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Police have charged a man after allegedly lighting multiple scrub fires in WA’s South West.

Courts & JusticePremiumPerth man charged with Augusta scrub fires

Police have charged a man after allegedly lighting multiple scrub fires in WA’s South West.

Lisa Thomas

Chardonnay harvesting under way at Howard Park Wines.

snappy season‘Fast and furious’ season for Margaret River vintage

Howard Park maestro Jeff Burch says this year’s vintage was “fast and furious” and looking great, especially for white wines.

Warren Hately

Concerns have spilled over onto social media about the summer influx of van travellers taking up spaces at key locations.

Regional WAPremiumSouth West locals fume over annual ‘backpacker problem’

‘It’s long past due that the shire got proactive and managed this annual problem.’

Warren Hately

Basil Zempilas’ ascension to the leadership of the WA Liberals is days away after Libby Mettam was forced out of the top role on Thursday in the wake of the party’s crushing State election defeat.

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Mettam resigns as Basil looks to step up as Liberal leader

Libby Mettam has stepped down as Liberal leader in the wake of the party’s disastrous State election defeat, clearing the way for Basil Zempilas.

Jessica Page and Dylan Caporn

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Thousands of homes around Bunbury are currently without power as a mass outage impacts Western Australia’s largest regional city.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumThousands left in the dark in major WA regional city

Thousands of homes around one of Western Australia’s largest regional hubs are currently without power due to a mass outage.

Oliver Lane

La Belle Visite is the only place to get authentic scooped gelato in Manjimup. Pictured: Remi Giguere Johnston, 4, enjoying gelato at the creperie.

second-gen sweetsPremiumPremiumManjimup creperie introduces quality gelato to menu

A Manjimup eatery has recently introduced freshly scooped gelato to its extensive menu, inspired by the local outcry for the sweet treat.

Nationals candidate Bevan Eatts finally claimed the seat of Warren-Blackwood in the 2025 State election.

close countPremiumPremiumWA Nationals win back seat of Warren-Blackwood

The WA Nationals have won back the prized former conservative stronghold of Warren-Blackwood, with Bevan Eatts declaring he intends to “give the region a voice” and hold the State Government accountable.

Tyrepower Manjimup Speedway will host the 2026 SSA Junior Sedan WA State Title on January 15 and 16.

state titlePremiumPremiumManjimup to host 2026 State Junior Speedway Title

Thousands are set to swarm Manjimup next year to participate in one of Western Australia’s most significant annual speedway events.

The Soak at Dalton's Paddock. A new Airbnb venue located near Manjimup and a short drive from Peos Estate and Truffle Hill Wines.

hidden gemsPremiumAirbnb reveals Southern Forests as hidden gem wine region

Southern Forests winemakers are thrilled to have been included on a global network’s new under-the-radar wine region list.

Melissa Pedelty

Women's A premiers Comets.

basketballPremiumBarracudas and Comets secure grand final wins in Manjimup

Barracudas and Comets took out the Manjimup Amateur Basketball Association mens A and womens A grand final wins after two thrilling contests on Friday night.

Melissa Pedelty

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Angelo and Rebecca Rossi.

ConstructionPremiumPandemic shake-out claims another top Perth builder

One of Australia’s best builders - Perth-based Ultimo - has gone under, blaming fallout from the pandemic era for its demise.

Kim Macdonald

Jaden Martinovich with his mum, fitness guru Kelly Martinovich.

COURTS & JUSTICEPremiumPhoney drug deal murderer was ‘planned double-cross victim’

A young man who fatally stabbed a teen in a fake drug deal that went horribly wrong didn’t realise a mutual friend had set him up in a plot to steal his car.

Rebecca Le May

Kristopher Dean Sheppard, Andrew Whetu Haenga and James Patrick Fisher.

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Bikie riot to deliver ‘one of biggest trials in WA history’

A group of bikies who allegedly attacked rivals with pool cues, billiard balls and bar stools at a tavern south of Perth are set for one of the biggest trials the State has ever seen, a court has been told.

Rebecca Le May

A jumbo truck on the Onslow haul road.

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MinRes yanks all trucks off troubled haul road

Mineral Resources has hit another financial pothole by pulling all iron ore trucks off its trouble-plagued $2.6 billion Onslow haul road after notching half a dozen rollovers on the crucial transport link.

Daniel Newell and Adrian Rauso

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Courts PremiumPredator jailed over historical sex attack on 13yo boy

The brave survivor of a horrific sex attack at a Perth park more than 30 years ago has courageously faced his rapist in court telling him that he does not forgive him.

Emily Moulton

‘For Basil Zempilas, Tuesday’s Liberal party room meeting was the culmination of years of intrigue, rumours, speculation and ambition,’ writes Dylan Caporn.

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Zempilas’ inevitable leadership has no surety but hard work

For Basil Zempilas, Tuesday’s Liberal party room meeting was the culmination of years of intrigue, rumours, speculation and ambition.

Dylan Caporn

Dylan Caporn

Australian war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith is considering legal action after it was revealed a Nine journalist was leaked confidential information about his legal strategy.

Courts & JusticeDemand for answers as recordings expose ‘unethical’ reporter

Ben Roberts-Smith is considering a legal bid after recordings revealed Nick McKenzie claimed he had acted ‘unethically’ and had been briefed with some of the soldier’s legal strategy during his defamation case.

Nine reporter Nick McKenzie was caught on a tape claiming he had engaged in unethical behaviour by obtaining information about Ben Roberts-Smith during the Afghanistan veteran’s defamation case.

