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Karyn Piper, Zaib Memon, Jazz Gould and Charli Bidewell hold Evolve Hair donation bags.

A CUT ABOVEPremiumBusselton hair salon gives back

More than 100 bags of hair care products are finding a second life in the hands of people who need them most, thanks to the generosity of a Busselton salon

Madelin Hayes

Xanadu senior winemaker Glenn Goodall and chief executive Darren Rathbone.

WINE AWARDS PremiumXanadu’s cab sav wins national wine award

The Margaret River wine region took centre stage at the National Wine Show of Australia awards, taking home the ceremony’s top-three gongs. 

Madelin Hayes

Pauline Hanson's crackdown on press freedom has been compared to that of Donald Trump.

UPDATEDPremiumHanson under fire for Trump-like move

Pauline Hanson has been issued a stark warning after the One Nation leader used her National Press Club address to attack the free press.

Ria Pandey

Shire of Dardanup president Tyrrell Gardiner with the shire's director of infrastructure Theo Naude.

WALGA AWARDS PremiumSouth West local government officials recognised

Multiple current and former local government officials from across the South West have been recognised at the 2026 Western Australia Local Government Association’s Local Government Awards. 

Rose Patane

Shire of Dardanup’s chief fire control officer Chris Hynes is a finalist in the 2026 Western Australian Fire and Emergency Services Awards.

STATE AWARDS PremiumDardanup chief fire officer a finalist for State awards

Helping protect the community for more than 30 years, a chief fire control officer in the South West nominated for a State award says he has no plans to step away anytime soon. 

Rose Patane

Marine Rescue Bunbury master Denis Hynes, commander John Davies and master Michael (Sas) Cooper.

WA SERVICE AWARDS PremiumMarine Rescue Bunbury named as a finalist in State awards

A South West marine rescue team is being recognised for their service, professionalism and dedication after being announced as a finalist for the 2026 Western Australian Fire and Emergency Services Awards. 

Rose Patane

Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting has chipped in $20m as St George Mining raises $60m to advance its Araxa rare earths-niobium project in Brazil.

Critical mineralsPremiumGina Rinehart backs Brazil critical minerals project

Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting has chipped in $20 million as St George Mining raises $60m to advance its Araxá rare earths-niobium project in Brazil.

Neil Watkinson

Louan Bookkeeping’s Felicia Churchill and health and wellbeing leader Kathryn Tonkin with South Kalgoorlie Primary School students and the new play tubs.

New toysPremiumNew toys for play at South Kalgoorlie Primary School

Children at South Kalgoorlie Primary School are enjoying new play tubs which are designed to encourage them to be more connected and engaged.

Isabella Davis

Northern Star Resources has increased mineral resources and ore reserves at Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines during the past year.

Drilling itPremiumIncrease in mineral resources and ore reserves at KCGM

Northern Star Resources’ continued investment in exploration drilling has driven increases in mineral resources and ore reserves at the Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines operation during the past year.

Neil Watkinson

The grants will aim to support projects reducing waste, improving recycling and developing long-term behaviours preserving the environment.

REDUCE AND RECYCLE PremiumSouth West schools share in WasteSorted School grants

Schools in the South West have secured funding from the State Government as part of the WasteSorted Schools Grants, supporting projects aiming to reduce waste and improve recycling. 

Rose Patane

Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence Minister Jessica Stojkovski said the organisations provided an essential role in supporting the victim-survivors of family and domestic violence. 

FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT PremiumWaratah Support Centre Bunbury to receive vital funds

A South West support service helping victim-survivors of family and domestic violence is one of 10 set to receive funding from the State Government. 

Rose Patane

Alarming statistcs have revealed nine posties a day are subject to dog incidents involving aggressive and unrestrained dogs.

Who Let The Dogs Out?PremiumAustralia Post is urging dog owners to take action

Australia Post is urging dog owners to take action after new data has revealed the South West is a State hotspot for dog attacks on posties. 

Rose Patane

Bunbury Court.

