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  1. Augusta-Margaret River TimesCommentsBeloved fine jeweller bids bittersweet farewell to WA store

  2. TourismPremiumHilton on the horizon for Manjimup as negotiations ramp up

  3. Serious laughsPremiumBunbury to welcome first South West comedy club

  4. WA NEWSPremiumTragedy as man pulled from water in Dunsborough

  5. FISHING BANCommentsPremium‘Disgusting’: WA fishers found out about ban over radio

Exposure sites are concentrated to the Bunbury area but WA Health said further locations may be added in the coming days.

Public HealthCommentsWA Kmart, chemist identified as new measles exposure sites

Contact tracing is underway after a new case of measles was confirmed in a young child.

Hannah Cross

WA’s number of dairy farmers is slipping.

Dairy farmingPremiumWA slips below 100 registered dairy farmers

WA’s number of registered dairy farmers has slipped below 100 but are among the most efficient producers in Australia, new data shows. 

Craig Duncan

Nathan King with the world cup trophy.

CRICKETPremiumBurekup cricketer celebrated as coach of world champions

Burekup’s Nathan King has added an incredible notch to his cricketing belt, coaching  Australia’s over-40 side to a win in the T-20 World Cup. 

Yousuf Shameel

Shire president Mike Walmsley addressing the Waroona shire volunteers at a thank-you breakfast in Preston Beach.

International Volunteer dayPremiumWaroona volunteer community gather for breakfast celebration

The Shire of Waroona put on two breakfast celebrations last Saturday to say ‘thank you’ to all of the volunteers within the shire. 

Craig Duncan

The South West has missed out on a State Government $14.8m FDV accommodation boost.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PremiumSouth West misses out on $14.8m FDV accommodation boost

Despite repeated calls from South West refuges for greater support, the region has been excluded from a $14.8 million State Government investment to expand family and domestic violence accommodation

Madelin Hayes

Mia coaching young basketballers at one of her coaching camps.

BasketballPremiumBasketball camps empowering young girls

Mia Anderson started Hoop Her Way, a basketball coaching program, all about making a safe space for girls to find their love for the sport and, most of all, have fun.

Jack Penniment

The Busselton Margaret River Junior Cricket Association U16A team.

CricketPremiumPremiumBMRCJA takes home both U16 country week titles

Double delight for BMRJCA at junior country week

Beachgoers enjoy a summer day at Busselton Foreshore.

OVERTOURISMPremiumPremiumTourists brings pressure as South West grapples with growth

Spend a summer’s day in the South West and the signs of peak season are everywhere — cabanas dot the coastline, cafe-goers spill on to footpaths, and roads are packed with holidaymakers chasing sun and sea. 

Karlee Roach catches a wave at the Let's Go Surfing Day at Bunker Bay.

WAVES WITHOUT LIMITSPremiumPremiumSurf sessions open the ocean to all at Bunker Bay

Smiles filled the shoreline at Bunker Bay at the weekend as the Disabled Surfers Association South West wrapped up another unforgettable Let’s Go Surfing event. 

Hobie 16 Australian champions Cam Owen and Susan Ghent.

SailingPremiumGeographe Bay hosts national championships

Geographe Bay Yacht Club hosts 53rd Hobie Cat National Championships

Jack Penniment

Past under-16 boys title winner Brody Mulik.

SurfingPremiumLocal legends annual junior surfing event returns

Local legend Taj Burrow’s junior surfing event is returning for another year.

Jack Penniment

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Former volunteer firefighter Matthew Petch pictured last year with his family at their Kalamunda home.

WA newsCommentsPremium‘Our hearts are shattered’: Tributes flow for WA firey

Volunteer firefighter Matthew Petch has been remembered for making the world ‘a better place’ after he tragically lost his battle against a rare and aggressive cancer.

Bethany Hiatt

Officers from the Department of Health’s tobacco compliance team conducted 751 inspections on tobacconists and convenience stores in 2025, the lowest number in five years.

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Tobacco enforcement inspections slashed as WA war erupts

The Cook Government has cut the number of enforcement checks on tobacconists and retailers at a time when the illicit cigarette war is spiralling out of control into dangerous violence.

Charlton Hart

Year 12 students Anoushka Gupta and Ranjeev Nambiar are high achieving students from Perth Modern School and have topped the school ranking for ATAR subjects.

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The West Australian exclusive
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REVEALED: WA’s top schools of 2025

The West Australian has analysed data released by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority to create a school ranking. SEE THE LIST

Bethany Hiatt

She was rushed to Royal Perth Hospital for medical treatment where it is understood she remains in a stable condition.

PerthPremiumGrim discovery as woman found injured outside apartments

She was rushed to Royal Perth Hospital for medical treatment in the early hours of Wednesday.

Jessica Evensen

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A WorkSafe WA spokeswoman said they were investigating what led to the man’s injury. 

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Young apprentice’s arm severed in horror workplace incident

The 18-year-old is now fighting for his life in Royal Perth Hospital.

Caleb Runciman and Caitlin Vinci

Craig Silvey books banned in schools after vile charges

EducationPremiumCraig Silvey books banned in schools after vile charges

Education Minister Sabine Winton has ordered all public schools to stop using books by acclaimed WA author Craig Silvey, just hours after he faced court on Tuesday accused of child exploitation offences.

Bethany Hiatt

Alleged Hells Angels boss Benjamin Bernhardt has pleaded not guilty to a fresh drug charge in the wake of a major federal bikie investigation.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumWA bikie boss to stand trial on fresh drug charge

Accused Hells Angels boss Benjamin Bernhardt has pleaded not guilty to a fresh drug charge in the wake of a major Federal bikie investigation.

