Bowling Club’s Ray Colgan, 93, and Harvey Bowling Club’s Dante Burnham, 12, have struck up an intergenerational friendship based on a shared love of lawn bowls.

Sean Van Der Wielen

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Perth teacher admits to eight child exploitation offences

An investigation into a Perth maths teacher who has admitted he committed eight serious child exploitation offences has led to a minor being abused overseas to be saved from further harm.

Sarah Steger and Lauren Price

Top achievementCommentsPremiumHarrisdale SHS makes list of top performers for Year 12

A growing school in Perth’s south-east where more than half the students come from non-English speaking backgrounds, has made a list of top-performing schools based on Year 12 achievement for the first time.

Bethany Hiatt

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REVEALED: The WA public schools punching above their weight

Six public schools have been ranked among the top 10 schools in WA based on the number of subjects in which their Year 12s excelled last year.

Bethany Hiatt

Going fishingCommentsPremiumMy deep dive into WA’s abalone fishing madness

There are only four hours each summer over four days when abalone can be ‘fished’ and I was part of the mayhem at Mettams Pool on Saturday along with hundreds of abalone hunters — Caleb Runciman reports.

Caleb Runciman

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New high-tech cameras coming to catch drivers on phones

WA drivers are being put on notice, with new cameras soon to be rolled out that will capture motorists on their phones and fine them for it also.

Phil Hickey

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Perth breaks records with $400m spent over festive season

A record $400 million was spent in the Perth CBD during December, with more than one million people coming into the WA capital during the festive season.

Joe Spagnolo

A royal love storyCommentsCommentsMary’s fairy tale: How a girl from Hobart met her prince

An ordinary, middle-class young woman from Hobart meets a man in Sydney without knowing he happens to be the prince of an ancient European monarchy.

‘Everybody loves her’CommentsCommentsMary Mania as Aussies in Copenhagen celebrate new Queen

Aussie expats living in Copenhagen have joined the flag-waving masses celebrating Denmark's royal succession and Australian-born Mary becoming Danish Queen.

Heartbreak continues CommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumTwo drowning tragedies add to devastating month for WA

Tragedy struck in Australind and Albany when two men were pulled from the water in separate emergencies but were unable to be saved.

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Heartbreak continues CommentsPremiumTwo drowning tragedies add to devastating month for WA

Tragedy struck in Australind and Albany when two men were pulled from the water in separate emergencies but were unable to be saved.

Sarah Makse & Georgia Campion

Wild weatherCommentsWest Aussies urgently warned as severe thunderstorm nears

Large swathes of regional WA have been urged to prepare for a severe thunderstorm approaching.

Jake Dietsch

Tragic deathPremiumMiddleton Beach Dog Beach tragedy: Man in his 40s drowns

A man in his 40s has tragically died after he was pulled unconscious from the water at Middleton Beach on Sunday morning. 

Georgia Campion

Extreme heatCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumBirds drop from trees as temperatures soar in WA town

Marble Bar has sweltered through a scorching four-week stretch of daily maximum temperatures above 41C that has caused heat-exhausted birds to drop from trees.

lucky to be aliveCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumMen hailed heroes after friend collapses during game of pool

Five Treendale retirement home residents diverted a tragic start to Christmas by saving their friend who collapsed while playing a game of pool on Christmas Eve.

Fatal incidentPremiumPremiumDriver dies after horror crash into tree

A man has died after crashing his truck into a tree in the Wheatbelt region. 

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CNBCVideoCommentsPremiumWATCH: How Bitcoin ETFs fared on first landmark day of trade

Spot bitcoin ETFs swing in the first day of trading but show strong investor interest.

Talia Kaplan, Jordan Smith and Kaan Oguz

CNBCCommentsWorld’s largest coal addicts won’t be quitting anytime soon

Global coal use in 2023 has hit a record high, surpassing 8.5 billion tonnes for the first time, on the back of strong demand in countries like India and China, says the International Energy Agency

Lee Ying Shan

CNBCCommentsPremiumBitcoin will now be easier & cheaper to buy, but should you?

Investors will pay lower fees to acquire holdings in Bitcoin ETFs than they would if buying Bitcoin directly through traditional crypto platforms following the SEC’s ruling. But is it worth it?

MacKenzie Sigalos

ETF nodCommentsPremiumLandmark nod brings Bitcoin into realm of retail investors

The approval could prove to be a landmark event in the adoption of cryptocurrency by mainstream finance and retail investors.

Jesse Pound

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‘Privileged position’CommentsPremiumCrown Perth boss’ ‘Dullsville’ tag ignites war of words

Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas has hit back at claims from the boss of Crown Perth that the city lacks vibrancy and things to do, claiming Crown itself is failing to live up to its promises.

Jake Dietsch & Josh Zimmerman

‘In shock’VideoCommentsChecking phone before bed leads to HUGE $1m Lotto win

A Cockburn woman in her 20s had a sleepless night after checking her Lotto numbers on her phone just before bedtime — and finding out she was an instant millionaire. 

David Johns

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Bindoon bushfire downgraded as likely cause revealed

The emergency warning for a bushfire raging near Bindoon has been destroyed at least one home has been downgraded as authorities reveal lightning is the likely cause of the blaze.

‘Carefully chosen’CommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumInternational teachers answer WA’s desperate call to arms

WA has recruited 103 teachers from across the world, with the vast majority headed to regional WA.

Serious injuriesPremiumPremiumMan charged over alleged Swan View hit and run horror

A man has been charged after he allegedly drove into a pedestrian in Perth’s east on Sunday afternoon.

newsPremium‘Act immediately:’ Warning as bushfires rage

Residents have been urged to take immediate action or risk losing their homes and lives, as a cluster of wild bushfires continue to burn.

Jessica Wang