FISHERIES OFFENCES PremiumYarloop man fined for multiple fisheries offences

A South West man has been fined more than $4700 for multiple fisheries offences, including taking demersal scalefish during the West Coast Bioregion closure. 

Rose Patane

Deputy mayor Terrence Winner.

Pay rise rejected PremiumCouncil says no to 3.5 per cent pay bump

Kalgoorlie-Boulder councillors will not take a 3.5 per cent pay bump after deputy mayor Terrence Winner argued a pay rise during a cost-of-living crisis would send the wrong message to the community.

Tegan Guthrie

McGovern Foundation founder Andrew McGovern, Mineral Resources partnerships manager Kasey Sandstrom, graduates Emma Schimanski and Andrew Browner, learner drivers Peter Williams and Deena Saleem, and McGovern Foundation program co-ordinator Henry Papertalk.

In the driver’s seatPremiumFoundation helps Goldfielders get driver’s licences

A program that provides free driving lessons to people who are unable to afford them is celebrating 1000 learners becoming licensed — including nearly 300 Goldfielders.

Isabella Davis

Coach Jason Chalk chats with his side during a break against Perry Lakes Hawks.

BasketballPremiumSlammers coaches are remaining glass half full

Both South West Slammers sides are staring down the barrel of wooden spoon seasons, but coaches are confident their best is yet to come. 

Jack Penniment

Olive Hardy took home the under-18 girls State title after her round two WA Junior Surf Titles win at Trigg Beach.

SurfingPremiumOlive Hardy and Lily Naylor secure State honours

South West surfers were again the big winners at Round two of the WA Junior Surf Titles at Trigg Beach over the weekend. 

Jack Penniment

Kalgoorlie-Boulder Visitor Centre general manager Donna Malec and Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club chief executive Craig Smith launch the new Race Round packages.

Travel packages PremiumNew travel package aims to boost Race Round tourism

New all-inclusive travel packages have been launched to help attract more visitors to Kalgoorlie-Boulder for this year’s annual Race Round.

Tegan Guthrie

It could be harder for Australians to change jobs. Christian Gilles / NewsWire

ECONOMYCommentsPremiumWorrying signs for job hunters

Australian workers hunting for a new job face a double blow, with fewer roles on offer and a record surge in competition for every position advertised.

Cameron Micallef

Albany Shantymen promoting a marine safety message: John Henderson, Gary Greenwald, Bruce Beamish and Barry Longworth.

Safety songPremiumAlbany Shantymen spread maritime safety messages with songs

Music and maritime safety are coming together in Albany, with the Albany Shantymen using their voices to deliver an important message to local boaties. 

Amy Towers

The Shire of Denmark invited expressions of interest for a block of land adjacent to the Denmark Health Service.

denmark developmentPremiumExpressions of interest into crown land spark debate

The future of a plot of land adjacent to the Denmark Health Service has sparked fierce debate amongst the Denmark community, as the Shire of Denmark invites expressions of interest for development plans. 

Jacki Elezovich

Fresh research released by KPMG found the Australian workforce is missing a trick. Milan Jaros/Bloomberg

NEWSWhy bosses are missing a $29bn trick

Australia’s participation rate has stalled far behind its global peers, costing the national economy an insane $29bn a year.

Tia Clarkson-Pascoe

Gary Wilson Kempton Gillespie leaves court after being sentenced for assaulting Michael Sherry, pictured right.

courtsPremiumBoddington man fined for ‘scuffle’ with former close friend

A Boddington man accused of assaulting his former friend and leaving him hospitalised with staples in his head has been fined, pleading guilty to a downgraded account of the ugly incident that occurred in 2025.

Jacki Elezovich

Harry Reeves medallist, Eastern Districts' Codan Daddow.

Great Southern 20PremiumStorm and EDFL dominate list of carnival standouts

Grand finalists Eastern Districts and Great Southern Storm have dominated representation in the Great Southern 20, while Burracoppin star Codan Daddow has won the prestigious Harry Reeves Medal.

Cameron Newbold