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WA Health said the new case had attended the emergency department of Bunbury Regional Hospital on two separate occasions.

HealthCommentsNew measles case confirmed at major regional hospital

Since March 19, there have been 15 confirmed measles cases reported to authorities, and 16 in WA for 2025. There have been more than 60 cases so far nationwide.

Hannah Cross

South-West WA Drought Resilience course is coming next month.

AgriculturePremiumSouth West WA drought resilience course coming next month

A five-part professional development series aimed at strengthening agricultural understanding is being run by the South-West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub next month. 

Sofia Fimognari

Revo Australind had people lining up from as early as 4:45am.

‘I’m just competitive’VideoCommentsWA gym junkies line up from 4am for new regional Revo venue

Doors opening at 7am didn’t stop these fitness fanatics from lining up early.

Sofia Fimognari

Marc Payne, Gail Reynolds-Adamson and Max Szulc.

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Inside Esperance’s bitter war over marine park plan

The spread of misinformation and conspiracy theories has tipped petrol on the controversy surrounding a contentious marine park on WA’s south coast.

John Flint

A man is being flown to Royal Perth Hospital with life threatening injuries following a motorcycle crash in the State’s South West.

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Motorcyclist suffers critical injuries in horror SW crash

It is understood the man in his 70s was riding a motorcycle when he lost control and crashed.

Oliver Lane

Bunbury's Daisy Rigby and Sarina Tassone celebrate a goal.

FootballPremiumSWFL: Bunbury stamp status as women’s premiership favourites

Bunbury stamped their status as premiership favourites in the South West Football League women’s competition with a 31-point win over Busselton at Bovell Park on Saturday.

Josh Kempton

Brendan Tingey kicked nine goals for Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault.

FootballPremiumPremiumSWFL: Tingey’s nine leads Lions to win over Eagles

A nine-goal haul from Brendan Tingey helped Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault to their second win of the South West Football League season on Saturday, with the Lions beating Collie by 36 points.

Brendan Tingey kicked nine goals for Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault.

FootballPremiumPremiumSWFL: Tingey’s nine leads Lions to win over Eagles

A nine-goal haul from Brendan Tingey helped Harvey-Brunswick-Leschenault to their second win of the South West Football League season on Saturday, with the Lions beating Collie by 36 points.

Harvey Shire president Michelle Campbell and Harvey Agricultural Society President Dom Fazzolari at the 103rd Harvey Agricultural Show.

Show Time! Grateful thanks as 103rd Harvey Show kicks off

After months of preparation, all of the lights, sounds and attractions of the 103rd Harvey Show were on display for the community, with thousands turning out for the event. 

Lily Knight scored 18 goals on debut for Souwest Jets' open side.

NetballPremiumJets lose to Sharks despite young gun’s sparkling debut

A standout debut from young gun Lily Knight was not enough to see Souwest Jets’ open side to their second win of the West Australian Netball League season.

Josh Kempton

South West Slammers' Alexis Donovan shoots a floater.

BasketballPremiumSlammers’ women on wrong end of 71-point loss to Magic

South West Slammers’ women’s side suffered their heaviest loss of the NBL1 West season so far to Mandurah Magic on Thursday night, being smashed by 71 points at Mandurah Aquatic and Recreation Centre.

Josh Kempton

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Annette Young is one of more than a hundred dental patients impacted by the death of dentist David Hurst.

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The patients left in pain after dental practice’s collapse

More than 130 dental patients — many in pain and discomfort — are stuck in limbo following the collapse of a leading Perth dental practice in which $7.1 million was syphoned out by its now-deceased owner.

John Flint

The Robe River Kuruma Aboriginal Corporation claims Rio Tinto is taking too much water from Bungaroo Creek.

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Rio accused of over-drawing scarce Pilbara water source

A Pilbara Traditional Owner group is adamant Rio Tinto is not moving quickly enough to reduce abstraction from Bungaroo Creek, despite the miner’s promise to build a bigger desalination plant.

Simone Grogan

Elijah Hewett says Harley Reid is set to stay in blue and gold.

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‘He’ll be staying’: Teammate’s emphatic call on Reid future

West Coast young gun Elijah Hewett is adamant in-demand star Harley Reid won’t be going anywhere.

Samantha Rogers

Perth Glory chief executive Anthony Radich.

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Glory CEO says salary cap changes will not impact short-term

Perth Glory chief executive Anthony Radich says they will not be impacted by salary cap shifts next season, but admits they will have to get creative when the cap changes again the following year.

Ben Smith

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Luke Timothy O’Diam, 29, was arrested a short time after a team of Gang Response and TRG officers boxed in the car as it travelled down the highway and brought it to a stop.

Crime PremiumMongols bikie arrested in wild chase after standoff with TRG

Police have charged a Mongols bikie with possessing a gun after a dramatic pursuit in Perth’s northern suburbs.

Sarah Steger

West Australian parents can claim up to $250 per child.

EducationCommentsHow WA parents can claim up to $250 for school-age kids

Western Australian families will be able to apply for up $250 cash from today under the latest round of the State Government’s Student Assistance Payment. 

Dylan Caporn

Annette Young is one of more than a hundred dental patients impacted by the death of dentist David Hurst.

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PremiumThe patients left in pain after dental practice’s collapse

More than 130 dental patients — many in pain and discomfort — are stuck in limbo following the collapse of a leading Perth dental practice in which $7.1 million was syphoned out by its now-deceased owner.

Mr Grayden, now 104, also fought in the Middle East and Borneo as WWII turned from survival to victory.

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When Bill Grayden came around, he walked back to battalion headquarters to report that ‘the earlier report of my death had been erroneous’.