MediaNine reporter caught in secret Roberts-Smith recordings

Nick McKenzie was caught on tape claiming he had engaged in unethical behaviour by obtaining information about Ben Roberts-Smith during the Afghanistan veteran’s defamation case.

A yellow panel van previously disregarded as being linked to the suspected murder of Collie schoolgirl Lisa Mott has re-emerged as a central clue in the 44-year-old mystery.

CRIME PremiumPremiumPanel van could hold key to 44-year-old mystery of Lisa Mott

A yellow panel van previously disregarded as being linked to the suspected murder of Collie schoolgirl Lisa Mott has re-emerged as a central clue in the 44-year-old mystery.

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The Gascoyne River mouth near One Mile Jetty at Carnarvon.

Illegal fishing crackdownPremiumIllegal fishing crackdown for future of green mud crab stock

A crackdown on illegal fishing in sensitive habitat areas is getting results, helping ensure stocks of green mud crabs remain secure. 

Josephine Hingst

Eyre Bird Observatory is on WA’s south-eastern coast between Nuytsland Nature Reserve and the Southern Ocean.

Eyre Bird ObservatoryPremiumEyre Bird Observatory seeks funds for heritage project

Australia’s oldest bird observatory is raising funds for a heritage and history restoration project on their building which is more than a century old.  

Jessica Antoniou

A 15-year-old boy has pleaded guilty to stealing two cars with young children inside.

Courts & justicePremiumBoy pleads guilty to stealing cars with little kids inside

A 15-year-old Kalgoorlie-Boulder boy has admitted to a terrifying spate of offending that saw him steal two cars with young children inside.

Tegan Guthrie

Youth Week 2025 ambassador Daisy Pilsworth and Youth Minister Hannah Beazley.

YOUTH WEEK PremiumPremiumKarratha to host exciting Youth Week events

Karratha’s Youth Week is gearing up to be a vibrant celebration full of exciting free events designed to inspire young people to connect with their community, each other and themselves. 

Uber Eats has expanded to Kalgoorlie-Boulder and Esperance.

Uber Eats PremiumPremiumUber Eats encouraged by driver uptake since launch

Food delivery service Uber Eats has been “encouraged” by the initial response from drivers signing up since its official launch in Kalgoorlie-Boulder this month. 

Agriculture Minister Jackie Jarvis, pictured with Governor Chris Dawson. The official Swearing-in Ceremony of the new Cook Labor Ministry at Government House. Pictured in the Government House Ballroom.

Regional MinistersPremiumPremiumMid West leaders upbeat about regional minister roles

Leaders in the Mid West believe having a dedicated minister for the region will be beneficial, but more clarity on the role should be considered

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Federal Reserve Board Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.

BusinessCommentsUncertainty increased: US Federal Reserve holds rate

The US Federal Reserve in a closely watched decision Wednesday held the line on benchmark interest rates though still indicated that reductions are likely later in the year.

Jeff Cox

China is currently facing a sluggish consumer landscape.

CNBC newsCommentsChina’s plan to ‘boost consumption’ in bid to grow economy

China announced a “Special Action Plan to Boost Consumption” on Sunday in a bid to prop up domestic consumption in the world’s second largest economy.

Lim Hui Jie

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri last month.

Formula 1VideoComments‘Oscar and I get along’: Norris denies there’s bad blood

WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW: The British F1 star opened up on his relationship with his Aussie teammate as the pair get ready to do battle in Melbourne this weekend.

Ben McClellan

Recession fear has rocked Wall Street (AP PHOTO)

BusinessCommentsRecession fear erupts: Dow tumbles, Nasdaq’s falls

A three-week market sell-off has intensified, with investors worried tariff policy uncertainty would tip the economy into a recession, something President Donald Trump has not rule out.

Lisa Kailai Han, Jesse Pound

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Police ask public for help after SUV almost hits pedestrian

WA NewsVideoWATCH: Pedestrian’s brush with death in shocking near miss

CCTV footage has revealed the moment a pedestrian was nearly struck by a silver SUV that mounted the footpath.

Artemisia Blythe

It’s the $5 you’ll see in 15 months in the aftermath of the Federal Budget.

Federal PoliticsCommentsPremium‘Pocket money’: Little joy for WA in modest budget tax cuts

The first of two tax cuts will amount to just $5.15 a week, beginning in July 2026.

Oliver Lane

Deputy Premier and Transport Minister Rita Saffioti outside Dumas House.

federal budgetCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumRoad to nowhere as Feds leave WA waiting until 2029

A secret stash of $640 million for WA roads has been described as a suspicious “side deal” with a big catch — with the State missing out on funding in the Federal Budget.

State Environment Minister Reece Whitby provides an update on the State Government's plan for plastics in Victoria Park. Pictured is Victoria Park mayor Karen Vernon.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumLabor, Victoria Park rift widens over Lathlain Oval delays

Rita Saffioti said on Wednesday she was disappointed with the council’s decision.

The 79-year-old man was part of a group on a multi-day tour in the Kimberley when he fell from his kayak in a remote part of WA about 150km west of Wyndham at 1pm on Monday.

NewsPremiumPremiumKayaker missing in croc infested river

A search is under way for a 79-year old kayaker who is missing after he fell from his raft into the Drysdale River in Western Australia’s northwest.

Coles owned bottle shops across Australia are about to undergo a major change and merge under the one brand. Picture Rebecca Michael.

NewsPremiumMajor change coming to the local bottle-o

There are big changes coming to Coles’ bottle shops, with its retail liquor outlets across Australia to be rebranded with two big names to disappear.

Emma Kirk