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    Teen swims 4km through rough seas to save drowning family

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    WorkSafe investigates hotel after family’s ocean ordeal

  3. WA NEWSPremiumPassenger remains in hospital after Yallingup crash

  4. ARTS AND CULTUREPremiumSouth West communities receive State Gov arts funding

  5. AUSTRALIAN IDOLPremiumA Bunbury teenager has impressed Australian Idol judges

Mark Bayliss coaching Railways in 2022.

SWFL Exclusive PremiumBulls coach applying a fresh coat of paint

Harvey Bulls have wooed their only premiership coach out of retirement in a bid to lift the club out of the doldrums.

Jack Penniment

The location of the proposed tiny home community in Boyanup.

TINY HOMES PremiumTick of approval given to proposed tiny home community

An application for a tiny home community in Boyanup has been approved by the Shire of Capel

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Harvey resident Duncan Booth with his dog Winnie at the Harvey dog park.

DOG PARKPremiumConcerns raised over Harvey’s dog exercise area

The dog owners of Harvey have been let down according to one resident, who has labelled the shire’s newest dog exercise area a “solitary confinement cell”. 

Rose Patane

A joint operation between the Department of Health and WA Police has netted a massive tobacco haul.

CRIMEPremiumNo charges or fines despite seizure of illegal vapes

The WA Police have reported a “massive” haul of cash and illegal cigarettes in its first week of raids in South West, but no charges or fines laid.

Charlton Hart

Amberley Maryellen

Country Music AwardsPremiumFive South West artists nominated for country music awards

South West artists ready to make waves in the big stage as five local names were announced as finalists in the 2026 West Australian Country Music Awards.

Yousuf Shameel

All profits from a Buddy toy sale go to the Buddy Mission.

THERAPY DOGSPremiumA mission to make the man’s best friend more accessible

First responders are waiting years to access specialised mental health support, but a foundation is raising funds to increase access to therapy dog support in Bunbury.

Yousuf Shameel

Sailors during the 2025 Geographe Bay Race Week.

SailingPremiumPremium500 sailors set to take on Geographe Bay

Geographe Bay Race Week returns for another year with 500 sailors and 80 boats set to take to the water. 

Bridgetown's Ben Golding.

CricketPremiumPremiumIt all comes down to the final round of the WBCA

The top three is set in the Warren-Blackwood Cricket Association, but what order will they finish in will be decided in the final round this weekend.

Joanne Appelbee and Austin Appelbee.

AUSTIN APPELBEE PremiumPremiumJoanne Appelbee reacts to fundraiser surpassing $40K

The mum of Austin Appelbee – the 13-year-old who captured global attention for his extraordinary bravery – has spoken of her overwhelming gratitude.

A Bunbury Prison inmate carrying tools used for community services.

COMMUNITY SERVICEPremiumPrisoners the unseen hands running the local festival

While country music lovers from across the State gather at the Boyup Brook Country Music Muster this weekend, the helping hands that set the festival up remain unseen.

Yousuf Shameel

Fremantle Dockers forward Josh Treacy celebrates.

AFLPremiumFremantle Dockers taking over the South West this weekend

Fremantle Dockers are taking over the South West this week for annual pre-season community camp and intraclub match, along with a special event in Bunbury.

Jack Penniment

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Chris Scott will lead Victoria’s Origin squad.

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WA on high alert for ‘ruthless’ Victorian mentor

AFL Origin is just days away and one man who played under Victorian coach Chris Scott and will be part of the WA team has warned the Geelong boss will be at his ruthless best against Western Australia.

Craig O'Donoghue

Homicide squad detectives are investigating the scene of a suspicious death in Spencer Park.

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Homicide squad questioning man over woman’s death in Albany

Homicide squad detectives are investigating the death of a woman in Spencer Park, with a 50-year-old man assisting with enquiries and a set of units under police guard.

Jacki Elezovich and Cameron Newbold

The $39 million penthouse at Blackburne’s City Beach development, Ocean Grand.

House That!CommentsPremiumInside the $39m Perth penthouse tipped to break a record

For the same price as a small island in the Whitsundays or a medieval castle in Italy, you can buy the most expensive apartment in WA’s history.

Kim Macdonald

A parent of another pupil who attends Frederick Irwin, who wished to remain anonymous, claimed their child said Craig would often take children out of lessons during class time. 

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Parent makes more disturbing claims about sex abuse teacher

A parent at the school linked to the teacher who gave birth to her 13-year-old former student’s baby has made disturbing claims about the educator.

Rachel Fenner

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Medical director and psychiatrist Vash Singh said she is ‘terribly concerned’ and has called for tighter rules around access to weight loss drugs.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumThe dark side of Ozempic experts want you to know about

Medical director and psychiatrist Vash Singh said she is ‘terribly concerned’ and has called for tighter rules around access to weight loss drugs.

Rhianna Mitchell

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UPDATEDPremium‘To look for a fight’: Brutal protest call

Barnaby Joyce has made a huge call on who is responsible for the violent clashes between police and protesters on Monday night.

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WA man Gary John Bell, 69, pictured speaking with investigators.

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PremiumWA man linked to horror Philippines child sex crimes: AFP

A WA man who allegedly paid a mother in the Phillipines to sexually extort her young children on livestreams has been charged following a major investigation involving the US Department of Homeland Security.

Got parents in aged care? Did you know there’s a means-tested daily care fee cap, which is the maximum amount payable by an individual towards their daily care.  Here’s how it works ...

