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  1. Courts & JusticePremiumViolent murderer sensationally testifies against co-accused

  2. LEASE OPPORTUNITY PremiumBunbury cinema complex up for lease as Hoyts moves out

  3. GRANT FUNDING PremiumRound nine of a State Government grant program has opened

  4. STATE GOVERNMENT PremiumBunbury MLA Don Punch continues to face mounting pressure

  5. INNOVATIVE INDUSTRIES PremiumInnovative Industries Conference returns to Bunbury

Froth Bunbury venue manager, Sarah Ter Steege

WORKING VISAPremiumProposed visa changes could impact South West hospitality

South West hospitality businesses could face significant staffing challenges if proposed changes to Australia’s Working Holiday Maker visa program go ahead.

Seth Carter

The Bunbury Regional Art Gallery.

COMMUNITY FUNDING PremiumMajor boost for Bunbury Regional Art Gallery announced

The Bunbury Regional Art Gallery is set to upgrade its facilities and elevate the experience for both visiting artists and art lovers after securing the lion’s share of a major State Government funding round.

Seth Carter

Environment Minister Matthew Swinbourn and Agriculture Minister Jackie Jarvis at the unveiling of the Margaret River Wildlife Hospital.

WILDLIFEPremiumWildlife hospital unveiled in Margaret River

The South West’s first wildlife hospital will begin treating sick and injured animals from next month, with the facility also set to support WA’s bird flu response. 

Madelin Hayes

Luke Martin founded friendship app Wingmate to tackle loneliness.

FINDING FRIENDSHIPPremiumDunsborough founded app aims to tackle loneliness

A Dunsborough-founded app designed to help people find friendship through shared interests and simple catch-ups will launch next month, with its founder hoping to address loneliness and social isolation. 

Madelin Hayes

Coupe was struck by a suspected boat propellor in December 2025.

WILDLIFEPremiumDolphin Discovery Centre fears the worst for popular calf

The Dolphin Discovery Centre is bracing for heartbreak as an embattled dolphin calf has not been sighted since April.

Seth Carter

Fayth Hawkins was last seen wearing a long black top, long black pants and cream-coloured Crocs.

MISSING PERSON Girl vanishes from WA holiday hotspot on Halloween

Police are appealing for public assistance to find a 16-year-old girl who has been missing since Saturday evening.

Seth Carter

A family have been left heartbroken after a house fire in Collie claimed the life of one-year-old boy

WA NEWSPremiumPremium‘Cot was in flames’: Toddler dies in tragic WA house fire

A devastating house fire in Collie has claimed the life of a one-year-old boy.

WA’s Jayden Goodwin celebrates bringing up his century in the Sheffield Shield match against South Australia.

CricketPremiumPremiumJayden Goodwin makes century for WA in Sheffield Shield win

Bunbury’s Jayden Goodwin has continued his strong start to the Sheffield Shield season, scoring a century for Western Australia in their impressive victory over South Australia at Adelaide Oval.

Bunbury’s Damian Lane riding Wine Dark Sea during a track work session at Werribee racecourse.

Horse racingPremiumPremiumBunbury backs Damian Lane as he chases maiden Melbourne Cup

Bunbury racing fans will have their eyes on Flemington for the race that stops the nation as local jockey Damian Lane chases his maiden Melbourne Cup in Tuesdays big race. 

An officer of the 10th Light Horse Regiment at the 2025 Remembrance Day ceremony in Bunbury.

Remembrance DayPremiumWhere to be on Remembrance Day in the South West

Across the South West, communities will pause to honour fallen servicemen and women as RSLs prepare to mark Remembrance Day with commemorative services and flags flown at half-mast. 

Madelin Hayes

Karnidale will feature a circus school and festival for two weeks in January 2027.

CIRCUS RETURNSPremiumKarnidale returns in 2027 with international circus school

For two weeks in January, a Karridale property will transform into a bustling circus wonderland, drawing up to 3000 people to the otherwise quiet town of about 300 residents. 

Madelin Hayes

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Rayle Williams and Ashleigh Turner.

CrimePremium‘My mates are dead’: First responders reveal crash carnage

A catastrophic scene akin to an explosion of ‘metal and blood’ confronted those first on the scene of a fatal crash that killed two teenage boys and hospitalised two others.

Brooke Rolfe and Sophie Gannon

The luxurious St James house

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Aboriginal body silent on luxe Perth home that CEO lives in

A large not-for-profit Aboriginal corporation operating in WA’s north will not reveal why it bought a luxurious house in Perth that its chief executive now lives in.

Adrian Rauso

The Sunday Times can reveal detectives from the WA Police child abuse squad executed a search warrant at Clay Thomas Jones’ Safety Bay address on September 4

CRIMEPremiumAccused child rapist granted bail despite concerns for teens

Disturbing details about how a 48-year-old man allegedly recorded the sexual abuse of two WA teenage girls across eight months have emerged.

Caleb Runciman

Premier Roger Cook and Attorney General Dr Tony Buti announce new anti-discrimination legislation at Parliament House on Tuesday. Carwyn Monck

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Roger Cook’s big mission to get new direct flight from Perth

Premier Roger Cook leaves for China on Sunday hoping to land a new direct flight between Perth and one of the world’s biggest cities.

Joe Spagnolo

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The luxurious St James house

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Aboriginal body silent on luxe Perth home that CEO lives in

A large not-for-profit Aboriginal corporation operating in WA’s north will not reveal why it bought a luxurious house in Perth that its chief executive now lives in.

Adrian Rauso

A grandstand collapsed during the Red Hot Summer Tour at Coolangatta Beach on Sunday.

AustraliaThree injured in grandstand collapse at popular Aussie music festival

The temporary seating came down in the early stages of Sunday’s sold-out festivities.