Andrew Edhouse today broke a 26-year silence at an inquest into Ms Govan’s suspected murder.

Courts & justicePremiumPremiumBikie accused of killing Lisa Govan breaks 26-year silence

The bikie accused of kissing and then killing missing woman Lisa Govan has detailed his deep hatred of police, claiming detectives kidnapped his friends and convinced his son he was going to kill him.

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Pauline Hanson at the 2025 Nullarbor Muster.

Federal election 2025PremiumPauline Hanson takes election campaign to Nullarbor Muster

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson took her Federal election campaign to the Nullarbor Muster on Saturday, where she was seen socialising with patrons and cracking open a beer just one week out from polling day. 

Jessica Antoniou

Four shared pathways linking key areas of Broome improving connectivity for residents and visitors are set to be constructed after the Shire of Broome secured $2.6m in WA Bicycle Network Grants Program funding. (Pictured: A CGI mockup of one of the pathways.)

New paths, better connectionsPremiumNew paths to link schools, parks and shops across Broome

Four shared pathways linking key areas of Broome improving connectivity for residents and visitors are set to be built after the Shire of Broome secured $2.6m in WA Bicycle Network Grants Program funding.

Cain Andrews

Caravans at a 48-hour RV site in Hopetoun.

RV POLICYPremiumRV policy open for public comment

The Shire of Ravensthorpe is seeking public comment on a policy which aims to balance the benefits of tourism with the wellbeing of residents. 

Carwyn Monck

Shire of Esperance chief executive Shane Burge.

Ambitious schemePremiumPremiumCouncil seeks feedback on Condingup development plan

An amendment to the planning strategy for an area of land at Condingup has been initiated, which could see a mixed tourist, conservation, and rural living area created if ultimately approved.  

Christian Fletcher's photograph of Cable Beach in Broome has been shortlisted for the Galah Regional Photography Prize.

Snap happyPremiumPremiumDunsborough photographer named regional art award finalist

Dunsborough photographer Christian Fletcher has been recognised for having one of the best photographs by a regional artist after being shortlisted for the 2025 Galah Regional Photography Prize

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - JANUARY 16: Pope Francis waves to thousands of followers as he arrives at the Manila Cathedral on January 16, 2015 in Manila, Philippines. Pope Francis will visit venues across Leyte and Manila during his visit to the Philippines from January 15 - 19. The visit is expected to attract crowds in the millions as Filipino Catholics flock to catch a glimpse of the leader of the Catholic Church in the Philippines for the first time since 1995. The Pope will begin the tour in Manila, then travelling to Tacloban to visit areas devastated by Typhoon Haiyan before returning to Manila to hold a mass at Rizal Park. The Philippines is the only Catholic majority nation in Asia with around 90 percent of the population professing the faith. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

Pope FrancisPremiumPremiumPope Francis leaves behind legacy as the People’s Pope

As the Geraldton Catholic community joins the world to mourn the passing of Pope Francis, Geraldton Bishop Michael Morrissey has reflected on the late pontiff’s enduring legacy.

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Elon Musk has taken aim at Peter Navarro.

CNBC newsComments‘Moron’: Musk slaps Trump’s tariff czar as Tesla hits skids

The spat between Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s top trade adviser Peter Navarro is the most public rift among members of the president’s inner circle since he took office in January.

Lora Kolodny and Ari Levy

Economists expect the Trump administration’s tariff policy would generate a much lower amount of revenue than anticipated.

CNBC newsCommentsEconomists warn Trump tariffs may raise less than expected

President Donald Trump says that tariffs will make the US “rich.” But those riches will likely be far less than the White House expects, economists said.

Greg Iacurci

Donald Trump said countries including Britain had approached the US to try to cut deals on tariffs. (EPA PHOTO)

World PoliticsComments Trump’s tariff gamble rattles fragile economy

US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs aim to reshape trade but are instead sparking fears of inflation and economic slowdown.

Jeff Cox

Foreign visitors to Japan rose 33 per cent this past winter from pre-pandemic levels.

Snowball effectPremiumThe good (and) bad as tourists rule the slopes of Japan

Many are flocking to the powdery slopes of ski areas like Niseko and Hakuba. Yet ski towns that are off the radar of overseas visitors are struggling.

Monica Pitrelli

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Corrie James Feehan was last seen paddling a kayak in the Indian Ocean.

WA newsDesperate appeal after kayaker missing for three days

Police are seeking information about a 47-year-old kayaker who went missing off Leeman.

Josephine Hingst

Australian scientists have revealed why receiving a booster vaccine in the same arm as your first dose is more effective. 

HealthVaccinations in the same arm make booster jabs work faster

Australian scientists have revealed why receiving a booster vaccine in the same arm as your first dose is more effective. 

Claire Sadler

A Mandurah mum is calling for urgent changes to the way some private hospitals and doctors deal with voluntary assisted dying.

WA NewsPremiumPremiumMum wants more transparency about voluntary assisted dying

A Mandurah mum is calling for urgent changes to the way some private hospitals and doctors deal with voluntary assisted dying.

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CrimePremiumPremium‘Our love’: Tribute to surfers one year on

Perth brothers and their American friend, killed one year ago while surfing in Mexico, are being remembered by their loved ones.

The Terracotta Warriors exhibition will be coming to the WA Museum this June.

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CommentsPremiumTerracotta warriors to come to Perth in exclusive exhibition

Half of the objects will leave China for the first time and will feature in the largest museum exhibition ever staged in WA. 

The tragedy happened at WA Salt Supply in North Coogee in June 2022.

WA News PremiumSalt refinery behind worker death used cardboard to fix belt

A local salt processing company has been fined $875,000 over the death of a worker at a North Coogee refinery in 2022.

Sarah Steger