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Great opportunityPete Murray heading to Dunsborough

Well-known Australian singer-songwriter Pete Murray will be heading to Dunsborough in January as he returns to releasing music as a fully independent artist.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Fashionista’s delightSt George’s hosts op shop fashion parade

The St George’s Anglican Church Op Shop in Dunsborough recently hosted a fashion parade to highlight and celebrate donated clothing.

Sean Van Der Wielen

CowabungaCommentsLocal female surfers to ride $1m funding wave

A move towards getting more women into surfing has seen the Federal Government commit to a $1 million boost for the sport. 

Warren Hately

Big taskPremiumDunsborough boy braves daily ocean dips for a cause

Every day this year, no matter the weather, an 11-year-old Dunsborough boy has braved a dip in the ocean for a cause close to his heart. 

Sean Van Der Wielen

InstitutionPremiumVasse General Store still serving community a century on

The enduring Vasse General Store celebrates its 100th birthday this year.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Leavers 2024 PremiumDunsborough Police encouraging Leavers to Be A Wheelmate

Dunsborough Police are encouraging young drivers to Be A Wheelmate and look-out for their drivers when travelling down for 2024 Leavers. 

Holly Prentice

Royal visitPremiumPremiumRoyal visit wows Bunbury community at two-hour book signing

The South West has had its first royal visit in 40 years, with about 100 people flocking to a Bunbury bookstore for the chance to meet the Brit.

Raising awarenessPremiumPremiumCoffee cups set to be conversation starters

Customers at the Merchant and Marker and The Good Egg will see thought-provoking messages on their takeaway coffee cups this months as the businesses seek to raise awareness about workplace sexual harassment.

DRY HOT DAYS COMINGPremiumPremiumBusselton’s gardeners get waterwise message

Members of Busselton’s gardening community came together to learn how to tackle harsh summer conditions in a GeoCatch workshop hosted by Nutrien Water.

hearty trekCoastrek smashes $500k fundraising target

One of the newest institutions for the Margaret River region has reported a stunning $500,000 fundraising achievement.

Warren Hately

FundraiserPremiumBig Boobie Ball set to raise thousands for good cause

Hundreds are set to head to Old Broadwater Farm for the sold-out Big Boobie Ball on Saturday, which will be seeking to take the title of Breast Cancer Care WA’s biggest fundraiser this year

Sean Van Der Wielen

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Man allegedly grabbed axe after crashing into Perth school

A man crashed into a Perth school’s wall before allegedly threatening good Samaritans with an axe and forcing teachers into action.

Claire Sadler

Must-readPremiumFive-minute guide: Everything you need to know about MinRes

ESSENTIAL EXPLAINER: Mineral Resources is arguably the most talked about company in corporate Australia right now, so why is it garnering so much attention? 

Adrian Rauso

EnergyCommentsPremiumBEN HARVEY: Gina’s MinRes deal a threat to her rival Twiggy

She didn’t blink yesterday when she paid more than $1 billion for the oil and gas assets owned by fellow rich lister Chris Ellison — a transaction that brings us back to her rivalry with Forrest.

Ben Harvey

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Perth school tells parents ‘delay smartphones, social media’

An elite Perth private boys’ school is urging parents to hold off giving their Year 7 sons a smartphone and to ban them from social media to protect them from online harm.

Bethany Hiatt

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US electionVideoCommentsDonald Trump’s victory speech in full

Donald Trump has won the US election, becoming the 47th President of the United States. Here is his victory speech in full, including short speeches by JD Vance and Dana White. 

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Courts & crimePremiumOne-punch accused in court as victim fights for life

A man accused of a one-punch attack outside a Hillarys restaurant on Melbourne Cup day — which has left the victim fighting for life in hospital — has appeared in court.