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Q+A: Got parents in aged care? Did you know there’s a means-tested daily care fee cap, which is the maximum amount payable by an individual towards their daily care? Here’s how it works . . .

A parent of another pupil who attends Frederick Irwin, who wished to remain anonymous, claimed their child said Craig would often take children out of lessons during class time. 

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PremiumParent makes more disturbing claims about sex abuse teacher

A parent at the school linked to the teacher who gave birth to her 13-year-old former student’s baby has made disturbing claims about the educator.

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The State Government has granted $8.7 million to the City of Greater Geraldton to prepare a massive parcel of land in Mahomets for development, to cater for up to 140 key worker homes.

Workers accommodationPremium$8.7m investment to unlock land for up to 140 homes

The State Government is investing more than $8 million to unlock a Geraldton coastal superblock in a bid to see it developed for up to 140 key-worker homes.

Kate Campbell

The Kalgoorlie Courthouse.

Courts & Justice PremiumWA man faces serious rape and child sex charges

A man facing multiple rape, child sex, indecent and assault charges has been warned he will have a ‘very difficult time’ getting bail by a Kalgoorlie magistrate.

Tegan Guthrie

Transport Minister Rita Saffioti.

TravelCapped airfares released for the second half of year

Discounted fares for regional travel have been released for the second half of the year, with Mid West residents now able to book capped flights for travel after June 30. 

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The Shire of Harvey is reviewing its local laws.

LOCAL LAWPremiumPremiumIt’s time for the Shire of Harvey to review its local laws

Laws surrounding bushfire brigades, cemeteries, dogs and waste are just some set to be reviewed by the Shire of Harvey. 

Jeff Jones. Tori O'Connor

Jeff JonesPremiumPremiumJeff Jones remembered as hard-working, positive man

Jeff Jones is remembered as an extremely hard-working, positive man, who passed away at home, aged 89, last Thursday.

The room was filled with pink at the Harvey Benger Cricket Club's 2026 Ladies Day.

IN PICTURES It was all things pink at the Harvey Benger Cricket Club

The Harvey Benger Cricket Club was covered in pink on Saturday as the club held its third annual Ladies Day

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Chinese coffee giant Luckin opened its first flagship with premium drinks as the company takes on Starbucks Reserve.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumThere’s a coffee war brewing in China (and now in the US)

As Starbucks sells off most of its China business, local rival Luckin Coffee is expanding into higher-priced cold brews and other drinks. It’s also expanding its footprint in the US.

Evelyn Cheng

Elon Musk's mega-merger

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumSpaceX primed to make Elon Musk the first trillionaire

Elon Musk’s net worth soared past $US800b last week after he merged SpaceX with xAI in a deal that valued the combined entity at $US1.25 trillion.

Robert Frank and Lora Kolodny

The plans were discussed at a “Critical Minerals Ministerial” in Washington this week

CNBC newsPremiumUS proposes minerals trade bloc aimed at countering China

The US on Wednesday unveiled new initiatives to mobilise allies into a preferential trade bloc for critical minerals, including coordinated price floors.

Dylan Butts

While weight-loss drugmaker Novo is bracing for a sales decline, rival Lilly sees revenue charging ahead thanks to its blockbuster medicines.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumIt’s battle of the bulge in weight-loss drug wars

While weight-loss drugmaker Novo is bracing for a sales decline, rival Lilly sees revenue charging ahead thanks to its blockbuster medicines.

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The HMAS Voyager Ceremony is attended by RAN personnel, including survivor Graham Darcy and wife Lynne Darcy (middle)

WA NewsCommentsMemorial service in King’s Park for HMAS Voyager collision

The Australian Navy mourned the 82 men who lost their lives in the tragic collision between vessels HMAS Melbourne and HMAS Voyager in 1964 at a King’s Park service on Tuesday.

Eliana Hullett

West Australian and Victorian cancer researchers have found a way to turbocharge cancer-fighting cells to further improve a life-saving immunotherapy.

HealthCommentsPremiumResearchers uncover way to turbocharge cancer-fighting cells

West Australian and Victorian cancer researchers have found a way to turbocharge cancer-fighting cells to further improve a life-saving immunotherapy.

Hannah Cross

Forensics comb the the Burville Street property on Monday evening, as the investigations continue into an elderly woman’s death.

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CommentsPremiumAlbany death suspect airlifted to Perth in critical state

A male suspect in the suspicious death of a 69-year-old woman in Albany is fighting for his life after being flown to Perth for critical medical treatment, in a shocking twist to the tragic incident. 

WA’s top cop says officers carrying semi-automatic rifles will become a familiar sight across Perth for the foreseeable future.

PolicePremiumPremiumPerth cops to be armed with rifles for foreseeable future

Police Commissioner Col Blanch acknowledged some West Australians could find it shocking to see armed officers patrolling, but said public safety was the number one priority. 

WA’s $2.1 billion meat processing industry has been slapped with more than 500 improvement notices and six prohibition notices

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumWA abattoirs slapped by 500 notices during WorkSafe blitz

WA’s $2.1 billion meat processing industry has been slapped with more than 500 improvement notices from a Worksafe inspection across 19 WA regional abattoirs.

The man admitted a series of charges, and has been sentenced to seven years and five months in prison. NewsWire / James Gourley

CRIMEPremiumSex doll import uncovers child kidnap plot

A man caught importing a child sex doll has been jailed for seven years after police discovered he had planned an abduction.

Blair Jackson