Demi Huang

Dramatic footage has captured the moment a passenger plane was forced to abandon its landing at Perth Airport in a scary near-miss.

AviationPassenger plane in scary near-miss at Perth Airport

Dramatic footage has captured the moment a passenger plane was forced to abandon its landing at Perth Airport in a scary near-miss.

Paul Patrick Mulligan pictured outside District Court.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumDrunk-driver who left cyclist for dead jailed

A ‘callous’ drunk-driver hit a cyclist and left him for dead because he feared the consequences had police caught him drink-driving, a court has been told.

Tara Morrison (pictured) was killed in Busselton in 2024.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumViolent murderer sensationally testifies against co-accused

A young mother who violently murdered a woman in Busselton has sensationally testified against her co-accused just two weeks after admitting to the brutal stabbing. 

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Kaitlyn Henderson and Jenni Holder from Kalgoorlie Newsagency celebrate the sale of the division one winning ticket.

☺️💙Video‘Honey, don’t forget Lotto’: Timely text delivers $1.5m win

A simple text, a smiley face and a blue heart. One lucky West Aussie almost missed the chance of a lifetime.

Rosa Griffith

Year 11 student Amalia Anderson.

Shearing schoolPremiumMorawa ag students round out final 2026 shearing school

Students at WA College of Agriculture – Morawa have completed the final component of the 2026 Shearing School, gaining valuable hands-on experience.

Rebecca Nadge

Fremantle Dockers Isaiah Dudley during day two of the 2026 Kimberley 9s Carnival at Cable Beach, Broome, on Thursday. Carwyn Monck

AFLPremiumDockers answering a Kimberly calling

Cable Beach is a hell of a long way from Optus Stadium, but as schoolkids played footy on the pristine sand alongside Fremantle players and staff, they could imagine the roar of the crowd.

Craig O'Donoghue

The State Government's new fatigue road safety campaign.

Road safety PremiumPremiumHorror-themed video warns drivers about dangers of fatigue

A “disturbing” new road safety campaign portraying fatigue as a sinister figure lurking behind tired drivers has been launched regionally to help warn drivers about the “silent killer”.

The refurbished Caravelle on display.

New season Weather plays a part in low-key start to new sailing season

Adverse weather conditions on Saturday prevented sailors from participating in their sail past to kick off the 2026-2027 season at Princess Royal Sailing Club. 

A starling perched in a tree.

AI vs BirdsPremiumPremiumAI-powered program to track European starlings kicks off

A program to detect European starlings using artificial intelligence has kicked off along WA’s south coast in an attempt to protect grain, livestock and fruit.

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Attendees try out the new touchscreen MacBook Pro during the Apple Experience LA in Los Angeles, Oct. 28, 2026.

CNBC newsAt last, Apple brings out touchscreen MacBook

Apple announced its first laptop with a touchscreen will go on sale next week. The launch signifies the growing strategic importance of the Mac to Apple, despite it generating less revenue than the iPhone.

Kif Leswing

Since 1990, only nine days have had a larger jump in the VIX on a smaller drop in the S&P500 than last Friday, according to SpotGamma.

CNBC newsWhy the market’s fragile calm faces a major test

Markets paused their slide this week as the tech sector found its footing following an AI sell-off sparked by high borrowing costs and doubts over data centre returns.

Justin Zacks

By the 1950s, another technological innovation would come along and have a profound effect on women: the washing machine.

CNBC newsPremiumWomen may be at greater risk of AI job losses

The history of technological progress suggests that, as AI spreads, the employment impact will hit women more than men.

Steve Liesman

Amazon’s Bee Frontier device can be worn on a wrist or clipped on to clothing..

CNBC newsPremiumAmazon launches new Bee ‘personal AI’ devices

Amazon is releasing two new Bee listening devices as it moves further into the AI hardware market.

Annie Palmer

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The Sleeman Avenue landslide site in Mira Mar is still considered unstable.

landslipPremiumLandslip neighbours anxiously waiting for remediation plan

Residents neighbouring the Mira Mar landslip say their “patience is wearing thin” as the authorities dealing with the unstable hazard zone declare long-term remediation plans are on the horizon five years on.

Melissa Sheil

Limelight winner indie electronic pop act, Boox Kid (middle) (aka Jarred Wall) with runners up Elianie Watson and Beau Torrance from band Ghost Care.

MusicPerth’s biggest music opportunity returns to RAC Arena

Perth’s local musicians have the chance to step into the spotlight at RAC Arena thanks to the return of Limelight music fund. 

Fraser Williams

Confronting CCTV has captured the moment a cyclist was thrown into the air by a car during an alleged hit-and-run on a Maddington street.

WATCHVideoCyclist thrown into air after alleged hit-and-run in Perth

Confronting CCTV has captured the moment a cyclist was thrown into the air by a car during an alleged hit-and-run on a Maddington street.

Two 16-year-old boys have been killed after a stolen BMW crashed into several trees in Perth.

Disaster and EmergencyFriends’ heartbreaking words for two Perth boys killed in stolen BMW crash

Two witnesses were on their way home and described the scene as ‘horrific’.

The trial of Haydn Thomas Mansell accused of driving carelessly and killing his Wife Cailee at a Redmond level crossing in 2025 has been adjourned.

courtsPremiumPremiumRedmond fatal crash trial adjourned without a conclusion

The trial of a Great Southern man accused of driving carelessly and causing a crash at a Redmond train crossing last year that resulted in his wife’s death has been adjourned without a conclusion. 

Police have confirmed that 16-year-old Fayth Nina Hawkins has been found safe. WA Police

NEWSPremiumMajor police update on missing teen

Police have released a major update after urgent inquiries into the disappearance of a 16-year-old girl.

Emma Kirk and Andrew Hedgman