Officers from the Department of Health’s tobacco compliance team conducted 751 inspections on tobacconists and convenience stores in 2025, the lowest number in five years.

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CommentsPremiumTobacco enforcement inspections slashed as WA war erupts

The Cook Government has cut the number of enforcement checks on tobacconists and retailers at a time when the illicit cigarette war is spiralling out of control into dangerous violence.

Year 12 students Anoushka Gupta and Ranjeev Nambiar are high achieving students from Perth Modern School and have topped the school ranking for ATAR subjects.

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CommentsPremiumREVEALED: WA’s top schools of 2025

The West Australian has analysed data released by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority to create a school ranking. SEE THE LIST

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Beachgoers enjoy a summer day at Busselton Foreshore.

OVERTOURISMPremiumTourists brings pressure as South West grapples with growth

Spend a summer’s day in the South West and the signs of peak season are everywhere — cabanas dot the coastline, cafe-goers spill on to footpaths, and roads are packed with holidaymakers chasing sun and sea. 

Madelin Hayes

The police manhunt for accused Mullewa shooter Kenneth John Giles has entered its seventh day.

CrimePolice give major update on hunt for Mullewa gunman

It is alleged Kenneth Giles shot his partner in the hand before fleeing the scene. He hasn’t been seen since January 7.

Sally Q Davies

Rabbits and hares, declared pests, will be targeted this month by a seasonal control program.

RABBIT CONTROLPremium Shire of Augusta-Margaret River to being control program

The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River will begin their seasonal rabbit control program in the middle of January

Rose Patane

The jetty junk crew and some of the junk they have retrieved from the waters.

Waste warriorsPremiumPremiumKids form jetty junk crew to do their bit for environment

A group of young people have leapt into action, transforming themselves into a jetty junk retrieval gang to keep the waterways clean. 

Why has life become so impersonal? Communication today is mainly always through the use of messaging via our mobile phones or email.

What I SeePremiumPremiumWe’re losing the personal touch out of life

Why has life become so impersonal? Communication today is mainly always through the use of messaging via our mobile phones or email.

Anne Shepherdson was a founding figure of Arts Margaret River.

ARTPremiumPremiumAn official opening has been announced

Honouring one of Margaret River’s most beloved community members, the official opening for the Anne Shepherdson courtyard has been announced.

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Nvidia test cars, part of the autonomous vehicle fleet, at the company's auto garage in California.

CNBC newsCommentsChip giant Nvidia revs up self-driving car plans

Nvidia has unveiled plans to test a robotaxi service with a partner as soon as 2027, highlighting the chipmaker’s ambition to become a major player in the world of self-driving cars. 

Kif Leswing

The world’s oldest cryptocurrency was last trading at $US88,242, down about 6 per cent on the year, or about 30 per cent off its record high of around $US126,000 hit in early October.

CNBC newsCommentsBitcoin ends 2025 in the red but can it rebound in new year?

Bitcoin boomed earlier this year but its seemingly magical momentum didn’t last. In the last quarter, the token surrendered its gains, placing the flagship cryptocurrency on track to finish 2025 in the red.

Liz Napolitano

Here’s the No. 1 thing successful couples do to keep their relationship strong heading into the new year, according to Romanoff.

CNBC newsCommentsSuccessful couples do this kick off the new year

Successful couples use the holidays as an opportunity to strengthen their relationship by creating new traditions, says a New York–based psychologist.

Gili Malinsky

Agentic commerce generally refers to AI systems that act on behalf of users to discover products, compare deals and complete payments within the chatbot.

CNBC newsCommentsA world where AI agents book flights and shop for you

Payment giants like Visa and Mastercard plan AI-driven purchases inside chatbots as early as 2026.

Dylan Butts

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The applicants believe the new centre will help meet the growing demand for childcare in the area.

WA NewsComments‘In demand’ childcare centre slated for growing Perth suburb

Perth’s far north could be home to a new two-storey childcare centre, equipped to look after over 70 children, after an application opened for public consultation this week.

Liam Murphy

Old Mervs are David House and Henry Carrington-Jones.

LifestyleOld Mervs bringing their indie rock to the Wintersuns

Geraldton music fans will have a chance to see a regional WA band play in town before they jet to the Governors Ball in New York later in the year. 

Sally Q Davies

The jetty junk crew and some of the junk they have retrieved from the waters.

Waste warriorsPremiumPremiumKids form jetty junk crew to do their bit for environment

A group of young people have leapt into action, transforming themselves into a jetty junk retrieval gang to keep the waterways clean. 

Ivy Vibe’s Meldee Rolfe, MWCCI CEO Joanne Fabling, City of Greater Geraldton mayor Jerry Clune, The Plant Life store owner Lisa Harrison and The Coastal Cove business partners Tayla Jones and Anik Schuster.

Jingle Through GeraldtonWhich Geraldton shopfront had the most festive feel?

Geraldton’s inaugural storefront decoration competition has awarded its first winners, with the whole community benefiting from the festive spirit brought to the CBD.

The police manhunt for accused Mullewa shooter Kenneth John Giles has entered its seventh day.

CrimePolice give major update on hunt for Mullewa gunman

It is alleged Kenneth Giles shot his partner in the hand before fleeing the scene. He hasn’t been seen since January 7.

Miriam Bell, Courtney Trezona, Olivia Ferguson, and Vivian Dyer.

Welcome returnPremiumFestival still knows how to put the fun in Funtavia

The Funtavia festival returned last weekend, with more to offer than stand-up comedy after a six-year hiatus. 

Sally Q Davies