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  1. REGIONAL NEWSPremiumSW fuel deliveries at risk as bridge load limits tighten

  2. BUSSES FOR BUSSELTONPremiumResidents of Yalyalup are still waiting for a bus service

  3. EASTER HOLIDAYSPolice and emergency services urge road safety for Easter

  4. MENTAL HEALTHHawaiian Ride for Youth stops in Busselton

  5. ‘Serious Conversation’PremiumClimate action missing in ‘conversation’ on water security

Margaret River painter Tamika Hogan said she makes up to half her annual income during Margaret River Region Open Studios.

OPEN STUDIOSPremiumHow Open Studios is transforming local artists’ careers

As Margaret River Region Open Studios prepares to welcome visitors this September, two local artists reflect on how the event has done more than showcase their work.

Madelin Hayes

Councillors voted against writing to State and Federal stakeholders to clarify possible radar interference from wind farms in Geographe Bay.

WIND FARMSPremiumBusselton council votes down wind farm inquiry motion

A motion to seek further information on potential offshore wind farm impacts was knocked back at this week’s Busselton council meeting, after debate over the role of local government on the issue. 

Madelin Hayes

Dunsborough Squid Lips owner Pavlos Katsivardas said the fuel crisis impact had been felt far and wide.

FUEL CRISISPremiumSouth West hospitality venues hard hit by fuel crisis

From the cost of a cold pint to fish and chips, South West diners are being warned to brace for rising prices as the fuel crisis tightens its grip on the hospitality industry. 

Madelin Hayes

A shark chases a school of salmon in Yallingup.

SALMON RUNPremiumDPIRD issues caution ahead of salmon run

Holiday-makers looking to hit the water this Easter are being urged to remain vigilant during the Autumn salmon run – with the school of fish known to attract sharks, sea lions and dolphins. 

Madelin Hayes

Western ringtail possums are critically endangered marsupials endemic to the South West of WA.

Ringtail Tally PremiumSigns raise awareness on western ringtail possum crisis

If you are walking down the foreshore in Broadwater you may find some confronting signs aimed at raising awareness to an iconic South West marsupial.  

Craig Duncan

Cape Naturaliste Conservation Enterprise’s Mandy Polley with scat for analysis.

ConservationPremiumCitizen scientists needed for ‘scat-tracking’ project

Citizen scientists are invited to take part in a groundbreaking new study using the power of high-tech molecular biology on fox and feral cat poop.

Craig Duncan

Singer Hannah Hale is set to host Easter on the Green.

EASTER FESTIVITIES The Easter Bunny is set to appear in Dunsborough

Lakeside Dunsborough will bring the community together for Easter festivities for its inaugural Easter on the Green event

Taking the scenic route over the rocks in Dunsborough.

Off-oad athletics PremiumPremiumDunsborough was the global epicentre for off-road sports

Dunsborough was the global epicentre for off-road sports on the weekend as Meelup Regional Park and Geographe Bay hosted the 2026 XTERRA Asia-Pacific Championship.

Berridge Transport said they are scared to take a sigh of relief with fuel future uncertain

OIL CRISISPremiumPremiumSouth West freighter hold breath for fuel cuts

The operator of a Margaret River trucking company said they are scared to breathe a sigh of relief even with the national fuel excise slashed to help motorists through the oil crisis. 

Busselton celebrate a goal.

SWFLPremiumSame story two weeks in a row for Busselton and Dunsborough

Busselton got their revenge over South Bunbury in their 2025 grand final rematch on Saturday night, winning by 12 points in a thriller. While Dunsborough fall short of HBL in both clashes.

Jack Penniment

Willow Hardy in her element.

SurfingPremiumSpotlight on emerging WA talent before the big show

Before the world’s best hit the line-up, the spotlight turns to the next generation and the region’s homegrown talent through the Relationships Australia Margaret River Pro Trials.

Jack Penniment

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Flowers by the side of Nicholson Road, Lynwood, where a fatal crash occured which resulted in the death of Skye.

