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  1. Climate ChangePremiumUpper house lock in Collie’s coal mine extension

  2. TOP 10 PremiumBunbury teenager continues to see success on Australian Idol

  3. WINEPremiumSouth West winery celebrates 40 years of community produce

  4. Regional WAPremiumWA servo asks customers for keys to prevent drive offs

  5. Scathing ReportPremiumBusselton city appeals Smith Beach resort approval

The driver of the red Toyota LandCruiser drove the wrong way on Margaret River's main street, narrowly missing onlookers.

RECKLESS DRIVINGPremiumMan charged after reckless driving spree in the South West

A 31-year-old man has been charged with a number of serious offences after a reckless driving spree in the South West – including allegedly tailgating another vehicle causing it to hit a tree. 

Madelin Hayes

Alishia Newling and Keely Smartt at the 2026 Busselton Senior High School ball.

IN PICTURES Year 12 students in Busselton gathered for their school ball

Year 12 students at Busselton Senior High School arrived in style at the Hilton Garden Inn as the kicked off their final year with their annual school ball celebrations. 

Rose Patane

Top: Waroona shire president Mike Walmsley, Capel shire president John Fergusson and City of Bunbury mayor Jaysen Miguel. Bottom: Bridgetown-Greenbushes shire president Stephen Carstairs, Nannup shire president Tony Dean and Manjimup shire president Donelle Buegge.

SHIRE MERGERSPremiumSouth West shires cautious to consider amalgamations

A number of shire and city leaders have voiced their opinion on whether future shire amalgamations are on the cards, with varying results. 

Will Corbett

Connor Wright celebrating as he crosses the finish line during stage three of the Tour of Tasmania.

CyclingPremiumLocal cycling wizard earns development team selection

After an outstanding summer on the bike local Connor Wright has earned selection for the AusCycling 2026 Under-19 European road development project.

Jack Penniment

528 patients were retrieved by the RFDS in the South West region in 2025.

ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR New report shares data on Royal Flying Doctor Service

A new independent report has found the Royal Flying Doctor Service is delivering double its value of funding invested, with the South West seeing an increase in patients retried in a 12-month period. 

Rose Patane

Protesters calling for an end to forest mining made the shape of a cockatoo in Forrest Place.

March For Forests PremiumWA join calls to end deforestation in nationwide protests

Several thousand stood in the centre of Perth, Margaret River and Albany last Sunday, their voices loud and their message clear — end forest mining.

Craig Duncan

Shire of Capel has appointed a new chief executive officer, Samantha Chamberlain

Local government PremiumPremiumSamantha Chamberlain Capel’s new CEO

The Shire of Capel has a new chief executive running the region, with former Director of Community and Corporate Services Samantha Chamberlain taking on the role. 

Dunsborough in a huddle.

SWFLPremiumPremiumSharks on finals hunt after recruiting spree

The Sharks are on the hunt in 2026 after bringing in six players with WAFL experience over the off-season.

The City of Busselton has appealed the proposed Smiths Beach project.

Scathing ReportPremiumPremiumBusselton city appeals Smith Beach resort approval

The City of Busselton has penned a scathing 94-page letter in an attempt to appeal the EPA’s recommendation to approve the majorly controversial Smith Beach resort.

Top: Waroona shire president Mike Walmsley, Capel shire president John Fergusson and City of Bunbury mayor Jaysen Miguel. Bottom: Bridgetown-Greenbushes shire president Stephen Carstairs, Nannup shire president Tony Dean and Manjimup shire president Donelle Buegge.

SHIRE MERGERSPremiumSouth West shires cautious to consider amalgamations

A number of shire and city leaders have voiced their opinion on whether future shire amalgamations are on the cards, with varying results. 

Will Corbett

Bunbury City Council voted against mandatory voting and four-year full spills.

MANDATORY VOTINGPremiumWA’s largest regional city says no to mandatory voting

Western Australia’s largest regional city has voted against compulsory voting and four year full spills, joining shires across the state in voicing their opinion. 