Jessica Evensen

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumFloreat teen’s dad had ‘no concerns’ about health, weight

The father of a teenage ballerina taken into the care of the State after withering on an organic vegan diet didn’t have any concerns about her weight when others were raising the alarm.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumAccused WA teacher denies offences, ‘regrets’ behaviour

An ex-teacher who admitted to inappropriately touching a student has told his trial he has ‘never regretted something more’ in his entire life than the ‘choices’ he made and his behaviour with the teenager.

courts & justicePremiumPremiumAccused killer filmed lying to cops over insurance frauds

Andre Rebelo repeatedly told police he knew nothing about life insurance policies taken out for his mother just before she was murdered in her Bicton home.

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Cold casePremiumCops head to Collie streets in hope of thawing cold case

WA Police have taken to the streets of Collie in the hopes of cracking open the cold case of Lisa Mott, who went missing as a 12-year-old girl in the town more than four decades ago.

Oliver Lane

Collie River PremiumForeshore restoration given the go-ahead

Works to revitalise the Collie River foreshore will get into full swing after successful funding for the 18-month project was approved. 

Holly Prentice

Posties in danger PremiumBunbury one of WA’s hotspots for dog attacks on posties

Australia Post has urged councils to enforce stricter rules on pet owners after it was revealed Bunbury had one of the highest amounts of dog attacks on posties in the State. 

Holly Prentice

Vale PremiumPremiumVale Phyllis Barnes OAM, beloved Bunbury historian

A beloved Bunbury historian, author, and Order Of Australia medial recipient has passed away. 

More information neededPremiumPremiumCouncil’s acknowledgement of country update delayed

A South West council has deferred its update of its welcome to country and acknowledgement of country policy amid concerns it is not inclusive enough.

FootballPremiumPremiumAFL in Bunbury: Hosting big name games ‘unbelievable’

Excitement is building over the prospect of Bunbury’s newly-redeveloped Hands Oval staging AFL games from next year, with both the City of Bunbury and South West Football League expressing delight.

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CNBC news30 essential rules to live by for those who want no regrets

If you want to live longer and feel more fulfilled you probably don’t need lasers or freezers. There’s a lot you can do today at little to no cost that will extend your life and increase your happiness.

Aditi Shrikant

CNBC newsKindergartens become care homes in demographic crisis

Plagued by shrinking birth rates and a rapidly ageing population, tens of thousands of Chinese kindergartens have scaled back operations, closed down entirely or pivoted industries to survive.

Anniek Bao

CNBC newsCommentsChina’s industrial profits plunge

China’s industrial profits in September dropped at its fastest pace since the pandemic, data from the National Bureau of Statistics shows.

Anniek Bao

CNBC newsWhy Maccas is holding the onions on Quarter Pounders

The famed burger is back on sale in the US as authorities investigate the source of an outbreak of a deadly E. coli outbreak.

Amelia Lucas

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Police hunt for knifeman after cleaner savagely attacked

Detectives are continuing their hunt for a knifeman in WA’s Great Southern after a man was attacked while cleaning a toilet block. 

CrimePremiumMan charged over ‘indecent bus assault’ on woman

A man has been charged with allegedly indecently assaulting a woman on a Transperth bus.

Caleb Runciman

Courts & justicePremiumPremiumMan granted bail after terrifying sword rampage at shops

A man charged over a terrifying rampage in which he allegedly waved a samurai sword inside Karrinyup Shopping Centre has been granted bail.

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CommentsPremiumUp to $1k on offer as Labor’s gun buyback returns to WA

Labor has reopened its gun buyback for dealers and individual owners, despite rejecting previous calls to keep offering payments during the first round. 

Urban planningCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumREVEALED: Major plans to densify West Leederville precinct

A new era of high-rise development is taking shape across West Leederville ahead of a new precinct structure plan aiming to densify the area.

EducationPremiumEducation department admits temp classrooms affect learning

An Education Department bureaucrat has reportedly claimed the use of transportable classrooms in a school could result in ‘sub-optimal education’ for students.

Bethany Hiatt