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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

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Missing teen found in Dunsborough

A teenager who went missing during Dunsborough’s leavers week celebrations has been found.

Bethany Hiatt

‘YOU’RE NOT ALONE’PremiumPremiumSouth West mum shares harrowing perinatal depression journey

After four months in the “newborn bubble” with her first child, Tiora Wall’s world crumbled. 

Leavers 2024PremiumPremiumLeavers descend on South West for wet and wild leavers week

The South West has once again become the place to be for thousands of Year 12 students who have just finished their exams, with this year’s cohort having to brave some unpleasant weather.

Abalone seasonPremiumPremiumOfficials urge for safety as abalone season about to begin

Abalone season is set to begin next along the South West coastline as officials remind fishers to stay safe while searching for the lucrative species.

Illegal fishingPremiumMan fined thousands for illegal abalone fishing in SW

A Southern River man has been slapped with a four-figure fine for illegally fishing abalone and providing false information to DPIRD officers at a South West beach.

Oliver Lane

Tourism awardPremiumPopular South West tourism spot bags two gold awards

The team behind one of the South West’s leading tourist attractions have been rewarded for their efforts, winning multiple gongs at the West Australian Tourism Awards.

Oliver Lane

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Five-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

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Why I gave this breaky venue my highest score yet

This new cafe, on the border between Nedlands and Shenton Park, is surely the best new addition to Perth’s breakfast scene this year. At least.

Kate Emery

Courts & JusticePremium‘I was not Grace’s slave’: Andre Rebelo’s court denial

Andre Rebelo has faced questions over his relationship with his influencer girlfriend Gracie Piscopo and grilled over claims he tried to defraud a life insurance company because he had promised her a windfall.

Tim Clarke

MiningCommentsPremiumIs a male backlash thwarting change for women at Rio?

Rio’s efforts to fix culture issues in the past two years have left some men feeling ‘undervalued or overlooked’ against their women peers, and of the belief that there is reverse discrimination at play.

Simone Grogan and Caitlyn Rintoul

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Popular Perth party venue reborn as exciting two-level bar

Long-closed Perth CBD venue Tiger Lil’s is to reopen as a bar and rooftop venue this summer, with a ‘fresh, grown-up atmosphere for work and play’.

Simon Collins

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Judge lashes parents found guilty of starving daughter

A mother found guilty of starving her ballerina daughter has copped an extraordinary spray from the trial judge for traumatising the victim by calling her as a defence witness.

Rebecca Le May

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumREVEALED: How much Gracie Piscopo owed in tax

The tax debts of uber-influencer Gracie Piscopo – whose ex-partner Andre Rebelo stands accused of killing his mother for money – have been laid bare in court.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPerth’s future is so bright you have to wear VR goggles

Flying cars, four-day work weeks, 3D printed homes, school lessons in the metaverse and a shift away from WA’s mining-based economy. Welcome to Perth in 2050.

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PremiumPedestrian killed in deadly rampage by machete-wielding man

A pedestrian has been killed in a deadly rampage by a machete-wielding assailant who inflicted terror on innocent residents with young children in his car.

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DinosaursPremiumTracking Dinosaurs blends science and Aboriginal knowledge

A new children’s book, Tracking Dinosaurs, commissioned by Dinosaur Coast, showcases how collaboration between Aboriginal knowledge and palaeontology is deepening understanding.

Natasha Clark

Financial supportPremium$4.5 million grant to help graphite plant construction

International Graphite has received a boost in its plants to build a graphite micronising plant in Collie, revealing it has secured $4.5 million from the State Government to assist with construction.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Bunbury PortPremiumNo plans for Bunbury Port RoRo infrastructure: State Gov

Inquiries into potential roll on, roll off infrastructure at the Bunbury Port has been quietly shelved by the State Government after years of looking into the potential infrastructure.

Oliver Lane

IIFPremiumPremiumTrust and connection key to social licence: IIF panel

A panel of speakers at the Innovative Industries of the Future conference in Bunbury earlier this month say trust and connection are among the key factors to building social licence in the community.

Industry outlookPremiumPremiumHIA economist predicts building capacity to remain tight

The Housing Industry Association’s chief economist expects the State’s home building capacity to remain tight for at least the next two years amid construction labour shortages.

In PicturesClass of 2024 descend on South West for leavers celebrations

The graduating cohort of 2024 gathered in Busselton and Dunsborough this week to enjoy the morning sun and the end of their schooling journey.

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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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Disaster and EmergencyPremiumPerth boy fighting for life in Bali after quad bike horror

CONTAINS DISTRESSING IMAGERY: The young boy suffered a critical head injury after being thrown into a body of water and becoming pinned underneath the quad.

Caleb Runciman

EducationCommentsPremiumReport reveals WA uni executives earn more than WA Premier

WA’s universities have dozens of executive staff getting paid higher salaries than Premier Roger Cook, a new report reveals.

Bethany Hiatt

Cray cray!CommentsCommentsFrenzy for much sought-after delicacy about to swamp Perth

The hustle and bustle on WA’s coastal waters is about to hit a high as the hysteria for catching a popular seafood hots up and the festive season looms.

Courts & JusticePremiumPremiumShocking twist ahead of impending Mandurah boat crash trial

Doubts on control of a boat in the deadly Mandurah boat crash that killed Rhett Bazzo’s mother may lead to manslaughter charges dropped.

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Climber rescued from WA park after fall from peak

A climber who fell while ascending the second highest peak in the Stirling Range National Park has been rescued by the RAC Rescue helicopter and is on his way to Albany Health Campus.

Courts & JusticePremiumBayswater rampage accused faces court on murder charge

The man accused of fatally mowing down a beloved father during a terrifying rampage through Perth’s east has faced court charged with murder.

Emily Moulton