GoFundMeVideoBaby who died in crash remembered as ‘precious little soul’

The baby, who died in a horror rideshare car crash on Saturday, has been remembered as having ‘the most beautiful smile’. 

Treasury Wine Estates boss Sam Fischer.

BusinessPremiumTreasury Wines faces ‘elevated risk’ of bankruptcy

Shares in the winemaker have collapsed 63 per cent over the past year as one Australian hedge fund said its debt load means bankruptcy is possible.

Tom Richardson

A forklift passes the power plant at the Emirates Global Aluminium PJSC Al Taweelah plant in Abu Dhabi.

MiningCommentsPremiumAlcoa’s crucial WA alumina supplies face Hormuz deadlock

Deadlock in the Strait of Hormuz has upended trade between Alcoa’s cyclone-disrupted WA alumina operations and one of the world’s biggest aluminium producers, whose refinery was bombarded at the weekend. 

Simone Grogan

Glenda McGregor has been charged with producing child exploitation material linked to young adult author Craig Silvey.

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Courts & JusticePremium
The West Australian exclusive
Bombshell revelation about grandma charged in Silvey probe

The woman arrested after award-winning author Craig Silvey for allegedly producing child exploitation material was on a police watch list for serious offenders.

Sarah Crawford

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Premier Roger Cook has declared a state of emergency in WA amid a fuel crisis.

State PoliticsVideoCommentsRoger Cook declares state of emergency in WA over fuel

A state of emergency will be declared in WA in a bid to pressure fuel companies to divert supplies where they’re needed, but Roger Cook says it won’t trigger Covid-style restrictions on the public.

Jessica Page

“Boardroom screaming match ends with cops storming out” with Ben Harvey.

WATCHVideoCommentsPremiumBoardroom screaming match ends with cops storming out

In tonight’s show, Ben Harvey reveals why being the boss of WA’s Police Union isn’t a long-term career prospect with the third president in five years facing the chop.

Ben Harvey | Mon, March 30

Raymond Reddington, who changed his name from Maxwell Robert Fulton was on trial accused of murdering his wife Sharon Fulton (inset) in 1986.

Court & JusticePremiumPremiumHusband learns fate for murdering Sharon Fulton 40 years ago

A cold case killer who murdered his wife 40 years ago has been sentenced to life in prison, however a terminal cancer diagnosis means he could have as little as 18 months to live.

The Eagles have produced the rare feat of comebacks from 22+ points down at quarter time in their past two matches.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumTwice in 48 years: Eagles’ amazing ‘comeback kings’ feat

In A Six-Pack Of IPA (Interesting Points, Allegedly), we look at West Coast achieving a comeback feat achieved only four times before in AFL/VFL history, and more stats and facts on our WA clubs!

There were 3,355 properties listed for sale in Perth a few days ago, following several weeks of rising listings, including some weeks with double-digit listings growth.

PropertyCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumPerth property listings surge but prices still rising

It was hoped that extra supply would reduce prices. Why has the opposite happened in March?

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WA Premier Roger Cook with Collie MP Jodie Hanns

STATE GOVERNMENT GRANTPremium$100,000 up for grabs in State Government grant

Collie businesses and organisations can now apply for a State Government grant up to $100,000 for projects which help the community. 

Will Corbett

Charlotte James on Kevin picks up pace during the gymkhana barrel race at the 2025 Nullarbor Muster.

Muster cancelledPremiumNullarbor Muster cancelled due to fuel crisis

Rising fuel costs have forced the cancellation of the 2026 Nullarbor Muster that was scheduled for this month.

Isabella Davis

Ryan Simmons says he is worried for the safety of school children.

CROSSING SAFETY PremiumA traffic warden has handed in his flags

Students in Australind will be forced to find their own way across the street as another second traffic warden returns his flags. 

Rose Patane

Settlers Tavern Margaret River’s steak sandwich in 2025.

STEAK SANDWICH PremiumPremiumVoting has opened for the annual steak sandwich competition

Those craving a steak sandwich now have the perfect excuse to sink their teeth into one, with multiple South West venues set to compete to serve up WA’s best. 