Will Corbett

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Convicted domestic violence offender Rory Vassallo has sensationally stood aside from an executive role of a WAFL club, just 72 hours after he was appointed.

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Convicted DV offender stands aside as WAFL club patron

A convicted domestic violence offender has sensationally stood aside from a prestigious role at a WAFL club, just 72 hours after he was appointed. 

Jessica Evensen

Former NBL1 West basketball player Roosevelt Aaron Williams Jnr has been jailed for sexual assault.

CourtPremium‘Sexual piece of meat’: WA basketballer admits raping friend

Vile text messages a NBL1 basketballer sent to his mates after raping a female friend have been aired in court as he’s jailed for the horrific crime. WARNING: DISTRESSING DETAILS

Hannah Cross

Dramatic images captured the bloodied aftermath of a light plane crash in Broome, showing a person being airlifted from the wreckage by a rescue helicopter and blood smeared across a wing. 

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Bloodied photos taken moments after Broome plane crash

A man who escaped the wreckage managed to pose for a photo on the wing as blood was dripping from his head. 

Caleb Runciman, Cain Andrews and Simone Grogan

Brodie Jake Dewar is accused of attacking the respected Labor strategist outside the Paramount nightclub in Northbridge about 5.30am on December 27.

Court & JusticeVideoPremiumTim Picton’s accused killer allegedly breaches strict bail

The 20-year-old man charged with fatally coward-punching Tim Picton has allegedly breached his strict bail conditions, prompting prosecutors to call for his return to custody.

Rebecca Le May

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Convicted domestic violence offender Rory Vassallo has sensationally stood aside from an executive role of a WAFL club, just 72 hours after he was appointed.

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
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Convicted DV offender stands aside as WAFL club patron

A convicted domestic violence offender has sensationally stood aside from a prestigious role at a WAFL club, just 72 hours after he was appointed. 

Jessica Evensen

More children are surviving cancer now but the toxic treatment they endure leaves most of them facing a lifetime of health problems, and even an early death.

Health+MedicineCommentsPremiumInside the devastating reality of surviving childhood cancer

More children are surviving cancer now but the toxic treatment they endure leaves most of them facing a lifetime of health problems, and even an early death.

Angela Pownall

Standing on the rooftop of Yagan Square, Nokturnl co-founders Ross Drennan and Drew Flanagan have quite the view of Perth’s city centre.

RetailCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPerth’s ‘dark corridor’ campus boost lights up as hotspot

Nokturnl co-founders Ross Drennan and Drew Flanagan harness power of new ECU campus to breathe life into once-faltering Yagan precinct.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has had a kite in the air for some time now as he prepares his next Budget

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CommentsPremiumCapital gains tax kite continues to fly

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has had a kite in the air for some time now as he prepares his next Budget

ROSÉ has collaborated with Levi's on a new campaign.

STM Loves A few of our favourite things for this week

Our tips for the week include a new boutique hotel in a favourite area of Freo, toasting Paris with a special glass of bubbles and a cool denim collaboration with a K-pop star.

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Katherine Meinberg and Gert Jurisoo of Borden with one of Meinberg's handmade 2026 Wagin Woolarama special candles.

Woolly CandlesPremiumWoolly Wanderer candles a hit at Wagin Woolorama

A chance meeting between Estonian couple Katherine Meinberg and Gert Jurisoo on the other side of the world from home sparked a love of farming and a unique business idea for candles

Georgia Campion

Social work students Jaden Delaney, Radha Sivasankaran and Myfy Walster-Jones

Social workPremiumPerth social work students get experience in Kalgoorlie

A group of Perth-based social work students are learning what it’s like to work in regional health as part of a Curtin University placement program in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

Isabella Davis

Peter Young addresses the Harmony Week crowd in St Barbara’s Square on Thursday night.

Harmony WeekCultural song and dance in St Barbara’s Square

A vibrant display of culture and community transformed St Barbara’s Square on Thursday night as part of the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s Harmony Week celebrations.

Isabella Davis

Federal Liberal Member for O’Connor Rick Wilson.