Health Infrastructure Minister John Carey.

Going upPremiumPremiumConstruction of $63.6 million Laverton hospital progressing

Construction of the new $63.6 million Laverton hospital has reached a key milestone, with the building now connected to mains power, the State Government says. 

Berridge Transport said they are scared to take a sigh of relief with fuel future uncertain

OIL CRISISPremiumPremiumSouth West freighter hold breath for fuel cuts

The operator of a Margaret River trucking company said they are scared to breathe a sigh of relief even with the national fuel excise slashed to help motorists through the oil crisis. 

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Oil prices have been gripped by volatility since the US-Iran war began nearly four weeks ago.

CNBC newsPremiumWhat ‘backwardation’ in oil market means for energy prices

Analysts say the market has now entered a state of “backwardation” that suggests a risk premium has been baked into energy prices, despite traders anticipating a swift resolution to the conflict.

Chloe Taylor

An unusual burst of activity early Monday, minutes before a market-moving social media post from President Donald Trump has raised eyebrows.

CNBC newsCommentsPremiumBillion dollar ‘bet’ minutes before Trump’s post pays off

‘Someone with access to privileged information appears to have made hundreds of millions in profit by trading on a political secret before it became public.’

Yun Li

Rising oil prices are lighting a price fire under local petrol prices.

EnergyCommentsPremium$US166 a barrel? Middle East clue on where oil is heading

Traders are looking at Dubai’s price as potential harbinger of what could be ahead for other crude benchmarks if the situation doesn’t improve.

Alex Harring

People look at collectable designer art toy Labubu at a Pop Mart pop-up store in Siam Center shopping mall in Bangkok on May 6, 2025. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)

CNBC newsPremiumLabubu movie on the way as Pop Mart expands toy franchise

Collectible toy maker and IP powerhouse Pop Mart is teaming up with Sony Pictures to bring its wildly popular Labubu doll to movie theatres. 

Justin Solomon

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Kingdomcity Church’s during Australia’s largest mass baptism event on Good Friday.

WA NewsCommentsPremiumMass baptism in South Perth as Christians mark Good Friday

Hundreds of people used one of the most important days on the Christian calendar to mark new beginnings, with a public baptism on the South Perth foreshore.

Jessica Page

Reduced petrol prices at the Burk petrol station in Mount Lawley saw a few cars lining up for the cheap fuel.

WA NewsCommentsPetrol prices edge down while diesel keeps climbing

Perth motorists are set for slight relief at the bowsers on Saturday, but diesel continues to trend up as experts warn Government intervention won’t make much of a difference for long.

Oliver Lane

The occupants of this wrecked car were lucky to escape without serious injury after hitting a tree near Napier on Friday.

Lucky escape PremiumPremiumLucky escape after high-speed Good Friday car crash

The occupants of a wrecked car are lucky to have escaped with only minor scrapes and bruises after their vehicle crashed into a tree at speed on Chester Pass Road near Albany on Good Friday.

Mandurah family the Sayers, Dad James, mum Caryn and daughters Genevieve 13 and Danica 11 poolside at Crown Towers.

FUELCommentsCommentsWest Aussies staying put on Easter weekend amid fuel crisis

More West Australians are choosing to holiday locally this Easter, to reduce the hit to hip pockets from petrol prices that remain above the two dollar mark.

WACA Police Commander Mike Peters.

PolicePremiumPremiumCops blast reckless Easter behaviour as two drivers charged

Police have revealed some shocking examples of driver misbehaviour on the same day three people died, in a horror start to WA’s Easter break.

Jaxxon Brinkworth, 14, is one of three people killed in a devastating start to the Easter long weekend.

WA NewsPremium‘Wonderful little boy’ killed in crash just metres from home

Tributes are pouring in for a young teenager killed in a motorcycle crash just metres away from his home, with his family issuing a heartbreaking statement saying ‘life will never be the same’. 

Jessica Evensen and Matt Zis