OPINIONPremiumPremiumWhen Canberra overspends, regional WA pays the price

Regional West Australians understand financial discipline. They live within their means and expect their government to do the same, Rick Wilson says.

Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & Justice PremiumPremiumDV-accused to be electronically monitored on bail

A Kalgoorlie-Boulder man who unsuccessfully sought to have the court closed when he appeared on domestic violence charges has been released on bail but will be electronically monitored. 

Psychology student Kalie Ashenden with occupational therapy students Amy Donaldson and Phoebe Gaudoin.

Occupational therapyPremiumPremiumOT students sing praises of Full Circle Therapies

Occupational therapy students completing practical work placements in Kalgoorlie-Boulder say working at Full Circle Therapies is “the most incredible experience”.

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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

People look at collectable designer art toy Labubu at a Pop Mart pop-up store in Siam Center shopping mall in Bangkok on May 6, 2025. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)

CNBC newsPremiumLabubu movie on the way as Pop Mart expands toy franchise

Collectible toy maker and IP powerhouse Pop Mart is teaming up with Sony Pictures to bring its wildly popular Labubu doll to movie theatres. 

Justin Solomon

A cargo ship sails in the Arabian Gulf towards Strait of Hormuz in United Arab Emirates.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumWho’s moving through Hormuz and who’s still stranded?

Iran’s de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has stoked fears of the gravest disruption to global oil supply in history, as the Middle East conflict stretches into its third week.

Anniek Bao

A general view of the Port of Kharg Island Oil Terminal, 25 km from the Iranian coast in the Persian Gulf.

CNBC newsPremiumOil’s war-driven volatility pulls in record retail money

The Iran war news flow-driven oil moves are drawing retail investors into the world’s most traded commodity, further fuelling volatility.

Lee Ying Shan

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Ex-tropical cyclone Narelle, which flooded Katherine in the Northern Territory on the weekend (pictured), is set to bear down on the WA coast on Monday evening.

WeatherCommentsSevere weather warning issued as Narelle bears down on WA

A severe weather warning has been issued for parts of WA’s coast as ex-tropical cyclone Narelle descends on the west, with heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and damaging winds expected.

Katherine Kraayvanger

Australia’s supermarket giants are confident their supply chains won’t be impacted by the fuel crisis, but independent grocers are warning extra costs will inevitably be passed on.

state politicsWeather, not war, blamed for bare shop shelves

Australia’s supermarket giants are confident their supply chains won’t be impacted by the fuel crisis, but independent grocers are warning extra costs will inevitably be passed on. 

Jessica Page and Hannah Cross

Fuel prices across Perth are set to hold steady or even dip slightly on ‘cheap Tuesday’, offering modest relief for city motorists. Pictured is 7-Eleven on Amelia Street, Balcatta on Monday.

WA NewsVideoCommentsCommentsFuel price relief for city motorists, regions hit with hikes

Fuel prices across Perth are set to hold steady or even dip slightly on ‘cheap Tuesday’, but there’s no such luck in the regions where prices are on the rise again.

Orcas hunting whale

EnvironmentCommentsCommentsOrcas kill young whale in front of shocked West Aussies

WATCH THE VIDEO: A routine whale watching tour off WA’s coastline has taken a dark and rare turn as a pod of orcas showed why they’re called killer whales.

Thomas James Marinoni leaves Albany Magistrates Court on September 18 after appearing on six charges from an incident near Kojonup.

courtsPremiumPremiumGuilty pleas to fiery Kojonup servo crash in stolen car

A Ryansbrook man who stole two cars and crashed one into a fuel station in Kojonup has pleaded guilty to a host of charges relating to the incident.

Jamie Murray, pictured with his sons, was dragged 90 metres lodged under Analiza Sagang Curtis’ car and left to die.

WA NewsPremiumPerth hit-and-run victim’s horrific last moments revealed

The horrific last moments of a Mandurah hit-and-run victim have been revealed during the sentencing of the ‘callous’ driver who left him to die. 

Rachel Fenner